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@sssssk79403 жыл бұрын
We Miss the old autotopnl:(
@nastyG1843 жыл бұрын
@@sssssk7940 like every working person, they need to get paid.
@lazy43693 жыл бұрын
I am curious how this works because seems to me you make no profit doing this, giving away so many expensive cars
@nastyG1843 жыл бұрын
@@lazy4369 just like the lottery, people buy lots of tickets, way more than what the car is worth. Then they give the car to a person who bought tickets. Simple.
@lazy43693 жыл бұрын
@@nastyG184 ye I just saw the odds of winning lol definitely more tickets then car worth
@samgab3 жыл бұрын
Jesus... 278, in the wet, in a Golf!
@anton651673 жыл бұрын
crazy thing
@gtikiller3 жыл бұрын
limited...
@breiti-_-38483 жыл бұрын
@@gtikiller No
@w11freak3 жыл бұрын
@@breiti-_-3848 Perhaps rev limited artificially. Certainly not drag limited.
@lokiproduction35952 жыл бұрын
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
@bennleya86753 жыл бұрын
Nice. So practical for a daily driver and still a BEAST! 278km/h and yet so stable even in those conditions.
@LeafyLumens2 жыл бұрын
But the display is shit :D slowly on 50k car
@blackcatvibing2 жыл бұрын
@@LeafyLumens i like your name 😎🚫🚫
@TheMrDannie3 жыл бұрын
I think at 16:05 you can see the most insane race. High performance suv vs High performance hot hatch. I love it!
@Silv3rM4st3r3 жыл бұрын
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
@gunterification3 жыл бұрын
@@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.M3 жыл бұрын
I think its a kia, I wouldn't say a kia is a High Performance suv
@drisfaviagno54993 жыл бұрын
Holy chit 😟
@l5vdi3 жыл бұрын
@@Mahan.M ye the Kia E-Niro with 203ps
@laisllotte3 жыл бұрын
13:20 you can actually turn off the fake engine noise in the Menu.
@dav1drad7223 жыл бұрын
lmaoooo
@alexbuchner41172 жыл бұрын
How do you do it?
@samuel2424242 жыл бұрын
i really hate that fake engine noise is a thing, even premium cars have it
@laisllotte2 жыл бұрын
@@alexbuchner4117 you have to go to "individual" - Engine Noise - Pure
@m654565663 жыл бұрын
Apart from the terrible interface system, everything is in a good place!
@ms136263 жыл бұрын
Even the interface graphics and colours are terrible
@m654565663 жыл бұрын
@@ms13626 so true, the color design for the interface is terrible!
@ms136263 жыл бұрын
@@m65456566 imo Mercedes or Audi has the best overall interface system
@TheRebuilt13 жыл бұрын
and 25k interior
@Tomoyo08273 жыл бұрын
If cost saving is their goal….the could have kept the mk7.5 interior and NO ONE will have a problem
@milansuvajac88633 жыл бұрын
I really wish Golf R stayed with VR6 engines 😄
@Jens_Roadster3 жыл бұрын
And no sound through the speakers.
@paulwindhofel65513 жыл бұрын
Too much weight on the front axle
@daffiecars3 жыл бұрын
Vr6 versions are really slow compared to modern gtis and r models , they even struggle to keep up with modern diesel comuter cars
@rikyoh1303 жыл бұрын
@@daffiecars do a 3.2 v6 with modern tech and see if it's worse than a 2.0lt 4 cilinder
@xxz14343 жыл бұрын
@@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-3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I discovered this channel I have been so addicted man
@Mike_26033 жыл бұрын
The frustrated grunt at 8:40 just summed up most peoples opinion of the new infotainment system, I think
@MegaDraadloos2 жыл бұрын
Agree.. Have one myself, never a VW with this system again.
@vsboy25773 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a job like this.
@newera21923 жыл бұрын
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
@KING0SISQO3 жыл бұрын
My car is 270ps and I’ve only seen this car in videos and I think it’s unbelievable
@LeFatalpotato2 жыл бұрын
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.
@HansDelbruck532 жыл бұрын
It's too many, not to many.
@Chair9912 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jasonstathoom51429 ай бұрын
@@Chair991 I’ve been eyeing s3 vs golf r. Does s3 have enough space inside?
@JDSFLA3 жыл бұрын
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).
@Lmb2113 жыл бұрын
Me too 👍🏻
@theslicefactor45903 жыл бұрын
Agreed. How the hell is a touchscreen superior over physical buttons and dials? I think it's all about cost cutting.
@fusionlord25333 жыл бұрын
Just get a mk7.5 golf R won't let you down
@TheDealer63733 жыл бұрын
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.
