VW Golf 8 R Review on Road and Track - Is the most powerful Golf ever worth the hype?

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @BKayBKay
    @BKayBKay 2 роки тому +346

    Nevermind me, just watching videos of cars I can't afford

  • @thapeloramorwalo7748
    @thapeloramorwalo7748 2 роки тому +87

    This car has been on sale for over 2 years in other parts of the world...VW SA needs to take us very seriously, we never wait this too long when it comes to latest BMWs & Mercedez

    • @musac1248
      @musac1248 2 роки тому +11

      Very true, I have watched video reviews about the car 2 years ago and a year ago on carwow. Same with new Isuzu, they took some time to bring it in SA. It's not right

    • @mrhowmuch
      @mrhowmuch 2 роки тому +22

      VW has a large following in SA, I also don’t get why they took so long to bring it here.

    • @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252
      @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 2 роки тому +4

      I think BMW and Mercedes have their own planes and boats to bring the cars 🤣😂

    • @tetobdub9097
      @tetobdub9097 2 роки тому +1

      Very true their even face-lifting it already in Europe

    • @DinovanderMerwe
      @DinovanderMerwe 2 роки тому +2

      And we won’t be buying that overly used excuse of the “chip shortage” blah blah blah

  • @moh2502
    @moh2502 2 роки тому +104

    Amazing how the golf has evolved from being affordable to a premium niche.

    • @sizweshongwe331
      @sizweshongwe331 2 роки тому +6

      They pushed it up to accommodate the polo.

    • @dzat
      @dzat 2 роки тому +5

      Just get the normal golf...its still affordable....the R is the halo golf

    • @gazg00
      @gazg00 2 роки тому +7

      @@dzat "Normal Golf" mk 8 not available in this country.

    • @macdonaldmakoro5556
      @macdonaldmakoro5556 2 роки тому

      Tell me about it😢

  • @LeRouxEnslin
    @LeRouxEnslin 2 роки тому +18

    Under 8l / 100km is seriously good for a car of this caliber. It almost sounds like the sensible mid life crises car. Awesome honest review.

  • @CantThinkofaCoolOne
    @CantThinkofaCoolOne 2 роки тому +22

    Superb vehicles. I had the simpler 5 and 6 TDi's and they were so great to own. I can only imagine how nice a GTi or R version must be.

  • @ca9968
    @ca9968 2 роки тому +29

    All the hi-jackers in Jozi are licking their lips in anticipation for the launch of this car...

    • @loganpadayachee6048
      @loganpadayachee6048 4 місяці тому +4

      Polos are high risk bro not the golf research it

    • @namexwithheld
      @namexwithheld 23 дні тому

      That's why I like to carry my firearm 😊

  • @justindaniel5959
    @justindaniel5959 2 роки тому +16

    All the tuners cannot wait to get their hands on it!

    • @lesh1974
      @lesh1974 2 роки тому +2

      Especially because the ECU's have just been cracked. So this is definitely the perfect time for them to get it.

  • @shaglioni
    @shaglioni Рік тому +1

    2nd time watching this review while I wait for my white, 20th anniversary, dsg R and I have to say, outstanding job man.

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much! Wishing you many happy miles in your new ride

  • @Getouttahere78
    @Getouttahere78 2 роки тому +10

    I had a 1984 GTI and that one was still the most fun on four wheels ‼️
    These things are so expensive nowadays that you don't even want to pull it out of the garage 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @cheslynwesson8951
    @cheslynwesson8951 2 роки тому +8

    The perfect statement to conclude - the best golf but not the best hot hatch experience

  • @van_der_lindeDA
    @van_der_lindeDA 2 роки тому +9

    To be honest I have been sitting thinking of a replacement for my current 2019 typeR for around the same money or a bit more... there is nothing that I can think of that can give you the thrill and driving experience of a manual typeR in its class, it may be slow off the line but in gear it's a weapon. The golfR is a great daily and a better all rounder than any other hot hatch....but there are people like me that can appreciate the recipe honda has been following. Might have to save up and go for the new typeR....

