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MG4 XPOWER - REVIEW - don't get the wrong idea
We've been a fan of the MG4 since it's launch and think, apart from some slightly odd behaviour from it's touchscreen and some less-than-ideal rearward visibility, it's a compelling family EV option. So what happens when you double it's power and tune-up it's chassis? It goes fast, that's what.
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Mazda MX-5 ND (Mk.3) - REVIEW - little car big fun
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Having been a fanboy for the MX-5 since forever, Blu was keen for seat time in the latest iteration of this perennial favourite. And what about newbies who haven't ever driven an MX-5 before? Will they understand its appeal and warm to a lightweight, rear drive, manual sportscar? Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on social media: Facebook - fa...
KGM Torres EVX - REVIEW - one more for the road
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Joining an already bulging market of vehicle brands in New Zealand comes KGM, the rebirthed and rebranded Ssangyong of yesteryear. Their first foray into our brave new world of battery electric vehicles is this, the Torres EVX. It looks handsome enough from most angles but does it measure up as a capable mid-sized SUV? Let's climb on and see. Please check out our friends at Car Loan Expert - ca...
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid - REVIEW - what's it worth to you?
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This is an interesting one - the Subaru Crosstrek is the new incarnation of that perennial favourite, the XV. So it's new, but is it improved? And more particularly, with two-thirds of the range having a hybrid powertrain, does it stack up as a viable 'electrified' option? Blu will tell you what he reckons. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on...
MG4 Essence 64 - REVIEW - funky meets frustrating
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The MG4 certainly looks the part - modern, taut and angular. It all suggests it's happy to stand out amongst the amorphous shapes of most cars in its class. The RWD drivetrain is also a real bonus for modest thrills on winding roads. But accessing some of the on-board tech is fiddly. Read the handbook then come for a drive. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Ch...
Subaru WRX AKA - REVIEW - last of the breed
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The Subaru WRX is a bit of a crowd favourite here in NZ. It's spectacular ability to hang on to our roads at unlikely speeds confirms it was always destined for greatness in Kiwiland. But recent legislated charges are biting hard into sales. Will this very, very limited AKA edition be the last of the manuals we get to play with in Godzone? Sure as hell hope not. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP...
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT - REVIEW - amped Pony Express
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WTF! A Mustang with 5-doors and an electric motor?! It's true - this Mustang is an all-wheel drive, fully battery electric SUV. But get past the name and what we've got here is a high performance GT car. Climb aboard, choose your seat (there're plenty to go round) and let's take it for a gallop. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on social medi...
Subaru Outback Turbo - REVIEW - packing a bigger punch
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The Outback's always been a bit of a favourite, but when attempting to overtake at open road speeds it can feel a bit gutless. No more! This WRX'd engine version brings a heap of extra punch to the party. Climb in and let's got hunt a Nissan Leaf. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on social media: Facebook - carnut.kiwi/... Instag...
Track driving with MyRaceLab
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I don't profess to be an experienced track driver but I am interested in going as fast as possible wherever possible (i.e. a racetrack). So I road test a new online app called MyRaceLab that might be able to show me how to shave off a tenth here and a tenth there. Pop your helmet on and come along for the ride. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNu...
Kia EV6 - REVIEW - the new standard in family transport?
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Hyundai is the parent company of Kia and the two often share technologies but try to maintain their own design philosophies. This is clearly the case with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and this car, the Kia EV6. Where the Ioniq is all razor sharp Origami creases on the outside, the EV6 is curvy and swoopy. But how does is drive on Kiwi roads? Jump in next to Blu and we'll find out. CORRECTION:- a learned...
