New Golf R opens for ordering this week

[2014GTi]

The DSG would definitely be a tempter especially for launch control, 300bhp and 4wd of the line would be epic. The problem with me is i'd get the R and then a few months later they release the new TT and im wishing i had waited for that and so on. It's never ending 

Yeah I think DSG would be the way forward; my rule is anything under 5.5/6 seconds 0-60 needs an auto to get the full use of the speed/power.

You say that, but I bet the new TTS or TTRS won't be out for at least a year ie. 2015 - so it'd be only fair to fill that gap with an R 

@2013GTI so you basically specced every option known to man  . I'd be surprised if you could get the 19"s with the pano roof

I like my toys..... 
The Golf R is getting a real sunroof and not the Pano, the motor show cars have both the 19" alloys and the sunroof so I can only assume its possible. 

I think the GTi is a fine package and thats why I ordered it, but I guess owning a Golf R32 too as something to do with not going for the new Golf R 

[physio]

Just done the figures and with  my discount I would get a 5 door d s g   for £26087-52 p
Very tempting thought for next year

[Mr Savage]

Yeah true monkey hanger. Let's look at the GTI's promised 18% more efficient.

Claimed 44MPG on DSG turned into 28MPG in the real world.

So the Golf R claimed at 39 is going to be more like 20 if you're lucky.

[2014GTi]

Yeah true monkey hanger. Let's look at the GTI's promised 18% more efficient.

Claimed 44MPG on DSG turned into 28MPG in the real world.

So the Golf R claimed at 39 is going to be more like 20 if you're lucky.

Which is less than a Golf R32.... 3.2 V6 or a 2.0T...... V6 all the time 
I get a easy 24mpg out of my R32, 36mpg on motorways and 6mpg at max mph 

[Phil 117]

The DSG would definitely be a tempter especially for launch control, 300bhp and 4wd of the line would be epic. The problem with me is i'd get the R and then a few months later they release the new TT and im wishing i had waited for that and so on. It's never ending 

Yeah I think DSG would be the way forward; my rule is anything under 5.5/6 seconds 0-60 needs an auto to get the full use of the speed/power.

You say that, but I bet the new TTS or TTRS won't be out for at least a year ie. 2015 - so it'd be only fair to fill that gap with an R 

@2013GTI so you basically specced every option known to man  . I'd be surprised if you could get the 19"s with the pano roof

I like my toys..... 
The Golf R is getting a real sunroof and not the Pano, the motor show cars have both the 19" alloys and the sunroof so I can only assume its possible. 

I think the GTi is a fine package and thats why I ordered it, but I guess owning a Golf R32 too as something to do with not going for the new Golf R 

According to the price list, it is a panoramic and not just a sunroof. It's in the same option line as the standard panoramic.

On the plus side, it can be chosen in conjunction with the 19" for the R.

But this is VW price list so I could be completely wrong 

[RikWebb]

Perhaps if I order now, it might be built for when the GTD needs swapping.....

LOL

[harryhackenbacker]

Still really tempted to change from a GTD to a GTI. I just know my bottom line will constantly be on fuel.

Logged into my old VW desktop today, and the Golf R can be ordered this week. Wonder if this will be a 12 month wait...

FYI anyway:

Fastest accelerating production Golf yet is real firecracker

New Golf R opens for ordering on 5 November VW1319-13
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The new Golf R opens for ordering this week, adding real fireworks to the range. Keep an eye on Desktop for when it will appear on our vehicle ordering system.

The hottest of hatchbacks is the fastest-accelerating Golf yet, and comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 300PS and 380Nm of torque.

Golf_R_front quarters on track VW1319-13

The power is transferred to the road via the latest 4MOTION four-wheel drive system which enables the R to accelerate from standstill to 62mph in just 5.3 seconds (compared with 5.7 seconds for the previous model), or 4.9 seconds when fitted with the optional six-speed DSG gearbox. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Golf_R_on track VW1319-13

The new Golf R isn’t just faster, either; with officially verified fuel consumption of 39.8 pg on the combined cycle (40.9mpg for the DSG version), and CO2 emissions as low as 159 g/km it is up to 18 per cent more efficient than its predecessor.

The volkswagen.co.uk configurator for the model is due to be completed on 2 January. In the meantime, the Golf R features on the site’s ‘Coming soon’ page.

Golf_R_side-on VW1319-13

Download an electronic copy of the price list below.

Dynaudio sound system will not be available at launch and is expected to be released from mid-2014. Park Assist will not be available on Golf R.

Prices

R 3dr 6spd manual   R 3dr 6spd DSG   R 5dr 6spd manual   R 5dr 6spd DSG
£29,900   £31,315   £30,555   £31,970
The on-sale date is planned for  4 February 2014 by which time we will have finalised the ABI insurance information.

Retailer demonstrators will be allocated in the normal way.

Key differences from Golf GTI:

Fuel tank capacity increased to 55 litres (from 50)
Luggage capacity reduced from 380 litres to 343 litres (rear seats up)
Luggage capacity reduced from 1,270 litres to 1,233 litres (rear seats folded)
New colour available for the R – Lapiz blue (see images)
Standard wheels are 18-inch Cadiz alloys, with a 19-inch Pretoria alloys optional
‘Race Mode’ available when the Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) is chosen
Standard bi-xenon headlights with new design LED daytime running lights (double-U design)
Quad-chrome exhaust pipes and other external styling tweaks such as matt chrome mirror caps
‘ESC Sport’ mode delays the activation of the ESC systems which can also be fully deactivated
Golf R dials and key

Sorry can't see the Price list link ? could somebody guide me please

[Robbo]

Prices are about 2/3 down in the text

R 3dr 6spd manual   R 3dr 6spd DSG   R 5dr 6spd manual   R 5dr 6spd DSG
£29,900   £31,315   £30,555   £31,970

Looks priced pretty well and close enough to tempt GTi buyers...

Wonder what the ETA will be on delivery...

[Ed35 chunk]

I'm off to dealers tomorrow 

[2014GTi]

I'm off to dealers tomorrow 

No DynAudio