The Mk4 R32 was also the first VW model to feature a dual-clutch DSG transmission which was offered In Europe alongside a six-speed manual for enthusiasts who prefer to row their own gears.

Save for the application of a subtle R32 badge front and rear, that was it, but it remains a handsome shape today. Inside, it was more or less standard Golf Mk4 - though some aluminium dashboard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first Volkswagen to be fitted with an automatic dual-clutch DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission was the 2003 Golf R32, a hot ...

Mozart died young. Charlie Parker died young. Hendrix died young. But boy did they make some impact. The first VW Golf R32 was only available in the United States for one year and now it's a ...

While the R32 brought to the U.S. only had a six-speed manual gearbox, in Europe it came with an available dual-clutch transmission. It was the first production car in history to do so, and its ...

It's more common to see a Mk4 Golf on its last leg than one that's showroom fresh these days, but this flawless example on Bring A Trailer is not like other girls. This is likely the cleanest R32 ...

This combination of disappointing handling and unimpressive speed has led many to believe the Mk4 GTI was a bad car. It ...

The 3.6L engine is a no-brainer for the 3.2L motor in the Mk4 VW R32, although they’ve yet to see what the torque does to the Mk5 R32’s DSG transmission.

Save for the application of a subtle R32 badge front and rear, that was it, but it remains a handsome shape today. Inside, it was more or less standard Golf Mk4 - though some aluminium dashboard ...