Corvette Stingray - REVIEW - muscle never looked so good
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In a world where even many expensive cars are downright boring the Corvette injects passion and style. Super cool to look at and a hot performer on road, slide in alongside Blu as he tries to find a downside to this muscle from 'merica. SPOILER ALERT - there's absolutely no junk in this trunk. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on social media:...
Subaru WRX 2.4T - New Zealand launch report
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Finally we have the new Subaru 2.4 Turbo WRX sedan and wagon on Kiwi soil. Blu gives us the first taste of his time with the model before a full review coming up. Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Our website - www.carnut.co.nz/ Check out CarNut on social media: Facebook - carnut.kiwi/... Instagram - carnut.kiwi Twitter - carnutkiwi Please check out ou...
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ - REVIEW - full-fat workhorse
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We're used to seeing utes everywhere on our roads, but not like this. The Silverado is big - like properly American-big. That's it's strong point, but also it's weak point. Does it fit the roads of the South Pacific? Or, is it too cumbersome to bother with? Take a seat next to Blu for the answers. Please check out our friends at Car Loan Expert - carloanexpert.co.nz
Peugeot e208 - REVIEW - electric goes undercover
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Do electric cars have to look weird? No. Peugeot wants their electric 208 to look as friendly and approachable as an ICE 208. They've done such a good job of making the e208 look 'normal' that Cam seems to have pissed off a Leaf driver at a charging station, sparking an incident that our most physically imposing CarNut reviewer would rather forget. Enjoy! Subscribe to CarNut - bit.ly/2dP5ucU Ou...
Subaru WRX STi Saigo - REVIEW - the last OG STi (ever!)
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Cars come and go...unless it's the Subaru STi you're talking about. They just keep coming out cooked to the same recipe as they always have. Same workhouse EJ25 engine that's been up the (marginally) pointy end since day dot in 1994. Until now. This one here, the Saigo, is the final edition to ever feature that celebrated original motor. There's a new car coming with a new engine and a bunch of...
MG ZS EV - REVIEW - cheap and (mostly) cheerful
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MG ZS EV - REVIEW - cheap and (mostly) cheerful
BMW 8 Competition Coupe - REVIEW - squandered opportunity
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BMW 8 Competition Coupe - REVIEW - squandered opportunity
GR Supra and GR Yaris - Toyota back from the beige abyss
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GR Supra and GR Yaris - Toyota back from the beige abyss
2021 Subaru Outback - REVIEW - not fast, but Blu really rates it
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2021 Subaru Outback - REVIEW - not fast, but Blu really rates it
Renault Duster - REVIEW - can it handle the heat?
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Renault Duster - REVIEW - can it handle the heat?
Mazda BT-50 - REVIEW - face value
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Mazda BT-50 - REVIEW - face value
2021 Subaru WRX manual - REVIEW - last of the breed
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2021 Subaru WRX manual - REVIEW - last of the breed
Suzuki Swift Sport - QUICK SPIN - fun like it should be
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Suzuki Swift Sport - QUICK SPIN - fun like it should be
Porsche Taycan Turbo S - REVIEW - warp speed...everywhere you want it
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S - REVIEW - warp speed...everywhere you want it
MINI Cooper S Electric Hatch - REVIEW - actually quite good
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MINI Cooper S Electric Hatch - REVIEW - actually quite good
Hayden Paddon and his amazing electric rally car
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Hayden Paddon and his amazing electric rally car
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S - REVIEW - too much ain't enough
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S - REVIEW - too much ain't enough
Mazda3 Takami Skyactiv-X - Quick Spin - the car with two engines (sort of)
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Mazda3 Takami Skyactiv-X - Quick Spin - the car with two engines (sort of)
Landrover Defender - REVIEW - would I buy one?
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Landrover Defender - REVIEW - would I buy one?
Jaguar F-Type P575 R - Quick Spin - loud and proud
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Jaguar F-Type P575 R - Quick Spin - loud and proud

