Volkswagen Golf R In-Depth Review 2021 - The Ultimate Hot Hatch?
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
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Want the ultimate hot hatch? Volkswagen's rejuvenated Golf R could well be it. This can't claim to be the fastest car of its kind but its Wolfsburg maker reckons it's the most complete, most rewarding and most dynamic shopping rocket yet made. Depending on your mood, it can reach 168mph on the racetrack or register better than 35mpg on the school run. Your everyday supercar is right here.
Background
We've had the Golf R around in various forms since 2009 and the formula it offers hasn't fundamentally changed much in that time. There's VW's 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine in its fastest form, 4MOTION 4WD and a slice of Golf GTI engineering tuned up to the max. This latest version, based on the current MK8 Golf architecture, doesn't deviate much from that script but does usefully embellish it. And of course, predictably, it claims to be the quickest and most powerful Golf ever made.
That isn't enough to allow it to fully take on uber-fast super hatches like the Mercedes-AMG A 45 or the Audi RS3. But the Golf R significantly undercuts both these models on price and in real world point-to-point motoring probably isn't much slower. Plus a major draw is that its pavement presence is that bit more understated. You could get away with one of these in the company carpark without Directorship-level eyebrows being raised. Sounds tempting.
Driving Experience
So to what you need to know here. The fourth generation 'Evo 4' version of this Volkswagen's EA888 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol unit now puts out 320PS. Just as it does in the Tiguan R and Arteon R models that also use it. 62mph from rest occupies 4.7s (0.2s faster than the previous car could manage) and if you pay extra for the optional 'R-Performance upgrade' package, Volkswagen will remove the 155mph speed limiter so that 168mph is possible. All this motor's pulling power is available from just 2,100rpm.
Power though, is nothing without control - and this Golf R has more of that. For the first time, power can be distributed not only between front and rear axles but also between the rear wheels. Thanks to a new torque vectoring system using a pair of electronically operated multi-disc clutches, output can be balanced across the rear axle from 0-100% within milliseconds.
You're going to want that optional 'R-Performance' upgrade package because it includes two extra driving modes. 'Special' was configured for optimum performance at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschliefe race track (around which the latest car is apparently 17 seconds quicker than its predecessor). There's also 'Drift', configured for general wild racetrack use. Changes common to both Golf R variants include 10% stiffer springs, a 1.3-degree front axle camber change and steering software tweaked to be more direct. The brake discs are 17mm bigger and feature crisper pedal response. And the front aluminium subframe is 3kgs lighter. All good to know.
Design and Build
Apart from that hoovered-to-the-tarmac ride height, the Golf R is distinguished by its 18-inch 'Jerez' alloy wheels (upgradeable to 19-inchers), full R body kit, roof spoiler and quad exhaust pipes - a feature that subtly hints at the model's potency compared with other Golf models. The model's brake callipers are finished in the hallmark shade of Volkswagen R blue, and feature the R division's logo, while the car's door mirrors are finished in a matt chrome effect - another identifier of the powerful and enthusiast-focused Golf R.
Inside, a bespoke, heated R steering wheel features, with a new R button which allows the driver direct access to the car's newly enhanced range of drive modes without needing to take their hands away from the wheel. Extended paddle shifters also add to the driver-focused convenience of the model's cockpit. Sports seats with integrated head restraints feature a 'Sardegna' design in black-blue cloth, unique to the new R models, while the outer areas are in ArtVelours. Otherwise, everything is much as it would be in an ordinary Golf. There's comfortable space for a couple of adults on the back seat and the convenience of a reasonably-sized 380-litre boot.
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I know it seems expensive, but it actually is a lot of car. The other thing is that all the Golf R's that have been owned in my area are still around which means they're decently reliable in the long run.
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Looks much better than the 7. Just feel like the manual hood is a little too far on the cost cutting, imagine pulling up the hood in front of your mates with their 120i BMWs?
First, a comment from Benoit Blanc. Now from Ransom? I suspect foul play...
