VW Golf R FULL REVIEW going crazy on Racetrack! Facelift 310 hp AWD Volkswagen hot hatch
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The best of its kind. The fact that VW keeps the styling conservative and quality superior is the best part.
Yes thats why i love my GTI Clubsport
7 years on and this still looks modern🤩
As a North American GTI owner, I spend a good part of my RUclips surfing drooling over the Golf R reviews. I agree with f181234, this is my favorite review yet. The POV track run with the "pace car" was a very nice window into what it's like actually behind the wheel.
My current/3rd GTI is old, 2012 - but it's the very first car I've EVER owned with an auto-transmission. When I bought the car, I didn't want a DSG at all, but the car was otherwise perfect (the right color, the right options, etc), so I decided to take it. I have to admit that it took me a full year to discover full-time paddle shifting; the dealer never showed me how to switch to it. I AM A COMPLETE CONVERT. The next GTI/R I buy will have the DSG.
I saw that the second DSG run in this video allowed the driver to get up to 160+ kph, whereas I don't remember seeing anything higher than 140+ kph with the manual transmission. Awesome :)
I own a 2017 Focus RS, love the car but the Golf R is just so well done. Its by far the most refined and most livable of all the Hot Hatches. That interior, so nice. Respect.
I cant believe you still do not have a million subscribers, yet many terrible review sites do.
Never mind, keep up the great work.
Tell your friends and we'll hopefully grow =)
Excellent no-BS review, as always.
👍😎
Fantastic review. So glad you took a DSG out being a big DSG fan myself. The Golf R is perfect. Why would you need anything else? Performance, practicality and not supercar money. Great 👍
thanks darren !
Darren Nice a45, focus rs they are just so much nicer...
Darren Nice the amg is in a different league around 10K more. The rs is a good match for it although it doesn't have that sleeper factor every one that sees it will know it's fast
Thomasharoldsloan focus RS just looks nicer. It has couple liability issues. Also trunk space is poor. I like both, but I won't say one is "much nicer". With price of A45 I will go with m2, but if sticking with hot hatch I'd say yup for its price it's nicer, but not "much nicer". A45 breaks the feeling of "low profile, high perf", but it's awesome car I have to admit.
The 7R Variant/Estate
I was looking forward to your review of the face lift Golf R and you haven't disappointed. Many thanks Thomas for the excellent in depth review and Benny's insight too. 10 out of 10!
thanks keep following us!
This is the superb review that got me hooked on a Golf 7.5 R about 3 years ago, decided on a 3 door manual in lapiz blue - just watched the review again (excellent work Thomas), and still loving driving the R
🤘
I noticed on the manual transmission you were getting up to 160 Km/h on the fastest section and in the DSG 166 Km/h so you confirmed that you can be quicker with a dual clutch transmission.
I like the way you go into great detail.
great observation! Would be even more interesting to time a lap time comparing each :)
Tomas, Thank you for your in depth review comparing the DSG and the manual. In the end I went with the manual and I have no regrets. This thing is a beast in the snow. Cheers from Canada!
awesome, congrats =)
I have owned a mark 7 for 5 weeks now and must it has been the best car I have ever owned. In respects for a daily driver it is awesome. It is superb in Eco mode as well as mental race mode. The car just makes you smile every time you move on to the slip road, or B road, because you know what's coming. Great track review, will defo buy a mark 8.
thanks glad u enjoyed!
Manual or DSG?
DSG, the best box i have had, suits the car perfectly
Andy Tiller does it have automatic rain sensing wipers??
yes it also has the tech pack
One of your best videos yet, Thomas. The interior/exterior review is superb as always, and the hot laps were a real bonus treat. Would love to see Benny Leuchter featured on another video
love to hear that. Keep recommending us!
Great job driving and commenting at the same time. I'd have a hard time concentrating on the road & the content of my dialogue at the same time. It looks well planted with the all-wheel drive.
thanks! It's the practice :)
I drove one of these cars on the Mt Cotton track in Brisbane last Thursday & absolutely enjoyed every moment I was behind the wheel.
Germans are so good with car reviews... love this! thanks from Australia! Also Thomas, i much prefer the manual ! Also im very impressed with how good their English is!
cheers m8 !
Thanks for reviewing the manual version, really appreciate it. Great review as always.
thx keep tuning in!
