Driving every Golf R! From the original VR6 to the Golf 8 R, this is the evolution of VW's Golf R
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- It all began with the Vurra, the South African term of endearment for the first 6-cylinder Golf, almost 3 decades ago. Join Ciro De Siena as we assemble and drive every Golf R ever sold in South Africa.
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With a lot of help from the good people at Volkswagen South Africa, we networked with a series of Golf owners to put together a dream shoot, featuring every Golf R sold in South Africa.
Missing here is the Golf MkIV R, which was never sold in South Africa, but drove the Golf MkIII, MkV, MkVI, Mk7 and Mk8 R all together on the Aldo Scribante circuit in Gqeberha earlier this year when we filmed our full review on the Golf 8 R, and performed a hot lap shootout against the Toyota GR Yaris.
Join our video journalist Ciro De Siena as he drives every Golf R back-to-back, and tries to get under the skin of what makes the Golf R so loved and respected across the globe.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - VW MkIII Golf VR6
2:43 - VR6 engine, power and 0-100
4:20 - VR6 weight
4:44 - VR6 Transmission
4:55 - VR6 driving experience
6:18 - VW MkV Golf R32
7:57 - R32 engine
9:40 - R32 driving experience
11:34 - VW MkVI Golf R
12:16 - MkVI Golf R engine
12:45 - MkVI Golf R power
13:08 - MkVI Golf R transmission
13:51 - MkVI Golf R driving experience
15:50 - VW Mk7 Golf R
16:31 - Mk7 Golf R power and torque
17:23 - Mk7 Golf R engine
18:36 - Mk7 Golf R driving experience
20:20 - Conclusion
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love the video but my favorite was not part of it, the R32 MK4.
Was probably not easy to find one, especially in good condition.
Yeah. Where is the MK4 R32!!!
Not sold in SA
It wasn't sold locally, but I've seen a blue import running around town a few years back.
The MK4 is the OG
I remember seeing the Mk5 R32 at a car show for the 1st time when I was 8, to this day it's still one of my dream cars. They're just gorgeous.
Lesotho has a few imports from Japan/Asia
@@Xxbutterflyxx752 If only our laws allowed us to import them into the country without the exorbitant Taxes they make you pay😪 which ends up creeping closer to our SA prices.
when I was a child i remember that dad took me to a car show and there i saw an golf gti, I don't remember if it was gen 5 or 6,
but anyways, in my opinion, both look great, i especially like the mk5 r32 and gti fronts
@@mr_jag_ there is 3 gens of R 2 of r32 mk4 and 5. 6,7,8 were R’s
@@LamarTCO many people don’t know there is a R32 mk4
The Golf V R32 is pure perfection, looks amazing and that sound.... Love it!
The VR6 always sounded amazing at high revs...I was always an Opel fan so owned a Kadett or two back in the 90`s and early 00`s and never got beaten in a robot to robot by a "Voorah", but DAMN, I loved the sound they made when they really tried!
When the biggest guy at the gym acknowledges you. This is the equivalent.
Igundwane
My dad got a mk5 r32 and a year later still the best purchase ever 🔥🐐😮💨😮💨
Ok
I imported 1 from japan and put powerflow exhaust....woow the sound is epic....
Sounds like little Nissan GTR
I've only ever driven in a Mk3 VR6 and 220km/h came up as fast as I could say VURA! 😵💫
What a lineup though 🇩🇪 personal favorite has to be the MK6 R 👌🏻
Our family car is the Mk5 R32. My partner heard a Nissan GTR pass once and loved the sound so I played her a video of an R32. We've been running one for 5 years now and the symphony of combustion never gets old.
Fuel when you're really on it?
The VR6 is a great engine. I have a Golf 3 VR6 syncro. I love the sound.
Greetings from Holland.
Arrrg so beautiful, I'm from South Africa but now staying in New Zealand and finally bought one of my dream cars, got a 2008 R36 passat sports wagon oooh God the sound and comfort is the best.
I’ve always loved the GTI’s & ‘R’ - now even more ❤
Had my MKV R32 for 5 years, still love it!
I have a 2007 Golf MKV R32 as my weekend drive, that exhaust note never gets old.😊
Excellent review and presentation 🙏👌🇿🇦 By the way, I bought my Golf 7 R due to Ciro’s review and insight on this magnificent motor vehicle.
