Volkswagen eyes the three Rs

VOLKSWAGEN Group Australia (VGA) could soon be teaching its customers the three Rs.

It already has the R32 Golf, but the company is now also looking at R versions of the Passat and Touareg SUV.

VGA managing director Jutta Dierks has told GoAuto the company is looking closely at both performance models.

“We are looking at expanding that R-line,” she said. “We have the R32, which is a nice addition to our range. There is the Passat R36 available which could fit our market. And now there is the R Touareg. We will look at both of these,” Ms Dierks said.

The R36 Passat, which is already available as both a sedan and wagon in Europe, is powered by a 225kW 3.6-litre direct-injection FSI V6, mated to a six-speed DSG transmission and all-wheel drive.

Volkswagen is still working on the R50 Touareg and it is not yet clear which engine will power that car - although a potent turbo-diesel is the most likely contender.

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