Immediately I noticed you were faster with the DSG than the manual. Manuals can be fun too, but when you have an automatic as a choice then I see a lot of sense with people going for DSG. Excellent video & keep up the great work.
thannks pal keep joining us!
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that blue is just perfect
It is, but it's impossible to figure which blue it is... looks like Lapiz Blue but not quite... Somebody knows?
Fantastic review, thank you. This makes me seriously consider the latest Golf R.
appreciated!
Brian Nmezi get it, you wont regret
Much better driving skills than a year ago. Nice job, Tomas!
thanks jan!
Was hoping you would review the new R Thomas! As usual, an excellent informative review. I've got a 3 door DSG on order and you will be pleased to know, no animal skin seats!! 😀👍🏻
awesome =)
Sorry to break it to you but the “leather” in Volkswagen’s is not from animals
Best review of the Golf R i have seen so far
thanks pal !
Brilliant! I've been eagerly awaiting this one. Nice driving Thomas - you seem to be better matched to the DSG, and it's what I went with myself. Looks like in North America we'll miss out on the power bump, performance pack, and sunroof (still), so I jumped on a great 2017 deal. Couldn't be happier :)
yeah indeed :)
Good review, but watching your gear changes I totally see why you prefer the DSG. Personally I have just ordered a manual, I think changing gear is one of the last skills left when driving a modern car and smooth/accurate gear changes are very rewarding for the driver (especially on the track).
Hi guys, nice review!!
Thomas, i noticed for the first 13 mins or so, when you were reviewing the interior of the car, you have a really annoying static sound, and i checked with my other headphones, it's still there, and yes i checked on other devices and other videos there is no static noise, so maybe check into that guys. :)
Anyway keep up the good work guys!
It more and more comes that the cars give some sound radiation with internet devices ...
This looks so nice 👍🏻 I love the face lift and the new interior
nothing better than 2 germans talking to each other in english in that accent
=)
i did not mean in an offensive way !
:)
nice video from Australia!
Good review of a German car by a German guy . Good job Thomas
I like it so much I am trading my TDI Golf in for the 2018 R, in blue, manual. I too was very disappointed that in N America we are forced to get ‘animal skin interior’ but in the end it’s a much superior car to the FWD GTI in snow and weather. Great review, you really are much improved as a race driver!
+acchaladka thats too bad! Still thanks and enjoy!
Amazing review Tomas... The refresh Golf R look is awesome and the new upgrade put this car much more in the leading position of the hot hatch division! After what I see on this crazy video the DSG is clearly my choice, because it's so much faster in the track and like you said, it's more easy to be focus all the time on the race track... It's a very big advantage. I hope you gonna make more review like this one, it was so cool and fun to watch!!!
will do :)
the launch control is better than before ,awesome.
always the best Tomas
in your service!
Danke :)
Best video on RUclips. Love the car and the music it makes.
thanks pal keep joining us :)
A really very entertaining Review - Many Thanks as always Thomas. Your Team is producing so many (great!) Reviews lately, I can't keep up! I am miles behind - it is fantastic what you do! Keep up the good work. You ask DSG or manual? Both, but the 7-speed DSG works so well wherever you're driving, is always so smooth and 'soft', always in the right gear, and changes very rapidly... Thanks again, Thomas and Team.
always appreciated!
Great review, and nice touch with the interview at the end.
thanks join us for more!
Thanks Thomas, a great review of a fantastic car. Enjoyed sharing the drives with you!!! Cannot help thinking that the surround for the virtual cockpit display is just too angular/square. It looks like something from the seventies... Best wishes m8
cheers!
Congrats! This video got mentioned on top gear Finlands article
thanks for the info :)
really nice review. Your stuff is always very complete. Wish the station wagon would come to the states.
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Nice review this has to be my favourite yet! You guys should come to North America and test the new Volkswagen Atlas I would want to see your input on that.
Exactly that we ll do this week :) Brian and Michel will do that!
.. hahaha ..
Hey, make sure it's the 3.6l VR6. ;)
f181234 yhh
Great manual shifting there on the race track, Thomas. I can not shift that fast.
Thanks for very professional review!
appreciated!
You are fast. Nice laps, Thomas!
thanks nick!
finally noticed the sunroof on the second view of this review. Now I will buy one!!
Manual all the way!!! As a tall guy with big feet I have always appreciated VW’s pedal spacing!!!
