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U.S 7R Pre-Orders Sell Out In Less Than 11 Hours

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The virtual order books opened online at 12:01 a.m. January 8, and all of the cars were spoken for by 10:30 a.m.

 

VW confirmed the news on Twitter and has also set up a waiting list—so if you weren't one of the fast and the lucky who managed to reserve a Golf R, it's possible you could still get one if an order falls through.

 

The first 500 2015 Golf R units will be identical, with Lapiz Blue Metallic paint (pictured), 19-inch Cadiz-style alloy wheels, and the highest level of equipment: they will all come with DCC (dynamic chassis control), navigation, a six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission (a manual will be offered at a later date), and a Fender premium audio system.

 

Each car in that first batch will also come with an individually-numbered accessories kit consisting of an R-badged watch, a carbon fiber and stainless steel keychain, and a certificate matching the car's VIN....Nice touch!!

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I've a friend who moved to the US from the UK around 2-3 years ago and he currently has a MK7 GTI - when I mentioned I had ordered an R (and that I had placed the order back in October) he was super jealous that it was to be released so much earlier here.

 

Makes me wonder how they get it so late!? With it being the US they're usually the first for new tech etc.

 

One thing I've always noticed is their cars are specced very well as standard whereas the UK, in comparison, gets cars at the spec of a 1990s Mercedes where even a stereo was an option!

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belfast col

500 is just the first initial dealer batch. They'll soon be selling more. Lots more - only the build speed will limit sales numbers.

 

Ahhh makes sense. Mind you when I ordered my 6 it was said only 500 were to come to the UK!

 

There must be 5 million 7R's in the UK alone currently.......

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