Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[andrew7]

Friend got an base s3 for 62k drive away through stratton


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Good work oilburna, thanks for the intell.

[Longy]

Friend got an base s3 for 62k drive away through stratton


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Which makes it approx 7% off Audi dealers drive away prices, and that's what I've seen as what most people have been able to negotiate, and the deal is even sweeter for those who can get corporate discount too where they get free servicing for the first 3 years which is approx a saving of another $1500.

[sekas]

This was taken from the uk forums. Definately worth a look at this site rforum.co.uk and go to the mk7 r section


Wylie Coyote wrote:
Peps,any more you can tell us? Ride & handling, noise etc, etc???

Got me a bit over excited now!


I'm no car reviewer, but will try and give you an idea what the car is like.
I test drove the car on a bit of motorway and through some long and twisty country B roads. On the Motorway (M23) , the car felt composed and stable at "high" speed like the Mk6, but when overtaking,the revs seem to spin up a little quicker making the overall manoeuvre quicker. I suppose with the extra 30 horses and 100 kg lighter, the car feels lighter. I would have like to push the car a little more harder but it was bucketing down and with crosswinds,it would be a little tricky. Plus, not my car.Overall stability is as good as the Mk6.
The exciting bit is really the country roads. Handling was superb, especially with all the winding, twisty and slippery roads. Steering is slightly better weighted, felt more direct and the whole car felt more nimble and composed. Improved Haldex unit, maybe.
The main noticeable change over the Mk6R is the engine note. Had "Race Mode" on throughout the whole drive and the engine note was superb, louder than MK6, like R32. Although it's "loud", it's not excessive or intrusive. There's this "throaty" roar from the exhaust which sounds like a V6/V8 at times.It makes the MK6 exhaust note sound tame and sudued. I have a manual box, but with this DSG box, everytime you change up/down gear there's this "booom" noise from the exhaust. To describe it best I can, it's like there's a "Dump valve" when changing gears except the noise it makes is muffled.Superb noise. Again, would have like to push it harder but with the rain etc, and didn't want the sales guy think I'm a right hooligan cos I'm going to part/ex my 6 for the 7.
Overall, an exciting car. Don't get me wrong, I love my MK6 and it's an excellent car.The Mk7 has taken a lot of the Mk6 DNA and evolved it to what it is now.
I will be signing up for one soon.
Hope this helps




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[tonymy01]

Whenever I read "engine note roar" all I can think is that they have been successfully fooled by the Soundaktor...

[samps]

This article suggests that - "we'll find out later this week when we see our print colleague Denis Droppa's driving impressions". Would this review be a first?

206kW VW Golf R unleashed in SA - IOL Motoring | IOL.co.za

Edit: just found all those reviews on snow/ice over in Europe. Still, have we seen a proper review on dry roads yet?

[Ryan_R]

and here I was briefly thinking South Australia was an odd place to launch the new Golf R down under

[sekas]

^ +1

All i want to know is when i can place an order! Ive gathered enough information off the uk forum


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[andrew7]

^ + 2!

Anyone know the official R release date for Australia? (btw, I dont understand why the S3 gets such a long headstart over the R....on reflection perhaps the answer is that it reflects the VAG pecking order by releasing the Audi "hero" version first?)

[AdamD]

Anyone know the official R release date for Australia? (btw, I dont understand why the S3 gets such a long headstart over the R....on reflection perhaps the answer is that it reflects the VAG pecking order by releasing the Audi "hero" version first?)

It's just to do with model cycles. The S3 was due for its latest incarnation; the Golf R is a little behind it. Nothing sinister in it at all.

The R is expected to be released around the end of Q2 - so, sometime in June I believe.

[HPSOV]

Hi all, put down deposits with a couple of dealers for the R. Been driving a Mk6 R since it came out 3.5 years ago, so looking forward to the Mk7. Both dealers seemed to think they would be getting their first batch of cars in April/May.

[BASH]

Hi all, put down deposits with a couple of dealers for the R. Been driving a Mk6 R since it came out 3.5 years ago, so looking forward to the Mk7. Both dealers seemed to think they would be getting their first batch of cars in April/May.

April/May is what I got told as well, I've ordered the GTI PP with the option to move to the R if I want. The GTI PP should reach Australia April 23rd So hope the R does as well.

[andrew7]

Thanks for the updates guys

[Alex31]

Spoke to my dealer manger yesterday and he said that golf r will be very much the same as the GTI In the list of options it will have. Only the bi-xenons and rear led will be standard over the GTI. It will still have driver assistance package, leather, 19 inch wheels, sunroof as the options list. The discover media pro will not be available . And he was 99% sure there will not be a audio upgrade available either . Oh well in still going to get one though


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[Ryan_R]

I'd personally be more inclined to wait a year to see if any of that changes ^

[andrew7]

If you need to add on leather as an option (over $3k on GTI) then you're likely right up near base S3 price which includes leather as standard- makes no sense commercially.