Unboxing 2017 Volkswagen Golf R - The Best AWD Hot Hatch You Can Buy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- For our latest unboxing review we bring you the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R. What's the difference between it and the Golf GTI? The Golf R comes with standard all-wheel drive and even more power. Consider it to be VW's current ultimate hot hatch. That power comes courtesy of a turbocharged inline-four with 292 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired to either a six-speed manual or the optional six-speed dual-clutch. Both gearboxes are excellent. Performance? Try 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0-100 in 11.7 seconds and a standing quarter-mile time of 13.2 seconds at 106 mph. Impressive numbers indeed, but is the Golf R something you can drive daily? Easily, perhaps all too easily. What we love about hot hatches is that they combine performance and convenience; they can serve as both a track and family car. Even the Golf R's fuel economy is darn decent, coming in at 23/30 mph city/highway. However (and there's always a 'however'), the price tag isn't pretty, especially since at its heart this is still a VW Golf.
Base price for a Golf R, without any options, is $39,580. Our tester came with the $1,100 dual-clutch and a few other items for a grand total of $41,715. Considering the Golf GTI costs nearly $10k less and, aside from AWD, offers almost (but not quite) the same performance, is the Golf R still worth it? That's up for you to decide. Enjoy the review!
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Introduction: 0:20
Engine start up: 1:30
Engine and transmission: 1:50
Exterior: 2:40
Safety: 4:40
Performance: 5:05
Interior: 5:45
Dashboard design: 7:35
Standard features: 8:00
Infotainment system: 8:40
Extra features: 9:15
Connectivity: 9:25
How does it drive?: 10:10
Constructive criticisms: 11:35
What's the competition?: 12:00
Pricing: 12:55
Cargo space: 13:35
Audi S3 sedan relation: 13:55
What do I like: 14:15
Don't like: 14:50
Conclusion: 15:10
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How do you review an automobile and not test drive it?
Dear Carbuzz, it has turbo lag, really? Did you hear that from someone else's review? From this video, it doesn't appear you drove it!
I own a 2016 GTI Autobahn w/ Performance Package (6-speed manual), fully loaded except for the Driver Assistance Package (which I didn't want). I drove the Golf R a SHITLOAD of times, and it was well within my budget, but I decided with the GTI in the end and I'm glad I did. The Golf R is an amazing car, but I prefer the looks of the GTI, and the fact that you can't get a sunroof in the Golf R is an absolute dealbreaker for me. Further, the Golf R's power increase really isn't that great over the GTI, and the AWD system in the Golf R makes the car feel MUCH heavier (and my GTI's mechanical limited-slip differential does almost the same thing as the AWD system in terms of handling and poor-weather performance, while saving weight). In the end, the around-$10k premium I would have had to pay for the Golf R wasn't worth it.
Yeah, your opinions are literally the same as mine, except that I don't own a GTI (or Golf R), and that I wanted to keep the focus on the Golf R (as opposed to the GTI) as much as possible. Where I think the Golf R may be more attractive for some is in the grip and rough weather department, in New England, for example. New England winters are some of the worst things ever and having AWD makes a big difference. That's why Subarus are so popular there. Personally, I'd probably also with the GTI because it's incredible in its own right and the savings can't be denied.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars Truth. I get by in my New York winters just fine with a good set of snow tires, and, like I said, I won't buy a car without a sunroof, so the R was not a possibility. Stupid decision by VW to forego that option.
The lack of a sunroof is a deal breaker for me too. I'm hoping the Mk7.5 remedies this when it comes to our shores.
I own a MK7 R and I absolutely hate the fact that we don't get the sunroof in North America. No lies detected there. GTI is heckuva car, especially with the PP, enjoy!
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Another car "review" in which the car doesn't move. What's the point? There are plenty of actual reviews where the car is being driven.
Carbuzz dude, it's sounds crazy but your the only person that actually shows physically getting in the vehicle particularly the passenger side and adjusting the seats. I say this because I want to see if it seems difficult or cumbersome to get in a smaller or sporty cars particularly for my gf who's 5'9 but more on the chunky side. More people should show actually getting in the tester vehicle to get a general idea. Good job buddy.
Whoa the body on that car is SOOOOO scratched... swirls everywhere.
To combat turbo lag in the Volkswagen R / GTI you utilize the kickback feature. When in drive mode depress the accelerate release then hard depress again. This causes the car to drop down to third gear to maximize its power band in that gear.
I'm a Scooby owner (16 Wrx Limited) and I dig this car. I'm just not a fan of the hatchbacks, but everything else about it is pretty dang cool.
Chew Mhojadee Take a look at the Jetta GLI, it's the sport sedan and though FWD is pretty underrated. Some good deals are out there on the GLI I mean.
