Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Adrian_R]

Does anyone know, if any, differences exist between the MY14 and MY15?

Only difference for the R is availability of manual.

[jonoz]

Only difference for the R is availability of manual.

Hey Adrian,

Thanks for that mate, I managed to find the following after some searching also;

VW has released specific information on the changes to the Golf for Model Year 2015 (commencing with cars built week 22, 2014).

The changes are:

Hatchback only:

• The Golf R with manual transmission (5G1RVU/15) is now available to order
• The Golf 110TDI Highline model code 5G146Y/15 replaces 5G141Y/14
• Deactivation of SAFELOCK deadlocking function on deactivation of interior monitoring

Hatchback and Wagon:

• The optional Bi-Xenon headlights have been discontinued for Highline & GTI models (standard on GTI Performance and R)
• The optional anti-theft alarm system has been discontinued for Comfortline and Highline models (standard on GTI, GTI Performance and R)
• The exterior colour Night Blue Metallic Z2Z2 has been discontinued (excludes GTI & GTI Performance)
• The optional interior Vienna leather appointed upholstery colour Shetland XW has been discontinued (affects Highline only)
• New menu button for dual zone climate control air conditioning system ("MENU" text replaces existing "SETUP")
• The driver's side under seat storage drawer has been discontinued on Comfortline models (passenger side drawer remains)
• “40 Years Golf” decal to be fitted on rear window
• Repositioning of tyre inflation pressure label from fuel flap to B-pillar
• New design for BlueMotion Technology badge

Cabriolet (Mk6) only:

• The exterior colour Dark Purple Metallic 0KPA has been discontinued
• A coat hook has been added in the soft top

I highlighted what I think would be affected on the Golf R, would you say there would be any reason to actually wait for a MY15?

[Jimi]

4kw power increase?

[jonoz]

4kw power increase?

Say wha!?

[andrew7]

^ As per Audi S3 MY15 changes ie 210kw no word on the R power bump at this stage)

[Adrian_R]

Hey Adrian,

Thanks for that mate, I managed to find the following after some searching also;

I highlighted what I think would be affected on the Golf R, would you say there would be any reason to actually wait for a MY15?

Yeah those couple little changes, not even worth a mention.

No real need to wait for MY15 unless you want manual

[jonoz]

^ As per Audi S3 MY15 changes ie 210kw no word on the R power bump at this stage)

Hmm, who could confirm this?

Yeah those couple little changes, not even worth a mention.

No real need to wait for MY15 unless you want manual

Ok, pending that 4kW change - I may be an R owner tomorrow

[Mikey1]

Hmm, who could confirm this?



Ok, pending that 4kW change - I may be an R owner tomorrow

I asked my dealer whether he could confirm this, and he advised there would be no revision in power from 206kW. I'm a little surprised that the previous alignment with the Audi S3 apppears to have ended with the MY2015 release. Most forum members couldn't care less about this, particularly those who will purchase a Stage 1 ECU upgrade, which will provide a sizable lift in performance, regardless of the starting base.

[hainsey]

Hi Guys...

This weekend is the big one…finally bit the bullet and upgrade the 10+ year old audi with the one and only….
A lot of people don't like the colour but it looks completely diff in person, the dark shade really works with the wheels and tail lights, cannot wait till saturday morning and the long drive from Brisbane to Townsville, flights booked last night, lets do this.






Vehicle is a demo but got an amazing deal on it…..didnt paid for any of the options and any on-roads, so quite stoked….5 year warranty aswell and a few other protection packages free of cost…..thanks to my bargaining skills haha

[donweather]

Ooooohhhhh a manual R!!!! Very interested now.