VW Golf R MK8 REVIEW on AUTOBAHN [NO SPEED LIMIT] by AutoTopNL

[@AutoTopnl]

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[@sssssk7940]

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[@nastyG184]

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[@lazy4369]

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[@nastyG184]

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[@lazy4369]

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[@samgab]

Jesus... 278, in the wet, in a Golf!

[@anton65167]

crazy thing

[@gtikiller]

limited...

[@breiti-_-3848]

@@gtikiller No

[@w11freak]

@@breiti-_-3848 Perhaps rev limited artificially. Certainly not drag limited.

[@lokiproduction3595]

Well might be a golf but it’s an R which means AWD so yeah sounds pretty safe but still madness I wouldn’t try this

[@bennleya8675]

Nice. So practical for a daily driver and still a BEAST! 278km/h and yet so stable even in those conditions.

[@LeafyLumens]

But the display is shit :D slowly on 50k car

[@blackcatvibing]

@@LeafyLumens i like your name 😎🚫🚫

[@TheMrDannie]

I think at 16:05 you can see the most insane race. High performance suv vs High performance hot hatch. I love it!

[@Silv3rM4st3r]

Even though it's not healthy for the enviroment, I love to see a small race like that, it brings a smile upon my face :D

[@gunterification]

@@Silv3rM4st3r What are you talking about? CO2 is food for the plants. If there was no CO2 in the air all life would end.

[@Mahan.M]

I think its a kia, I wouldn't say a kia is a High Performance suv

[@drisfaviagno5499]

Holy chit 😟

[@l5vdi]

@@Mahan.M ye the Kia E-Niro with 203ps

[@laisllotte]

13:20 you can actually turn off the fake engine noise in the Menu.

[@dav1drad722]

lmaoooo

[@alexbuchner4117]

How do you do it?

[@samuel242424]

i really hate that fake engine noise is a thing, even premium cars have it

[@laisllotte]

@@alexbuchner4117 you have to go to "individual" - Engine Noise - Pure

[@m65456566]

Apart from the terrible interface system, everything is in a good place!

[@ms13626]

Even the interface graphics and colours are terrible

[@m65456566]

@@ms13626 so true, the color design for the interface is terrible!

[@ms13626]

@@m65456566 imo Mercedes or Audi has the best overall interface system

[@TheRebuilt1]

and 25k interior

[@Tomoyo0827]

If cost saving is their goal….the could have kept the mk7.5 interior and NO ONE will have a problem

[@milansuvajac8863]

I really wish Golf R stayed with VR6 engines 😄

[@Jens_Roadster]

And no sound through the speakers.

[@paulwindhofel6551]

Too much weight on the front axle

[@daffiecars]

Vr6 versions are really slow compared to modern gtis and r models , they even struggle to keep up with modern diesel comuter cars

[@rikyoh130]

@@daffiecars do a 3.2 v6 with modern tech and see if it's worse than a 2.0lt 4 cilinder

[@xxz1434]

@@rikyoh130 Doesnt make sense because with modern tech, you can get lots of power, look at the 2.9 V6 in the RS4. So if they put a 3.2 V6 in a Golf and matched the horsepower of the 2.0, you are left with a heavier front end and worse fuel economy..

[@Moeed-]

Ever since I discovered this channel I have been so addicted man

[@Mike_2603]

The frustrated grunt at 8:40 just summed up most peoples opinion of the new infotainment system, I think

[@MegaDraadloos]

Agree.. Have one myself, never a VW with this system again.

[@vsboy2577]

I wish I had a job like this.

[@newera2192]

I think for most people this car is really fun. You just drove to many extreme cars :D I usually drive a 100 Ps Caddy...when i drove the R it was unbelieveble for me

[@KING0SISQO]

My car is 270ps and I’ve only seen this car in videos and I think it’s unbelievable

[@LeFatalpotato]

I drove the mk7 for 3 years. A genuine hootie in the city and short highway drives, but when you drive sportier cars in better roads or track, you notice the problems of driving a fast hatchback. A manual gt86 is more fun than an automatic r, if you can leave without the ferocious straight line speed, and, imho of course.

