2017 VW Golf R (Mk7.5 R)

New Golf R

The hottest Golf yet, the new R variant, is powered by a 2-litre TSI, capable of 213kW/380Nm, mated to a 7-speed DSG.

The R has unique styling and sports suspension to differentiate it from the GTD and GTI. It uses 19" Sebring alloys.

At R647 300, it's nearly R100 000 more than the aforementioned GTI.

Features: New Golf R

• Start-Stop with Brake Energy Recuperation
• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
• Transverse differential lock (XDS)
• Front, side and curtain airbags with knee airbag for driver
• 4Motion Permanent four-wheel-drive system
• Active info display (digital instrument cluster with 12" TFT display)
• R Sports suspension
• Composition Media: 8" Touch Screen,Radio,CD,SD,USB,Bluetooth,8 Speakers, App-Connect and Voice Control
• Cruise Control
• Climatronic air-conditioner
• Interior ambient lighting - light strips in blue
• Leather Sports seats with front seat heating
• 19" Spielberg alloy wheels
• Dark red LED tail lights with dynamic turn signal
• LED headlamps for low and high beam with LED daytime running lights with High beam control "Light Assist"
• Motorsport styled front bumper with C-signature air-curtains with R-styled four pipe exhaust system
• Panoramic tilt/slide sunroof

http://www.wheels24.co.za/newmodels...w-golf-gtd-r-costs-in-sa-20170703?mobile=true
 
I had VW's most of my life. And I must be the most anti VW.
Hate the direction they went. Golf 1 GTI was a cheap pocket rocket. Now GTI is a nothing more than a over expensive ps4 game.
And you can sell DSG anyway you like its just a automatic. Automatic box should not be in a drivers car.
Some prefer the dsg some love manual and vw cut the manual box. Willing to bet when the new one comes around they will go back to a manual option.
 
To be fair the cutting of stick shift was a VWSA decision not VW AG.

We wait and see what they decide to bring in come G8 (GTI) time.
 
qscwbt said:
Golf 1 GTI was a cheap pocket rocket. Now GTI is a nothing more than a over expensive ps4 game.
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Wait wait wait, let's put this into perspective. What did a brand new MK1 GTI cost and what did a (let's use a) BMW E21 / E30 320 cost ?
 
FiestaST said:
To your answer your 2 questions bruv:

M240i Coupe auto starts from R681k (base).

Golf R has a 3-years/120 000 km warranty and 5-years/90 000 km service plan.
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I'd spend the extra 40 odd k to get the m240i over the golf r anyday...
 
Splinter said:
I'd spend the extra 40 odd k to get the m240i over the golf r anyday...
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Go spec a m240i to that of a R , come back with a price.

On top of that, the R is an awesome and fun drive.

Lastly, BMW 1 and 2 series are for girls ...
 
The_Traveller said:
Go spec a m240i to that of a R , come back with a price.

On top of that, the R is an awesome and fun drive.

Lastly, BMW 1 and 2 series are for girls ...
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You go spec it if you that defensive :)

M240i is even more fun and awesome to drive.

And my girly car will spank your R any day ;)
 
The_Traveller said:
Go spec a m240i to that of a R , come back with a price.

On top of that, the R is an awesome and fun drive.

Lastly, BMW 1 and 2 series are for girls ...
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This is going to end up in a splinter/adamr discussion all over again.

lol. I like the 2 series, but would still take the R

:)
 
yet to meet a R that can stay with my cabby
 
The_Traveller said:
rofl, you think drag racing / TLGP is real racing ?

Meet me on a racetrack i'll naai you with my Toyota Etios. :D
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Ha ha ha well tlgp or track or gymkhana just say when :D

Why don't you join the Michelin cup next year. We can settle this :)
 
I see a dark blue R quite often in Pretoria. Seriously fast big flames on gear changes and possibly a different turbo as the car must have a screamer with external waste. its loud.
 
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qscwbt said:
yet to meet a R that can stay with my cabby
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hahaha - will give those peasant golf Rs a hiding with my STI.When you hear my screamer pipe opening you will be running back to mommy :crylaugh:
 
The_Traveller said:
Go spec a m240i to that of a R , come back with a price.

On top of that, the R is an awesome and fun drive.

Lastly, BMW 1 and 2 series are for girls ...
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You can get a M240i with 8%+ discount without much haggling. VW dealers are not discounting the Golf R nearly as much, so the cost is around even. M240i sounds much better too.
 
kripstoe said:
This is going to end up in a splinter/adamr discussion all over again.

lol. I like the 2 series, but would still take the R

:)
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Hey, it does boil down to personal preference a lot when it comes to this category/price range.

But, as I have said before, I test drove both (and others) before making my choice. Just interested in how many others with their opinions have done so (excluding adamr of course :D )

JayM said:
You can get a M240i with 8%+ discount without much haggling. VW dealers are not discounting the Golf R nearly as much, so the cost is around even. M240i sounds much better too.
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Yep. You can get even more if you are not "desperate" to get the car. And sadly, the B58 engine in the M240i apparently does sound a lot better than the N55 engine in my M235i :(

Edit: as well as being somewhat more powerful
 
JayM said:
You can get a M240i with 8%+ discount without much haggling. VW dealers are not discounting the Golf R nearly as much, so the cost is around even. M240i sounds much better too.
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Had the 340i <--- That's a man's car.

Have a R (wife's) and I got a 330i
 
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