Great to hear!
Mk7 R straight out of heaven 😍
Great vid❤🔥 can't go wrong with a video of hot hatches. GTis or R's is almost part of our heritage at this point.
Awesome video guys the R32 is a real gem you hit the nail right on the head there ,doubt they'll be a golf as nice as that ever again
I just bought the 7.5R and it’s the best golf I ever drive. Even better than the MK8 GTi.
The MK8 R is too expensive at the moment, gonna give it a few year for the depreciation
The mk7’s and 7.5’s are selling for more than what I paid for my mk7 R brand new 😢
Well done and thank you. Epic episode to bring back awesome memories, some even not so legal. However you did miss one Golf "R" sold in SA, the golf 4 R. With its almost wide body look and that 1,8l turbo motor. And also very rare.
Very rare indeed
S.A. didn't officially get that one
We didn't get the Golf 4R. What we got was a Golf 4 GTI-R. It had the same motor, just some cosmetic enhancements that made it look like the European Golf 4 R32
@@ghatiem Al true as you said, although it was sold as a "R" version for SA with increased power from 110-132kw and torque from 210 to 235nm. Many people saw the V5 as our "R" version as well as the V5 was marked as a "R5" in some regions. Was just saying would have been nice to see either of these included in this awesome line-up.
@@jacobotha6858 The Golf 4 GTI was sold as 110kw and in 2004 also got a hotter 132kw. The GTI-R didn't have an increase in power. The normal one was available in either 110kw 5 speed or 132kw 6 speed. The V5 Golf was later killed and only continued in the Jetta and also got a bump in power and got a 6 speed box instead of the 5 speed... The Jetta also later came with a 1.8T with 110kw and 132kw and also got a 1.8T-R version that was only cosmetic just like the Golf...
However this presenter is doing spectacular work, doing all reviews in a spectacular manner. Great facts but polite... Excellent!
I own a 7R and I am so so happy with it. Such a fast little thing!
Experienced any major issues? Thinking of getting a used one to daily
@@dennismashoeshoe4550 driven 18000 km with it and zero issues so far. Its great for daily :)
Marvelous episode, as per usual. That coming from a non VW fan, if I may add!
I have a 2016 Golf R going on three years. It’s still my favorite and puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.
That mk 7 R for me still is the daddy
I have a MK6 GTI and thoroughly enjoy it!
Honestly every video that has a Golf 7 R must start with a proper launch control!
That raspy gutteral noise from the R32 makes you want to clear your throat 😂. What a sound, what a car!!! ❤
My love for Golfs and Bmws started late, growing up I loved Mercs. I guess the South African in me is coming out. Love this video♥
In Capetown we called the VR6, "The Virus" and I remember my cousin's example had one of the loudest exhausts on it😅🎶🎶🎶Beautiful sound.
All that was missing were drive-by shots of the VR6 and R32.
Great video as always however. Thanks Ciro.
Awesome video, all car enthusiasts appreciate this episode. And I'm a VW fan that promised myself never to buy one again.
I loved my MK7 R. Looking to grab an MK8 R next year and hoping the physical button facelift happens for next years model.
Let it be known that we are owed a mk4 R32 review, even if you get an import, review one 😭
Great stuff Ciro! I'am not a fan of ev's, but love everything else you guys present.
To clarify, ev's are great cars, but i believe hybrids are more suited for S.A. at the moment.
Mk6 R 🔥🔥
Great Collection of Vehicles, Each One Holding it's Own - Not a VW or Golf Fan, But These Cars have Their Worthy Place.
Brilliant journalism!
This was the most magical video yet!
We're so glad to hear that!
🔥🔥🔥🔥 I didn't even watch the video yet I am commenting.... This is what I have been waiting to see, I even shared it without watching.... Will edit my comment once I am done watching thank you SO much for this 😁😁😁
What a lovely comment, thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing
R-Mashesha💙🥺 watching this video for the third time, good review💙
I see what you did there Ciro 😉 "The golf 7 represented the best of Volkswagen hot hatches." I have to agree with you there having owned a 6R and 7.5R. I test drove the 8 GTI and I was massively disappointed, sure the R will be better but it needs a better quality interior to win my vote. 🙃
Missed the best: 4 R32
It was the beginning of a new era
Thanks for another great video
Thank you for watching :)
This is so cool.. I dont understand why there is music in this video. .i could barely hear the MK3 VR6...but yeah dope video
MK5 R32 is the car that made me fall in love with VW. Up to this day, I''ve yet to by anything else by VW. Hope when I get into the MK8 wont be disappointed, the test drive on MK8 GTI didn't give me that wow factor but with the R the verdict is still out
the Mk5 also made you feel like it was a tighter fit to your body side it was narrower. I had a mk5 gti. Test drove a mk8 GTI; have wanted to try an R but they're hard to find. If it wasn't for the extra power and adaptive dampers; i'd stick with my tiguan.
