Volkswagen R
Brand for high-performance Volkswagen models / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Volkswagen R is the brand used by the German auto manufacturer Volkswagen to indicate a sport or high performance model. An "R" badge is placed on the grille, front fenders and trunk of R-model vehicles to indicate the vehicle's trim level.
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Product type | Performance cars |
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Owner | Volkswagen Group |
Produced by | Volkswagen |
Country | Germany |
Introduced | 2002; 22 years ago (2002) |
Website | volkswagen.de/volkswagen-r |
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The R-marque is used on certain performance models alongside "GT" model designations, such as the GTI, GLI, GTE and GTD. These vehicles are also sold as "sport models" but are less performance-oriented when compared to vehicles such as the Golf R.
The 2022 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line was renamed to R-Style.[1]