IS THE VW GOLF R ESTATE THE PERFECT DAILY DRIVER?

[@KGDHMF]

i ask a simple question: *WHY YOU NO HAVE MORE SUBS?!*

[@volkswizard]

That's very kind of you to ask ridow300 and I have no idea but they are slowly going up so that's all I can ask for :)

[@Sj1bby]

I see your question and will answer slightly blunt: I imagine it might be because the vids are not really coming to a point quickly, every subject is taking quite a bit of time, millennials "don't have time" (I mean patience) I feel that some of the subjects are quite UK biased. that limits the audience. The audio is not all that great, like in this vid, there is a bumpy road that is well represented by the audio, but it makes for crappy listening. But the info on the channel is quite good and the wizard is quite knowledgeable.

[@johndearn9457]

I am biased, I just love my R hatchback, it suits me in every way, performance, handling. The estate has the best of both worlds

[@andrewparker5800]

I’m very surprised you didn’t get DSG farts from it. My 67-plate facelift R estate is very vocal, DSG farts in any driving mode, and I get pops and crackles from the exhaust on the over run or when changing down while driving enthusiastically. It’s a country mile more enjoyable from a sound perspective than the MK7 R hatchback that it replaced.

[@volkswizard]

That is odd Andrew, you don't have the Akrapovic exhaust option do you as I drove an R with one of these and it was very different, much more like you described. You could hear my test car in the video, ignore my description, does yours sound different to what you could hear?

[@tredfxman]

Iv heard the R dosent get DSG Farts, only the GTI's does? It gets somwhat more growly engine noise though. Maby you have a newer R? The Clubsports can have very loud DSG farts in tunnels etcetera (extra fun if u have Sunroof then.. & have it open! ;)

[@CopperTreeMedia]

Weve had a DSG mark 7 and now mark 7.5 for first 1000 miles or so I though the mark 7.5 was very quiet on the DSG pop side then it become much louder, louder than the mark 7. Drove it day we got it to Germany and back and it was quiet. Certainly isnt now

[@DarrenJMHughes]

I love your comment about the Mercedes Benz A class and it’s interior quality ver. the Golfs that are much better. Nice review.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Darren. Someone showed me their A45 AMG and I couldn't believe how horrid it was inside and this was the top model!

[@tredfxman]

@@volkswizard I am sooo glad i didnt bought the A45 - it was on my list years before Clubsport came out - And almost DOUBLE the prize of a Clubsport !!! Those money are way more interesting to perhaps spend on exhaust/tune etc.. Acually the R400 was on my list first. But since it never came, Clubsport will have to do! And boy did it do? 😄

[@andrewmcivor42]

Probably my favourite Volkswizard video, as I'm waiting to take delivery of one of the very last UK Golf R 7.5 estates that's been made... certainly glad I picked a car with DCC, as my current Golf 7 GTD has 19" wheels on passive dampers - it's ok (spends all winter on 17" VW Dijon wheels & winter tyres anyway). No performance pack for me, as it's a daily driver & I want the ability to fit the same winter wheels/tyres onto the R & I doubt the bigger brakes would have had the clearance. Can't wait for the new car - best time to buy is definitely at the end of the model run, was the same when I bought the mk 7 GTD - it was just when the 7.5 was being released

[@volkswizard]

Wow, enjoy your new car Andrew! I guess 19s on GTD were a good advert for DCC 😉

[@andrewmcivor42]

@@volkswizard yes, I guess! It's not horrendous, but we do some long-ish runs in it - the ride is dramatically better on the 17" Dijon alloys & winter tyres (unsurprisingly). It was a pre-built Mk7 that we bought just after the 7.5 was released, so had a substantial discount - I always wished I'd had one with DCC! Kind of the same with the R estate we're waiting for - pan roof, Dynaudio, DCC, Spielberg wheels & Lapiz blue which wouldn't have been viable without a large end of run discount. Think this one could be a "keeper", it's pretty much how I would have specced it anyway. Maybe I'll get to buy a Mk5 R32 from you one day...😂

[@norfolkbroadslim]

Just got the most practical Golf in existence. The SV. It’s huge inside. Really enjoying it so far, a very impressive and massively underrated car. It’s the 1.5 tsi and has just turned 1,000 miles. I will be trying it in sport mode for the first time very soon!

