Now Uk reviews are coming in, it’s odd that some of these same mags said the ride was firm but are now saying it’s ok. Possibly a different journalist I suppose from the same magazine.
The test cars in Portugal were all on 19" Reifnitz's, but the UK press car has been released on the 18" Quaranta's.
Sneaky Clever VW...
True true. I just thought the dcc would smooth that. Autoexpress say that the ride is noticeably harsher on 19s.
On the assumption that the CSS in race mode on 19" wheels is anything like the TCR, it's going to be far too harsh and brittle on the road. But like you, I don't believe that a comfort setting on DCC won't be able to dial that out. Should be able to settle that question at the end of the month all being well.
Any car is going to be harsher on larger wheels due to reduced tyre wall and I'm surprised that VW didn't offer an 18" wheel option with the same package as Pretoria and Reifnitz.
Bit torn, really like the TCR with the 19" Reifnitz's and my heart is saying go with the iconic GTI to complete the set having jumped to the present R from a GTD
Sensible me is saying stay with the AWD and go back to back R (have now dismissed the A35 AMG after a mild flirtation with it)
Can someone define the 20 mm lower ride on the TCR for me? how much lower is that than the R or is it the same?
The ride on my R with DCC on Pretoria is actually too bouncy in comfort so why is it being said the TCR is firm on 19" with DCC or is the set up quite different?
Maybe rose colored thinking as like the TCR so much in style so feel can cope with the damp/wet tramping of the TCR but then think am I mad?! as my GTD with 185 BHP used to drive me mad at times and for little extra in ££ you get the AWD
Another consideration being a company lease is that the TCR is 151 g/km opposed to the R 163 g/km so there is likely some saving there on the BIK
so really torn, would love to have the iconic GTI to complete my set of the Golf performance range and its a battle style and iconic of the TCR vs the practical and pragmatic of AWD
Is there anyone here who has test drove and ordered a TCR?