  • @kevindreyer6710
    @kevindreyer6710 2 роки тому +3

    Great review Golf is still the original hatchback the competition is stiff... But Vw golf is still the greatest

  • @JaimieSigamoney
    @JaimieSigamoney 2 роки тому +22

    Great review as always 👍🏽please could you guys consider investing in an external stereo microphone with a wind muff to capture the correct exhaust notes. It would make a huge difference in your videos surprisingly many watch their videos with headphones.

    • @CiroDeSiena
      @CiroDeSiena 2 роки тому +16

      Hey there, thanks for watching. Recording car sound is notoriously tricky and do our quite a lot of effort in on shooting like this, with a series of internal and external microphones. What I can say on this particular video is what you are hearing is very true to what the car sounds like in real life, it is quite a muted exhaust tone compared to 7 R.

    • @JaimieSigamoney
      @JaimieSigamoney 2 роки тому +4

      @@CiroDeSiena thanks for your response 😁 it's pretty disappointing to hear that fastest production Golf sound so restrained. I know VW SA understands the sentiments of "Golf" fan boys I hope they do something about it 👍🏽

  • @rogerramjet1419
    @rogerramjet1419 2 роки тому +3

    Tiguan R will be a beast SUV of note.
    Awaiting the arrival patiently.

  • @themoonfamilyofficial
    @themoonfamilyofficial Рік тому +2

    Hey man, love the videos, I just have one request can you please show more of the interior and exterior of the car in your vids, thank you so much.✨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @SuperOle2011
    @SuperOle2011 2 роки тому +3

    SA motorsport legend, Generaal Sarel vd Merwe, once said that motorsport use to be 70% driver skill and 30% car performance, but in modern times, it's about 80% car with a 20% puppet behind the wheel, just to make sure the car doesn't completely do its own thing.
    As a 30 year old, you'd think that I would be all for modern tech, but sadly, just like modern cars, motorsport racing drivers have become soft because of the tech doing most of the talk on track.

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 2 роки тому +12

    In Europe, in addition to the hatchback, we get a wagon version too. Australia also gets it.

    • @JohnnyMavuso
      @JohnnyMavuso 2 роки тому +2

      I can assure you, no one would buy the wagon version in South Africa. We are an anti-wagon country, we just never liked them because they look like hearses

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohnnyMavuso There are some performance wagons available in South Africa eg the Audi RS4, Audi RS6 or Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, but those are bigger more expensive vehicles.

    • @JohnnyMavuso
      @JohnnyMavuso 2 роки тому +2

      @@DaveDVideoMaker they may be available in South Africa, but only a few buy them. Most people buy RS5s instead of RS4s. Just like I said, wagons don’t sell well in South Africa

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohnnyMavuso Unlike here in Europe. We will get the M3 Touring unlike South Africa or North America.
      And plus, not many people buy performance vehicles anyway.

  • @rayswartz
    @rayswartz 2 роки тому +5

    Ashley Oldfield... IS. A. GUN!!! What a driver - phew!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @BM-235
    @BM-235 2 роки тому +3

    I must say I completely disagree with the comments about noise. Having had a Mk 7 R and how an 8, I think the suspension is more compliant generally, and there's less noise coming into the cabin from it and tyre noise is much lower - maybe a result of the tyre brand. Overall I think it feels a step up in relative sophistication over the previous model.

    • @BM-235
      @BM-235 2 роки тому +1

      Should have added, great and entertaining review thanks.

  • @Under_Construction100
    @Under_Construction100 2 роки тому

    For those who dearly love music, to me the performance Golf variants (GTI/R) is like listening to a track featuring your favourite artists & one of your not so favourite artists performing the last verse of the song. Golf 8 for me is like that last verse performed by my least favourite artist & I stopped listening to the song after the 2nd last favourite artist, which was the G7.5. Ciro always putting out the beat reviews

  • @Drwezloka
    @Drwezloka 2 роки тому +8

    Sad that this cars facelift is almost due. And we just getting the R now. Also there's a new faster version available of the 8R.

  • @charlesphiri5639
    @charlesphiri5639 2 роки тому +1

    Point of correction..Formally known as Qheberha and previously known as Port Elizabeth.

  • @mosalah8166
    @mosalah8166 2 роки тому +1

    This is perfect for someone who has never driven a Golf.