Chew Mhojadee There are a lot of Subaru guys trading for these and they all love them. Join the MQB/Golf R Facebook page.
I drove lots of other cars before buying one and for the money, you won't get a better car. I was not fond of hatchbacks neither, but has grown on me. I love that I can haul big things now.
Shame the u.s. has no led... it looks so fine on mine
I have a 16 Golf R and my girlfriend has a 15 Bmw 328xi. After owning my car for a while now I can't stand driving the BMW. We went on a two day trip and took her car. When we got back I hopped in my car to take for a joyride just to get my fix. 😎
The fatigue I get in the Bmw is annoying and I never noticed it before owning the R. The R is a superb everyday drivers car. I never get fatigued like other cars and I never want to get out. It always feels planted solid no matter what the weather brings. In the pouring rain, you can blast down roads with extreme confidence.
Very nice car!! I have an RS, but I also like the Golf R. Understated (exterior and exhaust note) and quality interior. I believe in the next Gen they will conceal the front radar in the VW badge, getting rid of the obvious looking one below the bumper.
Top review! Thanks
0.7 seconds is a big time difference when comparing the same car with the different transmissions. 5.2 seconds manual and 4.5 seconds DSG, but there's lots of people saying its other numbers around the same area.
What happened with LED taillights for US spec golf? Looks so much better with LED taillights
That voice sounds extremely familiar. Morningafterkill? Borderlands?
Weird that the prices are so different in Canada. If you build them on the .ca domains, you'll see the Subaru and VW both top out in the high 40's, and the Focus is 52k (with Alberta's lower taxes).
Ivo Bosnjak Yeah the R is probably the most popular of that group in Montreal, lots of them around here in the land of leasing. R is also about $5k more than the loaded gti, making it a no-brainer here.
I'm kinda aching for one here. I'll probably wait out for the 7.5 (with hopefully a sunroof this time!).
Ivo Bosnjak Great choice. I'm in a similar boat, waiting for a tdi payout before going to plaid seats and a sunroof...unless the R comes with the sunroof. basically I'm waiting for 2019 models. :(
When he start the engine I just remember the gti r32 and that beautiful sound, this one sound like my Jetta s 1.4 tsi that cost $17,000 new
I got 90% of the R's performance out of a GTI Sport for $26,100 out the door. That's a 14k difference. I couldn't justify the extra $ for something that you really have to push your car to enjoy. Unless you live where you need AWD, you won't notice it daily driving. The power bump would be fun, but I can get a APR tune for $700 that gets me the same power. Nice car and if it was closer in price I would've gone for it, but it's really expensive for a marginal performance boost.
please review the last seat cupra 5 door update! (but don t ask me how are you getting one on that side of the World)
Can you buy them with LED taillights in the US? Because I never see them in US video's? Greetings from Europe
The only thing i dont like is the exhaust. Its just not that loud, but that can easily be fixed with an exhaust. I also heard that volkswagens arent the very reliable cars, is this true?
Good car but too understated
At the price point its not really that type of car. I think the main crowd they were leaning on for the sales of these models are 30+ years old. More subtle and less fast and furious which if you ask me is the main selling point. I don't care for the aggressive looks of the RS and WRX "riced out" styling this is more for your mature driver that doesn't care for standing out so much but likes the performance safety and quality feel of a great German car.
Impossible a new car already being full of Swrils in the paint really shows that sellers or builders do not carefully care the car's paint before delivering it to the customer is no longer the first time I see it
Sad but true
i noticed that too and had to rewatched some parts again rofl
I saw it too
I had a 2012 wrb wrx hatch, had fun with it and went stage 2 along with coilovers and wheels, it was a blast to drive making 296 hp and 315 ftlb tq. Last year i turned it in and got a white mk7r over a new sti and honestly I regret it. Its a superior car to the subaru in every way, and easily the most refined car I have owned which is why I initially went for it. But I find it to be so boring. For a daily its great, but for someone who likes to take a car out for a cruise on a sunny day and turn the radio off and just listen to the sound the car makes it puts me to sleep. Its dead silent other than a fake induction noise which for me is a turn off, if I do buy a catback it doesnt realy sound that great (personal opinion) plus they run near 2k for a nice one. Idk I just cant seem to get into it the way I did with my wrx, or even my 07 civic si before that. It handles great, the grip is great, I drive the hell out of it, there is just something missing for me that has me already looking for something else ..
With the money i buy a bmw 6cylinder 360ps.. golf is amazing but this model is too expensive for a golf! Nice vid
I like the Golf R but for a +40k price tag for a sport hot hatchback i expect it to atleast look more flashyyy and sporty, i mean even the GTi looks better imo, i dont think this car should look understimated considering it's the top performance Golf.
