The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary DSG Is A Sports Car Slaying Hot Hatch

#Volkswagen has often held the title for the ultimate hot hatch with the introduction of the GTI over 40 years ago and for 2023, the pinnacle of the family the #VolkswagenGolfR gets a special #GolfR20thAnniversary to celebrate its 20th birthday. With the DSG transmission, the latest #GolfR offers up to 315 HP and the ability to smoke most sports car in a drag race and on the race track.
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[@californiaabound8830]

Just got one. Very fast and handles very well. Compared to my Focus RS, the DSG is fast and very responsive. I like that the R is a sleeper and many different personalities it comes with. It can be a daily commuter, a track monster, a twisty road carver and a sports car as well. 0-60 in 4.1 seconds is absurdly fast for a 2.0 litre engine. I compared this to everything in its class and hands down, best all around vehicle for under 50k. BTW, I got mine for three hundred dollars over sticker and in Southern California is a total win.🎉

[@bullsfan2021]

Congrats

[@chrism869]

glad youre enjoying it

[@LateNightDateNight]

Got mine 3 weeks ago in SoCal for MSRP, they’re out there

[@rodrigoquintanilla5497]

​@@LateNightDateNight dealer name please

[@LateNightDateNight]

@@rodrigoquintanilla5497 VW South Coast, hit up Brandon

[@dr.rickydelacruzdc5536]

I remember when the 20th AE of the GTI came out around the time the R32 came out. I cant believe there's a 20th AE R now. Time goes so fast.

[@stevemrozekmrozek29]

The 40th AE GTI is also out now

[@DRayL_]

Woah!! 0-60 in 4 seconds,...yet it still gets 23mpg City and 30mpg Highway??? Wow! For me, I'd be going with the auto trans.

[@Coronerlex]

Couple pointers as someone who's owned an MK8 Golf R for 1.5 years: The home screen in the infotainment can be customized with multiple widgets, including climate. This climate widget has all climate controls besides temperature. I use this to turn on my heated or cooled seats instead of trying to touch that very small area in the bottom left corner. I don't agree that this car has "mundane" looks. The wheels and brakes are huge, hood and front end are aggressive, HUGE diffuser in the back, quad exhaust, and spoiler on the roof/lift gate. It doesn't have gaudy fake vents like some of it's competitors, but to call it "mundane" seems overly critical. Other than that I thought it was a pretty thorough review. The infotainment is certainly not perfect but it seems a lot of youtubers like to harp on it as if it's completely unusable. This isn't the case. It's unfortunate there's no physical buttons, but for what it is it works quite well. I only experience any noticeable lag in the first 60 seconds of turning on the car. By the time I pull out of my garage it's fired up and ready to go.

[@andrewshee5746]

I think it looks amazing.

[@Rich944inSK]

Completely agree about the looks. From certain angles it's definitely a sexy looking car. The infotainment screen is frustrating at times, but the more you use it, the more intuitive it becomes. For all the R's amazing attributes, I can happily live with the touch screen and haptics. I think VW must have upgraded the software on the newest models, as my 2024 has zero lag. Very happy to have the Performance package and the two additional driving modes, along with a sunroof!

[@HawkSea]

Love the stealthy look of this thing. Not trying to be a showoff to everyone.

[@DeeTofa]

Agreed. I'm leaning more towards the Golf R compared to the Type-R because of its mature styling.

[@ReconRangersPasukanKhusus]

I've got the VW Golf 8 R Abt Performance and tested the brakes on the Autobahn. They are really awesome also on top speed. It's a real sleeper with the black kit exhaust pipes.

[@markmartin5629]

I just got mine and in black but I the uk the 20th anniversary has 333 bhp and top speed is up to 166mph, can’t wait for some dry weather 👍

[@johnny-mikemachecler7370]

I am living in Europe I got the Tiguan R with 320hp with the AKRAPOVIC exhaust option and every day this car puts a smile on my face. I am looking to get a Golf R on the top of my Tiguan before I leave Europe and bring them to the US. Thanks for your video

[@scottroberts5529]

Wish we got the full tiguan R in the states

[@dlg5485]

I've always loved the sleeper aspect of the Golf R. It really is the best of the hot hatches in my opinion, but the price is a bit ridiculous, especially when you see how spartan the interior is. Plus you get no sunroof and only 3 boring colors.

