Britain's most popular car brand is launching groundbreaking hot hatch with 4-wheel drive & blistering 400bhp engine
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BRITAIN'S most popular car brand has announced plans to create a groundbreaking new hot hatch.
The 4-wheel drive car has a ferocious 400bhp engine, injecting some power into your drive, while Volkswagen takes on some stiff competition in the market.
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Volkswagen has announced plans for a brand new motor
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The vehicle will be a four-wheel drive
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The ID 2 R will have a blistering 400bhp engine
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Volkswagen have become known over the years for their dependable motors and relaxed driving experience.
Vehicles like the Volkswagen Golf have seen overhauls over the years but have largely remained similar with each new model.
That model has allowed Volkswagen to become the UK's favourite car brand, selling 166,000 models in Britian in 2024.
However, the German manufacturer has announced plans to shake-up its slow-and-steady reputation.
Executives are exploring giving a green light to producing the high-performance ID 2 R.
The car would be the brand's first model to use in-wheel motors and would come fitted with a blistering 400bhp engine.
Having two additional electric hub motors, alongside the standard ones within the rear vehicles, will boost the cars performance - without sacrificing boot space.
According to Autocar, the German manufacturer is considering using a Balkan partner to develop the ID 2 R.
It will also use dynamic drive modes, brake-based yaw control and predictive torque distribution.
Volkswagen's R division hopes to ensure that the car remains light and responsive, despite the added weight.
The hothatch would be going head-to-head with the turbo-charged Renault 5 Turbo 3E in the market for high-powered family cars.
Inside the Volkswagen ID
Renault's Turbo 3E can reach 60mph in just 3.5 seconds and can reach high speeds of 168mph.
When announcing the high-end vehicle, a spokesperson for the brand said: "In 1980, Renault 5 Turbo was the 1st French production car with a turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 160 hp.
"In 2025, Renault 5 Turbo 3E gives the legend a boost with a dual 540 hp¹ electric powertrain and far superior performance.
"Precision engineering, responsive handling, and next-generation innovation: the turbo spirit is back. 1,980 cars produced globally, with extreme customisation options, right down to tailor-made solutions from our designers."
It is also an EV, meaning it emits far fewer emissions than most vehicles.
Volkswagen have been approached for comment by The Sun.
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