VW GOLF R Mk 7.5 - 5 REASONS WHY ITS THE BEST HOTHATCH

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  • @matthewprice9266
    @matthewprice9266 7 місяців тому +14

    6 months ago I bought a Golf R 7.5 2019 Indium Grey with DSG and black prets. I’m loving it best car I’ve ever had.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! It is such a fun car. Great looker too. I bet your having a blast with it. Appreciate you stopping by and leaving us a comment 🤗

  • @danieljoseverde7666
    @danieljoseverde7666 Рік тому +7

    Great video, I got a black 2019 7.5 DSG in February 2023. Absolutely love this car. Subscribed.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Awsome thank you Daniel! Appreciate the positive vibes. Black great colour choice👌🏽 we loved filming with this car! Soo good.

  • @maxdellalable
    @maxdellalable Рік тому +9

    Appreciate the review of an old R, it's beautiful! I think it looks nicer than the new one. I have this car and if you're on motorway you can easily get 40mpg. My all time best is 44mpg so...

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Thanks Max appreciate the comment! It is beautiful, I Iove this car and a few people have told me they have managed to find some bargains out there. 44mpg wow, you can’t go wrong there. Thanks for sharing and chatting with us 🤗

    • @RR-kb2ks
      @RR-kb2ks 9 місяців тому

      Have to agree, the Mk8 does not look as good, I've hankered after one of these for years and hope to own one, one day when priorities change.

  • @RickGTI2019
    @RickGTI2019 Рік тому +6

    Living in so. Florida, I didn’t see the need for awd. My daily driver is a 2019 GTI S, DSG. I don’t drive much, 3500 original miles, but I love it. By the way, did mention I’m 79 ! Great video, thanks. RickGTI….. 🌴

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      I love this comment! 🤗 thanks so much for sharing. Great to connect with other passionate car enthusiasts. I love Florida too! RickGTI what a cool name it suits you! Thanks for leaving us a comment 👍🏽

    • @tyranic1
      @tyranic1 Рік тому +1

      If you live in the UK and you like to use the performance it's a no brainer.

  • @dodger25464
    @dodger25464 Рік тому +32

    I bought a mk7 in Lapiz blue 3weeks ago it has a stage 1 tune both engine and DSG ,370bhp & 495 Nm , and it’s a traffic light monster , but also a fantastic daily!!

    • @philip244
      @philip244 Рік тому +1

      How much did you pay

    • @adr3510
      @adr3510 11 місяців тому +1

      Gotta love the roundabout and traffic light monsters

    • @TheJuanAndOnly
      @TheJuanAndOnly 6 місяців тому

      do you still have it now? and do you still enjoy it ass much as you did when you got it?

  • @Golfr2020
    @Golfr2020 Рік тому +12

    I have the 2020 Mk7.5 sunroof, top of the range. Stage 1 APR and TCU tuned pulling 370 hp 500 nm 245 kw.
    It's a beast off the line. 0 to 100km 4.1 sec or 3.8 sec to 60 mph. I get people looking at my car and not even bothering to give it a go at the lights. lol There had been two takers in one year but could not beat this Golf.
    The storage under the seat you best not try and use. This is because it can slide way inside under the carpet and hard to retrieve. As for economy. Consistently 6.8 to 7.5 litres per 100km
    On country roads cruising even better.
    I drive it mostly in comfort mode. It's the best handling car I driven in my 51 years of driving. Cheers from Ozz

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Hey Just Me, thanks so much for the comment🤗 I love these comments as I can hear the passion in your message and it’s great to hear from real world owners. Sounds like you absolutely love it! They are such weapons on the road and everyone who gets to have a go in one can’t believe just how good they are. Yours sounds rapid off the line! Thanks for sharing with us 👍🏽

    • @singhn4v
      @singhn4v 4 місяці тому

      I know you commented over a year ago but if you see this - how it the Golf R on long road trips? Would you say it’s comfortable?

    • @guinto7609
      @guinto7609 2 місяці тому

      how are you getting 6.8 to 7.5litres per 100km on yours? mine add 5 more litres and thats me, and thats normal driving in the city

    • @themancuniancandidate2744
      @themancuniancandidate2744 22 дні тому

      Just picked up a 2019 R Special Edition here in Oz. Been looking at APR and Revo for tunes. You happy with your APR?