[@i.d.6492]

The front looks like a fish lips and back looks like chevy sonic

[@TryingYourLvck]

pretty sure it has a sunroof lol. seen two at my local dealership, both had sunroofs as a standard. even the regular one comes with a sunroof as standard.

[@i.d.6492]

@@TryingYourLvck why would you buy this when you can get genesis 3.3T or stinger gt2 for the same price 🤣

[@TryingYourLvck]

@@i.d.6492 hadn't looked at the G70 tbh. Looks sweet. But eh, can't find one like the golf R for the same price that has the same features. Most are 49k for RWD. And only automatic. The 2.0 gets a manual tho.. but why not the 3.3? The stinger is something I've never liked, idk why. Just kinda bleh. Looks awesome but for some reason I just never got excited about them. Anyways... The golf R is something I see as a long term car. I'll prob keep It stock. I wish it had remote start like the G70. But yeaa... Idk. It just appeals to me more. Like an everyday car. But I'll keep looking at the G70, I really never thought about that one.

[@blazerboiz5996]

@@i.d.6492Because i don’t want a car that’ll blow up by 30k miles😂😂

[@BL-gc6tv]

I like this car and have owned it for 4 months. Paid to much for it. Dealer markup was stupid. But, I got it anyway. I love the pedestrian look and sleeper performance that just fits my personality when it comes to car ownership. I had a 911 and every tom dick and harry wanted to race me to the stop light or some bullshit like that. It was annoying. Got rid of it a few years ago but missed the fun in driving. This car has a lot of the feel and performance for a lot less and it looks like a commuter car so muscle heads don't pay attention. I need to say this as well, infotainment system has been great. Have no idea what the f... everyone else has been complaining about. People like to complain about nothing, that is a life truth.

[@ADPeguero]

I'm still liking my 2018 mk7.5 Red Golf R. I just added PPF and Ceramic wax coat, Powered Side Mirrors, wireless Apple Play and Magsafe charging, and did some simple mods using an OBDEleven. Loving it. I might look at the 2024 version of this car if they come in red and if the infotainment comes with buttons. Otherwise, I am resisting the urge for now and keep enjoying my mk7.5 Red.

[@ericcarson342]

Same. I have a 2018 mk7.5 Lapiz R DSG. Put 52k miles since new and feels smoother now than when it had 10k miles. Still under warranty which is insane. I would consider a 2024 if more colors were offered (and the buttons). I would want a different color than Lapiz, maybe a spektrum if they offered it. The white mk8 R is not the same white as the 7.5 R. Doesn't make sense why they can't offer red at minimum to go along with blue, black, white.

[@whosdondada]

Mk 8.5 will have buttons

[@ADPeguero]

@@whosdondada where did you read this?

[@whosdondada]

@@ADPeguero Volkswagen themselves said it and leaked pictures of the interior. The new steering wheel has buttons now

[@ericcarson342]

@@whosdondada mk8.5 is what they'll call it?

[@MikeJohnson-ej4oc]

Your 0-60 runs keep me coming back.

[@seanhershey3390]

Too bad we don’t get the wagon version

[@curtsuneson6161]

Too bad your wife left you

[@Griffith861]

@@curtsuneson6161no need to play dirty there already is enough of that in this country

[@curtsuneson6161]

@@Griffith861 Your wife must have left you too.

[@Griffith861]

@@curtsuneson6161 yep that’s it

[@georgemcunty6383]

@@Griffith861I see why she left

[@Unsalted375]

16:55 Gotta love Sofyans laugh when he launches cars, cracks me up

[@RLTtizME]

ADHD?

[@re14437]

@@RLTtizMEclassy

[@RLTtizME]

@@re14437 Great response. Lots of thought. We love it. Stinging and mirthful at the same time.

[@re14437]

@@RLTtizME 😘❤️

[@latte1648]

Bro, the sunroof-delete is why I got the AE over the standard edition. I wasn't even considering this car until they got rid of that thing. I would pay extra to not have the sunroof.

[@RellupNorth]

Golf R and Type S all day

[@Nuggetsoffudge]

The fog lights are not needed with the new light technology over the last few years. The light from modern headlights penetrate through fog... so people who wonder why modern vehicles have gone away from them... it saves money to go into more safety features typically.

[@robgatling8234]

fog lights are not about the tech it is about the way they look better

[@marccyberwiz]

@@robgatling8234 Agree it looks great on the GTI lots of folks add yellow tint for that euro look.

[@ExotiKZBoy17]

I miss the VR6.

