Volkswagen has given the Mk8 Golf R another pass and, this time, we reckon they've hit the nail on the head. Read our story to learn what's changed and when you can buy...
Facelifted Volkswagen Golf R: front three quarter static, studio, in a cage, blue paintFacelifted Volkswagen Golf R: front three quarter static, racetrack, sunset, blue paintFacelifted Volkswagen Golf R: dashboard and infotainment system, black upholstery, but it’s always been plagued with irritating problems that made it downright infuriating to live with.
Not only does it have far superior graphics, but it also has lightning-fast processors. That means it can now keep pace with your commands. Plus, it shares its menu design with the latest Passat, which we think should be hailed as the textbook example of sensible Germanic thinking. Volkswagen has fettled the R’s steering wheel, too – just not in the way you might expect. The revised Golf GTI received an all-new wheel with physical buttons in place of the old car’s touch-sensitive sliders. However, Volkswagen tells us it was too expensive to fit the same wheel to the R, simply because it doesn’t have space for an ‘R’ button.
What’s more interesting is Volkswagen’s new wastegate map. The company’s software wizards have fiddled with the R’s throttle management and boost controller to force the turbo to hold more pressure when you lift off the throttle. The aim is to reduce lag and improve throttle response, allowing you to use more of the engine’s performance more of the time. And, hells bells, does it work well., but we’ll give you a brief rundown of the sensation here.
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