Review: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

I review the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R with DSG and DCC. What do you think about these? Huge thanks to Volkswagen for providing the car!
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[ashtonmurch]

I'm only here for the "let's turn onto this back road here..."

[Jvilleman]

Part of the reason why i want this car is becasuse of reviews like this, very professional, supurb video and audio quality. I've rocked with you since you first bought your BRZ. Yes you seemed bored as hell in this car but i've test driven a few of these cars and i love them. I hope to be a proud owner of one of these this week. Thanx Matt

[carsaregood]

The best compromise of the one car that can do everything

[pacoflyer]

You didn't mention the modding capabilities, the Golf R runs 10s on a stage 3 APR. The amount of speed left laying on the table is insane, much more than the Focus RS.

[thomaspugh]

A fully loaded GTI runs you around $35k....so an R will run you and extra $5-6k. I'd go R

[brandonfriesen]

Great review! You definitely perfectly summed up the R to a tee. I own a 2017, mines a lemon and has been in the shop 6 times in 2, 000 miles, but driving it made me have the biggest smile. So much capability. Can't wait to get mine back.

[Christian-fgwe]

Ive driven a 2015 GTI and it actually impressed me. Very fun cars to take around town.

[kikohd]

Sick review. It's always great when watching your reviews and waiting for the "let's turn on to this back road here" haha. KEEP IT UP!

[FOXDADDYSUPREME]

Love your reviews. Do you ever consider adding a quick comment on safety ratings? Maybe even just a note if its especially good or bad?

[CeeStyleDj]

That 0-60 is very fast. That's modern muscle car territory - and what used to be super-car times. Much respect.

[rubennaidoo]

My first Golf R and loving it, wonderful review

[luucckky._]

I'm going to be buying myself one of these bad boys. I'm so in love with this beast. 16 years old never looked so focused.

[SkDude]

Best color, nice review! Would like to see more people review the 6-spd manual model.

[AstroFantastica]

Race mode gets rid of the DSG lag just so you know. Also makes the pedals a lot more responsive.

[vmaund]

Found a local 2016 R for $30k with 18k miles. Gonna check it out

[TheGetawayer]

Finally Matt! The chassis is one of the best. I much prefer it to the Focus RS myself

[BM_PAZ]

That "little growl" is actually coming through the speakers, its louder in race mode.

[ahenrycc]

I think the biggest bummer with the Golf R: No sunroof! I cannot live without one. I currently drive the 2016 Golf GTI and I love the sunroof. If future iterations of the Golf R includes the sunroof option (at least here in N.America), it'll be at the top of my list of options once my lease with the Golf GTI expires in 3.5 years.

[matthewstevenson]

Have to say the smile on your face was soo much wider in your review of the WRX STI

[Potato-wlmt]

I love my 16 R 6spd...base model with no DCC or other unnecessary bells and whistles. 36.5k...a bit harsh on rough roads and the mileage stinks compared to my jsw...that said its so composed, super quick and solid feeling. No spare, summer tires, no sunroof stink but easily forgotten. Looking forward to my jsw buyback too!