Golf R alternative.... with 306bhp...

[SRGTD]

That’s a LHD model though, so not UK spec.

The UK spec may include such items as climate control as standard.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Do the German not like climate control or heated seats? Would have thought those 2 items would be standard on a R model what ever country it was sold in.

[hog_hedge]

That’s a LHD model though, so not UK spec.

The UK spec may include such items as climate control as standard.

Nicely pointed out.

The R-line has climate control and heated seats as standard so I would bet 50p that the R will come with those too.

[kmpowell]

Do the German not like climate control or heated seats? Would have thought those 2 items would be standard on a R model what ever country it was sold in.

UK cars always get a much higher spec than their EU counterparts.

For example where as the UK get it as standard, on a Golf R in Germany you have to pay for...

Active Info Display - 510€
App-Connect - 205€
ACC - 320€
Discover Nav - 565€
DAB Radio - 245€
Electric folding/heated mirrors - 180€
60% Tint rear windows - 270€
Space saving spare wheel - 105€
Bluetooth - 205€
Front Assist - 155€

[fredgroves]

It also is probably 10,000 euros cheaper

Lets not make out that VW UK are necessarily doing you a favour, they are just bundling options that maybe you wouldn't select otherwise if you had to pay for them!

[Jim_mk7.5]

It also is probably 10,000 euros cheaper

Lets not make out that VW UK are necessarily doing you a favour, they are just bundling options that maybe you wouldn't select otherwise if you had to pay for them!

R DSG with no options in a free colour is €43,925....!!!

[Guzzle]

It's only really the high end models where VW UK push the boat out on spec. If you look at something like a GT or R Line Golf, the standard UK spec is really not that generous over EU cars. With the exception of nav, it's just small things like drive mode select and App Connect that are included.