I’ve had a few hot golfs now and absolutely love them, for me I do feel like they could do with being a tad bigger for a bit more room in the back and a slightly larger boot. The estate is an option but doesn’t quite have the looks of the hatch!
The deals available on a new one, right now are amazing. Vw near myself are doing one on pcp, with 10% deposit, with upgraded wheels and a few other bits for £420 per month. Its a steal. Need to order before December 15th i think, so i think ill do exactly that.
When you show the wireless charging area, there is a cable coning from the usb-c and plugging into...?? Some other pirt in the car?? Is that like a holding spot so cable doesnt get in the way. Or do you need to waste a port of you want wireless android auto.. Please tell me what's going on there?? Thank you!
That wire isn’t plugging into anything. It’s a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable without anything plugged into the USB-A end. Android Auto is wireless and therefore requires no physical connection.
Wow, lol! Okay . Thanks for the quick response. It's just placed so perfectly and squarely.. and two seconds after this screenshot, just looks plugged in .. to me. Thanks for the clarification! 6:11
@@BuckleUpShow no problem! You guys are doing fantastically well! Just seen your subs now have jumped above 110k, well done to you all from your car pal up north😃
I'm not sure about the new front grill and splitter. It looks busier and narrower where those body-coloured strakes lift up to the number plate, for a slightly puckered look instead of the wider stance on the Mk8 R. I've also noticed VW has added the distance control sensor into the lower grill again, instead of integrating it in the badge. Seems a shame because those sensors get dirty down there and I'd happily trade out the tacky aftermarket looking glow in the dark VW badge, for some practical placement of the cruise control sensor .
Yeah you don't buy an R without the adaptive suspension and performance pack. I'm curious what the US spec will look like. Hope we get the upgraded exhaust and forged wheels.
That’s a good video for new golf r introduction! Can you let me introduce this clip for people on my channel with Korean subtitles? ❤ mk8 & mk8.5 golf r wouldn’t be available here it looks like. 😢
Wtf i thought they were doing away with the haptics on the steering wheel!?, price, interior are absolutely honking still….oh well roll on the mk9. Get rid of the tartan seats, the rubbish bucket seats, plastic dash and the haptics itd be good. No complaints about the outside
Glad I got my 2024 Golf R in a 6 spd…the last one!!
Future classic
@@BuckleUpShowI have the last convertible Beetle too!
I like the middle pass through. Makes it a lot easier to keep an eye on the kid when he/she is in the trunk.
New favourite comment 😂😂
If you can have only one, do it all car (including severe winter weather), this is it.
All the car you ever need
For Sure !
I’ve had a few hot golfs now and absolutely love them, for me I do feel like they could do with being a tad bigger for a bit more room in the back and a slightly larger boot. The estate is an option but doesn’t quite have the looks of the hatch!
If the hatch was slightly bigger it also wouldn't have the looks of the hatch, it would look like a Golf SV
Prefer the estate. More rear legroom, bigger boot and the ultimate sleeper car.
Very good review and best wishes for the future
Thank you very much!
The deals available on a new one, right now are amazing. Vw near myself are doing one on pcp, with 10% deposit, with upgraded wheels and a few other bits for £420 per month. Its a steal. Need to order before December 15th i think, so i think ill do exactly that.
Sound like a good deal
When you show the wireless charging area, there is a cable coning from the usb-c and plugging into...?? Some other pirt in the car?? Is that like a holding spot so cable doesnt get in the way. Or do you need to waste a port of you want wireless android auto..
Please tell me what's going on there??
Thank you!
That wire isn’t plugging into anything. It’s a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable without anything plugged into the USB-A end. Android Auto is wireless and therefore requires no physical connection.
Wow, lol! Okay . Thanks for the quick response. It's just placed so perfectly and squarely.. and two seconds after this screenshot, just looks plugged in .. to me. Thanks for the clarification! 6:11
This or manual Yaris GR Gen2 ?
I haven’t driven the new gen 2 car but I owned the old one for 2 years. If you don’t need the practicality the Yaris with the manual is a hoot
Great review, VW has to bring the tartan cloth R seats to North America, definitely grippier.
Here’s hoping!
What's in the trailer?
Unfortunately it wasn’t £44k in cash
Where did the subwoofer go?
