Golf R 400 full press release

[CraigW]

If the article is correct and it's not limited production that's even better news. Could mean discounts are possible 

[matchboy]

If the article is correct and it's not limited production that's even better news. Could mean discounts are possible 

And its coming out just when you'll be ready to change cars Craig!  You have to get one!!

[Steve78]

According to the estimated price, would some of you really drop >£40k on one?  Just think what else you can get for that kind of cash...

[CraigW]

If the article is correct and it's not limited production that's even better news. Could mean discounts are possible 

And its coming out just when you'll be ready to change cars Craig!  You have to get one!!

Perfect time to change and a nice 40th present to myself 

[CraigW]

According to the estimated price, would some of you really drop >£40k on one?  Just think what else you can get for that kind of cash...

What else can you get for £40k that will have 400bhp, awd and not forgetting the huge standard spec you get with the car?

[monkeyhanger]

It's a lot more money than the standard R, some will see it as little more than a remap, probably better seats and a lot of bodykit (which doesn't seem to be in line with the usual conservative VW styling) for £10k more. Not sure it'll have universal appeal to the typical VW fan. Looks like it's taken some of it's styling cues from hot Hondas.

I'm sure it'll be a fantastic drive, but it looks like VW gave an R up to Halfords for a makeover IMO.

[CraigW]

It's a lot more money than the standard R, some will see it as little more than a remap, probably better seats and a lot of bodykit (which doesn't seem to be in line with the usual conservative VW styling) for £10k more. Not sure it'll have universal appeal to the typical VW fan. Looks like it's taken some of it's styling cues from hot Hondas.

I'm sure it'll be a fantastic drive, but it looks like VW gave an R up to Halfords for a makeover IMO.

I'm not so sure MH. Anyone who has either a GTI or an R as their main car owns it for one reason and that's performance. The vast majority of these owners will be drooling at the prospect of a super hot hatch. Of course it's all very much dependent upon price point. The starting price for an R was a bit of a shock, perhaps it will be the same for this one 

[corgi]

According to the estimated price, would some of you really drop >£40k on one?  Just think what else you can get for that kind of cash...

What else can you get for £40k that will have 400bhp, awd and not forgetting the huge standard spec you get with the car?

You could easily be sitting in a 911 Turbo for that sort of money (and that would easily fulfil your requirements)... granted not a new one... I know where my money would go

[Booth11]

It's a lot more money than the standard R, some will see it as little more than a remap, probably better seats and a lot of bodykit (which doesn't seem to be in line with the usual conservative VW styling) for £10k more. Not sure it'll have universal appeal to the typical VW fan. Looks like it's taken some of it's styling cues from hot Hondas.

I'm sure it'll be a fantastic drive, but it looks like VW gave an R up to Halfords for a makeover IMO.

I'm not so sure MH. Anyone who has either a GTI or an R as their main car owns it for one reason and that's performance. The vast majority of these owners will be drooling at the prospect of a super hot hatch. Of course it's all very much dependent upon price point. The starting price for an R was a bit of a shock, perhaps it will be the same for this one 

Performance is just one aspect.  That's where these cars (GTI and R) excel.  It's that balance of performance, practicality and understated styling that appeals to many, not performance alone.

[Steve78]

According to the estimated price, would some of you really drop >£40k on one?  Just think what else you can get for that kind of cash...

What else can you get for £40k that will have 400bhp, awd and not forgetting the huge standard spec you get with the car?

I hear what you are saying, but it's still a Golf that costs north of £40k.  For a couple of thousand more I could pick up a 2013 Jag F Type (which I am just a little bit in love with at the moment), a 911 or an M3 etc.  Heck, I could even bag a Masarati Granturismo for £35k.  £40k opens up a lot of (IMO better) options, that's all I'm saying