2019 VW Golf R In-Depth Mechanical Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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I LOVE my R!!!!
I love my R 7.5, too !!!
I love my GTI Clubsport MK7 - Only in Europe! 😄
Me too
I miss mine. :(
I absolutely love my R too!
The undercarriage content is exceptional. Focusing on the mechanical details is what sets you apart. If there is a way to explore more of that content, I’m sure you’ll find a way.
Another reviewer offering detailed examination of underbody components: Savage Geese on RUclips.
I couldn’t agree more. The MK7/7.5 Golf R’s are one of the best hot hatches ever made in my opinion.
This has been a great few days for those of us who enjoy first class knowledge AND entertainment in excellently produced videos. Add to that the monthly live stream… you’ve been a very busy girl. I liked the dash display camera mounting during the drive, and I would definitely own one of these if I was in the market. I’m also glad to see you are obeying all the traffic laws! 😉 Thanks, Sarah! 👍👍👍
Great job, as usual. Totally clearing the bar. I vote bring on the “raw” and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Golf R is a great car! ABT offer a warranty covered tune, increasing BHP to 375 and 470Nm torque. I prefer manuals, but the VW DCT is a brilliant gearbox. Thanks Sarah, hot hatch fan.
'Im Namen der Wissenschaft gebe ich die Bohnen'
4:42 "As far as the Round Bits go..." SPECTACULAR SARAH!
Did the car even have wheels or tires on it? I didn't notice.
I enjoy both of your channels Sarah, Keep up the great work
“ Holy fk nuts”. Sounds like a new breakfast cereal.
But only for Sunday mornings.
@@brianbrown543 stop stealing my thoughts
Hahahahaha
I am thrilled to hear you so excited about this review. Obviously I’m biased because I have a 2017 GTI sport. I love my Volkswagen. I also love that you’re doing short and sweet to the point reviews on this channel. Excellent.
Also the engine “warble” sound that you commented on is likely coming from the “soundaktor”…. A sound generator located at the base of the windshield. It’s intensity can be adjusted from the infotainment system or shut off outright. I switched mine off, opting for the actual sound of the engine which is pretty sweet in of itself.
As an owner of a Spectrum (91 Blue) Mk7.5 Golf R, I whole heartedly agree and for those of us that have “matured” past the boy-racer age it’s a great choice over the RS and TypeR.
91 BLUE!!!!!
The EA888 on North America is direct injection only, even on the Mk8. Europe gets the dual injection version of this engine. There are aftermarket options to add the port injection components, but they’re not cheap.
Or you can do a carbon cleaning at around 75k miles. Should cost bout 350$
@@deanmarr785 Or you should actually do it at 30-50k as recommended by most mechanics familiar withe the issue, and it costs literally double that (a walnut shell blast).
@@afcgeo882 Just did mine at 67500 miles. There was some build up, but I could have waited another 20k miles.I paid 350 for walnut blast. You need to find a cheaper shop.
Agreed, this channel is a more natural home for car reviews.
I wouldn’t change a thing on how you are doing these car reviews. They are informative in all the areas that really matter. We appreciate the detailed information you give us. Keep going! Thank you Sarah!
Enjoyed the fun review! I learn new details with every show. The way this was filmed, I could feel the power and nimble handling. I especially appreciate the mountain rimmed road footage and the stunning sunsets. Love this channel!
This is why its the king of the Hot Hatch. It can be sporty when you want it to be and it can be a nice comfortable ride when you want it to be. You could take it to a track, do some laps and then go to a golf course and at both places no one will bat an eye, its a classless car.
Sure you can get a Type R, or RS, or N which are all faster, but they all lack the 'hatchback' side of a hot hatch which is the daily driver side.
I had one for 5 mths. For 4 mths it was at the service centre. For the other month, it was waiting for parts. Electrical issues that VW could not resolve so i had to fight to get my money back. Beautiful car to drive if you don’t have any issues. If you have issues then you will be in trouble with Volkswagen’s lack of customer service.
Yeah, in America VW service is notoriously bad.
Liking the format, keeping it real like going on a test drive with a fellow car enthusiast, not a journo. Nice.
