Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[dave_r]

Would be easier living in NZ for a year and ordering what you want.

I'd take a pink 5dr R before even thinking about living in NZ LOL

[G-rig]

Re: Golf R arrives in July?

I'd take a pink 5dr R before even thinking about living in NZ LOL

Haha true. it would be too annoying listening to that accent!!

[Swallowtail]

There's probably nothing that hasn't already been said in this, but this is the info that I have:

Technical Information Summary
Engine type: 4 cylinder inline direct injection turbocharged (TSI) petrol engine
Displacement: 2.0 Litre/1984 cm³
Max. power: 188 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max. torque: 330 Nm @ 2400 – 5200 rpm
Acceleration: 5.9 seconds 0-100km/h (manual)
5.7 seconds 0-100km/h (DSG)
Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km, combined (manual and DSG)
Model Model Code
• Golf R 5 Door 6 speed Manual 5K1RX6/10
• Golf R 5 Door 6 speed DSG 5K1RX7/10
Key Specification Summary
• Front, driver’s knee, front side and curtain airbags, front & rear (7)
• ABS, EDL, ASR, ESP, Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist (HSA) (with DSG)
• 4MOTION all wheel drive
• Lowered sports suspension
• R body styling with high gloss black highlights
• Gloss, Metallic or Pearl Effect paint finish
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Parking distance sensors, front and rear with Optical Parking System (OPS)
• 18“ Talladega alloy wheels (4)
• Low tyre pressure indicator
• Cruise control
• Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
• Dual zone automatic climate control air conditioning
• Multi-function leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles (with DSG)*
• Front and rear centre armrests
• RCD510 6 disc CD changer with touch screen, SD card slot and auxiliary input audio socket
• ‘Silver lane’ decorative trim* and aluminium pedals
• Front R Top sports seats with height and lumbar adjustment*
• “Kyalami“/“San Remo“ cloth/mirco fibre combination upholstery*
• Remote central locking, power windows and power/heated door mirrors
• Rain sensing wipers and automatically dimming rear-view mirror
• Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, headlight washers and automatic self levelling
• Automatic headlights and coming/leaving home function
• LED strip mounted in front bumper and LED taillights in dark tinted housing
• Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass, 65% light absorbing
• Aluminium door sill strips (front) with R logo

[Caillin]

So that's official info? So the barest shred of hope that we had of a 3 door model is completely up in smoke?

[dave_r]

So that's official info? So the barest shred of hope that we had of a 3 door model is completely up in smoke?

This is where things don't make sense. The info above looks like what the dealers were given which subsequently triggered my thoughts on having to consider a 5 door. The same info had the options pricing and some photos.

Then not long after we see photos of 3 doors sitting on the docks....

[Swallowtail]

It's from a reliable source... but hey, still worth hoping given the photos of the 3 door on the docks.

[Corey_R]

Yep, as dave- mentioned, that information came out prior to the photos of the 3 dr's in Australian docks surfaced.

It is 100% reliable though - I just hope that it's not 100% final!
Given the fact that it did not contain base pricing, or full details, and that there are now 3 door Golf R's on our shores, I keep holding onto the possibility that VW Australia may come to their senses and decide they want our business

[Caillin]

Cool, so there is still a 1 in 1 000 000 chance of them bringing a 3 door in. As long as there's still a chance lol

[G-rig]

Re: Golf R arrives in July?

I'm sure there will be one, just think about something else for a few months .

[Caillin]

Yeah true... the wait for official 3 door option down the track + 6 month wait time for order/build/delivery makes this a long term proposition.

Might just go and drop a little bit more $$$ on the VI and continue enjoying a brilliant car until that day!

[G-rig]

Re: Golf R arrives in July?

The wait for anything is huge, I thougt the reduced production time was meant to fix that..

Everyone has a lot of patients, should just get a WRX.

[team_v]

The wait for anything is huge, I thougt the reduced production time was meant to fix that..

Everyone has a lot of patience, should just get an Evo X.

Fixed for you.


I think the failings of other manufacturers (toyota, honda etc) are making more and more people jump brands to VW (due to safety ratings) and as such, the increased production numbers are being swallowed up.

[parso_rex]

The wait for anything is huge, I thougt the reduced production time was meant to fix that..

Everyone has a lot of patients, should just get a WRX.

Actually they are releasing an even newer wider body rex with even more power again. Its still fugly though but I have to give them credit in the bang for bucks stakes

That 3 door has moved btw, I'm trying to find out where its gone

[trueman]

The white wrx sti looks awesome!!!!

[G-rig]

Actually they are releasing an even newer wider body rex with even more power again. Its still fugly though but I have to give them credit in the bang for bucks stakes

Yeah, I've never liked the shape that much since the original one, but I think youd get over the interior and styling a bit with a lot extra power and a few mods, pretty cheap in comparison.

Can you even get STI's over here?