@ArtSkyNet3 жыл бұрын
@@theslicefactor4590 it's not superior - it's cheaper/easier in production, but they charge same or more every year. Profit
@buggybugson6243 жыл бұрын
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_Codierungen3 жыл бұрын
Its a new engine. EA888 GEN 4. Previous Golf R had EA888 Gen 3 Biggest difference is the turbocharger. Now provided by continental.
@MacJunior6963 жыл бұрын
Continental the tire company is making turbos now?
@elsemir3 жыл бұрын
@@MacJunior696 that would explain horrendous air pressure on turbo
@inotoni61483 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@blam93468 ай бұрын
and fueling also. Mk8's can run e85 on the stock fueling.
@bmf54203 жыл бұрын
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-xerxus70402 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding! The interior looks absolutely wonderful up to date modern. It’s about time for this refresh.
@Suhdudeb3 жыл бұрын
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.
@blam93468 ай бұрын
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.
@Suhdudeb8 ай бұрын
@@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
@lowrider69yearsago583 жыл бұрын
That SQ7 is Quick
@marklisiecki57903 жыл бұрын
This is such a complicated process just to get your car drive !!!Personally I preferred old school less technology, less headaches!!!
@Robbo1233 жыл бұрын
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 👍 😀
@icantenternamedontbegmelol96282 жыл бұрын
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.
@IronDrummer913 жыл бұрын
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
@Rocketed122 жыл бұрын
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
@TheDealer63733 жыл бұрын
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.
@KING0SISQO3 жыл бұрын
Your current car sounds just as bad 😅
@markusk10152 жыл бұрын
😂
@lobster80092 жыл бұрын
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.
@danmalarkey57143 жыл бұрын
Somewhere someone thinks this golf is their dream car. Still blows my mind. The finish is way too cheap to warrant its price.
@wp42172 жыл бұрын
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
@cem0303 жыл бұрын
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.
@paolod51583 жыл бұрын
Clubsport has akrapovic. 300hp. Front wheel
@savannahkorben73533 жыл бұрын
pretty sure the R gets a different version of the engine as well, bigger turbo etc
@mikaelceylan10 ай бұрын
@@savannahkorben7353its the same engine and turbo
@justmax30952 жыл бұрын
ayo the interior is super cleannnnn
@smallk64533 жыл бұрын
Wow that diesel SQ7 is quick!!
@daver74652 жыл бұрын
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
@philippebeinaerts3 жыл бұрын
Seems like a superb daily driver but the M135i interior is miles better
@MultiLoofer3 жыл бұрын
It’s also miles slower
@xdbxlsilvio36813 жыл бұрын
@@MultiLoofer thats like comparing a m2 to a golf R Golf gti is comparison to m135i
@MultiLoofer3 жыл бұрын
@@xdbxlsilvio3681 I know man it wasn’t me who made the comparison
@blam93468 ай бұрын
looooooooooool
@ursutapan20983 жыл бұрын
"a crap o witch" exhaust
@werq_lol3 жыл бұрын
''u can fit 2 arms in the trunk, even leg" serial killers: *noted*
@sethdeboer83123 жыл бұрын
This golf!!! Keeping making these videos love it, absolutely great clip Max! Also Where's the gloves!?? 🤣
@eth05its3 жыл бұрын
Automann-TV
@Jo_Wardy2 жыл бұрын
The AWD Golf is gorgeous vehicle. Having one in manual would be epic
@Mund333M3 жыл бұрын
Speedometer deviation with the cart is determined 8-10kmh
@rekreut3 жыл бұрын
10:44 lol the airbus sound lmao
@a1_med3 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this channel like I'm addicted, i would love to watch a review on the porsche 911 targa 4s heritage edition
@driftingastronaut4 ай бұрын
Fighting the car's UI. Classic.
@rickdsita3 жыл бұрын
Such a pain in the ass that multimedia system
@user-du1rs2sb4r7 ай бұрын
I would sell a kidney to get my hands on the non-piano black center console trim that you guys get!
@sooofancier3 жыл бұрын
This BOTB thingy sounds like my name! Let me check it out!!
@paysonkramer17313 жыл бұрын
Another epic vid 👍🏻
@GamingChannel-sw4xt3 жыл бұрын
you can't stop drive this wonderful car
@Daness743 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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_05793 жыл бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's too expensive
@Max345573 жыл бұрын
Way too expensive! For what is it
@Tonyx.yt.3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@vette66003 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@zenon43833 жыл бұрын
@@Tonyx.yt. the Type R has no sound either
@jeromelemaitre3 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@slimtebzaworld17573 жыл бұрын
He said the Megane RS 300 is much more fun
@jeromelemaitre3 жыл бұрын
@@slimtebzaworld1757 This is not what I said....
@panoctopus3 жыл бұрын
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.
@emilrostobagia2 жыл бұрын
That interior 🔥🔥
@czechio2 жыл бұрын
no
@Bertha076 Жыл бұрын
@@czechio The Interior of your Fiat Panda must be much better.