You still have one of the most unique car channels out there. Keep up the great content! Also, big VW fan here. I have a mostly finished 79 Rabbit with a Vr6 swap. She’s a hoot to “give the beans” to 😎.
Edit: also, can you double verify this gen 3 engine has direct AND port injection? I’m pretty sure they do not have port injection 🤷
2018 Golf R owner here. I believe the US spec cars are Direct-Injection only. A couple countries got direct & port injection for some model years. One of the reasons I'm excited to get a new BRZ is D-4S injection...direct & port. My 2013 BRZ had the same D-4S system developed by Toyota.
Whatever works best for you, Sarah. Just don't burn yourself out trying to keep two channels going.
You’re killin’ it. Bring all the reviews over here. And heck yeah, go raw!
I’m in love even more now. Sarah says aluminium properly 🤣
I really liked the style of your reviews. I liked the R.
Your commentary is always down to earth without a sales pitch. Clear and to the point, knowledgeable, practical.. A breath of fresh air for sure
Sarah you have both channels going in the right direction in my opinion . Great idea to keep the reviews on this channel , goes well with the mechanical / engineering aspect . Absolutely one of the best automotive channels with your humour , knowledge and enthusiasm . You are down to earth , real world and relatable . I can even relate to your ocd on cleaning 😉 . Keep at it , thanks for entertaining and even educating us . 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Love your new channel, moving car reviews here makes total sense to me.
Love the simple, straightforward format. As a former GTI owner I am guilty of saying the R is more for money people than "drivers" and it isn't true. Nicely done!
What an awesome review. I am a VW nut and you pointed out ever reason why I love them in this review. Also my stock "210 hp" MK7 GTI made 220 wheel. You are correct that the R makes more than advertised.
Yeah, lol it’s laughable how under rated these cars are. When that launch control hit my first thought was calling bs on the power rating from VW.
I agree totally that it is a "classy" design inside and out that should "age well;" the benefit of careful design evolution. Wow! You gave it 5 Penguins! I like that and I have always loved the GTI. This is of course a cut above. Great review.
I actually talked him into buying this car 😆
Your reviews on this channel are great. The rawness is welcome. The undercarriage footage is fairly unique 🖤
Hot hatches are cool to see reviewed.
Thanks for what you do
By making the majority of this video while in the car gives it a nice touch of authenticity. To see your reactions gives the video a touch of realism not see in other's reviews.
I still wish VW would put the VR6 in this car.
Dig the new channel! I think it’s a great idea to separate into two but I hope it doesn’t put too much strain on you because you are great at what you do.
I'm happy 😊 i like the reviews. i love it when you give it the beans. you can review anything I'd watch. your launches are epic.
Sarah, you're doing fantastic!
Factory mk7 Golf R sold in the USA only have direct injection, not dual(direct and port)
You are correct. Same for the Mk7.5 and Mk8.
Had this car, color and all, a 2016. First and only time I've ever opted to not get a manual in over 40 cars.....and I agree, that gearbox is amazing. It was a two year lease and watching this review, I'm reminded how much I miss it. When the 8th gen hits, I may have to pick one up..
Great review! Looking forward to more on this channel.
I bought my mk5 fourteen years ago. It felt like VW designed it just for me. I can’t let it go!
Great review. Can't wait for the next gen Golf R with 315 HP
You're doing great, love the new channel. Keep it up. Would be interested in "How easy is it to Mod?", meaning how easy is it to get after market performance parts? Not just for the Golf R but all the cars you review? What do you think?
Thanks Sarah! We’ve been waiting for this one. 😊
The Golfs R are quite liked here in the N of Spain, they're great on our rally like back roads and they're quite reliable; if you like the Golf R you'll like the Megane and the SEAT León. I like how you do your reviews.
Glad you were finally able to review my car. So happy to hear you liked it. Agreed it's a blast to drive. Although, I wis it had a Sarah n tuned license plate frame to add. .......
Love to see you get a mk8 R and give that the beans👍 The comparo would love to see that on the hoist!!
Great review, I can confirm a tune in Australia with no hardware changes takes it from just under 180 wheel kw to just under 220 wheel kw, & makes it very quick indeed
Sarah is an awesome car enthusiast with a great car out for a beautiful morning drive. What’s not to like about that format. Great job!