😊
Another great review Thomas. DSG all the way for me. I love manual, but DSG just trumps it in performance. Also, turn off Front Assist when you are on the race track. Saw the collision warning come up a few times in your MFD when you got close to the pace car. It will slow you too much and get in the way more often than not.
As ever a very good review, worth watching ALL your video's great job.
Thomas Blue looks cool! , big fan of hatch back, can't wait to see the GLA 45 review. Good presentation as usual, should be called "The Thomas Car Reviews" :D
=)
i think in every day driving dsg is better, if u have the chance to go on race track then the manual is the way to go . btw, a new great video
thanks bogdan!
Your reviews Thomas are the complete package. You’ve helped me decide on a golf r with performance package. Hopefully they come to the land down under. Subscribed 🤙🏻
👌
legendary Thomas is back 👍
Thanks for presenting the manual before they are all discontinued.
manual is a lot cheaper to replace when it goes bad.
dsg is incredibly pricey to replace.
you re welcome!
And dsg is comparatively boring.
Thomas, late to the party, but as usual a superior fun review. Your evaluations are always entertaining and fun. As usual thank you for your top notch professional work. Having a tough time deciding between the r, M2 or 997 Targa4S. Must be a manual, but leaning toward M2 as the "just right" compromise. What do you think for all season driving pleasure (with a 987.1 already in the garage)?
great u fand that too =)
sounds "reasonable" for an all-season fun car =)
I really like the racetrack, very nice sporty Golf car!
Good job Thomas!
thanks pal!
Wow car looks fab Thomas keep up the excellent video's
thanks marc!
Thank you Thomas for another great review. Can I ask why you prefer automatic over a manual please?
thanks! Seen both racetrack parts? :)
Great Thom, I'll keep mine on order then.maybe look forward to another review on roads, with non performance kit, not in UK though! as in a dreadful state that makes DCC essential.
+crackerboxpal - Agree, UK road surface state is dreadful. Agree, I personally think DCC is a very nice extra on an MQB platform car.
Great review, keep up the good work.
I have a question though: Do you think it is good enough to worth the upgrade from the 2016 Golf R?
glad u enjoyed! Nah for sure not
Thanks Thomas, enjoy your reviews
thanks keith!
Thomas,
When do you get your hands on the New Honda Civic type R, that would be a good 3 way comparison with your recent reviews on Focus RS ,this Golf R MK7.5 and the latest Honda Type R . Look forward to that.
How do you compare the R Facelift with Audi RS3 Facelift, if you have driven both?
Well I found the Golf R more comfortable for taller people and also suspension wise. 5 cyl-engine is cool yes with the RS3, but I'd take the Golf for better price/performance and more comfort
Thomas, thanks for your opinion.
Your are obviously a DSG fan, while me living in the countryside in Wiltshire England with lovely Twisty but quick A &B roads , then my R mk7 manual is a more fun driving experience. I have owned both 6speed manual hatch and a DSG 6speed Variant both Cracking cars to live with day to day.
great review. i love a manual shift, but the practicalities of dsg are hard to walk past. i have dsg in my current car and its great and very fast.
Update, new info: The Active Info Display is only standard equipment for the Golf GTI Performance (at least in Germany), it may differ from market to market though.
Nice review. In US, no LED taillight, no wagon (combi), no performance pack, no variable steering, leather only interior. VW/Audi always holds out on us.
mfmf100 It's their mistakes that makes the sales not that great in the US. If they provided the same options then it would make more people happy. Just knowing that we're getting shafted makes me not want to support the company.
It's too bad it's a great car, but they strip it out for us and still want a premium. Give us the goods and more will buy.
mfmf100 no led taillights because the didn't pass us regulations same thing with the sunroof and no wagon because no one will buy it. Vw/Audi isn't at fault it's the us laws and customer needs
Wagon,maybe you're right (unfortunately) but it's certainly possible to make a car with LED taillights and a sunroof available in the US, not to mention the other features.
ye wrong decisions.
mfmf100 I've read that part of the issue is that they'd have to raise the price well above what it is now to justify the extra cost of testing etc for N America. No idea if it's true.... In Canada the price with tax is nearly $50k already, meaning that if they raise the price they cannibalize Audi S3 territory, and I start thinking of getting a Porsche or Polestar.
Dsg for me thank you Thomas! I have a Tiguan 118kw dsg and it's so much more drivable.
great review as always , and thanks for doing it in manual .