[@HansDelbruck53]

It's too many, not to many.

[@Chair991]

@@LeFatalpotato I went from a BRZ to an S3, and I can tell you the S3 is much more fun. BRZ/86 are just too slow.

[@jasonstathoom5142]

@@Chair991 I’ve been eyeing s3 vs golf r. Does s3 have enough space inside?

[@JDSFLA]

6:55 This display panel alone would keep me from buying this car. I do not understand why car manufacturers insist on burying commands for frequently used controls deep into the menu system. Are they trying to deliberately crash me? Give me some switches please or I will not buy (and I owned a 2013 GTI).

[@Lmb211]

Me too 👍🏻

[@theslicefactor4590]

Agreed. How the hell is a touchscreen superior over physical buttons and dials? I think it's all about cost cutting.

[@fusionlord2533]

Just get a mk7.5 golf R won't let you down

[@TheDealer6373]

I had a nice flip out deck for my nice sound system. This was back in like 2008 so this was a very long time ago. The ease of use was so simple and the ergonomics was prefect. It blows me away that cars for 2022 can't even have simple controls. I feel like I'm going to crash just trying to use the Bluetooth on my stock 2017 car.

[@ArtSkyNet]

@@theslicefactor4590 it's not superior - it's cheaper/easier in production, but they charge same or more every year. Profit

[@buggybugson624]

Love how this looks. Been in the passenger seat of a Mk7 Golf R for like 10 minutes and it was great fun

[@Golf8_Reviews_Codierungen]

Its a new engine. EA888 GEN 4. Previous Golf R had EA888 Gen 3 Biggest difference is the turbocharger. Now provided by continental.

[@MacJunior696]

Continental the tire company is making turbos now?

[@elsemir]

@@MacJunior696 that would explain horrendous air pressure on turbo

[@inotoni6148]

@@MacJunior696 Sure, Continental is the second largest automotive supplier in the world after Bosch. Tire manufacturing is just one area. They also develop sensors, autonomous systems, complete hybrid drives for GM and Mercedes, electronics, etc.

[@blam9346]

and fueling also. Mk8's can run e85 on the stock fueling.

[@bmf5420]

Say what you want about the looks of the MK8R, but wow it is one fast car. VW have delivered with that performance, not to mention it’s now a good drivers car 🙌

[@king-xerxus7040]

Are you kidding! The interior looks absolutely wonderful up to date modern. It’s about time for this refresh.

[@Suhdudeb]

I got the Gold R mk 7.5 (2018) and the interior in mine is so much better than the new ones :/ A pity to be honest.

[@blam9346]

the interior in the mk7.5 is old and outdated at this point, and will continue to look older as the years go by. The mk8 interior is lightyears ahead. But whatever makes you feel better I guess.

[@Suhdudeb]

@@blam9346 Well yeah, people got different preference. Some people love old school cars while I totally hate em. But I would choose the mk 7.5 over any new gold R any day, also the old gold Rs are super trash too imo

[@lowrider69yearsago58]

That SQ7 is Quick

[@marklisiecki5790]

This is such a complicated process just to get your car drive !!!Personally I preferred old school less technology, less headaches!!!

[@Robbo123]

I’ve been watching your channel since January 2021 and I already think that your one of the best car channels out there. Keep up the good work guys 👍 😀

[@icantenternamedontbegmelol9628]

golf is just perfect.. u cant possibly need more power on hatchback, doin 4.1 0-100, having fkin 2 litre motor and 320 hp. u got the fuel efficiency and the power of 500 hp car.

[@IronDrummer91]

Interface and lack of buttons breaks the deal :/ in the U.K. it’s as expensive (or possibly more) as an Audi S3 which is the same car underneath but they’ve kept buttons in the interior for better ergonomics

[@Rocketed12]

Absolutely not the same car underneath. You're thinking of the Golf R 7.5 and the Audi S3 comparison. Golf R 8 has torque vectoring - Totally different car to drive, totally different characteristics to new Audi S3 which is basically the same underneath as the previous model

[@TheDealer6373]

Just what I need. A car that nags and tells me what to do all day long. "Buckle seat belt" "Don't rev your car" "parking brake on" "your wasting gas" Like I don't get enough of that during the day elsewhere.

