Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mikey1]

just wondered if anyone else who has a Golf R Manual on order has been given any updates on
- when deliveries are expected to start
- whether there will be any spec differences to the earlier build DSGs
thanks

Hi Stephen, only yesterday after my persistent pestering of my selling dealer, did I learn that the manual Golf R I ordered in mid April has finally been allocated a build slot in week 30, which translates to the week commencing Monday 21/7. My delivery ETA is now late Sep/early Oct. The benefit of waiting so long is that all MY2015 R's might be fitted with the same upgraded 210 kW engine, which is definitely being supplied to Oz bound Audi S3's. Whether this 4 kW in increase in power actually translates into any real world seat-of-your pants performance improvement is questionable. Nevertheless, we will be rewarded with bragging rights of having a more potent engine, at least on paper. As far as other MY2015 changes are concerned, there is a separate thread stating what the changes are for the entire passenger car range, which for Golf R buyers will not amount to much. For what it's worth the changes include: repositioning of the tyre inflation pressure label from the fuel flap to the B-pillar (all Golfs), on the central dial of the dual-zone climate control, the button previously labelled "SETUP' has changed to 'MENU", "40 Years GOLF" decal fitted on rear window to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Golf model (all Golfs) and the SAFELOCK deadlocking function can be deactivated by switching off the alarm system interior monitoring via the interior button. As there is no mention about any power increase, this may be something that is quietly introduced, to avoid any negative sentiment from existing MY2014 Golf R buyers, who may feel peeved about this. After all, the Golf R has only just be launched in the last 3 months. At least with the Audi S3, this model has been available for longer.

[DrK]

Revo stage 1 mk7 R 0-60mph - 3.78sec!!! Revo Beta Stage1 Golf R MK 7 Launch - YouTube sign me up!!!

[mp2811]

Definitely looks like huge performance gains from tune. guessing APR/revo both prob getting 380hp 500nm and sub 4 0-100 potential! Going to be some extremely fast cars out there soon!

[andrew7]

Anyone picked up a boot liner/mat for your R? Need one to protect the boot from my hairy pooch and some I've found on fleabay mentioned they don't fit an R (smaller boot due to Haldex system I presume)

[Mikey1]

Anyone picked up a boot liner/mat for your R? Need one to protect the boot from my hairy pooch and some I've found on fleabay mentioned they don't fit an R (smaller boot due to Haldex system I presume)

There have been mats mentioned in the accessories thread, but I wouldn't bother with buying anything other than the genuine semi-rigid dimpled plastic mat with slightly raised sides. I have one of these in my Mk5 GTI. I'm pretty sure there is a version which is tailored to suit the Mk7 R.

[DrK]

Anyone picked up a boot liner/mat for your R? Need one to protect the boot from my hairy pooch and some I've found on fleabay mentioned they don't fit an R (smaller boot due to Haldex system I presume)

Got one from VW sth yarra. Fits perfect. Plastic, with a decent lip. Bout $95 I think...

[andrew7]

Ta guys

[logger]

ahh i see now, thank you. yes VWA is **** because i want it and these rims, looks like they don't make it to Aus ether (i dislike the stock rims)

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Ditto. Such a shame. Love the Pretorias. I find the Cadiz wheels too garish. They are putting me off the look of the R, however no way I'll be ponying up coin that could be spent more usefully on an ECU tune.

[sergioscirocco]

review WRX STI vs Golf R
Subaru WRX STI v Volkswagen Golf R 2014: Comparison – Car Reviews, News & Advice - carsales.com.au

[rudiger]

just paid my deposit and ordered my S1 in Sepang blue

options i got are:

heated front seats
heated and folding mirrors
parking system plus
convenience key
quattro exterior pack
quattro interior pack
black contrasting boot
Bose audio
black high gloss pack
pearl paint

I also got corporate program so 3yrs free servicing

looks like build week 40 so wont be getting it any time soon.

I was reading the top gear review and they claim the S1 has a de-tuned S3 engine and even mention it has the same turbo :s not sure this can be true as ABT just released a tune for it and it only makes 228Kw with 440Nm ABT Sportsline car configurator