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Why isnt the roc R 4WD?
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:43 pm
by MrSimmo
Ok so had a search, also rang up VW UK and couldn't get an answer!
Does anyone actually know why the roc R isn't 4 wheel drive like the golf R is? Is there a technical reason why they didnt go with 4wd?
Cheers, Simmo
Re: Why isnt the roc R 4WD?
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:46 pm
by Andy-GTI
The factory where it is built doesnt build any 4wd cars, it'd have cost a lot to build a special shell for a relatively low volume car.
The Golf was already being built in 4wd form before the R
Re: Why isnt the roc R 4WD?
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:52 pm
by Richard A
Yes, Andy's right, also from various reviews that I read when both Golf and Scirocco Rs appeared, I think VW capitalised on that situation to offer two different kinds of driving experience in the same segment, light + pure (Scirocco) and heavy + hi-tech (Golf). Judging by most review summaries, the Scirocco seems to come out on top in terms of sporty driver satisfaction, although I haven't been following it up recently.
Re: Why isnt the roc R 4WD?
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:39 pm
by MrSimmo
Cheers guys