Spy photographers have caught the 2021 Volkswagen
Golf R on numerous occasions, but now we’re getting our first glimpse at the
Golf R Estate. Dressed is some rather unconvincing camouflage, this prototype
is based on the Golf Alltrack but features a number of cues that reveal its
high-performance intentions.
The most notable are the lightweight alloy
wheels which are backed up by a high-performance braking system with blue
calipers. The prototype has also been equipped with a rear bumper that has been
modified to allow for a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.
The production model will look
nothing like this as it will have a sportier front fascia which closely echoes
the hatchback. We can also expect aerodynamic side skirts, a larger rear
spoiler and an aggressive diffuser. The sporty styling changes will continue in
the cabin as there should be R-brand sport seats with two-tone leather. We can
also expect a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and a dedicated R
button which presumably puts the vehicle into a special performance mode.
Volkswagen has been tight-lipped about the
upcoming Golf R, but it’s expected to use a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces around 328 hp. It will
likely be paired to a dual-clutch transmission which sends power to a standard all-wheel
drive system. The standard Golf R is expected to debut soon, but the Golf R
Estate is likely a ways off as it appears to be in the early stages of
development. As a result, it might not arrive until several months after the
hatchback.
