The new Golf R 20 Years edition

[david25]

The anniversary edition sets new power records with its performance values: 245 kW (333 PS).

The power of the new Golf R “20 Years” is already effectively placed centre stage when the vehicle is started. For even more R-feeling, the driver can select an engine start with higher engine speeds of up to 2,500 rpm. This is accompanied by an especially distinctive drive sound. When driving in manual mode, the DSG provides noticeable feedback from the gearbox when shifting up.

The engine responsiveness has been improved by turbocharger preloading and an open throttle valve in overrun phases. This permits faster power development when accelerating, and the Golf R “20 Years” can be driven even more dynamically as a result.

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/new/golf-r-20.html

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/volkswagen-golf-r-20-years-edition-launched/45728

[fredgroves]

Is "20 years" how long you'll be waiting for them to make it after you order?

[king monkey]

I’m going to say it. It looks rubbish. Sorry.

[Brenbo]

I own a Golf R Mk8 with performance pack and have to say the 20 Year Limited Edition Golf R does not float my boat at all.  The standard Golf R is plenty fast at present, there is not a lot of difference to make it worth a look, and personally i think the blue estoril wheels look 

I also bet it costs close to £50k before options. 

On a different note, i had a fairly gutless, manual, VW Polo courtesy car the other day and have to say driving it short term put a smile on my face almost as much as driving a performance golf.  Could not live with using the polo but it was fun

[Kgti8]

The white R with the Blue Estorils is unbelievably tacky for a new car at that money. What were they thinking.

[SRGTD]

The white R with the Blue Estorils is unbelievably tacky for a new car at that money. What were they thinking.

The thinking behind the blue alloys (and door mirror caps) was probably that blue has traditionally been the colour associated with VW’s R branding (e.g. brake calipers, instrumentation, grille strip - there are probably other blue elements too), in the same way that red is the colour associated with the GTI. Thankfully, the GTI ED45 didn’t get red alloys - just a red pinstripe around the rim of the wheels. 

[Exonian]

Maybe the blue wheels look better in the flesh? I’ve seen a few different styles of German alloys that have coloured anodised sections in recent years.

I’m going out on a limb here and saying I’d actually spec the blue wheels. Why? Because they’re the only thing hinting at it being a special edition car. Yes it has little plaques for the enthusiasts but not much else.

For those speccing up a Golf R they may as well go for the Anni model but it’s definitely one for those with very deep pockets. And that’s not a bad thing for a range topping model.

Vaguely similar to Brenbo’s experience with the Polo, I had an errand to run (ok I was bored) at work so jumped in a hired manual Diesel van to zip a few miles up the road and back. Damn it was fun! I’ve grown extremely lazy with DSG and can’t wait for a decent EV that actually fits my fussy criteria because I just can’t be bothered with cog boxes at all anymore, but I did really enjoy buzzing around in the van with its zippy free revving engine and decent throttle response.
And yes, I did manage to stall it once because I forgot to change gear. 

[MaggotsRus]

I’ll gladly stick with my edition 45 in moonstone grey, still looks a stunning car and draws heads above and beyond the R versions. The latest edition R I’m afraid won’t alter anything, just an even more expensive long waited for item. Might be a bit quicker than the 45 but I’m afraid that’s about as good as it gets.

[SRGTD]

Maybe the blue wheels look better in the flesh? I’ve seen a few different styles of German alloys that have coloured anodised sections in recent years.

I’m going out on a limb here and saying I’d actually spec the blue wheels. Why? Because they’re the only thing hinting at it being a special edition car. Yes it has little plaques for the enthusiasts but not much else.

I’m with you @Exonian - I’d go for the blue alloys too. They are a ‘Marmite’ wheel that will divide opinion - probably much more so than the optional dark grey Seville alloys (with red pinstripe) did that were available on the mk7.5 GTI. Those alloys were heavily criticised by some forum members on the mk7 / mk7.5 forum board at the time, but I liked them………..but then I also really like Marmite .

Adding the blue alloys makes the Anni model more distinctive - and ‘distinctive’ isn’t a word I’d use to describe a non-Anni R. IMHO unless it’s viewed from the rear, the standard R doesn’t look that different to a ‘normal’ Golf, but then VW are masters at subtlety, and that’s probably what R owners like and want, rather than Honda Civic Type R styling. That’s just my opinion though, and no offence intended to Golf R owners.

[fredgroves]

I also bet it costs close to £50k before options. 

Well if you take a Mk8 R, add PP and leather... its just under 48k.... I'd imagine the extra 13bhp and some stickers will take it to 50 easily.

I'm going to guess its £51,197 before options.

I'd go with the RS3 for that kinda money and I would normally say I'm firmly VW not Audi...

This is absolutely about the "selling premium" thing the German OEM's are doing now...