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

The quirky infotainment is a small price to pay for me the car is awesome it’s always been just a little bit ahead of the curve in comparison and it literally started the entire hot hatch trend cool review 💯

[@SF.Automotive]

It’s not quirky, it’s just awful.

[@mqbr22]

This is a fantastic review man. I had my MK8 R for 2 years and still enjoyed the video. Also getting a 4.1 sec 0-60 mph twice in a row is more than impressive for a stock hot hatch. Would you take the new S4 over this R if you had to choose?

[@theredline]

Thank you! Between the S4 and Golf R, it’d be a tough choice. We’d have to retest the Audi because the Golf R seems to be quicker than the Audi in terms of 0-60 times.

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

4, that's cute. Get back to us when you're under 2.5 like EVs do.

[@mqbr22]

@@BryceCzirr-jz7ju How cute. IROZ Audi RS3 does 0-60 mph in 1.78 sec and 1/4 mile in 7.98 sec at 182 mph

[@marccyberwiz]

@@BryceCzirr-jz7ju It's coming VW is going full EV. Let's enjoy these ICE motors and trans while we can 😀

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

@@mqbr22 Cool, is that your car? Oh no. You still get your ass waxed by a Tesla.

[@bryy2053]

Seems like if VW got the infotainment right with physical buttons where they apply best this car would have been a homerun. If they wanted to do it the way they did, it had to be knocked out correctly and it just seems like a drag/possible dealbreaker. Yes I'm sure you get used to it but certain controls in a vehicle shouldn't take that kind of effort and adaptation.

[@DM72513]

The Golf R with a DSG punches in to the next weight class. It’s just too fast in a straight line with the DSG. Now imagine it with another 100+ HP/TQ from a simple ECU tune.

[@cwx8]

Can imagine it with a blown motor if that's the kind of power you add to that engine.

[@BrenThayer]

Keep imagining, bucko

[@williamdwest4182]

​@cwx8 my mk7 stage 2 TSI has 300 hp and 80k - they can handle it 💪

[@chrism869]

@cwx8 it's not gonna blow up, it's not a modded infinity g35. No hate to it, but the golf r isn't gonna be that Oh its In the workshop more than on the road thing.

[@DM72513]

@@cwx8 I guess you don't have any experience with GTIs or the EA888 motors.

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Not that this is what the Golf R is made for, but man, between it's 4-Motion AWD setup with it's torque vectoring rear differential and the limited slip front differential... If you threw some Bridgestone Blizzack WS80 snow tires on this Golf R, I bet it would be an absolute monster in the snow. Ground clearence would be a negative in the really deep snow, but I think it would still handle deeper snow than people would expect with those WS80's.

[@BeamerTime354]

That infotainment system is surprising considering just how good my BMW infotainment is. That tells me they really went cheap on the soc that’s running it.

[@tsenif]

Literally two things missing to make this the perfect car: Walkaway auto locking A much needed update to the infotainment system

[@JCTiggs1]

Good luck finding this in stock and at MSRP.

[@kevs2good133]

My customer today walked away from msrp

[@JCTiggs1]

@@kevs2good133 Amazing that they could just walk in and find it in stock and at MSRP! Unfortunately this isn't the case in my region.

[@nobleman-swerve]

​@@JCTiggs1North Bay area here, local dealer had a black 20th on the lot and was asking $66k.

[@ericmorris2831]

Got my blue DSG (non-20th) for MSRP last month. You have to look regularly and be ready to travel when they pop up. I drove an hour and a half through a tropical storm 😂

[@californiaabound8830]

I got one for three hundreds over sticker in Los Angeles area. If you are interested, just let me know.

[@naveenthemachine]

The GR corolla killer Also 4.1!? That’s m340i territory

[@DM72513]

It’s an everything under $50k killer.

[@gerry9306]

Sorry Chuckles 🤡 but 0-60 isn't so important

[@naveenthemachine]

@@DM72513 well yeah that too

[@BrenThayer]

Naveen, Naveen, the Toyota bashing machine!!!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@BrenThayerthe golf r kills the GR corolla and CTR. But the CTR probably drives better than the GR and on par with the golf r

[@gl5960]

Thanks for the vid. Great info. Can you comment on the general reliability and cost of ownership of the golf R? Thank you.

[@sutats]

Interesting, no plastic engine bay cover.

[@tpolerex7282]

I think they were catching fire in the previous generation.

