NEW! 2025 Golf R 8.5 Facelift | 0-274 km/h acceleration🏁| Automann in 4K

[@christiantucholski4341]

Golf 8 GTI Clubsport driver here: The Akrapovic exhaust definitely needs at least 20,000 kilometers before the final sound comes out. When I picked it up from the factory, I also thought it was too quiet. But you really have to give the exhaust system time, then it will be great and the bangs will be really loud despite the OPF! ✌️

[@kevinfurch]

I can confirm that. The same with my CS.

[@mrjkstark]

I bought a CS muffler for my US mk8. It's definitely louder than the stock US muffler, but do you think with sufficient use it'll liven up even more? I only have ~6800mi on the car total and maybe only a few hundred miles on the CS muffler.

[@blastmanutz7798]

yeah this definitely seems to be the case, as it was the same with my Polo GTI with Miltek exhaust. First sounded underwhelming, now all of a sudden I can clearly hear the burps and deeper tone after about 20kkm.

[@BollocksToThat]

OPF delete

[@Automann-TV]

100% agree….1.200 km is nothing for exhaust & engine.

[@Nabilllllll]

I know people have been saying this but it’s crazy seeing how quiet a performance car has gotten over the years 🥲

[@YouRStube2]

Nothing that some "magic powders" can't solve 😉

[@origaminefretami3480]

Downpipes join the chat

[@ash2730]

EU regulations

[@Alexdbre]

@@origaminefretami3480 Is a legal downpipe still worth it? My Cupra 300 sounds really good with an EgoX exhaust (it has GPF), but I wanna know if a downpipe would make a difference (legal with ECE for EU regulations)

[@origaminefretami3480]

@@Alexdbre Def worth it. Never had legal downpipes on my cars tho 😅

[@peterbennpan7288]

Automann straight to the point no messing about!👌

[@Automann-TV]

😌🙏

[@johnnyVGtran]

That drift at the beginning was cool af . That AKRA exhaust for just a cat back is wild

[@iantouzel638]

no more dsg fart

[@elestromusicgamesfun1101]

lapis blue is the best colour, looks amazing

[@peterchenfrost6540]

"Oh there´s a truck"-famous last words :D

[@Automann-TV]

😂😂😂👍

[@liebelein801]

Ich bin Vollblut Ford'ler, aber während Ford den Focus und damit auch den RS eingemottet hat, zeigt VW wie ein geiler hot hatch sein Kann. Der R liefert richtig gut ab, schönes Ding.

[@KorbenDallas90775]

🇺🇲🤝🇩🇪 два лучших автопрома))

[@JEdmund81]

Being able to swing the tail out is very appealing! Id love to go from my GTI to this new R.

[@billymays7210]

Honestly, it’s the best part!

[@senoow4215]

@@billymays7210 only if it came in actual rwd as on option..

[@billymays7210]

@@senoow4215 RWD is great, but AWD with real torque vectoring and ability to oversteer has more bandwidth for more situations/ conditions.

[@senoow4215]

@@billymays7210 yeah they should have bwms system where u can switch between them two

[@billymays7210]

@@senoow4215 That would be nice, but as far as I’m aware, that only comes on longitudinally mounted, RWD based systems like BMW & Benz. Completely different architecture.

[@smoothe4216]

looks great and more impressed with its stability and quietness over 200kph

[@robertseidl6798]

Looks great! especially with those new warmenau forged wheels.

[@billybodgit6281]

Sorry but I thought the wheels looked 💩... each to their own tho 👍

[@TsekeHector]

Man you got skills

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

That's one sweet ride. I really like those light weight rims!

[@Techjunkiero]

That interior, Jesus Christ! Love the Aston Martin-ish wheels. Great video nonetheless.

[@LavshBeatsTMlavishbeats]

Jeeez the bots are going crazy 😂

[@petermeister7191]

Der Golf 8 R Facelift ist richtit schön geworden! Es ist und bleibt soundtechnisch ein 4-Zylinder, aber dafür performt er richtig gut! Die 100/200 Messung zeigt wie gut er marschiert. Ein neuer Mustang Dark Horse mit knapp 150PS mehr kann das nicht schneller.

[@t3chn0m0]

Sehe ich absolut genau so. Sieht richtig gut aus und geht wie Sau für 333PS.

