Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[hainsey]

How are people going with their fuel economy on their r, on the drive home it was sitting on 8.5L/100 but around town it has spiked up to about 11-14, depending on how "spirited" I feel like driving

[sergioscirocco]

Golf R review
Volkswagen Golf R first drive: The best fast Golf ever - Pocket-lint

[OilBurna]

Awesome review why do we miss out on all the good stuff


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[sergioscirocco]

^Yes many good stuff is missing the biggest of them all is the 8" screen but did you notice that the car in the review didn't have push start buttom

[Bigboboz]

^Yes many good stuff is missing the biggest of them all is the 8" screen but did you notice that the car in the review didn't have push start buttom

Any news if the MY15 will get the 8" screen as an option?

Does the push start mean keyless?

[Dutch77]

Any news if the MY15 will get the 8" screen as an option?

Negative.

[1WD]

Golf R review
Volkswagen Golf R first drive: The best fast Golf ever - Pocket-lint

Nice review. Judging by some of the analogies he had watched Chris Harris' review/comparo with the M235i on DRIVE+ before writing that.


With that out the way, I was lucky enough to be handed the key(-less)s of a demo Golf R for the weekend.

Having only driven a Golf 7 TDI Highline before this, I was excited to see what the R had to offer.
First impressions were, when in comfort mode, was that it felt very similar to the TDI I drove a couple weeks before. By then I was out of earshot of the dealer, and squeezed the right boot. My goodness gracious me, this thing is fast! I skipped normal mode then and went straight for race mode. I was grinning like an idiot!

You see this car isn't going to be for me. Comparably, my daily driver is a 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero, (Touareg for me at next changeover). This is for my better half, she is going from a 2004 Mazda3.

At this point I couldn't just drive down the freeway home. Who would do that when you're in a Golf R with a twisty option to get home? Damn straight.. I went the twisty way home.

Man oh man! I wish the better half would have my car, then I'd get this for myself!

Long story short, she drove it, fell in love with it, got a bit cheeky with the power and fell in love with it some more.

Needless to say, this weekend we're probably going to sign up if we can get the right price for Lapiz Blue, DSG, Driver Assist and Leather.
The jury is still out as to weather she would like the sunroof. I'd be interested to hear what people with the sunroof think??

Also has anyone had any luck getting the wheels changed for the Pretorias? (If so, an indicative price?) A factory option/swap would be cheaper than getting them from the parts and accessories list...


Aaron.

[Dutch77]

Also has anyone had any luck getting the wheels changed for the Pretorias? (If so, an indicative price?) A factory option/swap would be cheaper than getting them from the parts and accessories list...

I'm not aware of anyone doing this - the cost is too prohibitive here ($6k+ from some dealers).

Best bet is just go after market with a quality set of rims.

[lambertia]

I don't have the R but I find the sunroof in the wagon fantastic. In winter with the roof open and the seats to keep you warm you'll be smiling.

[1WD]

Thanks guys. The sunroof is some size! We will see what the dealer can come back with in regards to the wheels too. I'll keep you informed.