2019 Volkswagen Golf R First Test
There's no arguing that Audi's TT RS costs a pretty penny. 50,000 for a two-door sports coupe, it's a niche player that many budget-minded enthusiasts just won't be able to justify. But what if you could get a car with either two doors or four that shared the same basic chassis and all-wheel-drive system with the Audi, for a lower price? That car is the new Volkswagen Golf R, a replacement of sorts for the last-generation R32. Sure, it lacks the Audi's spectacular turbocharged I-5, but in its place is an engine we've heaped praise on for years: the VW Group's 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo mill. The Golf R boasts significantly upgraded componentry over the GTI. VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system (essentially a Haldex-4 unit) is included, allowing nearly all of the power to be sent to the rear wheels if deemed necessary. Turbocharger boost pressure is lifted to 17.1 psi through a larger BorgWarner K04 turbocharger, necessitating a reinforced block and connecting rods. The steering ratio is quicker than that of the GTI, the suspension a smidge firmer, and the brakes a touch larger. And that's not to mention the more aggressive bodywork or unique 18-inch alloys.
By and large, the Golf R should be a Super GTI, right? After all, VW designed the car to tempt buyers away from the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Well, yes and no. In terms of refinement, the Golf R is impressive. The interior is high-quality all around, with soft-touch materials galore and some of the nicest, most comfortable sport seats in the biz. A power sunroof, dual-zone climate control, steering-adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, leather interior, Bluetooth, and iPod connectivity are all part of the package, helping the value perspective significantly. Point the Golf R towards your nearest twisty road and you'll find a fast and refined hot hatch, one that isn't deflected sideways by the smallest road imperfections -- or even many of the larger ones. It's quick and astoundingly neutral through turns at any speed that's sane for public roads, and exhibits none of the slight torque steer the GTI does.
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