[@KING0SISQO]

Your current car sounds just as bad 😅

[@markusk1015]

😂

[@lobster8009]

Just casualy cruisin the Autobahn at 270kmh. God i love living in Germany. Only thing missing in this video for the real Autobahn experience is the porsche in your back mirror flashing its high beams at you.

[@danmalarkey5714]

Somewhere someone thinks this golf is their dream car. Still blows my mind. The finish is way too cheap to warrant its price.

[@wp4217]

the thing with this car is that it's actually about 370HP, not 320. i've seen a race video between this and a civic type R which is 300HP, and the golf beats that car like it has 500HP and accelerates super fast in all conditions. this car is equivalent to a mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC+ , that one being only a fraction faster in real life conditions, a 416HP car. this golf is a beast, and not really overpriced for what it offers, as long as you don't crash it into a tree or something

[@cem030]

The only good thing against the gti clubsport is, that you can have an optional Akrapovic Exhaust on the R, and of course the awd.

[@paolod5158]

Clubsport has akrapovic. 300hp. Front wheel

[@savannahkorben7353]

pretty sure the R gets a different version of the engine as well, bigger turbo etc

[@mikaelceylan]

@@savannahkorben7353its the same engine and turbo

[@justmax3095]

ayo the interior is super cleannnnn

[@smallk6453]

Wow that diesel SQ7 is quick!!

[@daver7465]

Great video! I love my mk7 Golf R. I got a kick out of you pulling u turns to demonstrate drift mode, there are literally no public roads near me where I could casually pull spirited u turns like that

[@philippebeinaerts]

Seems like a superb daily driver but the M135i interior is miles better

[@MultiLoofer]

It’s also miles slower

[@xdbxlsilvio3681]

@@MultiLoofer thats like comparing a m2 to a golf R Golf gti is comparison to m135i

[@MultiLoofer]

@@xdbxlsilvio3681 I know man it wasn’t me who made the comparison

[@blam9346]

looooooooooool

[@ursutapan2098]

"a crap o witch" exhaust

[@werq_lol]

''u can fit 2 arms in the trunk, even leg" serial killers: *noted*

[@sethdeboer8312]

This golf!!! Keeping making these videos love it, absolutely great clip Max! Also Where's the gloves!?? 🤣

[@eth05its]

Automann-TV

[@Jo_Wardy]

The AWD Golf is gorgeous vehicle. Having one in manual would be epic

[@Mund333M]

Speedometer deviation with the cart is determined 8-10kmh

[@rekreut]

10:44 lol the airbus sound lmao

[@a1_med]

I freaking love this channel like I'm addicted, i would love to watch a review on the porsche 911 targa 4s heritage edition

[@driftingastronaut]

Fighting the car's UI. Classic.

[@rickdsita]

Such a pain in the ass that multimedia system

[@user-du1rs2sb4r]

I would sell a kidney to get my hands on the non-piano black center console trim that you guys get!

[@sooofancier]

This BOTB thingy sounds like my name! Let me check it out!!

[@paysonkramer1731]

Another epic vid 👍🏻

[@GamingChannel-sw4xt]

you can't stop drive this wonderful car

[@Daness74]

Nice Golf and better in some parts than the previous one, but not from the inside / interieur - following my taste! But in a whole = still a competitor in his class and solid build thing, that realy able to let run!!👍🏁🍀☮️🏅

[@amirmirou]

I had the opportunity to test a Golf VIII R and I was about to vomit 😂 the acceleration is so brutal it mixed my stomach I love the power of this car

[@Josh_0579]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's too expensive

[@Max34557]

Way too expensive! For what is it

[@Tonyx.yt.]

@@Max34557 and too boring to, i mean.. 300hp hot hatch with fake stereo sound? come on... civic typer R will beat the shit out of this golf by entratteing factor

[@vette6600]

@@Tonyx.yt. depends on how you’re using the car, I suppose. Have owned both the 7R and Type R; Golf was incredibly fun in the snow. Civic was safe enough in the snow, but not really enjoyable. In warmer weather, the Type R was a blast in the corners. Also, the fake engine noise can be turned off in the 8R, whereas the Type R’s exhaust unfortunately did not sound good anyways (probably my biggest complaint about the Type R) I would gladly buy an 8R as a daily, whereas I’d only use a Type R again as a 2nd car. In the US I think the price of Golf R is fair when comparing to price of Type R.