  • @philippienaar2065
    @philippienaar2065 2 роки тому +9

    It will be a R900 - R950k incl a few options by the time it launches in SA. Looks like a great all rounder, but just can’t get used to the front styling of the Golf 8, so sticking with the 7.5 R as my Golf swan song…not ready for electric at all.

    • @michelle_0891
      @michelle_0891 2 роки тому

      who's even ready for electric though?😂no one is,those things don't have souls. I'd also stick to the 7 or the 7.5 R too.

    • @loganpadayachee6048
      @loganpadayachee6048 4 місяці тому

      I switched from 7.5 to 8...8 is better in everyway possible design, technology, power and fuel economy

  • @mlulekideandladla
    @mlulekideandladla 2 роки тому

    Correct me if I'm wrong. The Torque vector takes 50% of the engines power to the putter while, which can be distributed at 100%. Meaning that the 117, 5 kW can be shifted to the right wheel or left wheel, depending on the condition. Halex system or front transversal engine awd cars can't never send 100% of its power to the rear wheels.

  • @pollaboba1091
    @pollaboba1091 2 роки тому +5

    Just wondering, of what I've seen from other videos, you guys didn't mention the drift mode, or weren't you allowed to drift an unlaunched car?

    • @iamthebe_m
      @iamthebe_m 2 роки тому +1

      The Drift Mode is only available with the “Drift Package” which is an add-on. I think when watching the Auto Trader review they were given a normal R and Rory had to ask again for one with Drift Mode.

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  2 роки тому +2

      The car we drove was not fitted with the feature unfortunately

  • @emreemre369
    @emreemre369 Рік тому +1

    Greetings from Turkey, and great review mate, really liked the way you think about and present cars, it is pretty visceral and feels very real. So... what is the present day pinnacle of a hot hatch experience, available these days in your opinion?

  • @WaseemKhan-iu4bh
    @WaseemKhan-iu4bh 2 роки тому +12

    i'd rather get the S3, exterior and interior especially is much nicer. Not forgetting i won't have to worry nearly as much about getting hijacked

    • @dzat
      @dzat 2 роки тому

      Yup...but S3 is more expensive

    • @WaseemKhan-iu4bh
      @WaseemKhan-iu4bh 2 роки тому +4

      @@dzatFor the first time the R sits above the S3 now hence why it has more power and drift mode which the S3 doesn't have. So i think the R should be a bit more expensive this time

    • @loganpadayachee6048
      @loganpadayachee6048 4 місяці тому

      Audi has poor resale value same like BMW and Mercedes

  • @matthewharris1592
    @matthewharris1592 2 роки тому +4

    The golf R was always supposed to be the raw and crazy Golf of the range. No doubt it's fast, but honestly whats the point over a standard GTI now? You'll save a ton of money and still have a massive smile on your face.

    • @TheYORK21
      @TheYORK21 2 роки тому

      agree, if I'm more drawn to the Tiguan R. Its faster than the Golf gti and it comfortably carry the entire family with their luggage. We can only dream😅

    • @pornokid333
      @pornokid333 2 роки тому +3

      4wd....comparing a gti to an R is like comparing chalk and cheese.

    • @matthewharris1592
      @matthewharris1592 2 роки тому +2

      @@pornokid333 if your going to be using the car on the racetrack then yes. Otherwise no

  • @sandilemajiya7831
    @sandilemajiya7831 2 роки тому +4

    What a lovely car

  • @nazmo_za9654
    @nazmo_za9654 2 роки тому +4

    Good review. but Ill rather take something fizzier. GR Yaris/Corolla. Civic R, Megane trophy for me

    • @brilliantradience
      @brilliantradience 2 роки тому

      Or get a flared body kit with a bigger wing, noisy BOV and a snap crackle pop exhaust tune

    • @nazmo_za9654
      @nazmo_za9654 2 роки тому +4

      @@brilliantradience you explained most gtis In cape town. Software. Downpipe. Chinatown spoiler

  • @patrickdupont9482
    @patrickdupont9482 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so in love with this car but u never know dreams come true 😂

  • @ghost_lukh
    @ghost_lukh 2 роки тому +1

    Looks good, but geez we've been waiting. It also makes one wonder if getting BMW 340 over this wouldn't be a better buy. My MK7 might be the last Golf to buy - this car fully specced will definitely be over a million.

