Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[alebonau]

serious looking seats on the a45, but seriously I dont think this is golf r territory, in some ways the a45 has bought the golf r a life and will let it carve its own niche if merc do go for the $80k + pricing on the a45

[Ryan_R]

That's more an Audi RS3 competitor let alone an S3 or R. Especially given the performance figures.

[Deadpool]

That's more an Audi RS3 competitor let alone an S3 or R. Especially given the performance figures.

Too bad we can't get it here due to ADR approval.

[pologti18t]

Too bad we can't get it here due to ADR approval.

the current RS3 is a bit a one trick pony

[cktsi]

I just checked redbook, and the S3 is currently $71,200. If someone was walking around with $71,200 to spend, is $80k that much of a stretch between the S3 and the A45? I don't think there's enough pricing daylight between the two vehicles is my point.

I would argue that to make the price comparison fair, you would spec up the S3 to match the A45. We know the A250 comes with a standard sunroof. Adding a sunroof to the S3 brings it to $74k.... so the value proposition in favour of the A45 becomes even greater.

I would agree the RS3 is a closer & fairer comparison specification wise, but unless Audi does something about the pricing I can't see how it would touch the A45.

Back on topic, the R (assuming it was to retain its pricing) is in a far more comfortable position than the S3

[zbeasty]

A birdie told me that the R will be released at Geneva this week and will be down on power for Aus "Hot Climate" 199kw.

[AdamD]

A birdie told me that the R will be released at Geneva this week and will be down on power for Aus "Hot Climate" 199kw.

That's a fairly big power drop... if true. Who's your birdie then?

Tuners will bring all that power back... and a lot more.

[Tom87]

I heard the 2014 Golf R's seats will be made of a mix of leather harvested from baby seals in the Atlantic and Russian fox hide procured from Hitler's own leather collection.

[jrgti]

So look to the just announced S3 stats for pointers to the R

2014 Audi S3 Sportback 5-door Unveiled, On Sale In Australia Late In 2013 | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

The S3's improvement is not enough. It is abt to get its arse kicked badly by this

Mercedes A 45 AMG Hot Hatch Revealed: Power, Features And Specifications | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

I would think the S3 would be priced close to the A45 AMG in which case there is no contest.

Golf R will have it good being at a much lower price point.

At the end of the day, I have a feeling I will still see more gti/r than the mercedes. The way I see it, the standard A class hatch is relying on the mercedes brand to compete especially when it used to look like a little van. I know for a fact it won't be as practical, personally I don't like the interior and the dual clutch could be inferior.
One good point of the Merc is that the entertainment system integrates really well with the iPhone. The merc iPhone app even includes SatNav which gets displayed on the screen.

[INOV8]

What, no R at the the Geneva show......WTF! I was waiting for a concept version at least

[team_v]

What, no R at the the Geneva show......WTF! I was waiting for a concept version at least

Isn't Geneva mainly for the update + gti and the Franfurt/Worthersee one usually for the R and special models?

[oshuyi]

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Some one commented that they have seen the spec of the S3 , and the power figure is 209kw due to our hot climate.

[INOV8]

Isn't Geneva mainly for the update + gti and the Franfurt/Worthersee one usually for the R and special models?

I doubt they will wait for the Frankfurt show in September to unveil the new R (i hope). I need to make a decision on my next car!!!

[Ryan_R]

There was a R wagon concept which was even stranger

[lenojd]

hope it isn't too far away now... getting quite impatient now :s