[@polopowered]

This is the ultimate 'Dad' car. My 6 month old Son would love it especially when a bit older. Considering a nearly new one as my next car, though I personally think the 'stance' on the estate looks better with the standard 'Cadiz' wheels.

[@sparkford04]

Love mine in Indium Grey metallic with the top spec infotainment package and dynaudio. Was a dealership directors car spec at £42500 approx. with 3000miles on the clock after 4months use I got it unbelievably for £29500 after much bartering.

[@volkswizard]

Nice colour/spec/price Keith! Do you get nav on both screens?

[@sparkford04]

Andrew, ,pretty sure it does. Unfortunately my Sat-Nav doesn't get used regularly, also I and my better half are currently in Switzerland on holiday ,sampling the Swiss Alp passes,so cannot nip outside the home and prove it . Will confirm when I get home mate. Wish I had the R or the Boxster 981 with me ,enabling a climax on these fantastic roads in the great dry sunny weather that we are experiencing. My Up GTi would be great fun also.

[@onehorsepower]

Perfect daily? Depends what you want. It's indeed no Clubsport S. But you can get close. A Seat Cupra ST is (was?) available as a 300hp fwd vaq manual car. I have one and it isn't heavier than a regular GTI Clubsport with some equipment. Made a few choice mods to make it more 'Clubsport S'. It's for me the perfect combo of a roomy liveable daily estate car, and much if not all the driving thrills of a Clubsport S for the weekend. For us folks than for various reasons only can have one car that needs to do it all...

[@volkswizard]

Thanks for commenting - Cupra Estate and a set of winter wheels would be my choice too. I'm not sure what's standard these days but I'd want nav and heated seats, tricky to find on the earlier cars.

[@ryanpowell4747]

Don’t know if you’ll see this or not but would you recommend the Seat Cupra 290 estate or the Golf R estate, bearing in mind that the seat is roughly £4-5k less

[@volkswizard]

If the spec was right I'd get the Seat. I prefer the shape and wouldn't miss the AWD of the Golf. I think you can get a manual too in Seat? And it's less likely to get stolen, especially if badged FR ;)

[@ryanpowell4747]

@@volkswizard Yeah, you can get the seat in manual, you can also get the new Cupra 300 which has AWD now too. Thank you for replying, you deserve way more subs too

[@khfjvc4632]

@@volkswizard but you bought a golf r estate

[@stevesje71]

Great video! I agree that the DSG 7 speed is amazing. It’s a really smooth gearbox.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great video - R wagon great combination of practicality and performance

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Malcolm :)

[@Wootoast78]

Would like to see how it compares to a skoda Octavia vrs estate 4x4 petrol. Like workspace must be nearly the same size.

[@volkswizard]

Good point, in the unlikely event of Skoda UK wanting to lend me one I will film but chances are a magazine has already done it, if not they should, sounds perfect for a Parkers video, Adam Binnie are you listening :)

[@norfolkbroadslim]

The Octavia estate dwarfs the Golf for both passenger (especially rear) and boot space. On the note of Skoda I love them too and it would be great to see you review some of their cars if the opportunity arose.

[@Pred1ator21]

David Montgomery the Octavia vrs 4x4 only exists with a 2.0 tdi diesel engine, no petrol engine available with the 4x4 system. The Leon cupra ST on the other hand can be picked with this said 4x4 system.

[@ghowells5433]

Great real world review as always. Love my manual 7.5 Golf R it’s a truly great daily driver.

