Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mikey1]

No options as of yet but they said i could still change. They only offer 3 options which was leather, sunroof and driver assistance and my reasoning for not choosing any is 'its darwin, u dont need a sunroof, leather is too hot up here and if you need driver assistance with a golf you shouldnt be on the road'.

Ive seen enough reviews from around the world and most of them are saying its better then the s3 and a45 as an overall package. Im also stepping up from a polo GTi so itll be better then that anyway.


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seakas, I like your logic. However, I do think you should give further consideration to the Driver Assistance Package, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which would be a useful tool when cruising around, assuming of course there are other cars on the road in front of yours. Also included are Front Assist and City Emergency Brake, which works off the same radar sensor, but these on there own probably fit in the "you shouldn't be on the road" category you suggested. I would hope the cost of this option is less than that for the GTI, as Park Assist 2 has been excluded from the Driver Assistance Package. If VGA do not adjust the price, this will be disappointing but not unexpected.

[Dutch77]

It's a pity that the driver assist package looks like you've already run up the back of someone with that box in the lower grille. Just for aesthetics I'd skip it, plus I wouldn't utilise it at all.. but ultimately it's good tech that's filtering down.

Thumbs up on the lapiz blue choice Sekas, great choice.

[AdamD]

It's a pity that the driver assist package looks like you've already run up the back of someone with that box in the lower grille. Just for aesthetics I'd skip it, plus I wouldn't utilise it at all.. but ultimately it's good tech that's filtering down.

Agreed on all points Dutch; the only curve ball is that the City Emergency Brake may result in substantially lower insurance premiums if fitted. I wonder how many years of reduced premiums it'd take to justify the cost?

[Brendan_A]

It's a pity that the driver assist package looks like you've already run up the back of someone with that box in the lower grille. Just for aesthetics I'd skip it, plus I wouldn't utilise it at all.. but ultimately it's good tech that's filtering down.

Thumbs up on the lapiz blue choice Sekas, great choice.

You get use to the sensor in the lower grill and don't realize it's there.

When we ordered our GTI we didn't tick the DA package, but thought about over two weeks then went back to the dealer and added it. It's well worth the money! Acc is brilliant on long trips.

[Dutch77]

Agreed on all points Dutch; the only curve ball is that the City Emergency Brake may result in substantially lower insurance premiums if fitted. I wonder how many years of reduced premiums it'd take to justify the cost?

True - if it ever became cost effective then I'd be happy to look at it. Given that I've got a quote from a decent company back at 600 odd (for a GTI), then I'd be surprised if they could ever discount it by more than $50.. in which case it wouldn't pay for itself.

You get use to the sensor in the lower grill and don't realize it's there.

When we ordered our GTI we didn't tick the DA package, but thought about over two weeks then went back to the dealer and added it. It's well worth the money! Acc is brilliant on long trips.

I'm sure you do, I still can't believe that it's the best VW could come up with, it's almost like they deliberately put it on show to highlight the car is running something 'different'.

I'm in the minority, I just don't use cruise so wouldn't be using the other things.. I realise for a lot of people its good tech because they do.

I'm loathe to bring up our friend the S3 again but does it run this is standard or an option? I just don't recall seeing any Audis with the radar up front anywhere..

[Ryan_R]

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[pologti18t]

Anyone posted this?

Volkswagen Golf R review | Auto Express

[Dutch77]

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Not sure if it's hidden better because of the grille chrome highlights or made more obvious with the break for the radar!

[Mikey1]

I agree the ACC radar sensor on the GTI looks awful, with its highly obvious position in the centre of the honeycomb grille. I would go so far to say that VGA must have thought so as well, as the brochure for the GTI only contains photos without the sensor, and the description of the optional feature clearly states "not pictured". However, from the photos of the Auto Express review of the R, I'm pleased the sensor does not appear quite as obvious to that of the GTI. I can only attribute this to the design of the grille, with its more broadly spaced louvres. As a side note, Mercedes-Benz hide their ACC radar sensor behind the big 3-pointed star in the grille, which is now a closed design. I personally think the big 3-pointed star is hardly subtle in announcing to the driver ahead that there is a MB in your rear vision mirror!

[Mikey1]

Anyone posted this?

Volkswagen Golf R review | Auto Express

At long last there is a on-road review of the new Golf R, which is both in English and not a test on ice in arctic conditions. However, I'm somewhat surprised that it didn't rate as well as I expected, especially in the track review, the link for which is: Volkswagen Golf R vs SEAT Leon Cupra video track battle | Auto Express. Oh well, if you restrict its use to the road, then it's less than ideal track credentials probably doesn't matter.

[sekas]

Theres lots of reviews on the UK forums. Top gear, evo mag just to name a couple.


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[Mikey1]

Theres lots of reviews on the UK forums. Top gear, evo mag just to name a couple.

Sorry, I must have missed them. Can you please post the links for the benefit of all. I could only find these, which are both on ice:

Evo: Volkswagen Golf R review and pictures
Top Gear: First drive: VW Golf R...on ice - BBC Top Gear

[sekas]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Evo with comparison
http://cdn.app.evo.co.uk/editions/uk.co.dennis.evo.195_8/data/2814_0d129f1c3fcb93b9be399443206496a4/web.htm

http://www.baldrick.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/vw/Review.html

The top gear uk review is on there just released magazine so i cant put it up as its a subscription

Ill edit this post when i find the others again


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[andrew7]

Milkey1, Google "Golf R Forum U.K.' - a ton of reviews and chat there as well on the mk7 R

[sekas]

Milkey1, Google "Golf R Forum U.K.' - a ton of reviews and chat there as well on the mk7 R

2nd that. Thats where ive got all my info from


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