MK8.5 Facelift VW Golf R-Line First Impressions

I share my first impressions and drive in this incredibly highly specified MK8.5 Facelift VW Golf R-Line

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[Bless_Mabunda]

How I wish we still got this car in RSA 😢

[dal]

I've ordered a 8.5 R Line 1.5 DSG in moonstone grey, coming from a 7.5 1.5 manual hopefully I won't regret it ... :)

[beth]

Great video, I work in the automotive industry and I’m lucky enough to get a new car every year or 6 months. I drive an Audi Q2 now but use to have a Golf 7.5 (loved it) needless to say I’m definitely going to get the new 8.5 Golf R line next in moonstone grey, I have missed the golf!!

[newwave]

This is going to be my next car in a few months

[garethlewis]

Sam, what are you doing to me, I've been Ford through and through for many years, but watching your recent VW videos has got me thinking, should I go for a VW Golf when I next change?. Logically for me it's a Mk4 ST, as I have MK3.5 ST atm. But.. confess I've been thinking about the Golf R, even my teenage son looked up from his phone, a rare event, when I said to him, I'm on autotrader looking at Golf R s - he gave me a big grin, says it all.

[danielsellers]

Hi Sam how is the stock sound system will I be missing much over the HK upgrade thanks

[cutedgehouse]

I’d rather have a golf mk1, Fiesta Mk1, Datsun 120, Toyota Starlet. This thing looks like every other computerised crapmobile on sale today.

[gordonwilkinson]

Brill demo and video keep doing what you're doing you do it very well

[boirampai]

That screen looks like such an afterthought, ruins the look honestly; the original version dash was far better looking

[B_S]

Looks like I’ll be getting an R Line next, great video btw

[tripsingh]

It really not much dogference between the mk8 and 8.5, all I really see the big change is a completely different information system in the car, new led design, bumper slightly changed and the rear bumper looks different, underneath its the same chassis and engine as the mk8 r line, but this one looks more specced than the mk8 r line they added a few free extras

[cb]

Would you get the manual base version or Puma (manual or automatic). I've tried, but couldn't love the back design :(

[elliekimberlin]

I pick my brand new r line 74 plate up on Tuesday I can’t wait

[thomaswhite]

Is it 15mm lowered compared to the standard version? Are suspensions special?

[roberttye]

Thanks so much for reviewing this. Great car. Sounds like mine might be delayed in arriving but I don't care. Well worth waiting for.

[theoneandonly]

Hi Sam, do you know if they will allow the golf R to be sold in the kings red as well? It’s the best colour in the range so far. Thanks

[FATSHADY-ukuu]

Hi Sam on the r-line standard spec without extras would it come with reverse camera, front and rear sensor, illuminated badge and also blind spot monitor in the mirrors????

[FATSHADY]

If u had to choose a brand new car which would u get this golf 1.5etsi r line or the new audi a3 35tfsi s line stronic....

[roberttye]

Hi Sam, you pointed out that with the black styling pack the letters GOLF are in black on the boot of the car. So do you reckon if you choose the mild hybrid the letters eTSI will also be in black not chrome?

[steveowen]

Hi Sam, another great video, couple of things, how did you find the air conditioning with the vents being so much lower, I like it to be blowing on my face and seems I might struggle with that, also is the 2.0 tsi 4 motion coming back because the black edition seems to be the sweet spot price wise with what you get as standard equipment on that car!