[@volkswizard]

Manual 7.5 R? Wow, that will be a rare beast, how long did they make them for as all DSG now aren't they? I think the manual helps you feel the speed more, with DSG speed just happens (..your honour)

[@ghowells5433]

Sorry about the multiple comments, had iPad problems... Tried the DSG and thought the manual was more fun. Think the MK8 R will be less power and rumours no manual.

[@sparkford04]

Gareth, agree with you, I much prefer driving fully my previous R mk7 both in 3 & 5 dr manual forms. However, as Andrew says the 7speed DSG is a marked improvement over the 6speed DSG. Love the performance and greater usability of the Rmk7.5 Estate over the hatch. If it was only too be one car, then the R mk7.5 manual 5Dr it would have too be. So the manual maybe a collectors item. R mk8 maybe a hybrid ?

[@eezeegeezaa]

I have this car to kart my dogs around. Had it for almost 2 years my dogs and myself love it!

[@eezeegeezaa]

Prior to this I had a b7 rs4 avant, rs6 next. I love wagons

[@volkswizard]

Wagons are cool :)

[@manjbains1977]

What a car. Looks fab, goes like a rocket, plenty of space for family and long trips. Fab video again too!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Manj :)

[@johnwayne2103]

Would love to have one here in the states. I get it that the car breaks the affordability factor since Americans love their big fugly SUV's.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Does the performance pack give you adaptive dampers

[@tredfxman]

The 7-Speed may be smoother. But its not as reliable as the 6-Speed DSG found in my 2017 Clubsport & probably your Clubsport S.

[@volkswizard]

DSG in Clubsport S? Wash your mouth out! :)

[@tredfxman]

@@volkswizard Ahh okay, but i have in my normal Clubsport. And its faster for normal people u know! 😇 *EDIT* imeant the gearbox not the car model lol 😄

[@alexmolete]

Yes... If you can afford it. I bet it costs a lot of money to maintain it. The engine requires premium fuel as well. But, I guess, these inconveniences are common in every modern hot hatchback...

[@volkswizard]

Hi Alex, I think maintenance is OK until spark plugs, gearbox oil and haldex oil are due. Fuel is good for a 300 PS hatch but if you do the miles a GTD Estate still makes sense and is plenty quick in the real world - also safe for you driving licence!

[@alexmolete]

Will VW still be able to make the Golf GTD in the future?

[@paulw5822]

Nice review, like a Golf 7.5R then? One thing I think I noticed, was no mention of the retail price with the options fitted, was that an omission or a swerve?

[@volkswizard]

Bit of both - the thing about press cars is that that they are demonstrating what's possible so the price does get a bit crazy. I doubt many people would order a £43k Golf Estate with red paint and cloth trim for example as once you are that deep into the options you may as well pick a metallic and maybe leather. Also with VW, the RRP bears little relation to any monthly cost and thanks to Car Wow etc bears little relation to what you'd pay for a straight purchase. Anyway here is the options list. All I'd want is Indium Grey, DCC and some 19s;Additional optional equipment on this vehicle:  R Performance Pack - Four 8J x 19-inch ‘Spielberg’ with 235/35 R19 tyres with anti-theft wheel bolts, performance brakes, ‘Silver’ brake callipers and derestricted top speed where the law permits (£2,300)  Lane Assist Plus with Dynamic Light Assist, Emergency Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Side Scan, Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition - Lane Assist, camera controlled warning system should the vehicle drift out of its lane. Dynamic Light Assist, automatic sensors detect other road users and cover part of the headlights appropriately. If dazzling other road users cannot be prevented, the light distribution is automatically set to dipped beam headlights. Emergency Assist, driver intervention should sensors detect driver is incapable of driving with automatic hazard light activation. Rear Traffic Alert, monitors area behind the vehicle during reversing manoeuvers. Side Scan, radar sensor controlled warning system for lane changing and blind spots with visual warning via light in door mirror housing. Traffic Jam Assist, camera and radar sensor controlled warning system. Traffic Sign Recognition, camera controlled system with visual warning for traffic and road signs (£1,225)  LED headlights - for Dynamic Light Assist (no cost)  keyless entry - including Start/Stop button on centre console (£375)  rear-view camera - displayed via the vehicles audio display system (£265)  Dynamic Chassis Control - variable suspension settings, choice of Sport, Normal or Comfort (£850)  panoramic sunroof- electric, glass sliding/tilting including integrated roller blind (£995)  Retailer fitted Tracker - Vodafone Protect and Conenct 6 tracker, including one year’s subscription (£485 incl. fitting) Colour and trim: Tornado Red (£285) with Titan Black upholstery Price as tested: £42,905.00