[@californiaabound8830]

I just bought a carbin fiber engine cobb cover and it is totally dope

[@tyty0071]

EA888 engine still requires a lot of preventive maintenance for things like carbon build up, water pump, coilpacks, etc. Hopefully the Germans will someday realize they can sell a lot more cars if they make their cars more reliable.

[@bucknut2000]

I think they continually improve. My 2015 model just passed 235K and it’s been pretty good. I have a friend who has a 2016 stage 1 and his is at 250K. I did replace the water pump at 190 and also did the carbon clean at the same time. Compared to my Civic Si, it’s not as reliable but it’s been good for me.

[@v60polestar88]

Don't care about Hondas so called reliability which last I checked was average, I'd take this over the CTR any day and the Corolla interior and refinement is to econobox for everyday comfort. The Golf R is just perfect maybe except for reliability questions.

[@krane15]

German cars are not know for their reliability. They never have been. The reason people buy them is because of their solid build and performance. If you want reliability over every thing else, then yes, but Honda. Or even better, Toyota.

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

The EA888 and DSG have been super reliable. I would not be worried about reliability whatsoever, maybe some electronic quirks here and there, but that’s it

[@erikthie2253]

i have the 2022 golf r manual. i would suggest resting your hand on top of the middle screen and using your thumb to push the buttons on the screen. you were pecking at the screen and that never works on any touch screen. i think that the 2022 is the same as this 20th anniversary and it has the sunroof.

[@litespeed65]

I thought the CEO promised to make changes to the interior.😅 It’s not like VW is the only company going to button-free interiors now. I’ve had several Golfs, the last being the 7.5 R, .I just can’t get excited by VW anymore, looking at the BMW 240i now which arguably has a worse dashboard.

[@porfiriato84]

Obviously it doesn't happen overnight dude. It's gonna take time for VW to go back to buttons.

[@Nizon]

time for an Audi RS6 Avant!

[@TrevorEllis-j9w]

Great review, 🇨🇦gets the manual as well!

[@leestewart155]

Canada gets the manual too.. just sayin haha

[@gabrieloramos]

Been on my local dealer wait list for a while now. Cant wait to get the call but it feels like forever. And Im not willing to pay absurd prices some resellers are advertising

[@Jessikitty2020]

Put a 500 deposit for mine in March. Got it in June for msrp and no dealer bs.

[@gabrieloramos]

@meowdi5926 I put it my deposit last month, but they say they can't tell me an estimated time. If it works out like yours, it should be a nice holiday present

[@marccyberwiz]

@@gabrieloramos Look at other states you can ship car pretty much coast to coast for 1,000 bucks.

[@gabrieloramos]

@@marccyberwiz i live in Puerto Rico so as soon as the car hits the port its taxed $5,500 plus 27% of every dollar over 30 grand. It sucks to live in a US colony

[@KuyaArbee]

GOLF R! Yes 🙌

[@PaulFernando-u2j]

I enjoy ur reviews! You recommend the Golf R over Civic Type R and Integra? Ty

[@myemailiscool]

Depends on how important all wheel drive is to you.

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

I fit 3 adults in my GTI back seats better than any of their compact crossovers and I can fit more. There’s no reason for compact SUVs to exist and I want the creators of them to pass away.

[@navjotsandhu7245]

Bad roads my friend.

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

@@navjotsandhu7245 they don’t even do that

[@navjotsandhu7245]

@@fluffysharkdatazz9460 are u trying to say that crossovers DONT have higher ground clearance than hatches hot or otherwise? Because that's just not true..

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

@@navjotsandhu7245 yes they do. I can get a car with decent ground clearance or a station wagon even, and my GTI has more ground clearance than my friends Mach E. They’re mostly marketing and if ground clearance is the only saving grace it’s relatively still useless as an idea since it is managed in other forms

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@navjotsandhu7245Bad handling and slow🐌my friend

[@cwx8]

Not for what they want to charge you. Dealers here in Calgary Canada want 70K for this.

[@chrism869]

ok but, the civic type r is probably the same over there, and this thing is much better than the civic, absolutely worth it for the same price. overall the golf r is just a better vehicle, the best of its class.

[@litespeed65]

Ridiculous, just get the BMW 240i which is even faster, no mark-up and a 2-3 month order time.

[@chrism869]

@@litespeed65 it isnt the same class tho but ok, i mean fair enough i guess, but i'd rather just get the golf r.