[@petermeister7191]

@@t3chn0m0 Man kann vermutlich davon ausgehen, dass er gesund nach oben streut. Gemessen an der Zeit liegen da locker 360 PS an.

[@origaminefretami3480]

@@petermeister7191 tatsächlich ist der Sound das einzige Problem am Golf R. Abgesehen davon echt ein Alleskönner. Wenn der einen Vr6 Turbo hätte und Driftmode....

[@Bandito715]

Die Seitenwand sieht immer noch aus wie bei einem normalen Golf

[@High-Performance-IQ]

​@@petermeister7191 der hat genau so eine Presse Software drauf wie der Golf 8R den der kleine Mann im Video vom Volkswagen Presse Pool bekommen hat... reguläre Kunden werden dann wieder normale Fahrzeuge mit normalen PS bekommen... und dann werden wieder normale 12,5 Sekunden gemessen werden...

[@Arturo-cz8mt]

Great report. Regards from the Basque Country

[@FeN1xDD]

Thanks for the review! Is steering the same between 8R (and 20 Years), and 8.5R ? In terms of how heavy & precise it is. Thanks.

[@Automann-TV]

I would say YES, in general there are no bigger differences. But I think you can feel the light wheels, agility feels good in this 8.5

[@FeN1xDD]

@@Automann-TV thanks! Have you driven the new BMW m135 F70? It would be curious to hear your comparison between 8.5R.

[@davidd6147]

@@FeN1xDD I would love to hear that as well 👌

[@shiugen676]

Is it the microphone or does it sound even quieter than my old mk8 R did?

[@t3chn0m0]

Mic, it sounds about the same live.

[@Boostlagg]

Europe requires particulate filter that quiets down the exhaust.

[@shiugen676]

Yeh figured, slightly better overall with infotainment system than mk8, assuming it works well but glad I moved to BMW M cars​@@t3chn0m0

[@Jsah11]

Great video thanks for uploading! The Golf R is amazing. I miss my mk7 R so much.

[@superdionRS]

I have a very nice bmw 3 g20 now but i miss my mk 7 r’s so much i had two of them 😢

[@Jsah11]

@@superdionRS I have a Tesla model Y. Sad sad times.

[@kingzz_oguz3213]

Kommt eventuell noch ein Video rein zu dem Sound mit Pops/Bangs der Akrapovic oder vielleicht auch ein Vergleich zu Stock vs Akra?

[@Rsagaming-q8m]

I have never clicked this fast😅

[@Automann-TV]

🤣🙋‍♂️

[@-salvy70]

Wow grande Golf R 💪💪💪👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@MrMoustee]

Tolles Review, macht Spass zuzuschauen.

[@roustabout4fun]

Elegant fun toy box with a purpose~

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

Beauty

[@robinw944]

i never liked golfs but this thing would really be a perfect allround car for nearly everything but the prices are out of this world

[@chrizzzleshizzle]

Richtig gelungenes Facelift. Unterscheidet sich endlich optisch deutlich von der normalen R Line. Der Listenpreis ist zwar sehr hoch, aber es gibt sehr attraktive Leasingangebote auch für Privat

[@Automann-TV]

Absolut richtig. Bei den Leasingangeboten sind die 75k Liste quasi egal💪

[@Onaterdem]

Funny, I have an 8.5 R-Line and I think the 8 R/Line looked more different :) Happy though, I live in Turkey so the R is basically out of question, but I could still get a very similar looking car

[@dejanlone1371]

I hit 292 km/h with my R Black Edition 333 PS, and that was very quick

[@karlrainerihrig5205]

mega car 😍

[@DannyRhym3z]

Man i wish this looked as good as the 7.5

[@No_Name_FR]

At least it’s better than the pre facelifted version

[@deadly3890]

It looks way better

[@krzysztofgrzybowski1793]

Perfect dream car 👏👏👏👏👏

[@giangian.746]

The interior with the tablet fit in 🥲🥲🥲

[@ENnoobz]

Very quick !

[@luciussander8217]

RS3 still destroys it.

