Electric Golf R replacement rumours on the charge
Speaking of sporty electric cars, the next-gen Golf R might not be a Golf, but rather a “hot” version of the recently released Volkswagen ID.3.
Volkswagen bosses have confirmed to Euro motoring media that a dedicated sports version of the ID.3 electric hatchback is on the table for consideration and could replace the existing Golf R hot hatch in the lineup.
The car would build on the electric power available in the ID.3 (150kW) significantly. Possibly the stuff of motoring writer daydreams, but it is also rumoured any racy ID.3 would have dedicated track modes along the same lines as Tesla’s famous “Ludicrous” setting. An I.D 3 R would, no doubt, feature a dual motor set-up on each axle, making it an all-wheel drive giant slayer.
It all sounds exciting, although the basic ID.3 still has to prove itself as a big seller first. Indications are good that Volkswagen has got it right with the electric hatch, and the carefully disseminated ID.3 R rumour suggests the Wolfsburgbased company isn’t about to sink any development money into an R badged version of the next Golf.
All eyes will be on next year’s international motor show circuit for more news on this one.