' 2016 Volkswagen Golf R MANUAL ( Mk.7 ) ' Test Drive & Review - TheGetawayer

I had a blast testing the 300hp AWD Golf R from Volkswagen with the 6spd manual for two weeks...

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[NickMurray]

Wow, your most polished review yet. Clearly a lot of effort put into this video, and it shows. 220kph in a back road wooded area! You Germans.

[DoctaM]

You just reminded me why I love the Golf R so much. Nice review... glad you made it.

[vkdlvkdl]

You are one of the best car reviewers IMO Love the fact that you dont use pointless and vague jargons/expressions a lot of reviewers tend to regurgitate over and over again. Keep up the good work!

[MT-kxuc]

Bought one 6 years ago after watching this. Still have it. Manual 2 door. Amazing car.

[FrederickHwang]

You're probably one of the best YouTube car reviewer I've seen thus far. Keep up the great work, man!

[markgallagher]

What an excellent review Guido! Nice to see someone praise a car for the way it involves the driver.

[stephanvlachos]

Great review as always Guido! I have a manual 7R and couldn't agree with you more(biased I know, but if i didn't think so I wouldn't have it!). The engagement with the 6 speed while driving is what enthusiasts really want in a hot hatch. It is just so well balanced and capable. Sure it is quick in a straight line, but once you get into the curvy technical bits it is just confidence inspiring. And lets not forget it has five seats and a big trunk! Bravo VWAG!!

[donaldscholl]

Great, honest, review. You have answered my questions concerning this auto. Now to build my other garage to store her in!
As always, LOVE the smile and laugh as you accelerate. Proves you are a true GEARHEAD!

[cklam]

Cinematic! Still watching after all these years. Incredible.

[TrevCCook]

Just bought a Mk.7 GTI, and now you're making me want to upgrade, Guido. Damn it.

MY thoughts exactly about this car !! I ordered mine with manual in the summer time and it arrived in December. it's a Machine!!! It's so responsive and fun to drive!! Being such a big manual trans fan, I'm so glad I bought this car. DEUTSCH GEMACHT!!

[MattMaranMotoring]

Your reviews continue to look more and more professional Guido! This is TV quality stuff! It was great to see how much you enjoyed the Golf R! I'm starting to like sleepers more and more as well and don't know if I could live with an STI with a huge wing either. If I wanted a fun 4 door car, this would be one of the cars I'd seriously consider. I just wish they came with the same great panoramic moonroof that you can get in the GTI. I know it adds weight in the worst possible place, but I love the views it provides.

[marybaker]

I have the 2018 golf r 7.5 manual.absolutely awesome car around the twisty roads around Norfolk where I live.would definitely recommend it.it remind’s me of my old vr6 back in the day fun cars to drive 🤩.keep making the great videos👍

[davidr.flores]

Thank you. I own a Golf 5 cylinder and I am strongly considering getting a Golf R now.

[michaels]

It's the best car I've ever owned. Makes you smile every time

[netbirdie]

I never comment, but this is one of the best car reviews I've seen. Nice work.

[felipe_uk]

I have watched dozens of Golf R reviews on YouTube over the last few weeks - I am considering a 2017 facelifted car (310 BHP, manual transmission) - but yours is certainly one of the best. After a recent test drive, I think the R is in a different league to the S3 (which i used to own) but interesting to hear that you think it is also better than the (much more expensive) RS3. VW's masterstroke was to offer the R as a manual or DSG...

[germi]

What a good review! Finally somebody who aims at the driving experience! 👍🏼

[nikb]

I didn't really consider the Golf R being so appealing before, but now after seeing your enthusiasm and the manual transmission working great O've changed my mind!

[SonOfAbba]

Great video... I have the a Lapiz Blue Mk7R Manual.... it is easily the best car I've owned... for an extra $800 I got the APR stage 1 tune and this thing is a now a mega-beast.

It's perfect b/c as you say, the car is unassuming and no one thinks it is fast, so when I pass a 2015 M3, the look on their face is priceless lol. And this thing handles like a champ!