[@Krisso889]

@@luciussander8217400 hp vs 333 hp 😂😂

[@shaolinGungfu-m2w]

​@@luciussander8217 minus the drug dealer council estate look 😂

[@lukeskywalker1666]

@@shaolinGungfu-m2wI got stage 2 bmw m140i with high pressure fuel around 500bhp with xhp3 gearbox map, had it out with one of these new golf rs I thought they were meant to fast 😂

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

looks amazing and sounds a little better

[@gumpy4960]

It sounds of absolutely nothing still, no different to a normal hatchback

[@marelyfilliez7972]

J adore ❤❤❤

[@royd72]

I had the MK8 R and the ride was so crashy, literally rattled my fillings out my mouth

[@MikaAMG]

OPF Kills it all

[@zanoirmank8307]

& cata ! on my 8r i tried to remove only the opf , the sound was better than stock , just ok but not nice at all i had to put sport cat + opf removal to get a good sound

[@luciussander8217]

So? All new cars have OPF. Even new super cars sound muted, get over it.

[@zanoirmank8307]

@@luciussander8217 some actual cars are way less muted than golf 8r even with restrictions . golf 8r has bad sound during acceleration when you re starting to reach 3K rpm , sound like an electric. i know it because i followed my own car driven by a friend . & i was driving my friend's car , i asked him to accelerate with my car in mountain , couldnt even hear the 8R with wide opened window (i have akra on 8r). like 0 sound i was shocked

[@toddstevens8506]

​@@zanoirmank8307I suppose some people prefer less respiratory desease than loud exhaust.

[@s.k.6823]

I actually prefer OPF and DPF over none. Have to park near my house wall and the wall is white. So i don’t like the dirt from no filter cars on the wall

[@KrzysztofMalinowski-t8r]

😍😍😍😍 I ♥️ VW 😍😍😍😍

[@robertderboss9471]

Hi , thank you for the Video, really love it and ITS very fast, Do you know If they are Planing a Golf 8.5 R Clubsport edition??🎉🎉

[@Automann-TV]

We have the Clubsport video in our pocket! Coming this weekend😇

[@robertderboss9471]

@@Automann-TV hey thank you for the answer , but i didnt mean the GTI Clubsport, i read Infos about an "R" Clubsport that will come in 2025 an R Modell with more horsepower than 333.

[@3mariusx]

Is it safe to lauch it with brake like that? Or it has lauch control? I am asking for my Taigo R line 🤭 never tried it like that.

[@rickjones5399]

Is the infotainment system fixed??

[@karlrainerihrig5205]

yes perfect

[@joeldubois8848]

magnifique

[@painclawLP]

danke für das video :) Eine frage Wird noch ein video zum neuen standard gti kommen ?

[@Automann-TV]

GTI Clubsport Video kommt😁✌️

[@KingDiallo99]

Echtes Auto 💙

[@dougmaverick3287]

I'm just curious if you gents across the pond miss having a Golf R with a proper manual transmission??? Since VW has discontinued the manual transmission now in North America for the 2025 Golf R, I'm thinking about picking up a new 2024 with a manual transmission. Definitely the end of an era.

[@ericlucci2829]

i just picked up a 2024 aaaaand i might have to inquire about those rims... lol

[@biafo4541]

Im picturing the dashboard without that huge tablet..it could actually look good

[@adrianproniewicz1987]

This golf on dyno has 340+😊 hp nice accel

[@ThenotMrNiceGuy0109]

I have a question and I hope somebody is able to chime in. I want to get a 2025 golf r but what has the reliability been like with the mk 8 so far? Anyone who drives one please let me know!!

[@stephengolds9679]

Ordered one, but was worried about the option wheels and would they cope with the potholes

[@kristijanmilinovic7298]

I ordered to im black color.Same day I am gone do revo stage 1 😂.Good luck

[@kassandrakassablanka]

A car for the girls. Thumbs up.

[@strebrr]

0:40 der R schaltet wohl nicht automatisch in den nächsten Gang wie der Standard GTI (trotz manuellem Modus)?

[@Automann-TV]

Im manuellen Modus hält er die Gänge💪

[@blackraven81demon89]

I love VW golf GTI or R I love them all I do love the 8.5 R it seems to be dead on the mark with its times ..could you notice the difference with the rims ?

[@AD-sl6ld]

why does the steering wheel still have the touch buttons? Thought they went back to physical buttons?