  • @samspigt9723
    @samspigt9723 Рік тому +8

    I Bought the 7.5r about 4monhts ago and i am very happy with. 2018 model so pre opf and i just tuned it last saturday, very healthy motor and did a stage1 no hardware. It did 320hp/407nm stock and after it did a stunning 393hp/513nm ! It was already quick but now it is a beast, very playfull also. 0-100 and 100-200 times went from 4,6/13,9 to 3,6/9,9 ! This car have enough space, it's a good daily because there still is comfort, it's hella quick and the haldex system works very nice and the akrapovic system sounds amazing (no downpipe needed unless you want to go balls deep).

    • @techsupport2589
      @techsupport2589 8 місяців тому +1

      Thats insane from just a stage one, shows why these things are really the way for tuners these days. How has it held up past few months?

  • @aceace5457
    @aceace5457 Рік тому +1

    i bought a golf r estate 7.5 it has digital dash and drives like a dream , it also goes and performs incredible it would leave anything standing there lol . 😁😆🤣

  • @chrisstaley176
    @chrisstaley176 Рік тому +6

    Have a mk7 R in black...35mpg...prefer the analogue dials but it is the best daily driver I have had- does everything so so well and if you know, you know, otherwise its 'just a Golf'. Local VW garage been trying to get me to trade it for a new one ..just no..ugly, touch screen, poor infotainment and expensive.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Awsome! Good mpg too that’s good to hear from real world owners. Yeah I bet they are lol I prefer the looks of this one. New one lights design isn’t for me! Thanks for chatting and sharing with us 🤗

    • @nbb6609
      @nbb6609 Рік тому

      Don’t be tempted mate 😂 It’s a sweet ride

    • @chrisiden
      @chrisiden Рік тому +3

      In my R Mk7.5, when driving normal style, get I get an impressive 37 to 38mpg

    • @SuperThompo
      @SuperThompo 3 місяці тому

      Totally with you on this! Much prefer the analogue dash dials. My Mk 7 is manual too for really playing around with the gears! A great daily and some sensible driving can get 35mpg but wonderful when truly applying the right foot!
      If you know, you know!

  • @P1r4t3Qu33n
    @P1r4t3Qu33n Рік тому +1

    got the mk7 r -i haven't been able to think of a credible upgrade yet. nothing ticks all the boxes like the r does

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Well said. Anyone who has a go in one of these cars are literally blown away. No one has anything bad to say about them. They are amazing machines. Thanks for chatting with us 🤗

  • @johnxmackenzie
    @johnxmackenzie Рік тому +7

    Turn the wing mirror heaters off. They will end up plopping off.😂

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Oh dear! Great tip then. Lol thanks 🤗

  • @robg3836
    @robg3836 Рік тому +4

    Can get 42 mpg in eco easy

  • @EddieRicks-i8v
    @EddieRicks-i8v Рік тому +3

    This car is on my top ten list of cars I must own 😊b4 I die

  • @jamesbrowne7601
    @jamesbrowne7601 Рік тому +6

    Nice cars I’ve got a GTD mk7.5 quick enough for me in sports mode so the R must be the bees knees seen a few for sale on Volkswagen for £29-30k with low mileage

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +2

      Hey James thanks for the comment. I think if you could get one under £30k with good miles and good condition it would be a great buy. They are just so popular. All those people can’t be wrong!

    • @jamesbrowne7601
      @jamesbrowne7601 Рік тому

      @@CarChatTV That one you had in the clip is sold I’m in Northampton looked on dealer page & only golf on there is a low mileage R32 for £16k great cars in the day

    • @ryanhunter2730
      @ryanhunter2730 9 днів тому

      ​@@CarChatTV- I've seen a 2019 Golf R in Lapiz Blue not too far from me.. it has all the toys, except for no pan roof, which doesn't bother me, and it has 65k miles on it.. the dealership is looking 22500 for it.. seems in really good condition!! What mods could be done to bring it up to 400bhp without major upgrades if at all possible? Cheers and keep up the great work with the channel

  • @tyranic1
    @tyranic1 Рік тому +6

    The 2018 pre gpf is the better 7.5 the 2019 version loses power from 310 to 299bhp due to the gpf, not only that it loses Multi point injection (MPI) which makes it less tuneable. But it's a fantastic all year all round daily driver. I love mine.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the comment🤗 great point, so many comments from real life golf owners love it. So Great to see how others find theirs. It’s got such a huge community of fans! Great car 👌🏽

    • @deutschhhhh6922
      @deutschhhhh6922 8 місяців тому

      doesn't lose power, they changed how they calculated hp/tq

    • @tyranic1
      @tyranic1 8 місяців тому

      😅😅😅

    • @deutschhhhh6922
      @deutschhhhh6922 8 місяців тому

      The internet is your best friend@@tyranic1

  • @carchitchat
    @carchitchat Рік тому

    I have a 2016 r, stage 2 tune with all the bits. Best 0-100 was 3.84
    Such a rocket of a car and only a 4cyl.

