Review: APR Stage 2 Golf R - Better Than The Focus RS?

Today we review the an APR Stage 2 2016 Golf R. With 392hp and 409b ft of torque this car absolutely flies. It's more refined than the Ford Focus RS, but is it better to drive? Find out.

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Song:
Umpire - Gravity (feat. Liz Kretschmer) [NCS Release]

[goonsflofy]

As a golf r, dsg owner, I approve this message.

[lucaspiresr]

I would take a Golf R over a Focus RS anyday.

[xtrekrex]

When you're driving a Focus RS, it feels like you're sitting in a Focus. That's the problem.

[JoJoJoker]

Power can be improved. A cheap interior and the close relation to a rental car can't. The R is the best package overall. Unless you're on a track monthly.

[cockyjeremy]

Stock DSG R is faster than an RS. A Stage 2 absolutely embarrasses an RS by bus lengths.

[QullVideo]

I test drove a used standard DSG that my local garage had on the forecourt. It was amazing. If I had had a bit more money to spend I would have taken it without a doubt.
Having lived with a manual for 10 years I didn't think I'd ever buy an automatic but now I know that is no longer an absolute. A Golf R DSG is a car I will one day like to own.

[manbearpigsuncle]

who cares about stock vs tuned? think "used" here, get a 2014, spend $1-2k on an apr tune and you can use the money youve saved on a road trip and vacation for the family while being able to smoke focus rs drivers

[ryanwreyford]

I live near APR's HQ and had some people who work there come to our local meet. One guy particularly owned a Golf R that was used as the test bed for them. I guess it would be considered Stage 3+. That thing was 500+ HP and people knew that that car was not to be messed with haha. APR makes some fast stuff for sure.

[MM-PeaceKeeper]

What's up Vehicle Virgins? loving the frequent uploads. Keep up the good work!

[hacker]

In the Netherlands this would cost around $80.000 due to taxes, fuck my country

[maybach]

This with the DSG and DCC is the best hot hatch in my opinion.

[timkirkpatrick]

I have a Mk7 R with turbo back Milltek. Test drove an RS, couldn't wait to get back into the R. RS is way to heavy, interior is shocking for a plus 30 grand car. Rear wing isn't me. Mk7 R all the way

[Cobras]

3:37 I think this is the best sounding 4 cylinder I've ever heard

[kongzillagod]

That laugh said it all from his take off lol

[JT-rxnh]

APR stage 2 Golf R vs Supercharged E39 M5 drag race

[AlienNinjaPuppy]

is that title a joke? the golf r IS better than the rs. the rs is just "funner", which is subjective.

[visionariable]

Power can always be improved. The cheaper quality and similarity to the rental car cannot. The Golf R is the better package.

[mkvmyfast]

Instantly gave this video a "like" the moment I saw that "Rated R" plate 👍

[roninglx]

I like what is reads on the license plate "RATED R" nice

[nickbowl]

It's such a sleeper.  I have a stage two with a few more mods then that has plus dsg.  I just destroy V8's up and down the road.  It's really fun.