  • @langahlongwane2105
    @langahlongwane2105 2 роки тому +1

    The wait is over 🙌🏽

    • @NThabethe
      @NThabethe 2 роки тому

      VW doesn't respect us

    • @Wiseman_RSA
      @Wiseman_RSA 2 роки тому +1

      Well, not really. It will go on sale next year March so we wait for another 6 months

  • @boikiledwaba7193
    @boikiledwaba7193 2 роки тому +5

    This Golf 8 R in this white colour is nice🙆🏾‍♂️🔥🔥🔥

  • @ERNESTMAP
    @ERNESTMAP 2 роки тому +1

    I'm taking my Golf 8 back for this 🤞🏾

  • @michaelmeckies7072
    @michaelmeckies7072 2 роки тому +2

    What a wonderful review 👏, can't wait for the new RS3 review.

  • @Akeelc
    @Akeelc 2 роки тому +2

    I think You didn't enjoy it on the track because you need to switch the drive mode into "Special" which configures the car for track driving. Would be nice if you could test it again and see if you get a different feedback from the car.
    The R mode you used is specifically for straight line driving.

  • @vashenmoodley3334
    @vashenmoodley3334 Рік тому +1

    If you want a car with golf1 dynamics buy a swift sport. It’s a proper hot hatch for golf 6 prices.

  • @dna1238
    @dna1238 9 місяців тому

    How hard is the ride relative to the previous model ?

  • @CobusDerrenberg
    @CobusDerrenberg 2 роки тому +1

    AWESOME REVIEW AS ALWAYS !
    BRILLIANT WORK ✨👍😎
    The Golf R ... 🤔...🤨... little boring..😑..

  • @DeanFriederich
    @DeanFriederich 2 роки тому +4

    Is that the real exhaust note of the car that you guys have added in? It sounds very similar to the exhaust note you guys use in quite a number of your other videos. Just an 'observation' 😇

    • @CiroDeSiena
      @CiroDeSiena 2 роки тому +2

      Hey there, nope the car noise was recorded over the course of the shoot using a few microphones placed around the car. Thanks for watching!

  • @kratos9223
    @kratos9223 Рік тому

    I just noticed that I'm unable to spec/order one online in Aug 2023, 4 months after it's initial launch in SA! Is this a sign of the Golf 8.5 coming? What a shambles.

  • @ghost_gaming4476
    @ghost_gaming4476 2 роки тому +6

    I would buy it but It's a BIG HIJACK ME!!! car, maybe if I lived in another country I would buy Polo's

  • @luthomehlwana6737
    @luthomehlwana6737 2 роки тому

    This will probably cross the 1 million mark😭

  • @cajunbrownsugar1869
    @cajunbrownsugar1869 Рік тому

    Subscribed. Not just for the excellent content presentation but this has got to be the cutest presenter on yt 😅

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  Рік тому

      Welcome aboard! We'll be sure to let Ciro know

  • @musamathevula9139
    @musamathevula9139 2 роки тому

    Correct me if I'm wrong I watch another in America is this snow supposed to be at clubsport

  • @Obsessed_ZA
    @Obsessed_ZA 2 роки тому +9

    Waiting patiently for 2024 to buy it 2nd hand at around R700K🙌🏾😅

  • @nawanekhomo3159
    @nawanekhomo3159 2 роки тому

    R already but only have seen the Mk8 maybe once or twice this year. Polo GTi on the other hand very popular

  • @mbulelogwili845
    @mbulelogwili845 2 роки тому +1

    Why is the check engine light on.

  • @frederickdibakoane8633
    @frederickdibakoane8633 2 роки тому +3

    I thought the golf 8 R sends 50% of the power to the rear wheels and can send all that power(50%) to one wheel if the other wheel looses traction

  • @winstonmace4865
    @winstonmace4865 2 роки тому +2

    Great review Ciro... Think a few other motoring journos could learn a thing or two when it comes to reviewing a car....

  • @nealprinsloo8076
    @nealprinsloo8076 2 роки тому

    VeeDub Golf 8R really becoming a dream to own, what a car!! Its beautiful but it can moer you.