[@pedrorodrigues2349]

Because of the 'R' on the steering wheel. This is the only model that still has it. They didn't want to rework it because of that little 'R' but they reworked the haptic sensors so it works better now

[@EvoKey]

There are so many cool and super expensive cars in the world. But I just want the Golf R. 8.5

[@Automann-TV]

😌😅👌

[@Edge5055]

Do you think Volkswagen will sell those rims separately? I like those rims compared to what I have on my R now.

[@cloudcata8300]

I really like it, not the car I'd ever buy but hey, not bad for a hatchback

[@gtiak274]

Das Driften ist schon eine lustige Sache! Allerdings klingt der 7er GTI TCR mit Edelstahlanlage besser als hier die Akra...

[@DJElectric93]

niemals!

[@NightblueHud]

Gib ihm mal die 30.000 km. Mein TCR ist auch lauter aber es kommt mit den kilometern, arbeite für VW und der unterschied von Übergabeinspektion zum ersten oder zweiten kundendienst (15.000/30.000) ist sehr sehr krass 😅

[@JaNNeX1234]

We need a video of the 8.5 GTI Clubsport with Akrapovic!!!!

[@lukeskywalker1666]

Pretty slow cars

[@Younes-w8o]

my dream

[@jirka43cznovak]

love your videos😉🏁

[@Automann-TV]

😁👊

[@jirka43cznovak]

@@Automann-TV its been long time i commented on your videos. I just turned 18 on August.8th And im finally at driving school. I was 13 when i started watch your videos First video i ever watched from your channel was "Skoda Superb sportline Drive & Sound". Anyway i hope your doing great😉🏁

[@ojj5643]

​Wieviel DB im Fahrzeugschein?

[@alexadv9990]

this screen is very to big ! but i love this 8.5 R

[@s.k.6823]

Yeah not good integrated but it runs better than the previous infotainment so

[@dapluq5961]

Geile Maschine, gefällt mir optisch sehr. Über die Leistung brauch man gar nicht sprechen, mehr als ausreichend

[@ylafla]

I have the Mini GP3 and wanna sell it to get this 2025 R. They're similar cars except for the 0-60 by half a sec.

[@MaslAlek]

Will you be testing Variant R?

[@TradingDom1]

The outer appearance came a long way! Looks good so far but still a lot of money for a sporty Volkswagen. but yeah, inflation comes naughty

[@maXXik1337]

Cool car, way better than pre facelift. I can't get over touch buttons on steering wheel. I hope they will re-introduce normal ones in next model year. It will be interesting comparison to Cupra Leon as they got same engine and chassis now. //edit Ye, the sound is terrible, considering it has 4k € exhaust, but it was never strong side of EA888 engines anyway, so i don't mind. At least it will be silent when doing long distance trips (hopefully).

[@BrianSmith-fn3rl]

170mph in a vw ❤

[@lukeskywalker1666]

M140i does that eyes closed

[@ProLexHD]

Is it just me, or does this sound louder/better than the preface 8r??

[@asher_1256]

Nice, will you also showcase new gti clubsport ?

[@Automann-TV]

Yes, video is coming this weekend!

[@TorpedoStudios]

When will the GTE will be tested? I’m really interested in that model

[@simones8339]

Sono curioso anche io, ho la 8 GTE ed è già piuttosto veloce…. La nuova ha 272ps, quindi andrà un po’ più forte

[@polverex9534]

Minute 0:40 the engine limit by loosing trac or by it self??

[@zvjezdaniput6121]

What is the price of this version of Golf? Bitte?

[@QizmoFIN]

Would be cool if you could also test 0-100kmh without any launch control or brakeboost in the future

[@numbereightyseven]

Exactly. Launch control is a con to hide poor low-down torque.

[@vladdorel9081]

maybe a review with the facelifted audi rs3

[@luciussander8217]

Facelift RS3 is only cosmetic, so 0-100 etc will be same, i.e a lot faster than any Golf R.

[@motektomek]

Bitte den neuen GTI mit 265 noch herr Automann ❤

[@OPTCO1]

2:15 interesting start

[@MeLL1211]

Kommt denn auch noch ein 100-200 km/h Video zum RS4 25 Years Edition ?

[@troc_r_460_evo4]

mal schauen wie hoch das Facelift dann real hochstreut. Der 320er und 333er als 20Y lagen alle bei 340-350 Ps.