[@paulw5822]

Thanks for the detailed reply, that was what I was hinting at. At such a price point, other cars come into consideration. The other issue being, you opt into the increased annual road tax supplement once you go over £40k.

[@volkswizard]

Oh yes, the 'luxury car tax' , on a Golf Estate! That's a bitter pill for sure :)

[@dodo19923]

@@volkswizard I don't get the fascination around big rims, little sidewalls. On shit roads, and as a daily driver having 17's with 235/45r17 means the wheels stay the same but there's more cushioning on the road. I had them on a golf gti going from the pretoria's to some cheaper "beater" rims with the tire size i stated. The driving difference isn't all that big but comfort takes a massive win.

[@mrm.2540]

What's about fuel consumption?

[@volkswizard]

Hi Mr. M, it's hard to assess fuel consumption on such a short test drive which includes a lot of dynamic driving but the official stats are : urban / extra-urban / combined (mpg) 31.7 / 45.6 / 39.2

[@Oiu82]

Fuel tank between 350-250 miles, depend of your driving style.

[@patucca6399]

Does the estate feel slower than the hatchback?

[@volkswizard]

Hey Percival, no it doesn't. It probably should do as it weighs a bit more but this might have been a good example and it felt seriously quick!

[@patucca6399]

@@volkswizard Great to know, thank you sir!

[@ozrenvugrinec7222]

I had a manual hatch for two years. Now I own a DSG Estate and it feels even faster, must be because of the DSG

[@Minemac69]

There is 0.2s difference between hatchback and estate on 0-100 acceleration

[@markturner-smith5309]

With my involvement in Mountain Bike XC racing (regional level, few national events) often thought of these as a daily & also since 2005 regularly done a few track days a year so being the "R" good on track too. Buy only PCP so the monthly payment on something R level decidedly expensive.

[@polopowered]

Estates are lovely....

[@volkswizard]

They are indeed :)

[@alfredkc]

Can you please do a practicality review?

[@james1984000]

Can’t help but think about trading my b7 rs4 for one of these and just have one car that does it all.

[@volkswizard]

I can see the appeal but a B7 RS4 is a very special car. It does take some upkeep and fuelling but is a lot more special to drive. I think you'd be disappointed personally unless you really wanted an easy life.

[@Modshmockers]

My 7.5 Gti has got poor quality plastics on the door pockets and top of doors in the rear. So I don't believe it is quality. Disappointing 😡

[@markparker7333]

My next car after my 2.0 TFSI Sportwagon 2008.

[@volkswizard]

Good choice Mark👍

[@karlblower4019]

That rear quarter absolutely ruins the look of it. The hatch looks good but not this. The Cupra ST is a better looking car, not for the badge snobs though

[@khfjvc4632]

Why are you throwing in some subjective opinions as if they are pure fact? They are your opinion and you are entitled to them, and others can make their own minds up.

[@karlblower4019]

@@khfjvc4632 what a pointless reply... don’t make subjective comments but it’s your opinion so you’re entitled to. 🤷🏻‍♂️. 10 seconds of my life I’ll never get back, thanks

[@khfjvc4632]

@@karlblower4019 still, you replied.....