Love these sort of videos. So much better than standard reviews.
Thanks for the great video. The greatest of all, the Mk4 R32 was not featured.
Piece of art Ciro, muito obrigado, Beste video ooit.
Multo grazie!
Big up for the wonderful video that's 👌
*Nice one Ciro!!* GTi/R are the best. Who agrees?
Back in 1993 when I still lived in South Africa, the VR6 was the first veedub to cost over R 100 000.
It was much needed.The previous generation Golf GTI 16 V 2.0 was getting outgunned by Opels, Toyota Twincams etc.The VR6 was an all round package.
VR6 3.2L has one of the best exhaust sounds ever but the 2.0T can produce great power with a BT and bolt-ons while keeping a stock block and head.
Vr6 3rd gear really is glorious. ❤
Cool cars dude.
Truth be told…. The Golf 7 R is the one that has aged so so fine, amongst the 2.0 of our time
Thanks to TIDY and MMK
hand claps all round, wow!
Pitty we never got the MK4 3.2L
That said thank you for the video of my dreams. 🔥
Glad we could help, thanks for watching!
They are rare here in Germany aswell and starting to sell at 20k €/$
@@HUGO-xo2mv wow that's expensive.
AND what about the MK2 G60 (supercharged golf) ,
are those common over there?
@@sphiwemashaba2661 they are not really common, but they sell for around 14k for a quite ok examples and there are some engine swaps
Around 7k for a little bit of restauration
Was the MK4 not available in SA? Those are amazing I think even better looking than the MK5
Mk4 R32 is my Fav ! That’s the car that started my love for GTIs and Rs
Golf 4R is still my favourite. I want one in reflex silver
No golf 4 R32 💔😭, but we love the VAG videos nonetheless.
Was never for sale in our country
@@ruaan11 there are guys who imported them
@@ruaan11 I know two people who have imported and my brother has two door mk v r32 and before that a two door Pirelli GTI 30 edt , there’s a few imported models it’s just about who you know and who can get you Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland reg and maintaining it yearly .
This video is so cool
You guys missed out on the Gold IV R32 - Growing up used to see one parked near Ellis Park all. The sound and at the time when the GTI was slow it knocked it out the park with that car...
GTI R I mean
Amazing cars
The mk3 vr6 isnt an R model, its fwd, the mk4 r32 is the first R model being awd/rwd
Not true. I have a Golf vr6 mk3 syncro. This is with the 2.9 vr6.
Well if you wanna cry about the wheels being driven, we can argue that Golf 6-8 R aren't real R models either with their 4 cylinder engines???🤔🤔
No golf 4? Thats one of my favs ever
You missed the mark 1 golf R
Please do more videos like this for other cars as well😉😎
Mk6 was the 1st Golf R!,
Mk4 is king! I'm biased as I have one! Nice video
Cirro throwing gang signs is hilarious🤣
Amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩
This video gives me happiness
The oldest car on this line up is the best sounding car, followed by the second oldest, followed by the third oldest.......the latest ones don't sound very authentic. They've tried to fit in the Akrapovic exhaust system onlatest models but I think it still doesn't cut it.
Love my r32 mk5 also had MK 7.5 stage 1 but sadly house was broken into a few months ago an car got stole and written of on the hunt as we speak but must have dynaudio and leather plus 19 Pretoria not easy as most are standard spec in uk
I had a mk3 vr6 and mk4 r32. Suoercharged bith if them. Great cars
Where is the mk4 R32??😢
Thats the icon!😍
Your presentation skills 😇😇😇
MK6 R❤️
That was possibly the worst one...too heavy and just lazy especially in stock form.