Why is your red line full at 6,500 rpm? I have a 2016 R and it starts like yours, half red, at 6,000 but goes full red at 7,500rpm... I leave in Europe, and I have seen this difference especially on 2013-14-15 European models so far
Love my '12 R. Wish it came stock with the 290+ HP like the MK7's do, but I really like the styling of the MK6 over the MK7
Its because you have one thats why you like your styling more than others....im sure there's a guy out there with a MK4 Gti who thinks that is the best styling ever made ...the golf 6 Gti used to be my favorite shape Gti it was my dream car and then I ended up getting the golf 7 Gti instead and I believed that was the best shap gti ever and no I'm on a golf 7R and what do you know, I think its the best looking car ever...its just the way we are....im sure if I move to a BMW m240i I'm going to think its the best thing in the world lol
@@AndrewSmith-sy7ws What great insight
Just tune it. You can make 300hp easy.
Wait for the Golf R400
The r400 was cancelled last year
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theres still hope damn it lol
Great car all around!! However initial attraction is not and never will be there for me. I owned one for about 9 months before I got bored with it. DSG transmission was awkward at best for me. Downshifting would throw people into the dash board
Manual seats, a cell phone size screen and mostly plastic surfaces on a new 40k car. Oh boy... I'm glad it's small/light enough so the performance is there but I think it needs better looks or a nicer interior.
The R is also cheaper than S3 and its available in manual. No brainer. R all the way for me. But I'm sure people will pay $10k extra for the Audi badge. But seriously why pay that much and get a tiny sedan with cramped back seats and a small trunk. Get a BMW 2 series instead if you hate the hatchback style.
the s3 interior and build quality and plastics are way better.
2017 and not the facelift?
Say Folkswagen :-)
Are there any VW dealers who know how to wash their vehicles? Every single NEW car I've seen in person and in videos is COVERED with scratches.
Lmfao I own a ‘17 golf R and smoke mustang GT’s....i love the look on their face
I push a 6-speed
I own 2019 golf r dsg Stage 1 apr and drive it like grandma.. lol .. but then grandma gets alittle heavy on the gas..sometimes and goes past 10 year old fart box civics lol.. that think they can go 170 mph ..haha oops
6spd dual cloth is more popular? Really?
Too bad... 42000 dollars for the model tested... et not even the full tft screen (in front of driver)...
look like ep3 civic 2004-2005
Honestly who cares if the DSG is faster shifting, how often is that going to translate to every day daily driving? Don’t lie and tell me you’d rather have a DSG on a twisty Mountain Road as opposed to the driver-purest manual transmission
Everyone that is professionals says 0 to 60 5.2 seconds
I know looks are subjective, but damn this is a pregnant go cart.
Have u guys Seen the version ofthis car they get in Germany? Unbelievably better larger navigation screen check it out on TH-cam it's incredible how much we got ripped off in North America
davidsonnow the 2018 will resolve that issue.
davidsonnow We get everything about a year later in the US and about two years later in Canada. 2018 US models look like they'll come tuned up to 325 hp+, for example. And oh yeah, better infotainment.
it seems so silly to me that people complain that a 6.5 inch screen is too small and is "so last year"
Rob Cohen you don't understand, its not just a larger screen. It also responds to gestures and it's a totally different interface
kinda missing the point.
Hmm. The german versions have LED Backlights and a bigger screen. You guys get ripped off pretty hard.
The styling of the R used to be aggressive..
What an amazing turnoff this kiddie review is!.......bye.
I want one, but $41k seems a bit steep for a golf, I'd rather get something like a Focus RS or even a dodge Challenger R/T plus for under $40k.
Huh... 41K seems steep for a "Golf", so you would get a "Focus"?? LOL!! Ive been in all 3 and the Golf far and away felt more worthy of a $40 price tag and that seems to be the general consensus of the professional reviewers too. But I certainly can see what you are saying if your talking strictly about all out track performance of the RS. But other than the badass hemi soundtrack or just personal preference for the look, I cant see the Challenger R/T. Either way, you'll have fun testing all 3.
Paxton Williams I'll probably just buy all 3.
Ha, excellent choice...well let me know if you need somebody to drive one for you!
LetsCodeStuff ikr might as well, I would also.
LetsCodeStuff good luck buying FCA garbage, Golf R is better than RS, RS suspension is dummy garbage, feels like you're driving on a fucking dirt road 24/7. Crappy interior and I question the reliability of the rear end with drift mode and how much owners will be abusing it
Dude quit using dumb words like unboxing. If it did not come out of an actual box. You slubd like a 5 th grader, grow up and use real educated words. Unless, you have no education, which is why people like you use these silly words that don't apply.
Wheels are terrible for that price.