  • @nbb6609
    @nbb6609 Рік тому +5

    Very nice! My old GTD wasn’t as cool, but had a similar spec albeit two exhaust coal burners at the rear 😐

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      I bet you miss it. Thanks for commenting 🤗

    • @nbb6609
      @nbb6609 Рік тому

      @@CarChatTV totally! They got the 7/7.5 just spot on.

  • @DanJHayes
    @DanJHayes 8 місяців тому

    I have a 2017 7.5 pre-gof manual in lapiz blue, with prets, DCC and leather. I'm coming up to the time when I should change my car but I'm really struggling to find something else that does what the R does and fits my lifestyle.

  • @fontie6
    @fontie6 Рік тому +5

    Great video! I have a 67 plate 7.5 R, a brilliant car!

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Awsome thank you. I bet you love it! Thanks for sharing and commenting 🤗

  • @kimsmith1483
    @kimsmith1483 7 днів тому

    Drove one, bought one, had a 135i n54, no comparison to all wheel drive and effortless 365 hp with stage 1

  • @JaydenMichaud-y1v
    @JaydenMichaud-y1v Рік тому +2

    Ive got a custom tuned mk7.5 golf r in Lapiz blue, it’s making 430hp, 24lbs of boost, transmission tune…..mine does 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds…….absolutely love my R, can take it to the track and same day take it to the ski hill. The Swiss army of vehicles.

  • @ianbath4776
    @ianbath4776 5 місяців тому +2

    Golf R estate 7.5, stage 1 tune, 0-60 in 4.4 and 39mpg at 60 mph these cars don’t like traffic.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  5 місяців тому

      Awsome thank you for sharing with us Ian and leaving us a comment 🤗

  • @andrewbaxter6432
    @andrewbaxter6432 Рік тому +2

    Hiya, you demonstrated my one and only gripe with this car 😢 it's turning circle...... is pants 😮
    A part from that no qualms about recommended this car, to anyone! A good review btw👌
    Had an Oettinger body kit fitted to mine, unfortunately i was send the wrong rear defuser!
    But looking good all the same 👍

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment. Oh yeah I had a bit of an issue turning the car in a busy bit lol ooo thats a nice body kit! Thanks for sharing and the kind words 🤗

  • @sinr1one
    @sinr1one Рік тому

    I have a 18' 7.5...I.E. Stage 2 programme, IE Turbo Inlet, IE Intercooler, IE Down pipe, INGEN Cold Air Intake, Neu Speed Exhaust. BOV. Manual. OBD 11 mods.... Tis no slouch.

    • @stevenrogers7294
      @stevenrogers7294 Рік тому

      Do you regret getting the manual? I’m in the market but unsure whether to go manual or DSG

  • @siddharthmanickavasagam3538
    @siddharthmanickavasagam3538 7 місяців тому

    Is there a diff between 18,19 & 20 MK7.5

  • @jonfarah8529
    @jonfarah8529 6 місяців тому +1

    10:20 oh I’ll let you know what I’m putting there 😉 my 1996 Horner blues band 559/20 Diatonic 18 let Harmonica

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂 this is brilliant!! The perfect place for a harmonica. This comment killed me looool. Thanks for sharing and chatting to us 🤗

  • @davidlam8271
    @davidlam8271 Рік тому +2

    Love the 7.5 . Stage 1 tune brings it to its potential. Nice review and comparisons!

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment and kind words. Thanks for chatting with us 🤗

  • @bikersi9821
    @bikersi9821 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve owned two of these. The mk7 manual and an estate 7.5. Bloody awesome cars. I now own a 280bhp ŠKODA superb but still thinking of getting another golf R. I hate the look of the mk8 so would be another 7.5 if I could find a fairly low mileage unmolested one.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey, thanks for the comment! I agree with you. Something seems off with the mk8 looks, for me I can’t get over the headlights look. That’s why we think this one is the best! Sure the new mk8 has the better improvements in power etc. but with a tune it’s no issues. Thanks for chatting! Let us know if you end up buying one 🤗

  • @svenboden68
    @svenboden68 11 місяців тому +1

    Why would any1 stinging about 850£ when spending so much money on the R in the first place of course u get the DCC...