+Nima Abbasi 🏁🏁
+1. .. Get out of town ..... Herr Thomas nice drifting @ 0:02 .. Too much fun the VW GTI ! .. The DSG / PDK gearboxes are very, very responsive. ..
I especially like the "pump it up yo" system. I also have it in my gti clubsport
=)
Manual transmission for sure. Thanks for all your reviews!
appreciated!
I think its the best Review on you tube for Golf R for the moment , but i think you need a better driver to test car in the track , dont get me wrong, you drive good too (thats just my opinion) thank you
thanks man! Also try to join us at the fan meeting! goo.gl/forms/EOQun7oxekRcFhBE3
That's a nice colour, really suits the car, great review Thomas!
sure is :)
I remember driving my friend’s pre-facelift Golf R and I thought it was amazing. I wonder how much of a difference it is to this facelift here. How it feels.
I like the manual bcuz I just like it. It’s fun to shift for me. I like the challenge of trying to catch the perfect shift
Great review! Would love to see it in white.
Great review,sharp image, i realy love the new seats and the new datch display. Is it just me or the fake sound in the cabin is kind of Honda-ish ....it doesn't sound like a turbo engine. The Akrapovic are superb.
+Ian Touzel thanks m8!
Great review Tomas, really detailed view into the new Golf. Also I love your Alpine watch! Great model
thanks buddy!
amazing video great review..thank you. I've driven scirocco r and it was great and i know golf r will be too especially for everyday driving
cheers!
Good review. Really hope VW decides to add some of the aggressive bodywork shown on their R420 concept, on the next R edition!
Best reviewer on RUclips (Chris Harris good too)
thanks man, love to hear that!
I'm quite impressed on how decent this car sounds with the optional exhaust :)
Great car, it would be a dream to own one! Great review, thanks!
thanks keep following us!
I really like the way you reviewed it, very informative, thank you!
thanks join us for more reviews!
Great driving!
thx rafael!
amazing review once again Thomas!! Keep on going with the Golf/ Polo reviews. Esp Polo GTI please and thank you!
thanks! Also seen the 1.5 and GTI Facelift review?
Polo will be all-new this year
Thanks Tomas , I can't wait to change my Scirocco R and get the Golf R , great review, going this weekend to VW garage lol and see the car , I love the new exhaust but I think well cost too much , ,
What do you this is better Tomas Audi RS3 or Glof R ? Please your opinion is important to me , thanks
i like the Golf R for its everyday comfort, the RS3 is way stiffer
Autogefühl thanks Tomas , all the best
LOVE that yellow color on the R! I wish it was available here in the States.
Should become available with the update soon
I repeated the first part so many times that now I got "it's a windy day" stuck in my head lol
Hambert me too, that first part was glorious
Enjoyed your review of the Golf R also the review of the Audi S3, which I just brought and love it and the new 7 sp DSG. I would like to see a comparison of both cars.
As a daily driver I'd have the DSG paired with more conservative color wheel and trim options.
As a 2nd car: manual w/ flashier setup
That exhaust is a lot nicer than the one we get in the states, I also prefer those cloth seats, another thing not offered in the states. Drilled rotors? Although 45,000 EURO is 51,000 USD and you can buy a GOLF R in the states for $41,000 (or less) so I not complaining.
Really great reviews damm I love my golf r it’s definitely a wolf in beautiful sheep’s clothing am always looking for a new car but then I realize I already have one amazing car for practically every day and also for some very spirited high speed fun
Your best review yet! Greetings from Australia.
greets!
Hi Thomas, great review! Which did you think is the better car, the Leon 300 AWD or this Golf R 7.5?
+Luke Mills thx! Both come close
That just looks and sounds like such a fun little car.
Nice review - Manual for me but I can see why other people would prefer the dsg.
The new Akrapovic-exhaust is the best improvement in comparison to the predecessor of the Golf R! It sounds great and it is an absolute must-have! I also love the R-blue 😍💪
Nice Impressions =)
enjoy :)
Great video! I have the DSG and LOVE it!!!!
thanks join us for more!
very fast review :D
yay!
If you want to kick the ass out a bit Thomas, you have to turn of the TCS and ESC. Gives you a good bout of lift throttle oversteer. :)
Very enjoyable review. I liked everything. Thank you!
thx keep tuning in!
Those seats look fantastic! I wish they were available in the US.
+davisflyer they arent?
No, only the full leather
shame they only offer that package!