[@zenon4383]

@@Tonyx.yt. the Type R has no sound either

[@jeromelemaitre]

I am French Guy and i love🏆Renault Sport 🏆 but i agree with you this Golf MK8 do better than the Megane RS 300. Well Done VW :)

[@slimtebzaworld1757]

He said the Megane RS 300 is much more fun

[@jeromelemaitre]

@@slimtebzaworld1757 This is not what I said....

[@panoctopus]

That's a primitive bonnet, even my 2002 Polo had gas struts! Golf is a nice looking car on the outside, although shame about the screen controls. Over 160mph though, insane.

[@emilrostobagia]

That interior 🔥🔥

[@czechio]

no

[@Bertha076]

@@czechio The Interior of your Fiat Panda must be much better.

[@czechio]

@@Bertha076 good think i dont have a fiat panda

[@STEDDiEFPV]

Max: “it’s wet so we’ll take it easy” Also Max: “278km/h”

[@gerrydave7586]

GTI, had two. Incredible car in its class.

[@ismalinkin]

Great video! like the old days in terms of quality

[@helletcr4317]

De kofferruimte was voor mij wel belangrijk toen ik 4 jaar geleden mijn auto ging gaan bestellen. Want ik zit in een rolstoel, dus moet de bodemruimte van de koffer laag genoeg zijn, zodat mijn opgevouwen rolstoel er in past. En door het 4x4 systeem van de Golf R kon ik de bodemplaat van de koffer niet lager zetten, zoals ik met mijn voorwiel aangedreven TCR wel kan.

[@sabadragon698]

"wie hef gotth" "on top of tat joe gotth tat arr performans differential"

[@reece005]

Liked it when you seen your car on the autobahn 😂

[@ibj3]

Yeah and it kicked arse! Loved it!

[@rudysmercedes688]

Imagine this car with 500 hp, it would be sick

[@krane15]

It always about more power.

[@samanson2001]

@@krane15 well it is a performance car 😂

[@rudysmercedes688]

It’s about Mo powa baby

[@krane15]

@@samanson2001 Sure VW could give it more power, but then it would be even more expensive. Although I have to admit, I would mind if it has more mid-range pull. Maybe an electric motor? Then again, does VW even build any hybrids?

[@krane15]

@@rudysmercedes688 So you could get yourself into all kinds of trouble? Where is your wisdom?

[@Verknechter]

Great car driving wise, but man this infotainment would stop me from buying this car.

[@terryhughes7196]

Is it fun to drive?... No, Love the honesty!!!

[@Autohunter06]

Headup display in a golf is a big thing

[@jf9979]

The golf r is approaching supercar performance, it's crazy.

[@bruh7369]

Stage 1 tune brings you close to mid-3s. Get a 2018 lightly used one and you have close to SC territory for $30k USD.

[@blam9346]

@@bruh7369 stage 1 in the mk8 is way faster than a 2018 stage 1.

[@cengeb]

My R 2019 mk 7.5 has gas hood struts, but not the power and new improved traction control...my 2019 Golf r has been flawless and extreme FUN comfortable for long hauls 41,000 flawless miles..the 8 has better brakes and better traction and 4wd from audi now....lots of more power

[@mosesmurimi9068]

We must return at 6 😂😂😂

[@sarmatvoin4291]

Golf 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 супер авто. Браво Голф

[@SMG17]

Great and honest review

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Cooler than a regular Golf.

[@semdevries6110]

No shit

[@craigr.h.laurent240]

What is your need to wave your right hand about when trying to make a point. When you want to make a point, clearly articulate it with details.

