03MAR2007

Some of the reported differences between the 2004 VW Golf R32 (MkIV) and the 2008 R32 (MkV):

· The US-spec MkV has same power as US-spec MkIV (250hp)

· MkV is 300lbs heavier.

· MkV is 12 seconds slower around the Nurburgring than the EU-spec MkIV (which is less powerful than US-spec MkIV).

· MkV has DSG only.

· MkV has Gen 2 Haldex to the MkIV's Gen1. Reportedly pretty comparable to Gen 1 + HPP.

· MkV is like 2-3 inches taller, and looks it.

· MkIV has deep dark black grills up front.

· MkV has sun catching black horizontal slats in the lower grills and a shiny center grill/bumper, similar to the MkV Jetta. (brushed al instead of chrome, but similar first impression).

· MkIV has totally R32 specific interior with custom seats, and R logos throughout (wheel, pedal covers, door sills, front and rear seats).

· MkV pretty much has GTI interior.

· MkV has new pedestrian friendly higher hood, with matching higher dash, higher window lines et cetera.

· MkV has $1800 NAV option.

· MkV base price is $1000 more than MkIV was, and dealers are already busy price gouging (they learned from their mistake with the MkIV).

· MkIV has widely spaced exhaust tips.

· MkV has center exhaust tips, positioned about where your ankles are when you open the hatch.

· MKV has HID's.

· MKV has steering wheel controls.

· MKV has a donut spare.

· MKV has battery in trunk.