Here’s Motor Verso’s first drive overview of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate R.
What’s the Volkswagen Golf Estate R about?
The Volkswagen Golf Estate R may be the fastest Golf estate car available. The most recent model has 310 PS, a good 7-speed DSG gearbox and a lot of boot space… so expectations are high.
The Volkswagen looks like the classic Golf GTi but stretched just a little longer. It has very subtle yet sporty styling and with the 19 inch wheels, the Golf R certainly talks about its best.
The updates in the 2017 car include new front and rear bumpers, new LED DRLs and full LED rear lights. Remember that the R includes animated indicators that certainly are a nice treat on the eyes. Impressively, inside, there is currently a gesture controlled infotainment system. It is effective and looks remarkable with a big high-resolution screen.
Anyone and everyone drives a Golf. Golf drivers are classless. It really is anything from the neighborhood doddery vicar, to all-round car enthusiasts. With this thought, the Golf series’ engines add the hybrid completely up to the mighty R, that will blow your brain.
A 2.0 litre, four cylinder, turbocharged engine that generates 310 PS is behind the energy in this Golf Estate R. It could do 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, and includes a top speed of 155 mph. It’s rare you get yourself a hot hatch that does 0-60 mph within 5 seconds, aside from an estate car!
How Does it Drive?
Engaging in the Golf Estate R and driving off gently with the DSG box, it might have already been any other Golf in the number. It really is still very refined, however the second you put your foot to the ground and the turbo kicks in; you’re in another world. The amount of power in the two 2.0 litre engine is immense as the automobile literally just launches and goes. You will find a large amount of grip from those 7.5 inch wide wheels, that your 20 mm lowered ‘R’ suspension may have improved even more.
The automobile on test was included with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, with flappy paddle controls on the tyre. The responsiveness from the gearbox was excellent and gave the Golf a much greater performance car experience. If I’m really honest, you can just put the automobile in drive and allow Golf do all of the thinking for you. It really is that good. Among my favourite top features of the car may be the exhaust noise. The automobile sounds very raspy so when the turbo gets on boost, it sounds amazing! I doubt you could ever get bored of hearing this car releasing its power. Within my try, I couldn’t overcome the sound.
The automobile handles well, as does any Golf, but let’s remember that is now an estate car, not really a nimble hot hatch. Yet I couldn’t spot the extra length or weight therefore it’s simply brilliant using its nice solid chassis. The steering is quite controlled and wonderfully sensible. It feels like an excellent package and really rewards the driver when challenging the automobile.
No one will probably get completely fed up of driving the Golf R. If you ask me it is this underdog of an automobile; it’s practical and subtle in styling, however when you open it up it sets your hair burning. This Golf is merely magical. I came away very impressed and wanting additional time with the automobile.
What’s it Like Inside?
The Volkswagen Golf R is a Golf in mind, obviously; everything inside is quite functional. It’s smartly designed, solid, and just works effectively, not forgetting pleasing on the attention.
The Golf interior is excellent with plenty of brilliant features. Included in these are LED lighting, a media system with an 8 inch screen, infotainment system with gesture control, nicely designed and supportive seats, and an extremely sporty flat bottom tyre.
And even on the practicality side, this Golf Estate R comes from top. It has five doors, a DSG gearbox, and a lot of room in leading and back. Start that estate tailgate and you may look for a very useable large boot.
THE KNOWLEDGE
I love what lengths the Golf has come. VW realised that they had conquered the hatchback market with the Golf, then your fast hatch market with the Golf GTI and the very fast hatch market with the Golf R. They now likewise have the ability to meet up with the wider market needs, just like the fast estate market. It’s a bold move, nonetheless it works for the brand. This Golf Estate R is a non-compromise version of the hatch, just with an increase of boot space. Perfect!
Verdict
The Golf R is an extremely affordably priced, premium, fast estate car that anyone within their right mind would like to own. The 310 PS delivered in that practical car is impressive. Whether you select the Golf R in the hatch or estate configuration, you just can’t fail.