  • @gcm747
    @gcm747 2 роки тому

    Is SA going to get the MK8 R 20 Year model? Curious as to when availability might be.

  • @FastRedPonyCar
    @FastRedPonyCar 2 роки тому +10

    Dealers here in the US are currently marking these R's up by $10,000~$15,000... absolutely insanity.

    • @KP-xi4bj
      @KP-xi4bj Рік тому

      At least you get Golf Rs in the US. Here in Canada, Golf Rs are rarer than unicorns. No dealerships have them and the waiting list to get one is 1.5 years.

    • @andresstamile8371
      @andresstamile8371 Рік тому

      @@KP-xi4bj I just found one in Alberta. It's on its way from Germany right now. No idea how I got one. They are currently marking them up around 4k. Especially for the new 20th anniversary edition.

    • @KP-xi4bj
      @KP-xi4bj Рік тому +2

      @@andresstamile8371 Did the dealership have one to test drive? In Toronto, no dealerships have any available for a test drive. According to the dealers, it could take up to 2 years for your exact build to arrive in Canada. Thanks, but no thanks.

    • @andresstamile8371
      @andresstamile8371 Рік тому

      @@KP-xi4bj Nothing in stock at the moment. I just bought one without test driving it! The dealership somehow managed to find one in Germany. Did a bunch of research with potential resale value etc. Got a solid price so I had to act! That's a long time to wait 😞

    • @KP-xi4bj
      @KP-xi4bj Рік тому

      @@andresstamile8371 Mind if I ask what you paid out the door on the road?

  • @nawanekhomo3159
    @nawanekhomo3159 2 роки тому

    So it the same engine from the Mk6 with upgraded software?

  • @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252
    @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 2 роки тому

    Lovely review..personally since I have a vw now I wouldn’t wait for a new golf r with more power I would gladly buy a previous R for cheaper get vw themselves to flash it and il probably have same power for less money…but when you buy these machines it’s truly a cult😮

  • @abm5707
    @abm5707 2 роки тому +4

    Show off Ciro, you keep, pronouncing (properly): Gqebera 😎,
    Beautiful car u r testing.

    • @CiroDeSiena
      @CiroDeSiena 2 роки тому +2

      I try my best :)

    • @shaunm8692
      @shaunm8692 2 роки тому

      No such place as "Gqeberha". The name of the city is Port Elizabeth.Thank you, PE resident.

    • @abm5707
      @abm5707 2 роки тому

      @@shaunm8692 Lol 😎

  • @boikiledwaba7193
    @boikiledwaba7193 2 роки тому

    Are we getting the performance pack in SA?

  • @Tanohowusu
    @Tanohowusu 2 роки тому +1

    In Europe the price in Rands is around R800k.
    Could you do an RS3 review, cause if this is over a mil here, I would rather get an RS3 instead

    • @JohnnyMavuso
      @JohnnyMavuso 2 роки тому +1

      I really don't think you know how this pricing thing works. It's not the matter of simple currency conversion. South Africa charges 60% for import taxes and some other teriffs bundled with emission taxes. You'll notice that cars are overpriced in South Africa and the Competition Commission is sleeping on a job.

  • @waynepettitt2000
    @waynepettitt2000 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a nice HONEST review….

  • @ramrod102
    @ramrod102 2 роки тому

    About the new Golf 8 GTI !!!1 thing you forgot to "mention",does it come in manual mode,because I just saw an Automatic transmission,nothing more was mentioned

  • @musac1248
    @musac1248 2 роки тому +1

    Please do review on VW arteon sedan

    • @Carscoza
      @Carscoza  2 роки тому +1

      You'll find it on our channel from a few years ago :)

  • @ty-king9011
    @ty-king9011 2 роки тому

    Nice review but I just didn't understand why there was rock music playing while you where talking

  • @calvindison7612
    @calvindison7612 2 роки тому +1

    In all Honesty looking at the Golf R and its broh Tiguan R one could say that the Golf R isn't necessary the Tiguan R is all one needs to have a Hot Suv that sounds like the Gold R and looks more stunning and bigger and better

  • @gideonvisser1968
    @gideonvisser1968 2 роки тому

    So between now and next year they not gonna sell any or will the price drop lower the the GTI by the official official price launch

  • @joshua4859
    @joshua4859 2 роки тому +6

    For the price of this I'd rather take a mint F82 M4.