[@monsieurlaverite1412]

Hast du alle gemessen, krass

[@tsaki_titan]

Not even akrapovic could save it

[@gioironman]

The best golf R ever! It’s a beast and I ordered the same R! I cant wait to arrive on march 2025😊

[@ralfneumann323]

So ne lahme Krücke! Steht den richtigen Autos auf der Bahn nur im Wege….

[@DanKla91]

u spend 70k for a golf which costs afer 3 years around 35-40k? :D

[@einfachnurich2304]

@@DanKla91 tja es muss auch dumme geben !!!

[@DanKla91]

@@einfachnurich2304 auch die wachen irgendwann auf und merken, daß die deutschen Hersteller Plastikbomber für astronomische Preise bieten und die Asiaten feinste Ware zu deutlich günstigeren Preisen anbieten. Aber immerhin brennt es ja schon in den deutschen Managementabteilungen.

[@lukeskywalker1666]

@@DanKla91I got 2018 bmw m140i 4 years ago for £21k spent £800 on a stage 2 with high pressure fuel pump around 500bhp would beat these in reverse

[@ElshanMadrigal]

Old honda civic sound is better than this new car

[@MarkEnriquez1971]

Facelift because it didn’t look that great prior to facelift. That’s because VW doesn’t just put the clubsport face on the damn car. The clubsport face MK8 and MK8.5 is what looks good. The GTI and R are just ok.

[@windingroads_Louis]

Love to see your impressive driving of 8.5 golf r ❤ can i introduce this video clip on my channel for golf lovers here in Korea? Just add Korean subtitles if you allow. ^^

[@davidellis7305]

where is the manual gearbox?!

[@cooksindatrap627]

I have a 2022 golf R mk8, I don’t like the new ipad screen on the 8.5, and gloss black interior bits. I don’t think il be switching to the 8.5, maybe the new 2025 RS3 tho 🤔

[@racer247]

I thought it would be faster than my 2022, but I did 0-100 in 4.4 seconds. 😂

[@EzBalanim]

Wo ist denn das laute knallen hin ?

[@ericcarson342]

Wish VW would come out with one or two more colors. Only 3? . Spektrum would be a dream.

[@paulherbert5548]

stop thinking outside the box!

[@franz-josefwohlenhaupt2912]

274 lt.Tacho oder Messgerät?

[@Marco_ghelli]

The gearbox is a 7 speed or a 6 speed

[@Darianbest10]

7

[@thejimbanana]

Die Instrumententafel erinnert mich an ein chinesisches Fisher-Price Spielzeug aus den 90ern. Wie kann soetwas durch die QS kommen? Unbegreiflich und der Riege an grossartigen R Fahrzeugen wird das sicher nicht gerecht. No shit das sogar der Astra den Golf überholt hat. Hoffe dass dafür ein paar unfähige Manager/innen gehen müssen.

[@deniroscars]

und Wieder auf Was Soll man kaufen ins 2024 ? #rs3 vs #vwr

[@kodkod1]

What’s the story with the gloves?

[@anderwsa]

what is meant by not having the full power cause the car has only done 1280km?

[@eklektikTechno]

I hope it comes in white or gray

[@butchmeister80]

White yes

[@enzoadrian9247]

Mi cupra leon 290 2019 100-200 în 11,7 pero sigo pensando que anda más que el trasto ese por mucho que turbo que lleve este simos continental,is38 power😈

[@HVN8R]

Mega! Mit Leder auch wieder kein leichtes Auto. Sound ist auch etwas kerniger geworden oder täuscht das?

[@anosvoldigoad8184]

Kerniger ja, aber die Knaller sind leiser würd ich sagen.

[@origaminefretami3480]

@@anosvoldigoad8184 dauert auch einihe 1000km bis der OPF eingefahren ist, dann werden auch die Knaller lauter.

[@HaveOneWithHans]

Oh there's a truck better activate launch control 🤣🤣🤣👌👌

[@MrPostica]

I want to see with stage 1❤

[@_Ambition124]

Stage 3

[@gioironman]

It Flies

[@monsieurlaverite1412]

Stage 15

[@Daveyboy_RS3]

Much better off spending less than 10K more and get the 24 RS3. Much more power, refinement, better looks, physical buttons, and nicer to pick up a girl in. Can't go wrong