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MrrNacho
    @MrrNacho 8 годин тому

    I see this car driving around Epsom quite often. XPOW3R

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 7 годин тому

      Just don’t try to drag it off at the lights. 👍

  • @MegaGnerd
    @MegaGnerd 12 годин тому

    Body styling is 🤮 Alloys look like flower petals

  • @RobClubley
    @RobClubley 14 годин тому

    Not known for having an open mind lol.

  • @Marc-it
    @Marc-it 22 дні тому

    That´s the right car for our GERMAN AUTOBAHN... No Speed Limit!

  • @Bytesplice
    @Bytesplice 24 дні тому

    Thanks for the lift. I continue to notice MX-5 drivers smile and giggle their way down the road!

  • @derekdandrea3374
    @derekdandrea3374 25 днів тому

    1000% the most practical Miata review I’ve watched in the last week. Been binging the videos hard and this was such a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you for sparing us the boring spec sheet nonsense that people can find literal ANYWHERE. Strict focus on the JOY of this vehicle and it’s purpose. Brilliant idea to introduce ‘average’ people to the car to elicit genuine reactions to this cars unique character! Perfect video my friend. Kudos from Canada.

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 23 дні тому

      Thanks so much for your very encouraging feedback. Great to hear you liked the review. Cheers for watching. Blu.

  • @JakobusVdL
    @JakobusVdL 27 днів тому

    that's very impressive. looks like it gives feedback you can use, and that driver coaches like Mike Eaddy can use to guide you. I'll have a look at the app, figure out how to shave a few sec off my work commute ;-)

  • @ttecsolar2846
    @ttecsolar2846 Місяць тому

    Are 2.8 diesel or petrol V8?

  • @Jason.1999
    @Jason.1999 Місяць тому

    very nice review ! very informative and tuched on everything mosty focused on the motor just how i like it

    • @Jason.1999
      @Jason.1999 Місяць тому

      one thing you didnt mention at all is the Automatic Gearbox Mazda was known for shity automatic gearboxed in the MX5 untoll 3d gen and in the RX-8 too which was being built until 2012 well im guessing they have improved them since havent heard anything about them in recent years which is a good thing

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! Thank you. 👍

  • @colonelquickshifter6534
    @colonelquickshifter6534 Місяць тому

    Brought mine last week - absolutely love it . Happy to pay the little extra in fuel

  • @danowen79
    @danowen79 Місяць тому

    You can charge to 100% just fine. It means don’t do this every single day. Save it for when you need the full range, which for most people is more occasionally than a daily commute.

  • @zmike
    @zmike Місяць тому

    This Peugeot Rhx or a VW passat B7 or B8 ???

  • @rickpease1911
    @rickpease1911 2 місяці тому

    Soccer moms want a Mustang too😂😂😂

  • @clayton4115
    @clayton4115 2 місяці тому

    What battery type does the 77 model have? NMC as well?

  • @jancadil2378
    @jancadil2378 2 місяці тому

    what a great review :) Im surprised that you only have 6k followers.. Greetings from th Czech republic! :)

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 2 місяці тому

      Thanks very much. As long as someone’s finding the videos useful/entertaining I’m happy. Cheers for watching.

  • @nc2988
    @nc2988 2 місяці тому

    after driving 4 cyl Japanese cars my entire life, I got the 2004 SL500....omg, the smooth power of this car feels heavenly; everything about this car exudes tremendous quality, and yes it is a head turner. The car is now 20 years old but the styling is timeless art; I predict it will be deemed a collectible classic soon and, due to depreciation, a pretty nice bargain at today's prices. Thanks to consumer reports for their fanatical dislike of European cars, we can get these at tremendously depreciated prices so...take advantage, I say. My SL500 has 68k miles on it and runs better than new; I plan to maintain it till the cows come home; daily commute it with the top down; road trips to national parks thousands of miles away. Let the peons in traffic think I'm rich with me with the top down, and maybe I am; I certainly feel rich driving this undeniably upscale convertible thru town. If I wasn't already happily married, I't be picking up gold-diggers left and right by the university and have them buy me happy meals at the drive thru, among other delightful offerings.

  • @lindavandenbraber5019
    @lindavandenbraber5019 2 місяці тому

    The rear is, to me, reminiscent of 90s Hyundai Santa Fe 😉

  • @akalunatic3571
    @akalunatic3571 2 місяці тому

    I thought you made a really awesome vid . Thourghly enjoyed it good job

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 2 місяці тому

      Thanks very much. Cheers for watching. 👍

  • @duncanweel7259
    @duncanweel7259 3 місяці тому

    I would rather drill into my eyes with a jack hammer than be seen driving this POS. I WANT A V8 REAR WHEEL DRIVE MANUAL ! That's a Holden.

  • @samg8388
    @samg8388 3 місяці тому

    The reviewer obviously is a BMW fan boy. Go and review M5 or M2. Who cares what you love more! You’re here reviewing a beast, a complete beast which I just purchased yesterday 2021 model in selenite grey. Shame on you for comparing it to M5 totally different cars. You’d rather compare it to a BMW X3M competition. It’s like driving a BMW X3M and comparing it to an AMG C63S. You’re not sounding smart at all….