  • @benlecluyse
    @benlecluyse 2 роки тому

    Amazing Golf R !!

  • @samuelthabang86
    @samuelthabang86 2 роки тому

    I AM BUYING IT

  • @jaredhaynes71
    @jaredhaynes71 2 роки тому +1

    Price is high , wait for the car insurance quote lol

  • @patshes1951
    @patshes1951 2 роки тому +1

    All wheel drive???

  • @svenboden68
    @svenboden68 Рік тому

    Happy to own the 7.5 R.....

  • @deniedbwayi2477
    @deniedbwayi2477 2 роки тому

    would it be a similar experience with the Tiguan r line 2022 ass well ?

    • @MrSWW
      @MrSWW 2 роки тому

      No won’t be the same feeling when you push it towards limit .

  • @dirkdesouza5975
    @dirkdesouza5975 Рік тому

    Nürburgring mode, AKA "beast mode" is fantastic....

  • @033Fritz
    @033Fritz 2 роки тому

    Great car, still love my tuned 7.5. Have a great one, lookin out for all the VW R/GTI drivers to embarrass some v8’s here in the states!

  • @colbyzurlini8740
    @colbyzurlini8740 Рік тому

    I test drove a golf r a few weeks ago and was disappointed. There a bit disconnected if that makes sense. I then drove a friends old wrx and thought it was raw and great and athletic. Weird. It’s a shame as I had not heard set on the R and the wrx is old tech and uses a lot of fuel

  • @ep_king1996
    @ep_king1996 2 роки тому +1

    Do a review on the new Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S

  • @geminierica4077
    @geminierica4077 Рік тому

    I think these cars need to be tuned at least stage 1 for that pinnacle hot hatch experience.. there is a lot of unrealized power in the engine

  • @boitumelobee3994
    @boitumelobee3994 2 роки тому

    How will it. Hold up to a Ford Focus RS

  • @johannesletsoalo1711
    @johannesletsoalo1711 2 роки тому

    It would be great if it was stick..... The flappy paddle thing just makes it less sporty for me.
    No wonder you didn't mention much about the gearbox.

  • @kratos9223
    @kratos9223 2 роки тому +3

    The interior quality is not close to that of any bmw, tech is comparable but that's about it, the new golf has a polo like interior, in fact, it's inferior to that of the golf 7, I've owned a g6 gti, g6 r and g7.5 r, so read "fan boy" but I would rather go for a 128ti than a g8 gti, the test drive I had with the g8 gti left much to be desired, it's a miss, sorry vw. Perhaps the g8 r will change my mind when I get a chance behind the wheel, for now, I'll stick with my M2.

    • @MrMartinHattingh
      @MrMartinHattingh 2 роки тому +3

      Indeed. I have a 7.5 GTI and won’t be getting an 8 simply because of how plasticky the interior feels. The door cards and handles for example feel like Polo-level and very far from premium. Pity.

    • @Don-pk2uy
      @Don-pk2uy 2 роки тому +1

      Yep interior quality gone down big time

    • @sr7002
      @sr7002 2 роки тому +1

      Comparing vw and bmw... Makes sense

    • @kratos9223
      @kratos9223 2 роки тому +1

      @@sr7002 in response to the reviewer comparing the interior to a bmw 3 series, did you watch the review? Besides, the golf GTI and R fits into the price range of some bmw's, i.e. the 128ti, m135i, 3 series etc. So yes, it does make sense.

  • @shaunm8692
    @shaunm8692 2 роки тому +12

    It is not "formerly" Port Elizabeth, it is Port Elizabeth. Thank you, PE resident.

    • @itsibzz4770
      @itsibzz4770 2 роки тому +1

      It is not Port Elizabeth

    • @shaunm8692
      @shaunm8692 2 роки тому

      @@itsibzz4770 This isn't "Azania" .The people renaming structures never initiated them and have thus zero renaming rights.Cultural theft ANC style.No-one is interested in their stupid fake WOKE names.

    • @shaunm8692
      @shaunm8692 5 місяців тому

      @@itsibzz4770 SA is not a Woke Marxist Azania republic - thank you. Naming rights come with the people /people group who established the town.