An mk7 GTI would blow past it and to add insult to injury would burn less fuel doing so 🤣
The mk7 R was the first properly fast R model with lots of tuning potential and awesome handling
@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh as true as that might be, I appreciate cars for what they are and try not to compare them.
What you are saying is also true for an e9X M3 vs F8X M3, its all about what you like and prefer bro. The guy buying the 6R has his reasons much as the guy in the 7GTI/R
@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh Too bad the 7r looks like it was completely designed by a corporate suit and looks boring. I'll take a 6r over it anyday of the week(oh wait I did, as I own one alongside an mk6 GTI stage 3)
For me, the R32 will forever be symbolic and worthy of the R badge. The generation after the MK6 became too soft , not hardcore enough to be named as the best driver' and engaging cars.
slow with a pretty much useless underpowered gas guzzling engine, do sound nice though :)
You're seriously gonna say that? The 7 R would stomp the R32 but it's still a good sounding car I guess 🤷♂️
@@orbytl2799 might be on the slow side, agreed.. for me, the real highlight was how engaging it was to drive. The responsiveness and feel of the steering wheel, how you would know at all times what the front tires are up to and doing ,the way it clung and hung on to the road. Thrilling, i tell you. Least but not last? It was a joy to listen to! ❤️
@@jayfujiwara9740 i know the 7R is much faster in all dimensions, full of tech and all.. but don't you think it was a bit too soft? Not engaging enough. The car would do literally everything for you with the adaptive suspension and the other related driver aid tech. Call me old fashioned, but then maybe i guess i love cars from the good old days.
@@lehlogonolomaringa3213 i own a mk7 R, I would not say they are soft they are just very capable, they handle the standard power with ease, like its nothing,a stage 1 tune is needed then it becomes a different animal :)
Got a 7.5 R since 2017.....love it❤😂😂
I had every single golf from the 5 upwards until the 8❤
Amazing best car great story .
There was a R32 MK4 GTI 20v turbo 132 kw sold in Sa (yes not V6), only 100 models made I think , and was awd, in silver only.
Vr6 for life!
I feel like they moved to 4 cylinders because they didn't want to dilute or milk the VR6 engines too much they didn't want a oversaturated market flooded with them , they wanted them to stay special get goosebumps everytime you see one , and probably also because 2 liter 4 cylinders are lighter and Volkswagen is probably the king of making small displacement high power amazing reliability engines that has outrageous tuning potential an engine that's easy to work on easy to extract power from also lighter
It was the carbon emissions requirements in Europe that killed the 3.2. :-(
My all time favourite is the Golf 5 R32
I like the Mk6 the best.
Same here. I love the mk6
Nice episode! But you did miss the Mk4 Gti-R with its 132kw 1,8L 4 cylinder turbo....
He missed the Mk4 R32
My 7.5 R is a bomb 💣✌️
R32 still my favourite... Owning MK6 R is creamy 🙂
What a shame we are missing the mark 4. The first and original R32.
South Africa never had the R32 in mk4, but had the GTI-R in 1.8t 20v.
Great video, would have been nice to end the video with a shot of the car-owners each standing next to their cars!
Back in the day the VR6 with such a big engine had a lot of expectations which it never delivered. The biggest shocker was the sticker price of R99 900. A milestone price point for a Golf. I guess R1m is just around the corner. Mk3 was also the last of the easy maintenance and reliable VWs. The Mk4 was solid rubbish in reliability and VW like Merc have gone down the tubes from a reliability cost perspective ever since.
R299000 for one these days on Facebook 🤣🇿🇦
Port injected VR6 sounds 100x better than the direct injected VR6 found in Mk5 golf’s and the later direct injected 3.6 Passat engine.
2.8, 2.9 & Mk4 R32 were the original and best chewbaccas
mk5 golf is a v6 not a vr6
give me that Mk6 i'll make it sound like a symphony, mk6 is a great tuning car, good luck fitting anything into a VR6
No worries mate here in OZ we wear sunnies 24/7
You guys always disappoint when it comes to exhaust noises 🙆🏾♀️🤣🤣🤣
The original R was the mk4 R32, as if that wouldn’t be an important feature ?
Great video. But…you’re missing the OG swan song the MK4 R32.
Where is my favourite?😭 The one and only Golf 4 R32?
Thanks for the trip down petrol head memory lane!
Wait MK iv R32 was never sold in SA ?
i've seen alot of MK iv R32s here in Gauteng