On a long walk along a short pier
Great review
Thank you 🙌
@@BuckleUpShow no problem! You guys are doing fantastically well! Just seen your subs now have jumped above 110k, well done to you all from your car pal up north😃
I'm not sure about the new front grill and splitter. It looks busier and narrower where those body-coloured strakes lift up to the number plate, for a slightly puckered look instead of the wider stance on the Mk8 R. I've also noticed VW has added the distance control sensor into the lower grill again, instead of integrating it in the badge. Seems a shame because those sensors get dirty down there and I'd happily trade out the tacky aftermarket looking glow in the dark VW badge, for some practical placement of the cruise control sensor .
The new infotainment means that you can now consider this car again
March 2025 cannot come soon enough. That’s when (I think) we get the new R here in the USA.
Not long to wait
100% agree - waiting for this to arrive stateside!
And now we most likely get to pay more for it...
Yeah you don't buy an R without the adaptive suspension and performance pack.
I'm curious what the US spec will look like. Hope we get the upgraded exhaust and forged wheels.
Specs seem to differ wildly from Europe to the states so no idea I’m afraid
Golf is a Golf won the Best Car Award for the Half Century ❤
I can’t argue that the Golf is a Golf
Do you know If there will be an more powerfull Version of the R in 2025?
Unlikely due to emissions regulations
Would you take this over the facelift a35 amg?
I’ve not driven one so I can’t comment
Yes, yes I would.
I think running costs etc are bound to be more with the Merc.
What's a skiest?
Someone who skis
@BuckleUpShow that's a skier
No, I think you’ll find it’s definitely a skiist. You also spelt it wrong in your original comment just fyi.
@BuckleUpShow think you'll find your wrong Google can't find is so ......?...
CAnt just make up words
That’s a good video for new golf r introduction! Can you let me introduce this clip for people on my channel with Korean subtitles? ❤ mk8 & mk8.5 golf r wouldn’t be available here it looks like. 😢
It's a shame that Korea South Korea doesn't get this car, because here in California this car is owned %50 Koreans and they know what to do with it ❤
@ shamed, dealers here doesn’t work enough for people who like golf.
It’s coming to the US next spring according to other comments on this video
@ US market is huge but here isn’t. Thanks but your review is amazing though. 🥰
No more Golfs for me (had four) until knobs come back.
I think the knobs are still buying Golf Rs, unless you meant something else? 😉
Love this car Shame the tax is £600 and £45k new.
Find a performance car that doesn’t
@@BuckleUpShownever used to, gti is £190 under 40k just.
And by the time you’ve put metallic paint and a couple of options on, it’s over £40k again
@@BuckleUpShow yeah better off with a used mk8 pick them up for ten k less.
The BMW M135i was producing 306bhp and 450lb of torque over 4yrs ago!
Okay…? The brand new one I drove today had 300ps and 400NM of torque. Less than the new Golf R. Oh and it was £52k.
Love my mk7 hopefully 🤞 I will make enough in 2025 to upgrade
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Did they fix the water pump issue so common on mk7?
We haven’t heard it mentioned by Mk8 owners thus far
Honestly doubt it. Been the same style waterpump assembly in every gen of ea888
I want one!
So does Rob
Nice looking car and really good upgrades for the facelift, but those rear lights on this R look like a cheap Chinese eBay aftermarket job.
They look quite smart in person
Wtf i thought they were doing away with the haptics on the steering wheel!?, price, interior are absolutely honking still….oh well roll on the mk9. Get rid of the tartan seats, the rubbish bucket seats, plastic dash and the haptics itd be good. No complaints about the outside
It’s only the Golf R that keeps the haptic buttons as VW couldn’t be bothered to engineer a new one with a separate R button
@ ffs VAG are a riot
This or a Civic Type R - that’s a tough choice 😅
Yes it is
Test drive them both and it will be a clear choice 👌🏽
For which?
@@BuckleUpShowGolf
I dunno, the Civic Type R is pretty good
What the hell is a ‘skiist’? Is it the same as a skier?
It's like a rollerblader on snow
This car's been passed around more than Katie Price!!!
That’s generally how press cars work
@BuckleUpShow no shit! I see the joke went straight over your head! 🫤
No we got it 🫤
19" rims on our atrocious UK pot holed roads? You must be joking.
Not quite as outrageous as the FK8 Civic Type R forcing people to have 20s
WTF is a skiest?
It’s someone who skis
No stick shift, no deal. 👎
Civic Type R is available but is £7k more
Why ? Have you driven in the stop start traffic in the UK ?
@ you obviously haven’t driven in SE England recently.