  • @CathyVerm
    @CathyVerm 2 роки тому +3

    My friend and I use to race each other in the very late 80s. Golf mk1 GTS vs Ford XR3. With those cars, you could easily lift the rear wheel of the golf, and whack the XR3 around a corner feeling like it will never roll. It was pure adrenalin and madness. An experience lost in today's techno robots. Yawn!!!

  • @oomstu
    @oomstu 2 роки тому +5

    price i reckon R895K ish... once spec'd and financed, maybe R1.1mil ish

    • @rosequartz2290
      @rosequartz2290 2 роки тому +1

      The price will drop significantly by the end of next year. It's expensive now because of supply chain issues.
      So it'll eventually be sitting at R650k to R700k brand new

    • @Bahle_Gaji
      @Bahle_Gaji 2 роки тому

      @@rosequartz2290 never 😂 You seen polo and golf GTI prices? I reckon they won’t drop that much. But we can check in in a year and see

    • @rosequartz2290
      @rosequartz2290 2 роки тому +2

      @@Bahle_Gaji Have you seen the fact that we're in a global recession?
      Everything will face the forces of deflation

  • @cheaterspartan3775
    @cheaterspartan3775 2 роки тому +1

    I mean you’re completely wrong A golf R will remains VW it’s subtle and streamline very quick but low key it’s always been like that. Golf R isnt suppose to be flamboyant, it’s job is to make normal people do easy good driving and it complete its task best golf R yet

  • @NkosinathiMakwabe
    @NkosinathiMakwabe Рік тому

    I have just watched this video now, I believe you know price by now

  • @dontdoit6403
    @dontdoit6403 Рік тому

    Mk 6 is my favorite

  • @mbizozo6271
    @mbizozo6271 2 роки тому +6

    I’d rather get the M340i xDrive.

    • @loganpadayachee6048
      @loganpadayachee6048 4 місяці тому

      Poor resale value all BMW's

    • @mbizozo6271
      @mbizozo6271 4 місяці тому

      @@loganpadayachee6048 Lol... I don't care man. Need that B58!

  • @Griffitas
    @Griffitas 2 роки тому

    While the rest of the world can buy a Golf 8 in various specs and engine sizes in SA you do not get the latest version except for a gti and R version why?

  • @Don-pk2uy
    @Don-pk2uy 2 роки тому +2

    Took 2 years to get here, its old news now

  • @svgs7310
    @svgs7310 2 роки тому +1

    Not too sure about the new R badge 😅… a great review though 🤝

  • @ndoboalan1596
    @ndoboalan1596 2 роки тому +1

    The Million Rand Golf! I'm sure small dealerships will inflate the prices. Telling us about skipping wating lists

  • @sibusisombhele3880
    @sibusisombhele3880 2 роки тому +3

    Nice review, some of us will see this car after the rich boys are done with it at 60000 km, 3yrs time. 😂😂😂.

  • @dyondzaniksrikhotso2367
    @dyondzaniksrikhotso2367 2 роки тому

    Please do a review of the new Kia Sportage

  • @tinashenyamande358
    @tinashenyamande358 2 роки тому

    Can you please review mahindra xuv700.

  • @fortunentokozo839
    @fortunentokozo839 2 роки тому

    That's gonna be an expensive "R" vacuum cleaner here in SA in my views if you want fun just get the previous generation of the 7.5 R

  • @craigjenkins3854
    @craigjenkins3854 2 роки тому

    The Volkswagen South Africa Golf 8 R just gets better with every generation. The Golf 8 R punches far above it's weight. Though for all of this there's a price to pay.

    • @van_der_lindeDA
      @van_der_lindeDA Рік тому

      Just loses every review when compared to the new type R, so good car just can't beat a type R overall.

  • @paul-wynandtroskie1381
    @paul-wynandtroskie1381 2 роки тому

    Please review the new volkswagen polo sedan 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ayazhassain
    @ayazhassain 2 роки тому

    I'll keep my mk7 CS, AWD drive quick off the line but it's not fun.

  • @Sikheme_ovie
    @Sikheme_ovie 2 роки тому

    Hello! Why have you never done a Mercedes Benz V-class car review? Do it please 🙏🏾🙏🏾