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Great review and we bought our Cooper S thanks to this channel. An R here in Australia only comes with all options except Harman/Kardon and Sunroof, both are optional. A few editing errors in this vid guys, images of the MK7.5 for wheels and those track images plus the spoiler shots. I personally have this as No1 for the next car to go next to the Cooper S, more than enough car for me when the majority of driving is in boring traffic in urban areas and motorways. To live with it daily is more important than Drift mode and the like. The Renault in Australia is an unreliable rare thing with an unsupportive dealer network or baboons, the Type R is manual (fail) and the Mercedes is overpriced as dealers here are now agents. The Golf is massive value for everyday and supercar performance and delivery!
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Great review guys! Can't possibly justify spending that kind of money on a car, but you sure got me drooling!
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It's really cool and stuff but it's just too low to be a true everyday car. My friend has the mk 7 and he can never drive it in parks and at other nature reserves.
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Get the SUV.
Excellent informative in-depth review. Lovely car. Thanks.
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Really good review - seems a long time since Jonathan Crouch has done a video review (he usually just does the initial voiceover). Few errors I noticed - when Civic Type R is referenced, the previous generation is shown in the photo, rather than the current one. Also, when 19in ‘Estoril’ wheels are referred to, the Mk7/7.5 Golf 19in ‘Pretoria’ wheels are shown in the photo.
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Yes they keep referencing shots of the previous version Golf R, you can tell by the off-Centre R badge on the back
Thanks for the most comprehensive review of the new Golf R. I might mention, however, that the implementation of USB C ports is an advantage, since Type A which will soon be obsolete. Type C allows for future-proofing.
In other news, I really hope car manufactures listen and let those accursed touch controls die a horrible painful death. They're not meant for a driving controls. Maybe the rear seat passengers.
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You can get a converter cable. No problem
another good review, thanks
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Good video for those who know nothing about this brand, model, previous generations, and car in general. BUT you need to go back and do a lot of editing as there are a handful of comments and video that just doesn't make sense, doesn't apply, or is just plain not accurate. Without getting into all of them here is one example: You keep showing an image of the MK7 when referring to an option. This is VERY misleading to begin with and secondly it just doesn't make any sense to do so. Also, the individual who will purchase this car typically fits into a certain group. To have you say "Enough with the exterior, let's go inside" is an insult to the aforementioned individual, doesn't do the car justice, and plainly again doesn't make sense when you are providing a review. Show us EVERYTHING about the exterior. You spend making way too many comments on other obvious characteristics or items the potential buyer can and will find out on their own, i.e. "anti corrosion package". I'm not sure who YOU think is your audience is. The loyal Golf R enthusiast or the random public who doesn't know the difference between this phenomenal product versus a Toyota Camry. If your audience IS indeed the random public then please forgive my enthusiast sensitivity. Just clean up the video for those of us who will be shaking our heads. By the way I am not trolling. Simply commenting based on my observations of this video.
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What a thorough review. I am long at the R or a Macan GTS
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Regret selling my mk7,5 r for a new rs3, they are brilliant all round cars and the mk8 looks no different, although the switchgear sounds disappointing, why do manufacturers follow this trend of menus. Have a Macan GTS now, but really tempted to get back into a go,f r, thanks for the review
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Golf R excelente eu vou ter um...
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Front fogs? U sure
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lol £50000 for a A45 not today u wont try £62000 lol!!!
The question is, how many people will buy this and keep it at least ten years ? I bet hardly anyone does that. Whats the point in trading cars in that still have many years life left in them ? Once you have paid it off you have a good car with no monthly payments. People today are mugs, all falling for the PCP deals. A never ending cycle of monthly car payments and never owning a car. Makes no financial sense whatsoever yet people do this and moan about renting property being dead money ! Its the same thing, muppets.
Something my real estate professor taught me is all property is leasehold. If they built cars to last 25 years most people would keep them, modern day cars are built to disintegrate when the warranty is up. If you don’t pay taxes on your paid off home they take it, don’t put a new tag on your paid off car they take it. All property is leasehold, why not lease it for its best years of ownership under the warranty period and move on to the newer and better generation.
There seems to be 2 types of vw owners, those that trade every couple of years, and long term.