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It is common to find buyers of the Volkswagen R32 enthusiastic about their purchase. The R32 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Volkswagen line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Volkswagen R32 falls into the hatchback for the family category. The R32 inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Volkswagens year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Volkswagen R32 Engine Specs

The R32 Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Hatchback arena.

The R32 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2008 R32 is a traditional Bosch Motronic SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The R32 is 167.20 inches long, 69.20 inches wide, and 57.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $32,990, with an invoice cost of $31,283. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 R32 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.

The vehicle is available in Candy White, Deep Blue Metallic, Tornado Red, and United Gray.

We Think…

The 2007 model began the promise of the Volkswagen R32. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Volkswagen hopes that the R32 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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