[@tasosvenieris4393]

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[@claudioagmfilho]

I don’t know why we don’t get this car down here in Brazil, we only get the Golf GTI instead, however Bmw brought all their cars to Brazil, Vw doesn’t…

[@burlamakk0]

my cousin hase one of these with the akrapovic sound sistem and i think it is built for turns and narrow roads. tried nurburgring mode on a mountain road and it's very quick and fun to drive. would definetly recommend over an rs3

[@Aeonia92]

So stable at 270. Nice 👍

[@elestromusicgamesfun1101]

Jeez, that things's FAST

[@dancyousee]

To all the people that complain about the lack of buttons, I can definitely tell you it's not that bad. But maybe it's just me...

[@alexhendry9440]

It’s much better in person after about a week of getting used to it

[@dancyousee]

@@alexhendry9440 And not just the central console, but the whole car overall. It really grows on you.

[@ChosenHandle117]

Rain is ideal for that car, surely?

[@khutsophasha8995]

Amazing on wet surface❤️

[@yes8032]

Perfect Tuesday car

[@muzictherpy]

Still best door closing

[@dg7438]

Autobahn looks like a death trap. Any wrong move and you're gone

[@jj-tq4hx]

Next year a politician will appear on the screen reminding the driver not to rev the car at a standstill.😉👌

[@steppamanjroy9886]

Lol that SQ7

[@zoran123456]

I have Smart 2008, it goes about 120kmh, 0-100 in 19 seconds, but it sounds inside like yours outside! So yeah, take that! Anyway, I would like to have it one day, who knows, maybe! I still haven’t decided do I really need it in my life. Not sure what one should do with so much power.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Max! 👍😁

[@DreStyle]

that AUDI Q7 wrecked him a bit lol

[@billx4266]

When are you going to review a golf mk8 clubsport?

[@SampleTracks2224]

Power and control, but a rough engine note, like all the oil has been drained and the engine is close to bearing-spin.

[@bassmasta9117]

Damn that's actually really nice.

[@dudunard3209]

that audi left you behind LOL

[@joerivankallo]

Oei, geen fysieke knoppen meer om de verwarming/airco te bedienen? Dat is een no-go voor mij.

[@PiOfficial]

the interior really lets it down I have a standard golf and the touch controls drive me nuts.

[@lamadrague2887]

Interior is SO CHEAP is embarassing but the car itself is so funny and effective

[@marcinlis4543]

mouth in smile position if start with this :P

[@Bisboy90]

i feel that the steering in the previous generation looks better lol

[@gtiak274]

The 7,5 Golf R or GTI TCR is the better looking and more special car!

[@rayanthony5169]

Yes max we all know

[@dougmaverick3287]

Just curious if any of you across the pond miss the Mk8 Golf R with a proper manual transmission? I have a deposit down for a 2023 manual Golf R here in Canada. I test drove the Mk7.5 Golf R in both manual and DSG and found the manual more fun because of the driver involvement and engagement that only a manual can give. Sure the DSG is quicker but I'm not racing I like the pure enjoyment of driving a manual.

[@jacobsmith5543]

Hi, how long will it take for your golf R to get here? I'm considering ordering one right now, but I'd really like to have it within 4 months. I'm pretty sure the waiting list is well over a year though.

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@jacobsmith5543 Probably a year wait. I also have a deposit down for a gr Corolla in April 2022. Going to buy whichever one comes in first. The Volkswagen dealer told me there's a good likelihood I wouldn't get one at all.

[@jacobsmith5543]

@@dougmaverick3287 good luck, I hope you enjoy whichever car you get. Man the wait time is so absurd. Also why is there a chance u might not get the Volkswagen at all though? I thought you had a deposit?

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@jacobsmith5543 because I was told by my salesman there were eight people ahead of me on the list. When I put my deposit down for the gr Corolla last April I was told I was third on the list.

[@jacobsmith5543]

@@dougmaverick3287 ah I see. Thanks for your responses. All the best

[@crainger]

I've just placed my MK8 R order. Hoping I can disable eco tips like in my MK7.5.

[@vaselineguy]

Golf 8 R In South Africa is not yet on sale

[@cengeb]

Mine is STICK, gotta have Stick

[@kielconstantine]

Wet autobahn blast 🤪

[@bjrnsigvebotnmark6618]

Love it 👍