2022 VW Golf R (Mk8)

[brucebanner]

R was close, if not my favorite daily in recent years. I'd like to have one again.

[heavyD]

Yeah I wouldn't mind owning one of these again. That said this time I would wait for the mid-model refresh as IMO MK7.5's were nicer inside and out compared to MK7.

[schocker]

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On topic of the lack of analog knobs, I wonder how much of that can be controlled via the buttons on the wheel.
At least in consolation.

Pretty sure the steering wheel buttons are touch sensitive also so you cannot escape it except for voice control.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Did someone say fuckin 50-Grand?!!? LoL!! Bring back my '84 Turbo Diesel or my '83 GTI and call er a day.
This is a sporty economy car that lost its way decades ago. Paging Honda Civic.

[danno]

Ya I think the steering wheel is a touch for volume at least.

Right now no discounts they are 48k. Add the sunroof it will be over 50k.

[Tik-Tok]

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Did someone say fuckin 50-Grand?!!? LoL!! Bring back my '84 Turbo Diesel or my '83 GTI and call er a day.
This is a sporty economy car that lost its way decades ago. Paging Honda Civic.

You mean the 90hp one that cost $23g in today's dollars and had zero technology?

You can still buy a Golf for $23g that's streets ahead of your '83 in every respect.

[ExtraSlow]

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You mean the 90hp one that cost $23g in today's dollars and had zero technology?

You can still buy a Golf for $23g that's streets ahead of your '83 in every respect.

Yeah, basic economy transport the base golf is a fine value and has in no way lost it's way. This R model is a fairly different thing, given that it's got that fancy AWD, and 300+ hp. It's the trackhawk of golfs.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Totally. I think mine were about 785kg iIRC. I assume the new ones are right near that weight and haven't become bloated, at all.

[killramos]

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Yeah, basic economy transport the base golf is a fine value and has in no way lost it's way. This R model is a fairly different thing, given that it's got that fancy AWD, and 300+ hp. It's the trackhawk of golfs.

It’s closer to being an S4 wearing golf clothing at this point.

Turbo 4Cylinder, heck it’s practically a 718 lol.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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It’s closer to being an S4 wearing golf clothing at this point.

Turbo 4Cylinder, heck it’s practically a 718 lol.

Do those also take 4.7 seconds to "sprint to 62mph"?

*Goes to check

[killramos]

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Do those also take 4.7 seconds to "sprint to 62mph"?

*Goes to check

Not far off that lol

*google-fu*

S4 Quoted as 4.7 seconds

718... Also quoted as 4.7 seconds

Just one number, but still hilarious

[ThePenIsMightier]

Actually looking at the pictures, now... It feels like it's missing flares at the wheels to give it a more aggressive, wider stance. Those pictures don't help form the angles, but it appears a little bit like a Toyota Matrix rather than a Golf.

[ExtraSlow]

It's a sleeper for sure. That's what I like about it.

[dimi]

Likely my next vehicle, although i was tempted when they had 7.5s for 40-41 with the msrp discount earlier this year.

The torque diff and sunroof are awesome. No HVAC knobs and 130lbs extra weight isn't. I also wish it had 20-30 hp more.

Overall though, I don't think anything comes even close to an all around daily driver for the price.

[flipstah]

The side profile seems Mazda3 ish. Maybe it'll look better in person but that interior is delish.

Also, you can control a lot of the usual stuff on the steering wheel. And do you really fiddle with the HVAC all the time to warrant knobs? I fiddle with it before I drive and maybe a stoplight to bring it back up or down. Not every instance.

[Inzane]

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The side profile seems Mazda3 ish. Maybe it'll look better in person but that interior is delish.

Also, you can control a lot of the usual stuff on the steering wheel. And do you really fiddle with the HVAC all the time to warrant knobs? I fiddle with it before I drive and maybe a stoplight to bring it back up or down. Not every instance.

HVAC is just one example. But there was a video that came out a little while going over either a base or GTI version of the mk8 and functions that are currently a physical button push in my mk7.5 (like driving mode select, for example) is now several layers deep in the touchscreen menus. That's the BS that's going to be a big negative on this new gen car.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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HVAC is just one example. But there was a video that came out a little while going over either a base or GTI version of the mk8 and functions that are currently a physical button push in my mk7.5 (like driving mode select, for example) is now several layers deep in the touchscreen menus. That's the BS that's going to be a big negative on this new gen car.

Totally agree. I drove an Explorer at work that was like that and it was horrible (and honestly, a slight bit dangerous).
Sadly, gluing an iPad that does everything into new cars is the way nearly all new cars are going to be. I've heard many others say this, and I think they're right. It's cheaper and easier for the manufacturers to create uniformity.

[Inzane]

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Totally agree. I drove an Explorer at work that was like that and it was horrible (and honestly, a slight bit dangerous).
Sadly, gluing an iPad that does everything into new cars is the way nearly all new cars are going to be. I've heard many others say this, and I think they're right. It's cheaper and easier for the manufacturers to create uniformity.

The sad part is its mostly extra shit we don't even really NEED in a car if we're honest.

[never]

I could see myself sliding inside a new R.

[ExtraSlow]

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I could see myself sliding inside a new R.

I could see myself hanging out with you more if you do.