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 3 місяці тому

      As a completely impartial person it’s so great to hear from another one. Do you think that maybe your purchase of this vehicle might be slightly influencing your response to any critique of it? A tad defensive methinks. Enjoy your ride.

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. 👍

  • @kienfung3045
    @kienfung3045 3 місяці тому

    What a beautiful car

  • @gospelofrye6881
    @gospelofrye6881 3 місяці тому

    In 2024 I've now driven maybe 20 different cars (it's a job thing). The loud blinkers are a feature not a bug when you drive on rough, loud Aussie tarmac, especially in the bush. And the horn is tuned for how you use a horn most of the time: For telling people to move off on a green light, or to stop backing out into you etc. It's a nice soft toot instead of a BEEEP! that instantly causes road rage. A little "PARP" doesn't make anyone angry. Someone thought about this horn. NGL I do miss air horns on sedans though. My dad's 1980 Falcon had an air horn. When we were 7-8, we thought it was the absolute best.

  • @nickrogersgoldcoastmasters4762
    @nickrogersgoldcoastmasters4762 3 місяці тому

    Can’t believe the hipe about range🤬whenever I do a trip I stop every two hours pee and top the tank Why not the same with EV The oil companies continue to trying to spread panic range it just total crap

  • @saddammalima8458
    @saddammalima8458 3 місяці тому

    What a waste was in the market for one of this but it lacks a lot for the price . Currently have a gwm steed 5 2.5tci wanted an automatic 4x4 but this aint it.

  • @davidshepherd846
    @davidshepherd846 4 місяці тому

    Best review ever!!!

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 3 місяці тому

      Gee, thanks David. Glad to help. Blu.

  • @r.gelmers6580
    @r.gelmers6580 4 місяці тому

    The car does not use the side skirt cameras for the 270 degree camera. That would be the ones in the mirrors. The side skirt cameras are for the side view. There's a dedicated button, above the park sensor button beside the gear lever, for that. It's a different option alltogether.

  • @Jonse70
    @Jonse70 4 місяці тому

    1 pedal driving can potentially mess up your brakes over time. You need to use them 😉

  • @MrChristocentric
    @MrChristocentric 4 місяці тому

    funny guy

  • @Paulo-ov4yo
    @Paulo-ov4yo 4 місяці тому

    Bit of everything thrown in on the design front.

  • @MarthaMansbridge
    @MarthaMansbridge 4 місяці тому

    You can adjust the volume of the indicator in every other KGM model so I would expect you can in this too. It's a neat feature for those hard of hearing for sure. As for the screen - unfortunately, KGM have got issues like many brands with infotaintment - KGM particularly have crashing issues, black screens and memory issues where settings are forgotten. It's a pretty big problem for them and more annoying it's happening on the latest models. KGM have - for example - only just fixed a software issue that afflicted all Rexton and Musso models since 2021 whereby their centre screens would crash - sometimes constantly. They have only now in March 2024, sorted this issue out and are rolling out an update for existing owners. It's a real shame for them because I think they have some great models - Korean made (not Chinese as many people seemed to think given the now ditched 'Ssangyong' brand name). I've had a few, have the latest Rexton with the new interior - it's a great car!

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for that detailed comment. Really great to hear from an owner and get some background on the screen / software issues. As you say, if they could sort that, pretty much everything else is hunky-dory. Cheers for watching. Blu.

  • @fidelthomas7762
    @fidelthomas7762 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the information, should be collecting mine in a few days.

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 4 місяці тому

      Great to hear. Would be keen to learn how it goes over the longer term so please feel free to keep us up with your experiences with the Torres. Blu.

  • @stevendoust6658
    @stevendoust6658 5 місяців тому

    It’s unfortunate that they don’t get made here anymore so if you want a Aussie commodore you’ll just have to settle for an older one

  • @joefattal7592
    @joefattal7592 5 місяців тому

    Love it. Very Edgy design.