[@cwx8]

​@@chrism869I mean sure but both of those markups are insane. It's m240 money.

[@cwx8]

​@@chrism869the m240 crushes the golf in every conceivable metric. Except if you want a manual.

[@tajoumaru503]

A bloody shame that I can't find a new R for less than $53K new. Dealer markups in the Seattle area are in the $7K range. Absurd.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

This is a gorgeous hatchback!! Not like the Accord type R and Corolla

[@krane15]

They're different . The VW is the far more mature hot hatch. It crosses ALL generation from junior to grand dad.

[@erikhanes9491]

Pricey , but great performance 👏

[@Somewondude]

The interior is so much cheaper than my mk7 GTI. Car has been VERY good to me. 83k STAGE 2+

[@istudy9]

Same, stage 2 and buttons. No finger prints.

[@Striball]

The 7.5 is truly the best Golf R

[@jdipietronh]

When you turn off the useless gesture recognition the responsiveness of the infotainment improves greatly.

[@Kylehoulihan]

Volkswagen apparently says that they are keeping this around until the 2035 crap kicks in and if that’s the case then we need to pressure them to get the wagon over here.

[@marccyberwiz]

I doubt we are about to hit mid refresh next year. I'd say 2028 will be last ICE Golf R / GTI. VW already shared concept ID GTI so we know the direction they are going to keep more on ID line.

[@thesteeners]

doesnt have power mirrors and lift gate because thats extra weight that no one wants on these cars

[@mwinner101]

Needs to be a 2-door like the original VW hatch.

[@benlin8895]

theres 10k makr up in my area

[@californiaabound8830]

Keep negotiating

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

$5k near me

[@kl3271]

Because I hate the hole in the roof, I love this Golf R.

[@marccyberwiz]

Yeah the slick tops are only in the US market. Canada gets them with Sun Roofs. SO they will be much more special down the line.

[@Biggeo7]

Screw that. Give me the panoramic sunroof all day. This is why I’m not getting another one. I want ALL the goods offered in other markets. Power folding mirrors and all. I had a 2015 MK7 Golf R and that had literally no amenities that even KIA offered years before.

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN, SUBSCRIBER, LIKER, COMMENTER RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 07/10/2023

[@sebyylove]

I love the color

[@Etaripamai47]

Eff every dealer still selling this car for a 5k+ markup

[@callmemrfreckles8384]

4.1 0 to 60 . That’s fast

[@OGxSoup]

VR6 still the best engine

[@krane15]

True, but emissions requirement won't allow it.

[@R32vdubb]

No, the VR6 TT is the best engine 😊 (.:R32 owner)

[@devn3813]

These are impossible to get. A dealer told me yesterday it’s a 4 year wait to get an R and no GTIs for at least a year either

[@karmahunden]

Kona N is more fun. Too bad it got discontinued, but you can still grab one off the lot.

[@porfiriato84]

You can't compare the Kona to a golf R dude lmao

[@ZekeBriarcliff]

I think you called this one a BMW more than a few times... Double check because I may be wrong.

[@F5alconsHouse]

too much tech

[@JohnDoe-mx3rr]

It so ignorant when you quote hp and compare to other non German cars like you did with the Honda and Toyota. The golf probably make 315 to the wheels and the Japanese competitors is around 270.

[@G.Uppercut123]

wtf ?! 🍼

[@PineappleGamesTV]

Dealer markups are insane for these.

[@krane15]

Only if you're stupid enough to pay it. Walk, and don't look back.

[@TYinSUM]

Chill with the run-on sentences plz. Also, I LOVE that there isn't a sunroof! More headroom for tall people, plus they don't add value anyway. Want more airflow? Roll down a window or crank the HVAC. Want more glare? Remove sunglasses. 🤷‍♂️

[@krane15]

Not all tall people. People with long torso.

[@Jessikitty2020]

The interior is not a lot different than my launch edition gti. Basically just the carbon fiber and R stitching. My R is white.

[@AceDriver2012]

They really need to go 350+ hp with this base

[@ryanhill8567]

it kind of is pretty close. VW rates there HP at the wheels while most rate it at the flywheel.

[@Jessikitty2020]

315 in vw speak really means 350. European brands always under rate. Japanese and American inflate it.

[@tinhinnh]

front still looks like scion iM 😁

[@UpperRobin29]

No volume knob? Kind of a dealbreaker ngl

[@GT-RTData9]

Saw one of these on the road and thought it was a crossover, these things are huge now.

