White line lower control arms ($400), Eurocode sway bars ($340), and some camber plates (034 $325) transforms the steering and vastly improves front end grip, becomes a very comfortable go cart.
I love the Golf platform. I think I prefer the R in blue. Personally, I take the GTI and plaid seats in silver or white, yep I also prefer the black wheels. But Golf is great in any flavor and that refinement can’t be beat.
Paul M The Golf R in Ginster yellow, with the silver 19” Pretoria wheels is a beautiful car. I like that you can get a lot of different colors as an option, even though it’s a bit pricey.
i'm currently having a 18 APR stage 2 Golf R, it really is a more civilized car compare to its competitors, in my opinion nicer interior and rides so much better. Also it's the only one offers in auto, DSG is great for mileage and the launch it provides it's unbelievable, just tested out 3.73s with dragy. If you looking for some serious performance without flamboyant looks and less possibility of getting pull over, R is the way to go.
@@程宇峰 he says things like stage 1 is 40hp he really knows NOTHING about forged engine parts and what the golf R is capable of and he's really selective on the comments he likes. He's a fanboy for one of these other 'R's guaranteed stay tuned I bet you anything I'm right.
Okay got you, thought you were talking about me lol. He was incorrect about the stage 1 engine output, a flash alone the car is probably somewhere of 360hp. EA888 Gen3 really is a remarkable engine, just can take so such power even with stock internal.
@@程宇峰 haha no! I also have a tuned 2017 golf R manual and it also it tuned stage on e85 and getting 400whp and 420wtq. Completely different from the factory and I love this car and platform!
I feel like the performance number should get a boost just for the sheer fact of tunability. Golf R can be tuned to numbers as high as 650whp on the stock engine block.
@@lsowner10 turn your comment section off if you don't want comments. You're ill informed and making statements, well haha let me put it like this. I know for a FACT you won't make a video with you saying Hank Irozs 650 kit is unreliable and blows engines. Go ahead and you will find out REAL quick kid.
You are not reviewing a 2019 Golf R but a 2018! The 2019 Golf R did not ship with the performance monitor. 2019 also comes with black option (Carbon fibre mirrors with black wheels)
Its that driving "feel and look" that deceives a lot of car customers/enthusiasts. I go by reliability first, then "feels/looks" as second. I currently own an Evo X FE (2015), Civic Si Coupe (2017), Accord Coupe (2015), and Accord Sport Sedan (2017). I admit, I love the designs of German cars better though, they just look nicer to me. They looks soo elegant and sporty at the same time imho... just like the Golf R and Gti, Audi S3, etc. Im so tempted to trade my Accord Sedan to this Golf R now lol.
Great vid, I love my Golf R - though I just wish it had an option for a heated steering wheel in the winter & cooled seats, because in the summer its brutal.
Owen Ltd haha well i know automatics come standard with that feature, the only reason i got in to manual transmissions when i was a kid was because i saw a car rolling back that sparked everything breaking kids futures with that auto hold
The new 2020 Golf R that delivers in September 2019 comes with 328 H.P. Expect an auto DSC acceleration time of 4.3sec and relatively frugal fuel consumption.
buildmorefarms100 I do like the way the focus looks, but I’m an older guy. I don’t want the boy racer look. It’s like a 50 year old dude in leather pants. You can tell he’s trying too hard.
Ace Cassano Particularly the interior. Doesn’t look any better than the 88 Taurus I used to ride around in. Never understood why American car companies can’t do a decent interior. I guess their customers don’t demand better, so they won’t make the effort.
The reason young man is German cars are designed to run flat out on the autobahn
What is this comment in response to?
@@Dasher498 response to 12:16
Exactly. German cars are engineered for high performance driving on the Autobahn.
Really great video, you just reenforced my want for a golf r, very informative, great editing, great commentary.
You can get those rims in black! It is an extra option.
Black Prets or silver Englishtown in the states. I wish the silver prets were an option like they were in previous years.
Nice picture Gavin, go Sioux!
I love Volkswagen's screen displays. So crisp... Can see how touch responsive the screen is. Another dope review, let's see that Type R thoughh!
White line lower control arms ($400), Eurocode sway bars ($340), and some camber plates (034 $325) transforms the steering and vastly improves front end grip, becomes a very comfortable go cart.
I love the Golf platform. I think I prefer the R in blue. Personally, I take the GTI and plaid seats in silver or white, yep I also prefer the black wheels. But Golf is great in any flavor and that refinement can’t be beat.
Paul M The Golf R in Ginster yellow, with the silver 19” Pretoria wheels is a beautiful car. I like that you can get a lot of different colors as an option, even though it’s a bit pricey.
i'm currently having a 18 APR stage 2 Golf R, it really is a more civilized car compare to its competitors, in my opinion nicer interior and rides so much better. Also it's the only one offers in auto, DSG is great for mileage and the launch it provides it's unbelievable, just tested out 3.73s with dragy. If you looking for some serious performance without flamboyant looks and less possibility of getting pull over, R is the way to go.
I agree 💯 this guy secretly doesn't like the R he barely knows about it at all.
