Volkswagen Golf R
 (4.5/5)
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 (4.4/5)
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3 Owner Reviews
Date Reviewed
3 December 2015
Performance
Ride & Handling
Comfort
Safety
Space
Value
Ron
5-Door with Tech Pack (2014)
Bought new, Owned for 1 Year
Fuel Economy: 10.5 km/litre (9.5 L/100 km), RON97, Mileage: 1,000 km/month
    - Monster performance from a Golf. Definitely feels quicker 0-100 km/h than the manufacturer's claim of 5 seconds
    - 2nd generation Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) works wonders. Previously lived with a Mk6 GTI which had the subpar 1st generation DCC. Now you can actually feel a huge difference between the different settings
    - It handles like a peach and yet very comfortable for a hot hatch. More comfortable than the spine-breaking A45 or the Mk6 GTI despite its smaller wheels
    - It is after all a Golf, so it remains a class leader in interior roominess and practicality. Interior build quality and design are tasteful and impressive too. Bells and whistles included
    - Might not be a good reason for some but I love its relatively subtle and understated looks. In the world of loud and aggressive looking hot hatches, this is considered an absolute 'sleeper'. A true wolf in sheep's clothing
    - Like many in Asia Pacific, Malaysians get the slightly detuned version. Still goes like a rocket but less impressive for the pub talk
    - Soundtrack not as great or genuine as some of its rivals. The Soundaktor isn't for every enthusiast but can be disabled
    - If 'brand value' matters to you, this might not be the most value for money hot hatch in the market, considering how competitively priced or appealing the A45 is to both car enthusiasts and 'non-enthusiasts'
To Improve
- VW should ensure that the Mk8 Golf R need not be detuned for its hot climate consumers
- VW used to offer those lovely bucket seats for the Mk6 R. Please bring it back!
- Overall, I genuinely think this is the best daily driver's hot hatch Ringgit can buy
Yes, I would recommend this car
Date Reviewed
30 December 2014
Performance
Ride & Handling
Comfort
Safety
Space
Value
Hareez
5-Door with Tech Pack (2014)
Bought new, Owned for 1 Year
Fuel Economy: 12.0 km/litre (8.3 L/100 km), RON97, Mileage: 1,000 km/month
    -Superb acceleration due to 4 wheel drive
    -love the exhaust sound..especially gear shifting..not too loud
    -large din, easy to use
    -can easily hit 200km/h ++ from standstill
    -handling so good
    -detune from 300hp to 280hp, little bit sad
    -i wonder what will happen if the electronic handbrake is malfunction
    -ordinary leather seat, should be more sportier (like bucket seat)
    -back seat is too incline, cant sleep comfortably
To Improve
-back seat should be more decline
-give us the full spec of 300hp engine
-seat should be sportier
Yes, I would recommend this car
Date Reviewed
21 July 2014
Performance
Ride & Handling
Comfort
Safety
Space
Value
Eng Nian
5-Door with Tech Pack (2014)
Bought new, Owned for 1 Year
Fuel Economy: 10.2 km/litre (9.8 L/100 km), RON97, Mileage: 900 km/month
    - Powerful Hot Hatch, can reach 200km/h easily while you still waiting your youtube ad to finish'
    - Super Handling, XDS+ electronic differential lock keeps you confident to challenge every corner.
    - Premium europe grade interior quality and design e.g: Leather sport steering wheel, Blue needles Speedometer, Blue Ambient lights and huge paronamic sun roof' makes you wanna sit inside your car again and do nothing after your dinner'
    - Huge 8.0" Discover Pro Touchscreen, everybody like big screen isn't it?
    - Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with 5 different modes makes you a family guy or a one day racer!!
    - No radio needed, Thanks to the 2.0L Turbo Concerto
    - Head turner car!! Thanks to the Dual U shape day running lights (DRL), Quad tail pipes and 19" Cadiz Alloy wheels.
    - Celebrity feel, your uncles, friends and girls will contact you for a test drive very soon'
    - Price: Rm1000 per Horsepower'
    - Fuel Consumption: My average F.C is around 10.2L / 100km but their brochure stated 6.9L / 100km ( However if you want to achieve 6.9L / 100km i suggest you buy Golf TSI better~~
    - 235/35 R19 tyres makes you a highly intelligence road surface sensor~~
To Improve
- I can't find any mute button in this car or maybe they forgot to add this function button in~~
- Touch screen too sensitive~~
Yes, I would recommend this car

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