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Offline kane1210

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Golf R Review
« on: 05 November 2009, 13:55 »
As soon as the very first Mk6 spy shots hit the web last year, the Internet rumour mill has been in overdrive about the possibility of an R model based on the sixth-gen platform to replace the Mk5 R32. So when Volkswagen released details of the new Golf R, dubbed the ‘fastest accelerating Volkswagen yet’, you could almost hear the boards go into meltdown.

Like R models of the past, the new model has been developed by Volkswagen Individual, the special projects wing of VW, but unlike the Mk4 and Mk5 R32, the Mk6 R is powered not by a naturally-aspirated 3.2-litre V6 motor but by a 2.0-litre TSI engine derived from the Mk5 GTI rather than the Mk6. Boasting a similar spec to the current Audi S3, the motor features an uprated turbo, a new intercooler, high pressure injectors, a new alloy head, and uprated pistons and conrods to take power up to 270PS at 6000rpm and 258lbs ft at 2500rpm.

Equipped with a six-speed manual ‘box, the Golf lives up to its acceleration claims by hitting 62mph from rest in just 5.7 seconds with the DSG ‘box knocking 0.2 seconds off that time. Interestingly, we’ve seen a number of rumours on the Net saying that VW has been rather modest with acceleration figures but we won’t know for sure till road testers start getting their hands on them when the car hits the UK in December. From the initial hype, it looks like we could finally have a Golf that can bring the fight to the top Vauxhalls.

The R is fitted with a new type of four-wheel drive system that uses a pre-charged hydraulic system that is quicker to react and limits wheel spin compared to the setup found in the older cars. To complement it, the ESP system has been tweaked with two stages for track use, the power steering has been sharpened and the brakes and suspension have been uprated to suit too.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an R model without a few styling tweaks to differentiate it over the GTI and the new model doesn’t disappoint with new front and rear bumpers complete with LED running lights, a gloss black diffuser, a pair of centre exit exhausts out back and new 19in wheels while inside, it’s a similar story with new half Alcantara, half cloth seats and new gloss black trim pieces.

Prices and specifications will be announced closer to the car’s UK debut at the end of the year but till then, check out these shots and start working out that finance plan.



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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #1 on: 05 November 2009, 14:46 »
Looks rubbish... FFS - £35K for a Golf! Are they having a laugh or something? And where's the V6? Might as well just buy an S3. Or the RS3 which will - no doubt - be much better. I mean that's 1 year old M3 territory... blah... blah... blah...

I - for one - will NOT be ordering one.

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PS: This is the GolfGTI.co.uk forum
« Last Edit: 05 November 2009, 14:49 by SilverChariot »
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Offline Booski

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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #2 on: 05 November 2009, 14:52 »
Well that takes care of all the sh#t people have said on the other threads

I won't buy one either   :smug:
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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #3 on: 05 November 2009, 15:05 »
Ummm, misleading title? This isn't a review.

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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #4 on: 05 November 2009, 15:06 »
I didn't see how they rate it at the end of the review:wink:

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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #5 on: 05 November 2009, 15:28 »
Thats no review. And its been on the net for months.  :rolleyes:

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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #6 on: 05 November 2009, 17:08 »

Wtf? Where are the comments about the roadholding? The handling? The feel of the steering?

This isn't a review. This is a rehashed piece of xxxx based on the VW press release. Its out of date for a start as it doesn't even have the prices or specs?

Who posted this drivel? Should be shot.


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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #7 on: 05 November 2009, 20:20 »
alright easy does it, just thought id share it as i'd come across it. Theres nt much out there on these atm so thought u mk6 geeks might be interested!!! ill recoil back in to my mk5 now and shut up!!
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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #8 on: 05 November 2009, 21:42 »
Having seen Autocar's review for the Scirocco R, which it rates very highly, it even goes as far as to say that it believes the 'Roc R (Rocker) is better than the Focus RS. High praise indeed.

While that leaves me feeling pretty optimistic about the Golf R in general, the Golf R has AWD so is likely to be heavier and less sharp as well as considerably more expensive. I just wonder if Golf R tests may conclude that it is actually inferior to the 'Roc R. This being the case, we may be better of sticking with our GTIs or getting the Scirocco R. So the Golf R will need to be pretty spectacular to justify its lofty price tag.

I am certainly going to wait for an official test before I spend an extra £6K on one. What is for sure is that even if I do get "only a Golf GTI", I won't be disappointed. 

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Re: Golf R Review
« Reply #9 on: 05 November 2009, 21:47 »
lol - come back kane - only joshing with you mate!   :evil:


tho back on topic, reviews only mean so much.  it really depends on your opinion and value set vs the opinion and value set of the reviewer.  if we all only ever bought what the mags said, then the world would be a pretty boring place.

even if Golf R is found to be "inferior" to the Roc R by the mags, there's no way the Roc can have 4wd and 5 doors.  Golf GTI equally will never have 4wd

« Last Edit: 05 November 2009, 21:50 by keelaw »
Mk6 Golf GTI 5dr, DBP, Monza Shadow, Xenons, ACC, RCD510, Park Assist, Camera, Lux pack.... and now bluetooth.... and now DSG!