@czechio Жыл бұрын
@@Bertha076 good think i dont have a fiat panda
@STEDDiEFPV2 жыл бұрын
Max: “it’s wet so we’ll take it easy” Also Max: “278km/h”
@gerrydave75863 жыл бұрын
GTI, had two. Incredible car in its class.
@ismalinkin3 жыл бұрын
Great video! like the old days in terms of quality
@helletcr43179 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
"wie hef gotth" "on top of tat joe gotth tat arr performans differential"
@reece0053 жыл бұрын
Liked it when you seen your car on the autobahn 😂
@ibj33 жыл бұрын
Yeah and it kicked arse! Loved it!
@rudysmercedes6883 жыл бұрын
Imagine this car with 500 hp, it would be sick
@krane153 жыл бұрын
It always about more power.
@samanson20013 жыл бұрын
@@krane15 well it is a performance car 😂
@rudysmercedes6883 жыл бұрын
It’s about Mo powa baby
@krane153 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@krane153 жыл бұрын
@@rudysmercedes688 So you could get yourself into all kinds of trouble? Where is your wisdom?
@Verknechter3 жыл бұрын
Great car driving wise, but man this infotainment would stop me from buying this car.
@terryhughes7196 Жыл бұрын
Is it fun to drive?... No, Love the honesty!!!
@Autohunter063 жыл бұрын
Headup display in a golf is a big thing
@jf99792 жыл бұрын
The golf r is approaching supercar performance, it's crazy.
@bruh7369 Жыл бұрын
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.
@blam93468 ай бұрын
@@bruh7369 stage 1 in the mk8 is way faster than a 2018 stage 1.
@cengeb2 жыл бұрын
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
@mosesmurimi90683 жыл бұрын
We must return at 6 😂😂😂
@sarmatvoin4291 Жыл бұрын
Golf 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 супер авто. Браво Голф
@SMG17 Жыл бұрын
Great and honest review
@DaveDVideoMaker3 жыл бұрын
Cooler than a regular Golf.
@semdevries61103 жыл бұрын
No shit
@craigr.h.laurent240 Жыл бұрын
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.
@tasosvenieris43933 жыл бұрын
The styler froelayn sparhezint🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@claudioagmfilho3 жыл бұрын
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…
@burlamakk02 жыл бұрын
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
@Aeonia923 жыл бұрын
So stable at 270. Nice 👍
@elestromusicgamesfun11013 жыл бұрын
Jeez, that things's FAST
@dancyousee3 жыл бұрын
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...
@alexhendry94402 жыл бұрын
It’s much better in person after about a week of getting used to it
@dancyousee2 жыл бұрын
@@alexhendry9440 And not just the central console, but the whole car overall. It really grows on you.
@ChosenHandle1178 ай бұрын
Rain is ideal for that car, surely?
@khutsophasha8995 Жыл бұрын
Amazing on wet surface❤️
@yes80323 жыл бұрын
Perfect Tuesday car
@muzictherpy2 жыл бұрын
Still best door closing
@dg74382 жыл бұрын
Autobahn looks like a death trap. Any wrong move and you're gone
@jj-tq4hx3 жыл бұрын
Next year a politician will appear on the screen reminding the driver not to rev the car at a standstill.😉👌
@steppamanjroy98863 жыл бұрын
Lol that SQ7
@zoran1234562 жыл бұрын
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.
@BraxxJuventa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max! 👍😁
@DreStyle Жыл бұрын
that AUDI Q7 wrecked him a bit lol
@billx42662 жыл бұрын
When are you going to review a golf mk8 clubsport?
@SampleTracks22243 жыл бұрын
Power and control, but a rough engine note, like all the oil has been drained and the engine is close to bearing-spin.
@bassmasta91173 жыл бұрын
Damn that's actually really nice.
@dudunard32092 жыл бұрын
that audi left you behind LOL
@joerivankallo7 ай бұрын
Oei, geen fysieke knoppen meer om de verwarming/airco te bedienen? Dat is een no-go voor mij.
@PiOfficial2 жыл бұрын
the interior really lets it down I have a standard golf and the touch controls drive me nuts.
@lamadrague2887 Жыл бұрын
Interior is SO CHEAP is embarassing but the car itself is so funny and effective
@marcinlis45432 жыл бұрын
mouth in smile position if start with this :P
@Bisboy903 жыл бұрын
i feel that the steering in the previous generation looks better lol
@gtiak2743 жыл бұрын
The 7,5 Golf R or GTI TCR is the better looking and more special car!
@rayanthony51693 жыл бұрын
Yes max we all know
@dougmaverick3287 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@dougmaverick3287 ah I see. Thanks for your responses. All the best
@crainger2 жыл бұрын
I've just placed my MK8 R order. Hoping I can disable eco tips like in my MK7.5.