  • @rhondastephens8088
    @rhondastephens8088 5 місяців тому

    Can people please not adapt American terms and use them in Australia… It is and always will be a UTE. I note you also swapped between truck and Ute during your commentary

  • @petesig93
    @petesig93 5 місяців тому

    Range and WLTP. As with everything it is all about what you do as 'routine'. NMC batteries are definitely best charged only to 80%; that is generally the quickest charge level to achieve. But when you do NEED the range (eg. for road-tripos, to reach a certain destination) it is quite OK to do this. Just make sure that this is not done ALL the time. Actually for the very best battery longevity you should just keep the charging to around 40%-70%. This will give you plenty of driving range for most day-to-day driving, around town for commuting and shopping.

  • @peterCallow
    @peterCallow 5 місяців тому

    Wow. Marketing spin. G'day Blu, I also own a VF SSV series 2. There is no way in the world, I was going to buy the ZB.

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment. Seems we’re not the only ones with that enlightened view.👍

  • @Steven-en6uu
    @Steven-en6uu 5 місяців тому

    The suits at Ford demanded an EV right now. That's why this half baked undeveloped turd made it to market.

  • @combatengineerbroski6712
    @combatengineerbroski6712 5 місяців тому

    Just bought a 22 but in red

  • @ronjohnson4566
    @ronjohnson4566 5 місяців тому

    seems like a very good car to me. in the US we can't buy quirk. but I heard a few years ago French cars may be coming back. Seems America has turned all the French cheeses into cellophane-wrapped American cheese food. (in case you are wondering, that is not a good thing.)

  • @yurieu5872
    @yurieu5872 5 місяців тому

    Is this a cruze Sedan with a different badge?

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 5 місяців тому

      No, not a Cruze. It’s an Insignia which is the next size up in the GM range. Thanks for watching. Blu.

  • @Kire-r7z
    @Kire-r7z 5 місяців тому

    This car is a dog box, go round your sheep up

  • @dermotporter5280
    @dermotporter5280 6 місяців тому

    Your forgot to mention that you have the option of various modes which increase or decrease the range .

  • @djay5640
    @djay5640 6 місяців тому

    excuse me? 80,500 what???? aint no way it was that much

  • @TimBorg
    @TimBorg 6 місяців тому

    LEAF is better

  • @TheresaWoods-wb8kd
    @TheresaWoods-wb8kd 6 місяців тому

    Holdennnnn your mum

  • @JennyGavinWear
    @JennyGavinWear 6 місяців тому

    very nice review. think I'm a bmw convert!

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 6 місяців тому

      Thanks very much. I went and bought one myself, if that’s any help! Cheers for watching. Blu.

  • @ashleydruce9777
    @ashleydruce9777 7 місяців тому

    It s a shame dealerS and manufacturers think the end user is totally thick.HSV specialise in tweaking performance race engines and settled on some stick ons.Just typical. Hey,it s only20k on and above the z71.Plenty of beans left in the engine,they should have calibrated tuned it and not sold an illegall tyre now speo out facelift.

  • @Humannn8ss8
    @Humannn8ss8 7 місяців тому

    Fuck it I’m getting one

  • @frankalarcon635
    @frankalarcon635 7 місяців тому

    I think your review has pretty much summed it up. It's the right car with the wrong name. They could've just badged it the Euro name of Insignia and retired the Commodore badge with the VF 2. Externally I prefer the VF/VF2 shape but the ZB is clearly a more technically advanced and probably a better car. Just not a Commodore :)

  • @Tight--LiNeZ
    @Tight--LiNeZ 7 місяців тому

    What on Earth are Subaru thinking? CVT. Yuk. A WRX that's an auto cvt. It's like a Prius a V8. It's the wrong thing for the car and the people who use them. Hey, what would you have over a 2014 BMW M135i and a 2015 Golf R? Just like the ones you drove. ZF8 vs DSG boxes. Cos I can't find a manual. Would you say the ZF* is as fast shifting as the DSG? I am going to buy one of the two asap. Cheers heaps.

    • @CarNutvideos
      @CarNutvideos 7 місяців тому

      Perfect question for me re: the M135i vs the Golf R… I own a M135i and I love it. Considered the Golf but for me, the lively RWD chassis of the BMW is unbeatable. Also, that ZF gearbox is a delight (even at low speed maneuvering when ALL dual clutch boxes shudder, shake and hesitate.) And, when you’re in a hurry, the 8-speed ZF changes as fast as you can. Go the M135i. You won’t regret it. Cheers for watching. 👍