Volkswagen Golf R
Declination of the ultimate sports Golf VI, R 6, cylinders abandon that made the heyday of the two previous generations – and even the last three if we take into consideration the instigator of the genre, the Golf III VR6 1992. The constant need to reduce consumption and emissions has sounded the death knell of this V6 with a rather unique design in favor of a “small” 4-cylinder 2-liter. Copiously supercharged, it nevertheless boasts a power greater than that of the large cube that preceded it: 270 hp under the hood, it’s 20 better than the Golf V R32 and another 5 better than the Scirocco of the same name . But if R maintains Golf course many similarities with the cut – it is Volkswagen, of course! – It also has a difference: a drive. If, on the side of marketing is largely explains this choice by calling more “family” of golf as well as the history of the brand (the latter two were equipped R32), another justifica-tion may also take into congestion on the transmission, which would have further cut the volume of cargo already not very generous cut …
Driving: 172/200
Copiously supercharged, 2-liter TSI is no lack of extension. Better still sign the performance actually quite unprecedented in the sports category averages. Elastic, round, it emits extra yelps deaf most pleasing, while the box DSG6 help exploit its resources generously. Blameless, management would have in turn been a little more direct benefit of alertness.
Safety: 155/200
The Golf R offers nothing less than his sisters Diesel. Even if it does not end detectors to date, the equipment is complete, while very effective xenon lights are part of the standard equipment. Driving, was expected by cons behavior more cheerful and efficient roads degraded (damping too loose). In this sense, even badged “R”, the Golf is still a little too wise.
Comfort: 147/200
The Golf R is anything but a Spartan sports. His suspension remains particularly attentive, especially when it agrees to offer the adaptive damping, strongly oriented touring configurations in its “comfort” and “normal”. As in other Gulf, soundproofing appears neat, comfortable upholstery and ergonomic.
Feature: 132/200
If the 5-door is still paying dearly, it is clear that the Golf remains a model of its kind in the context of everyday use. The only reservation about the volume of cargo that, minus the AWD system, offers more than 275 l, 75 l of less than a traditional golf. But all other practical aspects remain. It’s essential.
Budget: 117/200
Golf R is expensive. Very expensive, even if you compare to its competitors who are also well equipped (Focus RS, Seat Leon Cupra R). Certainly, the Volkswagen argues the 4 wheel drive, but the addition still remains high, especially since the Golf R GT is more than an average pure sports.
Conclusion: 723/1000
Despite war paint and a badge of promise, the Golf R is not the true sport that was expected. Certainly, his TSI 270 hp makes her the queen of the stopwatch, while the AWD and the new settings of its running gear are actively involved in driving efficiency. But these arguments do not suffice to transform it into a pure sports capable of fighting at the top. We would have appreciated it forgets a little civility, it puts more of our senses and thus justifies the extra € 6,810 required from a Golf GTI. Yet the potential is there, he sleeps peacefully and it would probably not have much to awaken and use it without restraint. That said, if the most demanding R deem this a bit too bland, others agree it’s ease of use in everyday life, his exemplary finish and presentation rather successful.
Review
Let’s start by making a small review of different ways to obtain a Used Golf VI. It is clear that after only 7 months of marketing, few individuals shedding their copy. They are fifteen in all, according to research. No, the main providers of Golf are currently dealers and employees of the brand. The first sell their vehicles or demonstration of leadership, those delivered in October and November. The latter, after 6 months, their model may resell cheaply, making them eligible buyer of the discount which they have themselves benefited from the purchase. Caradisiac on, they are (at the time of writing) 113 Golf VI that there is demand, primarily sold through dealers. For those interested, we must look primarily to them, or by checking the ads on the Web (or the central Caradisiac are the sites where the ads are the most numerous) or by going directly to the parks opportunities the biggest professionals in each region.The associates, who are currently in quarantine a small shed their car. They have a dedicated mini-site, available from the homepage of the website builder. www.volkswagen.fr heading opportunity, vehicle line employees.
Reasonable prices or who play the star?
Of the new models, and given the relative success enjoyed by the sixth generation, sales are not very generous. At best we can get 5-6% discount, 7 on a model in stock … Used For sellers, it is necessary to do better for hope to be attractive. In that game, it is individuals and dealers who offer the best plans. But with nuances. Indeed, employees are their average rates to 12/13% in the nine, without large fluctuations. For some individuals cons are bidding cannons – 21%! Even better, the “pros” come down to – 25% on the few petrol models! A must for fans. But these discounts “max” actually averages conceal much more measured. Individuals land averaged – 14%, while dealers are around 12%, some even posting copies at prices substantially identical to nine, if one takes into account a discount and bonus that may affect most diesels. It must therefore be vigilant and opportunistic. And jump on the best deals as they arise. This type of price points in any case what was happening at the arrival time of the first generation Golf, at least until the 4th, 5th-cons who have shown an example.
