The Volkswagen Golf Mk VII is one of our favorite sports hatchbacks->ke304 for a reason. it's combination of sporty styling and aggressive performance capabilities has made into one of the finest hot hatches on the market. But even with what it already has, there's always room for improvement. That's where MTM->ke1730 comes into the picture with its new program for the Golf R Mk VII that makes it even more maddening out on the road.

MTM is one of Germany's finest tuners with a specific touch of expertise on Volkswagen->ke94 models. So, when the company announces that it has a new Golf R 4Motion program to share, we take notice. After all, when you have a pocket rocket like the Golf with 300 ponies already under its hood, you're interested to see what kind of magic MTM can work.

The result is pretty incredible. Using its famed M-Cantronic module, MTM was able to turn an already powerful sports hatch into a truly mind-blowing thrill ride, improving the hatchback's output to a tidy 360 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque -- 64 horsepower and 52 pound-feet more than the base Golf R. MTM claims a 0-to-62-mph time of 4.2 seconds with the DSG transmission, which is a huge drop from its stock 4.9-second sprint time. Top speed remains unchanged at 155 mph.

What's more, this kit takes just 90 minutes to install and will only set you back €2,055 ($2,842) installed.

Click past the jump to read more about the Volkswagen Golf 7 R 4Motion By MTM.

2014 Volkswagen Golf 7 R 4Motion By MTM

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2014 Volkswagen Golf 7 R 4Motion By MTM
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 360
  • Torque: 331
  • Transmission: DSG
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Volkswagen Golf 7 R 4Motion By MTM in detail

Aesthetic modifications on MTM's Golf program were kept to a minimum and the only noticeable changes are the checkered-flag graphics on both sides of the car. There is no mention an whether this design is available for purchase, but it looks damn cool.

MTM's program also comes with a new set of 19-inch Nardo wheels that's been a tuner staple for years. These wheels are then wrapped in high-performing Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

Stopping duties are enhanced by MTM’s 380-by-34-mm (14.96-by-1.34-inch) eight-piston brakes, but there is no rear upgrade available from MTM yet, but then again, with eight-piston calipers biting nearly 14-inch rotors up front, the rears are there for nothing but stability. The brake system comes in at €5,115 ($7,044) and installation is another €367 ($507).

Fortunately, MTM also offers "all-in" pricing for its Golf R Mk VII program, which includes all you see here and the car itself. The total "all-in" price is €54,875 ($75,892). Considering the Golf R five-door with the DSG transmission bases at €31,970 ($44,215) OTR, that's a hefty €22,905 ($31,677) fee. That leaves €15,368 ($21,253) unaccounted for in the total price hike, according to my math -- not including the wheels and tires because MTM offered no price on them.