[@Dailywordsofdiscouragement]

That’s a good thing

[@mikeromano453]

It is anything but huge, lol. Doubt you saw one if that’s the impression you got.

[@AlexGtheDon]

Funny how the Elantra N isn't mentioned at all here. I know it is a sedan, but it does play in performance like the CTR and the GRC.

[@warwid5419]

@@layne4376 The Type R is a hatch while the Type-S isnt. Wtf you yappin about 😂

[@AlexGtheDon]

@@layne4376 actually performance wise, it kind of is. And on a track, the EN is an extremely capable vehicle.

[@mikeromano453]

GTI competitor

[@skalomax]

The engine bay looks so unappealing. Give me a pretty engine cover please 😢

[@ivanlowjones]

How often do you look at the engine bay?

[@californiaabound8830]

Cobb Carbin fiber engine cover is dope

[@christschool]

The infotainment system is a deal breaker for me.

[@dailypovs7800]

Car looks great and fast but how reliable it is ?🤔

[@elthionel]

Having to live with that UI and gloss black haptic feedback on a daily basis pushed this off the table for me. The mechanical engineers utterly failed by the interior designers, this will always be known as the 'what could ahve been' generation. And sadly, VW is 100% committed to pure electric in the next 8 years, so this will be the last Golf R.

[@Cbo__25]

Very nice...

[@arnaldotorres776]

329 horsepower.

[@AerialAdvantageImages]

The BS "Market Value Adjustments" every dealer charges for these forced me to switch to the Audi RS3 for about the same price!

[@JamieToddBand]

R Sportwagen pleeeese!

[@TheTechGuruCan]

Fun factor aside. Will it stay with me more than with the mechanic? Scotty Kilmer says the latter😢!

[@TheTechGuruCan]

Too bad no dual injection for North America market

[@jamesmedina2062]

Yup: GERMAN WW2 REVENGE

[@ericmichel3857]

I am waiting until they fix the UI and get rid of those stupid haptic buttons on the steering wheel and the climate control. I heard they are workin gon that, when is that supposed to happen?

[@shauryarana4315]

I'm sorry but the enthusiast version of the Golf R comes with a stick.

[@californiaabound8830]

If the stick version of the R was better, I would have bought it. I test drove both and the DSG way more fun to drive. The manual is not good enough to drive fast. It gets a little spongy when you try to drive it hard. Not anywhere near a Type R or Focus RS gear box.

[@2LT-c8q]

It’s slower than the Nissan Z and the supra, but cost almost as much, not a good choice unless you’re a VW diehard fan.

[@nobleman-swerve]

Neither of which offer 4-door hatch practicality or AWD. Only the base Z really competes on price, and that car has an open-diff rear. Point being I guess is you could easily swing a R as your only car. With the sports coupes, you're going to want a backup.

[@wraedeohed9988]

Maaaaaybe don't shoot so much with a wide lens next time?

[@deburnaystudios6906]

Breath man breath… it gives anxiety to hear this review

[@chrism869]

its worth the money and an epic driving experience. Yes its expensive but it is absolutely worth it, has a amazing interior and very stylish. if you disagree youre wrong cause this is better than its competitors

[@ju4121]

Only problem is the engine..dont know if it reliable? Maybe you know more then me

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ju4121it’s made in Germany so the quality should be better

[@chrism869]

@ju4121 as far as I know it seems to be a great engine, keeping it stock for a long time is the right thing to do if you dont plan to mod it obviuosly , with mods I'm not to sure ,as long as you don't go crazy with mods it should be OK, and as long as you do the occasional service when required and maintenance , but overall it seems to be pretty reliable so far, haven't heard anyone having major issues with it. Hopefully it stays that way. That's what I think.

[@SIIKAP1]

It’s faster than its competitors, but I would not say better.

[@BrenThayer]

​@@naveenthemachine🤡

[@showtime302]

45k for a hatchback tho can we get serious

[@hojichaisfarsuperiortochai9309]

Does he not know what a spare looks like???

[@megaxboxx]

60k+ cad$ just to be gapped by my 12k$ upgraded turbos n54 335 :)

[@chrism869]

probably will not last as long as the golf tho. and the golf r can be modded to to push 500hp if you wanted to and its awd so you wont spin and crash and die

[@megaxboxx]

im 500whp already, WHP... sure u can do that, for 70k dollars lol@@chrism869

[@DM72513]

This with a 93 Octane tune will take a dump on anything under $60K so who cares. You’ll be lucky not to be in the shop after the race.

