2015 Volkswagen Golf R - TestDriveNow.com Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R - TestDriveNow.com Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow
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Steve does it like no one else, he points out all the important stuff and unlike some others, he does not sugar coat mistakes and issues when a car has faults.
Thanks for the kind words!
I'm currently working at a VW dealer for an internship in Germany. Just yesterday I delivered a Golf R Manual to a customer. It was only a half an hour drive, but it was over back country roads, and easily the most fun I've had in a car for a while. The thing was amazing!
***** That sounds fun!
***** what a grim employee you are, i certainly wouldn't want an employee having fun in my brand new car on a back road. that's my job
Steve..in a Zed4Me you tube video, he describes how to make the center console usable. It turns out that VW was forced to lock it as part of a U.S. Customs regulation. Go figure. Similarly, the rear taillight design differs from the Euro-spec version. Again, U.S. Customs regulation requirements for the dimension of the indicator - less than one inch is a no no. As you can tell, I've been tracking this car for some time. Holding tight waiting for the manual! Thanks for the comprehensive video.
I just bought one a few weeks ago and love it. I did the fix for the center console so I can open it up and disconnected the soundaktor which is speaker where it makes the louder engine sound. I just turned 1000 miles so it's time to mess with launch control
+idiotgear Why did they make the center console unable to open?? That seems backwards!
+buildmorefarms100 some sort of government safety regulation because the parking brake doesn't have a handle or what not.
A very slick and professional review.
Some additional info. It’s an excellent practical car that is rather quick. Some of the sound is amplified into the cabin via the Soundaktor located under the hood that can be disconnected. The tone is very similar without it but just not as loud. Think it’s stupid that they do this? Check with Porsche, Jaguar and several other MFG’s they install the same thing. The center console is bolted shut for the US market because DOT requires a latch to keep it from opening in-case of a rollover which it does not have (ha ha). Guess what when you remove the bolts it is fully finished inside just like in Europe. The DSG shifts faster than Jackie Stuart with a manual. It preloads the gears and is not an automatic in the conventional sense. It has duel clutches. I prefer it over the six speed I had in my Gti. It would appear that Ferrari concurs with me because I don’t believe they offer manuals any longer. The interior is well made almost Audi like. I would be interested to see if they release the R400 or 420. I think VW might have learned a little bit about making cars since they own. Bugatti, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, Audi, Ducati, and a few others. Give one a test drive you might be surprised, I was.
Steve, the center console does open, I believe. there is a latch underneath the front lip. unless they've changed it for some reason from my GTI.
Fantastic review as always Mr. Steave!
youngblood23rb Thanks!
Compare it to an Audi price wise and it's pretty good value.
Awesome review Steve !!!
MrSixxshooter Thanks!
Steve, the ultimate question for this crazily-priced Golf R: This, or an S3?
That's a car I haven't driven yet.
bg1379 Simple question: hatchback or sedan?
bg1379
if you have the money, i think the s3 is worth it. more tech and of course its luxury badge. but the R is a good buy too
Anyone notice at 3:56 the rear view camera is showing for some reason?
Howdy Steve,
I'm trying to decide between the Golf R and a WRX CVT. The WRX drives much better, cost less, but feels like a kid's car and I found the seat uncomfy and somehow it felt underpowered.. The CVT works better than you'd imagine. The Golf R can be fun, but it feels dull when not mashing the gas.Also the AWD feels somehow better in the subie. Which would you get and why. Thanks in advance for any help you cab offer.
Peace~
+commercialking I'm not a WRX guy so for me, this is easy: I love the Golf R. Though the WRX I drove had the stick and not the CVT. I feel the Golf R is immeasurably more refined while still delivering on the fun. It's pricey, though. Subaru's AWD systems really do seem to outperform the competition but if money isn't a big factor I'm buying the VW.
Can three adults fit in the backseat? How about two big kids and a booster seat for a 6 year old? Great review.
There is storage in the center console, i had to unlock mine when i bought it i know its lame, and i agree the stereo is totally lame, the fender speakers rock! but the headunit is so bland, Unfortunatley i broke a rim in half hitting a pothole on the freeway last week, darn Wisconsin roads😓 just about cried because a new wheel is $800 from VW and a tire is $275, so i ended up ordering a set of Konig rims for $700 😉 id rather have 4 new wheels than one.
+Steffen Zimmerman Which Konigs did you get?
No storage in the centre console?! How is that possible? What's keeping them from putting a storage compartment there? This could be a deal breaker for many people.
You can remove the screw and it will open
It looks like he has a pre-production model. That might be a factor as to why it doesn't open.
I assumed it was because of the all-wheel drive setup but it was a pre-production model. VW didn't tell me any different.
chicobear I had a base model 2010 Golf. It didn't even have an armrest, let alone a storage console. The car was so much fun to drive I didn't care!
***** I believe it is sealed due to it not being crash tested, something like that. Some dumb export law since it's imported from Germany. Hopefully a proper fix is on the 2016 model. You can fix it but it won't be adjustable like the GTI.
Well, every quality product is expensive and the Subaru is very close in price.. Load up the GTI and the price gap with the already (almost) fully loaded R isn't that big
Any chance you will be reviewing the 6-speed when it becomes available stateside?
Amit Mukerji For sure.
You didn’t mention it has 300hp...
You forgot AMG Steve. :(
DSG makes me cringe. I'll wait for the 2016 manual.
No reason for it to make you cringe. I come from the land of S2000s and FD3S and I love this thing. The DSG is slick and part of what helps it generate these numbers.
I'm still undecided whether golf R or the WRX
***** Golf if you want some civility inside the car.
***** Me neither, I think it will come down for me base on reliability issues, i heard some things about VW that concern me a bit.
Mike Cruz I went with WRX and now just waiting for my order to arrive at the dealership. Plus, manuals last longer than automatics. Especially since its a DSG transmission it will be costly to repair if it were break down.
3:56 does the VW badge act as a rear spoiler ???
ahmed mido It opens to display the back-up cam. Pretty cool.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes thanks for clarifying, steve
It's also a handle to open the trunk.
+ahmed mido LMAO
Does it come with timing belt or chain?
Chain
Thanks.
I would never want one of these with a DSG transmission, only 6 speed manual!
D-DAS
S-SHITTY
G-GEARBOX
I have a 2009 JETTA TDI with a DSG and it had to be replaced at 172000kms and cost over $5000. That's why I would never want another DSG!
Still no Euro LED tail lights on our North American versions... sigh
maybe one day we won't get dumbed down cars over here.
+dustywm It's actually because Namerican laws call for a full inch height for signals and the euro l.e.ds are 0.7 inches... so they subbed it but agree they should make one any who
+Vicariously Thru-Kay well thanks for letting me know. I had no idea! that's an odd law seeing as lots of vehicles have such tiny signals that you can't tell when they're on. with the full LED strip on the Euro version it's impossible to miss it. They should have fixed this issue for sure instead of dumbing it down for us.
Dustin Morris ya silly right, way better visibility
... you can swap them , but you need a new wiring total of lights wires and install is about $900
$40 grand, for a Golf.. It's ok, wait for one to reach the used car market and then pick it up for much less.
***** you do realize that as of today the 2013 used ones still sells for almost 30k right?
Perhaps, but even still, it's a lot of money for a badge that has mixed impressions here in the states.
Things are looking good here now. 2016's and 17's as low as 30-29k for 10-30 some K miles