Don’t know how you conclude that, got the car Oct 18 love it stock, love it even more after tuned
@@程宇峰 he says things like stage 1 is 40hp he really knows NOTHING about forged engine parts and what the golf R is capable of and he's really selective on the comments he likes. He's a fanboy for one of these other 'R's guaranteed stay tuned I bet you anything I'm right.
Okay got you, thought you were talking about me lol. He was incorrect about the stage 1 engine output, a flash alone the car is probably somewhere of 360hp. EA888 Gen3 really is a remarkable engine, just can take so such power even with stock internal.
@@程宇峰 haha no! I also have a tuned 2017 golf R manual and it also it tuned stage on e85 and getting 400whp and 420wtq. Completely different from the factory and I love this car and platform!
Manual transmission! Very goood!
I feel like the performance number should get a boost just for the sheer fact of tunability. Golf R can be tuned to numbers as high as 650whp on the stock engine block.
Sam Wise no it cannot, safely! And will not last very long.
@@lsowner10 you should do you research about Hanks Irozs ims650 kit before you mouth off about what you do not know.
Sam Wise stfu
@@lsowner10 turn your comment section off if you don't want comments. You're ill informed and making statements, well haha let me put it like this. I know for a FACT you won't make a video with you saying Hank Irozs 650 kit is unreliable and blows engines. Go ahead and you will find out REAL quick kid.
Great review! You deserve more subscribers!
Im pretty sure you can enlarge the dials in Full Nav mode by pressing the OK button.
You are not reviewing a 2019 Golf R but a 2018! The 2019 Golf R did not ship with the performance monitor. 2019 also comes with black option (Carbon fibre mirrors with black wheels)
Guy Turgeon good eye. I just got my 2019 r and I noticed the performance monitor page is not there. Will contact dealer for this error
@@jamesxuyan not an error
daroke they are not going to put it back?
@@jamesxuyan If VW doesn't include it on the 2019 version, what do you expect? They can only provide what VW enables them to.
daroke I called VW customer service center North America today. They said they are working it.
So frickin hot!!! I prefer the chrome wheels thank you very much :)
The gear can be displayed much bigger in the middle of the dial by using the display settings.
What gas you pump for golf R. Premium. ?
Are those gray rims only available in Canada? I don't see them as an option on VW.com
Its that driving "feel and look" that deceives a lot of car customers/enthusiasts. I go by reliability first, then "feels/looks" as second. I currently own an Evo X FE (2015), Civic Si Coupe (2017), Accord Coupe (2015), and Accord Sport Sedan (2017). I admit, I love the designs of German cars better though, they just look nicer to me. They looks soo elegant and sporty at the same time imho... just like the Golf R and Gti, Audi S3, etc. Im so tempted to trade my Accord Sedan to this Golf R now lol.
In Netherlands we all have german cars. Polo and golf are the most popular. In what sense are they unreliabale?
Base APR tune will give you much more than 40 hp!
One APR chip away from greatness!😍
Red makes it look cheap; it’s like one of the free base colours.
Scott L it kinda does indeed
What happened to the front fog lights?
You can disable the traction control the same way on a GTI as on the R.
Great vid, I love my Golf R - though I just wish it had an option for a heated steering wheel in the winter & cooled seats, because in the summer its brutal.
Same gets cold in MN
Nice view... Keep its up 👍
Golf R Blue, Golf GTI red. Period
how would auto hold be used
I don't get it
Owen Ltd i believe that is when you are on a steep hill so the car won't roll back
Dubz sixsixsix Wow soon our cars will wipe our backsides for us
Owen Ltd haha well i know automatics come standard with that feature, the only reason i got in to manual transmissions when i was a kid was because i saw a car rolling back that sparked everything breaking kids futures with that auto hold
What? No VR6?
Shits been gone for 2 gens
The new 2020 Golf R that delivers in September 2019 comes with 328 H.P.
Expect an auto DSC acceleration time of 4.3sec and relatively frugal fuel consumption.
a35 amg 2019 the best
Mercedes SL Black AMG is best. Over 600hp
Oh look another Golf R
@@MT-kx2uc show us what u got bro
Jason Poole I’ve got a 650hp R35. I threw my sh*t RS back to the Ford dealer. Just saying 👍
The 2019 engine for the Golf R uses direct injection. Not cool
IDK, I think a Focus ST still looks better.
buildmorefarms100 I do like the way the focus looks, but I’m an older guy. I don’t want the boy racer look. It’s like a 50 year old dude in leather pants. You can tell he’s trying too hard.
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 The older I get the less I care what people think...wear the leather pants friend.
buildmorefarms100 Lol, I live in southern Arizona. I can’t imagine how uncomfortable that would be. 🤣
design looks boring af! typeR will murder this damn golfR on any aspect..
Type R is just ugly the worst style and looks out of any other car in it's class
Ace Cassano Particularly the interior. Doesn’t look any better than the 88 Taurus I used to ride around in. Never understood why American car companies can’t do a decent interior. I guess their customers don’t demand better, so they won’t make the effort.