Now you understand why I like my TDI I know the R is newer, faster and has a few extra features but underneath, it’s got a lot in common. Nice test/review…as usual. 👍🏽👍🏽
Love the car reviews no matter what channel they're on :) I have a Mk7.5 GTD so always love to see the reviews of the Golf's Bigger (and Biggest) brothers :)
I really like this content. I think you should do a clean split between your channels. Sarah-N-Tuned just for project cars and Give it the beans just for car reviews. Even if I have no interest in a particular car you're reviewing I will still watch because you make it so entertaining and fun to watch.
See more of these than gti in the UK, can get lots of of tuning bits from Revo to make it more bonkers fast. Loved the sunset shot👌
Personally I like both Sarah! The reviews and the projects.. this does make it easier tho! For the viewer that is!
Great review! You just might want to confirm that the fuel injection is both port and direct. My 2018 Mk7.5 has only direct injection. It is a Canadian car, so may differ from the US market.
Great upload Sarah and I think devoting this channel to reviews only and the other to just projects is a great idea. 👍👍👍
as a vw tech in uk, i can confirm we love these, brilliant daily apposed to an s3 or cupra
this review pushed me over the edge..I was considering so many hatches...Mazda 3, Veloster N..Corolla GR..Focus ST..Focus RS
and I think this is the best daily driver, fun and exciting of them all
You are doing very well here! Thanks, this was very entertaining and fun to watch! Red wine after work and new video from you=110% perfectness! 😊
Yours is pretty much the only car review channel I watch right through , I usually get bored halfway on most of the others. I alway finish watching knowing more than I did, and enjoying the unique twists you have, I can’t think of anyone else getting under the car . Keep them coming 👍👍
I was literally on the fence if I wanted to buy one of these or not but after watching this and you saying you would buy one of theses yourself, I’m sold.👍🇨🇦
Aww.. I missed your "Up. Up. Up." commands when the lift goes Up . Best reviews anywhere, the details that no one else gives. Who else uses a micrometer to measure a midpipe? Great work ! Raw and natural on this channel are perfect. If separating the content helps your analytics, awesome.
I really liked this review, you came across as more sincere and it seemed like it was less effort for you, but we got all the same info. It also still made me smile. I think it’s great moving reviews all to one place. It’ll take little while to get people here for reviews, finding this channel wasn’t to find…(maybe a bigger link and some subtle reminders?). Thanks for doing such a great job. (And if you’re from NH, why do you say Al-Lu-mini yum, instead of aluminum?😉)
Love the golf R. Nice, well-finished interiors and like you said, a sleeper hot hatch.
I so agree..any hopped up focus is a focus with a cassette head unit the comes with the optional tape that goes vrooooom
Just Keep Being Yourself Love these car vids here
Your car reviews are head and shoulders above all the others. I love it when you pronounce Aluminum correctly and for an American that's outstanding. I live your use of expletives too keep it fukin up 👍
Car is perfect, t-shirt as well 😃
I love your car reviews, Sarah. They are honest and enthusiastic - from car nut's pov. I am so tired of car reviews that focus on the seat stitching and cup holders, reviews that sound like regurgitated sales brochure smoothies. You do good work. Thanks.
Great reviews. I like that they have their own channe now.. You keep doing you and people will watch! My favorite part of the review has to be the breaking test!
I recent;y discovered that the traction control system (ESC) also adjusts the rev limits when revving from standstill and also the redline. If it’s turned on, the max rev when standing still is 3800rpm and redline is below the max on the dials. Turn it off, you can rev freely when standing still and redline is about 7500 with no power loss. Was playing with mine yesterday.
manual is great but I've been driving that dsg for the last 5 years and I love it.
My 7.5 2019 r is GREAT stick of course, 47K fun miles comfortable, solid,fantastic handling
I enjoy the funny stuff from the car reviews on the main channel. I'm probably one of the few who isn't watching for the under the hood stuff and just enjoys the entertainment you provide. Also, your review helped me decide to buy my Nissan Frontier, so thanks!
I love that you give even the cars you love a true rating, rather than phoning it in.
