2022 Volkswagen Golf R – DM Test Drive | Review

Volkswagen only offers the Mk 8 Golf in GTI or R form for the US. So why not go whole hog and get the R?

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Intro music and graphics by Skyler Benn.

This video was filmed with in-ear, binaural microphones, so if you listen with headphones, it will sound like you're sitting in the driver's seat!

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[Angus]

I mean, I get that the climate control is one click away and has to be operated from the screen, but there is such a thing as the AUTO setting, which, like a thermostat in your home, will keep the temperature that you set winter or summer. I set mine to 72 and never really touch it again, so I don't get the criticism.

[johniekendrikc]

Trying to buy this car right now feels like being on the SNKRS app. Except its not the bots it's the actually VW Dealers who are gouging us with "market adjustment" prices.

[louisnguyen]

I didn’t know you were also the tropher kudos bro I love both channels

[shaglioni]

Funny, I don't think using launch control will do damage to that DSG even though it seems like it's slipping the clutch through the 1st gear. I am pretty sure many, many and never ending launches would not do damage to it. Unlike using the 6 spd manual.

[SuperRUBIN]

I'll wait for the 2023 -2024 models when they add buttons and knobs again. And the prices dealerships are asking for are BELOW MSRP!!!

[sunnyvalentino]

I was watching the Topher and YouTube autoplayed this. I didn't know it was a different channel. Lol. The Golf R is the king of the hot hatches today. Wow. That DSG is race car fast and I'm a manual guy

[TRXEX]

I would love to see you compare aftermarket audio systems vs stock systems, for example BMW B&W Diamond vs Alpha speakers, to see which is more worth it, spend on factory or spend on aftermarket.

Also I appreciate you doing Audio systems tests, its helpful making a decision.

[christopherptacek]

They give you more options than you're prepared to learn in a day. The apprehension to learn the UI—some people would rather have fewer options and features, especially initially. Over the life of a car, I think most would be happy to have access to everything. Even though that means menus and multiple clicks. The negativity about the infotainment seems to be based on nothing substantial at all.

[marcschubert]

Are these things on dealer lots yet? I keep seeing review videos but there's not a single dealer, checked the 5 closest, by me that have any. Not just the R either no GTi's as well.

[DansWorld_]

I want this car so bad🔥🔥🔥 review, thanks

[jayczyzyk]

I hope they strengthened. The front paper made suspension

[ramonpena]

Probably by having that kind of virtual and touch screen switches, the seats, steering, and defroster, maybe when is that cold, probably you won't have to set them because when you remote start the car it will automatically set them up for you, like my grand Cherokee.

[oppos]

Nurburgring mode isn't the most aggressive setting... it actually puts the dampers in one of the softer settings. But it's funny to see how placebos work.

Also, use two fingers to tap the respective temperature slider for immediate access to the heated seat function.

You can enable the heated steering wheel to come on at a specific temperature preemptively.

[williamlong]

Wait this literally just hit me. VW did the whole capacitive-touch-everything, no-buttons interior and downgraded the interior materials for cost cutting, yet the Mk8 is MORE EXPENSIVE than the Mk7/7.5??? I guess they’re just tryna buffer their profit margin smh.

[matthewsimmons]

I think if I only had this car for a few days I would hate the controls and if I bought the car I would hate the controls for the first week but after that you would just be used to them and the location of everything in the cabin.

[andrewsimm]

Still waiting on my Mk 8 r to arrive in the UK been waiting since September. But VW are waiting on semi conductor microchips for the car. Think I’ve only seen one Mk 8 R in the Uk since September.

[AB-nvbz]

Why does every reviewing do their best to make the infotainment look confusing?

I'm sure they are all aware of the shortcut menu. If you like launching your car, you will make traction control a shortcut.

Have you seen how complicated most launch controls are in cars with dual clutch autos? Half the time they won't work.

[haideral-jebouri]

I’m glad they do come in 6 speed manual

[eklektikTechno]

The only thing i would do is remove the additional spoiler and I’m good

[Hunter-oooj]

I have been looking everywhere for this answer, maybe you will know. Does the backseat have a carseat mount? would it work as a dad car?