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. Good point 🤗

  • @hexen4148
    @hexen4148 Рік тому +2

    On my way this friday to get a 7.5r turmeric yellow stage 3. Currenlty driving mk6r. I can't wait! 🫠

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +2

      Oooo turmeric yellow. Great colour choice!!! Stage 3. RAPID!!!

    • @hexen4148
      @hexen4148 Рік тому

      @@CarChatTV I was misinformed it is stage 2+ BUT! It's more reliable so i'm not that disappointed and room for me to choose the bigger turbo 🥳 majesitc color indeed. Never seen one live.

    • @ericcarson342
      @ericcarson342 Рік тому +1

      Damn, finding a spektrum color is rare.

  • @danbob2707
    @danbob2707 Рік тому +2

    Great vid, is there a very slight chameleon tint on the windscreen?

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Hey Danny, thanks for the comment! I’m not sure if there is. The dealership didn’t have it on the spec sheet. Il have to have another look when I go back! Thanks for the comment 🤗

  • @joeldiaz141
    @joeldiaz141 6 місяців тому +1

    Imo, both mark 6, 7 and 7.5 is vw's finest. I mean respect to mark 1 but yeah.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  6 місяців тому

      Yeah fair, appreciate you sharing you opinion and leaving us a comment 🤗

  • @markomarin3414
    @markomarin3414 Рік тому +1

    7.5R or A35 ?
    Currently daily drive a MK7 Gti .

  • @jday4217
    @jday4217 Рік тому +1

    One of these or a MB A45? Thoughts people?

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Good question! I mean the Golf R is going to be cheaper and more affordable. Depends how much you love mercedes as a Brand! A45 is gonna have around 60ish more bhp. But the golf R will be about 60kg lighter! I’d be interested to hear what people say! But I’d go golf R and use extra money saved to tune it 👌🏽

  • @danielmiller6576
    @danielmiller6576 4 місяці тому

    I love the golf r but think the mk 7.5 and mk 8 both lack character. mk7 looks the best before they face lifted it and ruined its look (like females do) plus not a fan of any lcd dashboard as they fail so easily, spend have my time at work fixing these screens as they stop working for seemily no reason plus the lcd radio screen on the 7.5 is about as responsive as italy in the world war.

  • @sammbaldwin6402
    @sammbaldwin6402 4 місяці тому

    Awesome car, was considering but ended up getting an F30 LCI 335D as it was cheaper to buy/tax/insure, better mpg and gets 800nm easily with stage 2

  • @IVT95
    @IVT95 Рік тому +1

    Considering between R or GTI performance, what’s better when it come to cabin noise and do Rs come with DCC

    • @TheCinderellaman10
      @TheCinderellaman10 9 місяців тому

      DCC comes as an optional extra on the r and gti, but the cupra 5f comes as standard with DCC and the e-diff

  • @JamesSiggins
    @JamesSiggins 6 місяців тому

    That didnt look like a proper launch. I've seen a lot of them and in the clip it looked like regular acceleration, great video though, I love the golf R.

  • @charliepicton
    @charliepicton Рік тому +2

    In the market for a 7.5 in the summer hoping I can get one for 23k

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Let’s us know if you mange to grab one at that price! That would be decent! Great car!

    • @mclennyface2159
      @mclennyface2159 Рік тому +2

      I just bought a 7.5 today with 51K on the clock for £22,990

    • @charliepicton
      @charliepicton Рік тому +1

      @@mclennyface2159 nice bro. What colour and any added extras?

    • @mclennyface2159
      @mclennyface2159 Рік тому +2

      @@charliepicton it’s in the lapis blue - and I don’t think it has anything added to be fair. I’ll do a short video once I’ve got the car tomorrow if you want

  • @2ru2pacFan
    @2ru2pacFan 4 місяці тому

    I got the 2016 GTD MK7 but would love to get the R 7.5 😍 😍 😍

  • @Ave.J.
    @Ave.J. Рік тому +4

    Just wanted to give you a heads up you didnt launch the car properly. Youre supposed to hold down the traction control button for like 3-5 seconds and then you hear a ding meaning all your ESC is turned off the best the car can. Then you hold your foot to the break and then your foot on the accel to the floor it should actually have a message that comes on your screen saying launch control. Then let off the break and enjoy the ride. Cheers.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Hey Ave, yeah you are right. I realised that after. Always catches you out that you have to press and hold the ESC lol. Appreciate you leaving us a comment and sharing 🤗

    • @Ave.J.
      @Ave.J. Рік тому

      @@CarChatTV Cheers 💪😁

  • @Bacardibombillo
    @Bacardibombillo 9 місяців тому +1

    Most vw have same 2.0T motor. What makes em more torq at factory?

