triman54

The R32 and the TT are epic cars.

All kidding aside, I like VW products and have two. Don't forget that VW had couple of disadvantages selling cars here in the states. Products like the R32 and TT are expensive because of labor and currency exchange rates. VW is in the unenviable position of having to charge a premium price for products produced under a non-premium brand.

Seriously though, the R32 sounds great. It's a little inert feeling compared to a BMW. It's got phenomenal grip but not too much feel. That's at least my impression although I have never driven the car aggressively. I think that the TT is simply a stunning looking car. It's not as outright sporty as an S2000 or even the Z4 (I've driven the previous generation, not the current one, so I'm not in a position to have an opinon about the current Z4). Again, I've only cruised in a TT with a DSG, never driven it hard. It's a nice car that fulfills its brief.

GinoGT

I agree, the R32 does sound great. Outside of that it was the same price as an S2000. One company sold a completely bespoke purist's car plus it was a convertible to boot, the other sold a $16,000 econobox for $30k+ with two extra cylinders and "AWD" (and without limited slips on either axle, calling it all wheel drive is a far fetch). To say their position is unenviable is an understatement.

To burst KWgpws2k's bubble: I'll be shocked if they're can price it below a base TT. Like I said, for the sticker price they wanted for a car that started out as a Beetle/Golf, this car being cheap would be a complete 180 for VW.

Jacques79

If the steering isn't as numb and artificial as most VW-Audi products, I will buy this.

EVAN&MONICA

Looks nice

Popeye

This will be well over 40k

madkimchi

i agree. i think 2.0T with all the options i think it will go over 40k.

vader1

An article I read a while ago had a US target price of about $34k.

At that price it would be attractive. Decent get up, high milage and rear engine looks and driving dynamics. Not an all out performance car, but does what about 80% of the roadster buyers need.

I'd like a little more speed but its still pretty cool.

budgy

ill be disappointed if this costs much more than an Eos.....that thing comes with the 2.0T, and a power hardtop. Realistically both will come with a standard VW parts bin interior (which isnt a bad thing btw).

RC 94

I think this is what we can expect in the US. The new TDI's go up to 50 on the highway, while they are rated at about 42. With extra time to develop the new TDI's I wouldnt be surprised if they could achieve more than that. The previous generation TDI's got close to 55 on the highway, they were not as clean though.

QUIKAG

Nope, hell isn't at risk of freezing over. This car is being jointly developed with Porsche as Porsche is planning on introducing a "baby Boxster" off this same platform.