2024 VW Golf R - 15 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Golf R or Type R?
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This is a 2023
It’s also a 20th anniversary car
$650 upcharge
US spec cars DONT get power bump - Euro cars do
+14 hp
Unique black wheels, special badging, and trim
20 on B pillar
Blue Rs
Puddle lights say 20R
Can get DSG or Manual
Cant get stick overseas
White, Black or Blue
Non-Blue cars get blue wing mirrors
Pano roof delete…to “save weight”
But what’s new for 2024?
We’re going to talk about this car as if it’s a 2024
BECAUSE there really aren’t any changes
But 2024 is last year for the manual
Engine
Classic EA888 2.0T
315 hp is 75 more than GTI
295 lbft
MPG 23/30
Transmission
7 speed DSG
6 speed manual
Driveline
AWD std
Front LSD
REALLY good AWD system
Can do drifts
Performance
Curb weight 3481
0-60 in 4 sec…with DSG
Looks
Blue accent in grille
R logo in grille
Revised lower fascia from GTI
No 5 X LEDs like in GTI
No fog lights at all
Unique 19 in wheels
Blue brakes…sweet
Profile is very Golf-ish
.5 in longer than Mk7
Smaller than Type R
Big rear wing
R on center of hatch
Quad tips
Trunk
OPens with VW logo
20 cuft
34.5 cuft
Less than Civic
Rear seats
Pretty good space
More than GR Corolla
Climate zone and vent
Heated rear seats
Cant even get that in Acura Type S
Fun pockets
Front seats
Heated & cooled
Heated steering wheel
Wacky carbon fiber look seats
Black interior w/ blue accents only
3 person memory
Interior design
Very clean and Germanic
Carbon fiber everywhere
materials*
Tech
HUD
12 in digital cluster
Lots of custom info
10 in center screen
Software is the weak point
Slider controls***
Wireless ACP & AA
No 360 camera
Wireless charger
Drive modes
Steering wheel has R button
Normal modes
But customizability is high
Odds & Ends
Cupholder expander
HArmon Kardon
Ambient light
No sunroof for 20th anniversary
Price
This is for 2024 cars
Starts 45,665
DSG is $800
Only 3 colors
With delivery still under 48k

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! Golf R or Type R

[@dnice362]

Golf r and not even a question

[@marcm7692]

I have both. Mk8 R. No question.

[@nobleman-swerve]

So here's a big question for you, a new Golf R or a lightly used M340i? I'm really torn between the two atm.

[@marcm7692]

@@nobleman-swerve new golf R 100%. If it ain’t an actual M, not worth it.

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Best car I ever had (have). Only issue really is that the wheels are very low-profile and I've ruined 2 tires (not wheels) in 2 different potholes (in Boston). Did get reimbursed, luckily. GREAT GREAT CAR THOUGH! My advice would be to GET THE WHEEL INSURANCE if you are leasing.. Sleep better at night that way :)

[@aroundomaha]

If went back to a Golf it would either be an R or the base model GTI. I like the fun factors they added to this generation of R.

[@VWbobby94]

Great review!!

[@munseyrohnan]

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

[@ruki9043]

Yeah I was going to say it's not the 2024 ! But you cleared it up pretty quick

[@tietewiet]

Greetings from a VW Golf 8 R 2024 driver from Dubai.❤

[@Peekfit]

❤❤

[@anthonybouchard7224]

Steering is not as light on race mode

[@BUEAU]

@$52k? Whew things are getting super expensive... And I wouldn't do anything VW till they get the infotainment UI issues resolved. Resolved. Resolved. HELLO VW?

[@ShibaTactics]

Love my 2024 Golf R in Back and Manual 😎

[@gabea.458]

Handsome is a really nice way to say boring looking LOL. Especially versus it's two likely competitors, the Type R and the GR Corolla. Subjectively I have to say I really dislike blue accents on cars. It annoys me that the GTI gets red. I will say though against the cars that I mentioned above the Golf R is the best value in terms of features. In my opinion. I just couldn't get excited about driving one as pedestrian as they look.

[@losblues1264]

Hall VW! Shoutout from Waukesha

[@thoth_bitcoin]

The 2025 is looking nice

[@ShibaTactics]

The steering depends on mode you’re in.

[@GethinJames]

Is it truly always AWD or is it FWD and then sends power to rear when needed? It would be nice to have reviewers do a bit more critique... the shift knob is terrible, the exhaust sound is fabricated (terrible), the shifter itself is a rubber band... ive been driving VAG cars for 25 years, i know them well and its ok to do a good critique with some negatives cause its not ALL good with these cars. U really need a short shift kit and new shift knob. Could use a stage 1 flash. Clutch pedal is way too light too. Its still a great car and im on a waiting list to get one.

[@alj7094]

That manual was pulled straight out of the mk7 and they cant handle too much torque hence vw couldnt make the golf r more powerful in NA cuz thay way the manual and DSG would have too much power difference.

[@davidthurman2267]

So will the Gti have a manual option in 2025?

[@dwnshft]

No

[@mazpr2025]

Unless it is different in your area, the 2024 does NOT have that steering wheel type of logo. On the 2024 VW is flat, at the center of the wheel.

[@CH-eg7kr]

Are dealers still marking these up?

[@adamg6849]

By me in NY I bought one for sticker and no mark up 3 months ago. Didn’t even have to haggle. Super easy deal

[@nobleman-swerve]

Varies by region, west coast and Florida suck. Everywhere else it isn't hard at all to find at sticker.

[@nicholaswilliams6697]

Yeah Pacific Northwest still marking up. Bastards! 👊🏼

[@jerryscary2602]

I got my 24 today for 49k

[@adamg6849]

@@jerryscary2602nice. I paid same. Stick or DSG? You are gonna love it. Make sure u create custom profile and soften the suspension or you will kill it on all the roads. My favorite car to date. Constant smile.

[@edhcb9359]

These Golfs are fun, but are always little ticking bombs with short fuses. 😂

[@MiCoopRS]

@@viewviewview1236 If you have ROAD RAGE.... or wanna show off, because you have all that POWER.... and you want to SHOW its BALLS....off.... Pulled over in NO TIME so have lots of pocket change for FINES, POINTS or license losses....lawyer fees trying to get you free out of jail and Fines.... That's what I am thinking.... SHORT FUSE....

[@JacesOwnWorld]

You just need to maintain them properly. The MK7 gen with the EA888.3 engine version finally became reliable. No more timing chain issues. It still has water pump leaking issues, but that’s an easy and fairly cheap fix. The water pump is basically the only thing that goes wrong on it, that is a big item. But you will get little things here and there, but as long as you maintain the car, it will last a long time. The same goes for the MK7.5/MK8 gens too. Pretty reliable. BUT, a lot of people mod them and don’t pay attention to the way they take care of their car when modded. For example, pops and bangs tunes will destroy this engine, and a lot of people run them. Not good. I personally know three guys who have blown their motors on their MK7 GTI’s running pops and bangs EQT tunes. None of them even made it to 100k miles. I personally have a MK7 GTI and almost have 180k miles. Runs perfectly fine and I am the original owner and tuned it at 2k miles.

[@official_commanderhale965]

@@JacesOwnWorld Most pops and bangs tunes are overexaggerated and thus poor results. natural pops and bangs are where it's at. Subtle, but present. Or get a 7-speed sequential and have the auto cut which will make a good bang.

[@Ka-pj8rx]

all the golf r's near me are 53k +

[@scottgraham6870]

No stick sicks VW!!

[@dirkdesouza5975]

Terrible shifting you don’t heel and toe???? 😮