[@khfjvc4632]

@@karlblower4019 I did not expect you to understand what I was saying anyway. You voiced information as if it was a coman FACT that a ST looks better. When in fact it is only YOUR OPINION, which i thought was a little insulting to any reader...because they/me or even you are capable of making that subjective opinion for themselves...without it being forced upon them in a fact like statement. But at least you corrected yourself later by saying it is your opinion...and not a "fact".

[@karlblower4019]

@@khfjvc4632 lols... you stewed on that one all day didn’t you. First reply email at 07.29, second at 15:49. I didn’t ever suggest what I was writing was fact, how can anything relating to aesthetics be fact, it is ridiculous of you to even assume otherwise. Have a nice evening making mountains out of mole hills 👍🏼

[@saab900t16]

What about the boot.

[@volkswizard]

It's got a bigger one than most people could ever need!

[@frankieflash]

volkswizard yeah but why not show it? I mean I could have watched 300 other different videos of people telling me how the car drives. I come here to see the extra space in the estate version.

[@saab900t16]

@@volkswizard What a ludicrous answer.

[@volkswizard]

@@frankieflash I am not a professional video maker so I make errors and omissions. I am usually under a lot of time pressure when making these videos so can't cover everything for everybody - this was definitely the case with this car - a few mins later the VW PR boss rang me up to find out where I was as someone else wanted to borrow the car. But I take all criticism on board and learn from it. Of course there could well be a point where so many people want so many things from a video that it's just not worth the grief, there was a net cost to me for attending this day and I can't sustain that indefinitely so I am unlikely to bother next time anyway.

[@mawaboutcars671]

For reference I believe the hatchback is about 340L and the estate has about 600(ish)L , so very practical. Picking up a used Golf R estate (17 plate) with 5000 miles on the clock and a relatively good spec costs just under £22,000. Bargain if you ask me

[@MrLuba6a]

very noisy inside...not for a long,comfort drive ;-(

[@Birmingham_racing]

I bet you a million pounds you will go for the mk3 Leon fr diesel estate instead

[@volkswizard]

how did you guess?! Main reasons are theft, mpg, purchase cost. I'd have gone for Leon Cupra ST over Golf R as well though

[@Birmingham_racing]

volkswizard I can tell the future. yeah theft is the biggest worry with a golf r. I do love diesels as a daily driver with all that low down torque and mpg

[@sagevoxo6431]

Rsq3 review?

[@volkswizard]

Would love to but wasn't invited by Audi to the launch and a loan car from them after all the main KZbinrs have milked the opportunity will only lead to a video that doesn't do the numbers and less likelihood of being invited to the next launch. I'll keep plugging away down here to hopefully change that in the future though :)

[@sagevoxo6431]

But you have review most of the high performance golfs, thought it'd be cool if you could do the same for high performance A3s

[@quickdraw1216]

Thx 4 the video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😀😀😀

[@volkswizard]

Thank you for watching and commenting Quickdraw 121, much appreciated as ever

[@xavierdebeuf5776]

Hearing you lisp thrue another video is also" a bit uncomfortable " son...

[@volkswizard]

If you find it so offensive please don't watch any more, simple

[@xavierdebeuf5776]

Sorry for my shitty comment man... i watched your video 'cause i want to but a 7.5r variant(and i will) but my comment was a massive cunt move. I wish you all of the succes sorry

[@harrygatto]

Seems I have to look elsewhere for a proper review of this car.

[@ChrisJones555.]

That look nice those wheels do it justice. Nice!!

[@volkswizard]

It's such a shame that 19s are so rare on these as they do something to the stance that is more than just bigger wheels. I think extra width is all on the outside which lines up perfectly with the bold arches of Mk7 Golf platform

[@ChrisJones555.]

@@volkswizard yes you're 100% right it just looks mean. I would have one of these in a heartbeat if it looked like that 1. Are these all wheel drive? Thanks for the reply. 😊