My wife just traded in her 2015 GTI autobahn. We added APR mods to bring it to 314 hp and 374 tq. She drove it daily and traded it in at 126 thousand miles for a Tesla M3LR. She misses the sound of the engine and the stereo. Oh amazingly the only issue we had was the plastic intake cracked which I feel should of been a recall. Love your reviews.
I love this channel as much as your other one! My 2012 Golf R 6-speed 2 door was the best car my father has ever drove, hands down.
The sound is from a Soundactor, vibrating the windshield.
It does not have multi port fuel injection, only in Europe.
Love your expressions driving this car. You *are* a car person.
I appreciate the in-car ratings; less wind-whipped and bug-bothered!
Finally a swear word without it being squelched. Love your review, makes me want to look at the VW again.
doing great! love the new channel. Wow 5 penguins, this makes me appreciate my MK7 R that much more! well, the tune and supporting mods help as well..
Great ideas for future videos Sarah 😘.....golf R was a beast...one of the guys who did the Merc A45 moved to VW and this is result
I like the focus of the new channel and appreciate the reduction in rating categories
German hrsprs are much much bigger than everywhere else. Hope to see so many more reviews like this. ❤️
2 Sarah Channels Woo hoo! More Sarah! Never thought I would hear anyone say exotic and hatchback in the same sentence let alone about the same car. Keep up the great work!
My daily driver is a 2018 Golf R which is nearly identical to this car except that for some reason I don't understand the HP dropped by 4 in the 2019. You are correct in thinking that the DSG is the right choice for transmission. I preferred manuals for years but this dual clutch automatic is just so sweet. I traded a BMW Z4 for my Golf R and the only thing I miss is the convertible hard top. The R is a better car in every other aspect. Five penguins indeed!
I was waiting for this review ever since I saw a peek of this car during the Audi TT project. I’m a Golf guy myself, I love what you are doing. I think it’s a good idea to focus the car reviews on this channel because you give good, detailed content. Plus, you are a car nerd who can give a perspective on cars that many other reviewers can’t. Your projects on the other channel is also top notch. I hope your channels continue to grow. I’ll be watching both of them!
Nice to see. You are clearly enjoying the time giving the Golf R the beans. 😁
Your intros always get me, hilarious! Well done Sarah! LMAO
These Golf Rs are special; looking forward for when the Mark 8 shows up here or the main channel.
I read once from Golf designer that the reason Golf R doesn't look dramatically different from the regular Golf is they only add functional stuff to R that actually improves performance, quad exhaust, front bumper with bigger air intake, bigger brakes, upgraded engine components, etc......unlike the Type R with fake vents everywhere just for looks.
You’ve made me appreciate my 2019 Golf R more than I already did. I got the APR Stage 1 tune but probably didn’t need to. I just wish I had a road to drive it on like you’ve got. Thanks!! p.s. You’re SO right about the color options. That’s one of my main pet peeves, how 94% of all cars I see are white, silver, gray, or black. If you exclude Mini’s and Jeeps it’s like 97.5%. Grr!
That mk 7.5 is the one to buy apparently. Mk 8 interior materials have suffered in quality and the entire dash has replaced all the knobs and buttons with haptic/touch controls. That would be a game changer for me. Thanks Sarah!
That's my daily car! Love you liked so much.
I love the content, and love my golf R. It was the replacement for my totalled Audi tt.
Another very enjoyable review Sarah. I would like a more interior review.
Love love the review...but was secretly hoping not to hear the confusing bean score 😩 ...yet so happy and relieved you gave the ‘R’ 5 beans...big yay! 😂 🙏🏻
Fully agree to split car reviews and car builds. I personally love to watch both but there will be some that don’t. But don’t burn yourself out trying to keep two channels full at all times! As for the Golf, they are amazing machines but I think the newer R blends in a little too we’ll. Needs something to help it stand out… blister arches maybe? Like the old Golf Rallye
Love my R! Stage 1 tune is great. Almost 9 years and no major issues.
Excellent review, Sarah! This VW’s top on my list.
The soundaktor, is a little device that shakes the windshield, to enhance a pumped in audio sound.. hence the boxter rumble you were hearing.