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  9 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for the comment. At the factory different manufacturers may tune the engine to optimize for factors such as fuel efficiency, emissions, or performance, leading to variations in horsepower output. Many cars have same displacement (CC) engines but produces different power. But that depends how engine is tuned up. Hope that helps 🤗

    • @Bacardibombillo
      @Bacardibombillo 9 місяців тому

      @@CarChatTV my term is most 90% vw 4cyl are same. Same 4Cyl Turbo engines

  • @dougmaverick3287
    @dougmaverick3287 Рік тому +1

    DSG or Manual, which is more fun to drive?

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Great question! I’ve only driven the DSG which was amazingly good! But I do think the manual will add a layer of more fun and engagement even at a slight cost of performance! I’m yet to try it thought! What’s your favourite? Thanks for chatting 🤗

  • @SoldSane
    @SoldSane 9 місяців тому +1

    The last great r. The mk8 just misses the mark on so many levels.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the comment. Agreed. That’s why we were excited to film with this one 👌🏽

  • @Tony-Stank18
    @Tony-Stank18 Рік тому +3

    Got my r 7.5 4 weeks ago. Paid £24,500 on 32,000 miles. Absolutely love it

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      That’s Awsome mate! That seems an absolute bargain. You must of done some haggling right :) fair play mate. Thanks for sharing with us 🤗

  • @bjjbrawler1
    @bjjbrawler1 Рік тому +1

    I'm just here because I'm a jealous 2021 GTI owner :^(

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому +1

      Lol gti is decent tho. Some even argue they prefer the GTI. Appreciate you taking the time to leave us a comment 🤗

  • @themancuniancandidate2744
    @themancuniancandidate2744 22 дні тому

    I just bought a 2019 Golf R Special Edition here in Australia; it’s similar to a UK R with the Performance Pack, ie Akrapovic exhaust, 340mm brakes, Pretoria wheels, and Dynaudio stereo. I considered others like the Focus RS and the i30N, but they-and the civic Type R- just make you look a boy racer. The M140i is too rare and pricey here, and the S3 is the same car with a bigger price tag. The Golf R is perfect; it doesn’t make you look like a cunt/boy racer/yuppie/cheapskate/chav etc, and it can absolutely mix it with the best of them

  • @MattyinWorksop
    @MattyinWorksop Рік тому +1

    Turn those heated wing mirrors off 😅

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  Рік тому

      Lol few people have said that, what happens to they explode off?

    • @dj4946
      @dj4946 7 місяців тому

      Why are they on?

    • @MattyinWorksop
      @MattyinWorksop 7 місяців тому

      Nah just global warming@@CarChatTV

  • @Whiponized
    @Whiponized Рік тому +1

    best car ever

  • @Carsandbikes247
    @Carsandbikes247 6 місяців тому +1

    M140i destroys this also price point, only thing is its rwd can lose traction but it depends on your driving.

    • @CarChatTV
      @CarChatTV  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. Love the m140i great car 👌🏽

    • @themancuniancandidate2744
      @themancuniancandidate2744 22 дні тому

      Yes but the M140i is hopeless in the wet. And in Britain, what’s the point of a performance car that shite in the rain?

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 Рік тому +2

    Well just hang on these cars. It is that simple. Don’t tune them, don’t f*** them … just look after them….

    • @dj4946
      @dj4946 7 місяців тому

      Absolutely keep mine stock.. sold my last Golf for more than I paid for it...

  • @ErnestoRivera86
    @ErnestoRivera86 4 місяці тому

    Lol, best hatchback.... you need to drive a m140i...

  • @escos0410
    @escos0410 Рік тому +1

    We actually traded our 7.5 in for Mk8 R
    follow me here..
    Day of pick up 29/3/2021 we took a mk8 GTI cs home instead
    it’s stage 1 (flash only and TCU)
    407bhp!!

  • @ebudds
    @ebudds 9 місяців тому

    I just purchased my 7.5 R (2018) here in Canada with 80,000km. So stoked to have the awd system for the winter. I test drove a 2023 WRX and 2023 A4. The mk7.5 blew both out of the water just in terms of comfort alone. So stoked to take ownership tomorrow morning