[@megaxboxx]

never had to be in the shop and i race every day 21psi 500whp daily driver... once all the plastic parts are upgraded with quality bolt ons you have a solid machine... for 50k less than a golf R lol@@DM72513

[@BrenThayer]

335 can't even take a dump, Canuck

[@steveh545]

ok, i gather all cars have a "nice solid thunk" when closing the door. So, maybe omit that part in future videos. It's like saying the wheels are round. Unless... the doors are horrible, or exceptional, of course. Otherwise, love your vids

[@misterburns103]

That thunk test is a key aspect of his very consistent and popular style of presentation. It's a small detail that shows his focus on the daily driving experience. His commentary on it could be omitted, sure. Anyone could do that though

[@aptkeyboard3173]

Cars that don’t have a solid thunk typically feel cheap and they are still out there. If I’m spending $50k on a car, it is helpful to know these things.

[@jimmers112]

50k for a car with a prop rod

[@TheCarGuru]

Bring the wagon over! MK8 still looks like a melted mess. The MK7.5 remains the better looking Golf family member.

[@final_mile_music9713]

Great car, except for the control surfaces and infotainment. Deal breaker for many. So much so, they are having to put real buttons back in. We are done with this touch sensitive nonsense. It’s not futuristic. It’s cost saving. And it’s crap.

[@avayalde6902]

Everytime I see someone driving this it's a grown man.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

Cuz kids can’t afford it

[@fale892]

You want teenagers driving it?😂 check "grown man" definition ya flop

[@Goldsilver]

Full of band aids for for problems Tesla solved. Transmission is a band aid on a torque problem. Radiator a band aid on a heat problem. Etc. etc. etc. Good horse, but you’re just dragging around a bunch of band aids. And it’s still slower than a family sedan EV. Dinosaur.

[@michaelspurling4376]

I will never trade my 2018 Golf R for a car with wonky touch controls.

[@gr8vivin]

Sofyan, are you LGBT?

[@bruceleeroy8302]

Why, are you looking? I think he's taken.

[@naveenthemachine]

Why would you ask that inappropriate question? That’s none of your business. Let him be whoever he is.

[@cwx8]

​@@naveenthemachinebut these days it's the most important thing about you. What letter and or mental illness do you identify with? If none then maybe just tell us how oppressed you are.

[@isimonsez]

@@cwx8 you need to talk to a professional who can prescribe you some Rx

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

He's gay. I believe his fiance (or husband? I forget if they're officially married or not) is the camera guy/editor he brings from time to time. I don't think he's LGBT though. If he was, he'd never shut up about being gay, waving a rainbow flag everywhere, or telling his viewers that he's "non binary" or some other made-up, mentally ill bs like that. But he's definitely gay, which is fine. It'd suck if he DID consider himself part of the LGBT community though. I hope not.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Insult from acura come on Stefan acura is a better product in every sense

[@anthonykiedis1765]

Not a bad car but it will be a disaster to own after the warranty runs out. I'll take the Corolla GR all day. Hell, I'd even trust a Subaru WRX over this, and that's saying soemthing 😂

[@jstoli996c4s]

I’ve had GTIs and Golf Rs for the past 10 years, no major issues. I have no experience with the Mk8.

[@chrism869]

The wrx will be the disaster here not the golf r

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

No two-door version. No convertible version. Boring color selection. Cheap hood prop rod. Cheap plastic interior. Flat seats with no diamond quilt stitching or piping. VW gave up on this and so should you. Better off with a Mini Cooper JCW which offers all the options missing in the Golf R.

[@MercOne]

Totally missed the point of the car. Like by a country mile.

[@DM72513]

I was waiting for what you would prefer of this car and I almost spit out my drink.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@DM72513 but you didnt.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@MercOne Um, no. The only point is VW gave up on it.

[@MercOne]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 Those so called features don’t mean shit man. A prop rod changes what? Quilted leather in Golf? You’re way out in left field.

[@ClayPotter_9]

It doesn't look "bland" at all ...I love the subtitles lending it a refined and qualitative appearance. In 10 years it will still look good. The CTR is just dimensionally massive in looks and actuality so thanks but no thanks for me. The GR is kinda cool though for real-life application for grown-ups with a one car budget renders it a hard no at least for me.

[@kevs2good133]

You don’t even get heated rear seats in an RS3…$70k car.