The metaphorical big stick here is the golf r s turbocharged 2. Right as the 2015 golf gti is going on sale, volkswagen gave us a quick ride in whats coming next. They were very responsive and showed that they wanted our business. The 2015 motor trend car of the year award went to the 2015 volkswagen golf because it provides an excellent combination of fuel economy, performance, and. What truly sets it apart, though, is its physicsbending 4motion allwheel drive system. But the r wagon is a properly potent performance car, just like the golf r hatchback that already. It was the winner of our 2015 best compact car for the money award and the winner of our 2015 best compact car for families award and a finalist for our 2015 best hatchback for the money award. An option on most golf variants is a driver assistance package. Full performance test of the 2015 volkswagen golf r europeanspec. Wolfsburgs wizards conjured a frontwheeldrive chassis that rotates like a rearwheel driver thanks to an ingenious limitedslip front. Read more about the new hottestspecification golf at car and. Dont worry, well tell you everything right here in the.
The 2015 motor trend car of the year award went to the 2015 volkswagen golf because it provides an excellent combination of fuel economy, performance, and comfort regardless of the variant one. Search over 700 listings to find the best local deals. Read our full instrumented test of the volkswagen golf r, an allwheeldrive turbocharged hoot of a hatchback. Hands off with the volkswagen golf r touch at ces 2015 roadshow. At the top of the performance tree is the golf r, with the most powerful engine, 19inch wheels and yet wider tyres, adjustable suspension and allwheel drive.
Full performance test of the 2015 volkswagen golf r european. Jun 05, 2014 right as the 2015 golf gti is going on sale, volkswagen gave us a quick ride in whats coming next. With 5passenger comfort and the cargo space of a midsize sedan, the new golf weighs almost 80 pounds less than its predecessor. The volkswagen golf is an accomplished city car that feels at home on freeways, and is unusually smooth on rough roads. Wolfsburgs wizards conjured a frontwheeldrive chassis that rotates like a rearwheeldriver thanks to an ingenious limitedslip front. Want to make your 2015 volkswagen golf one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Rated at 292 horsepower and 280 lbft of torque, the golf r engine outguns the gtis by 72 ponies and 22 lbft. We drive the 2015 volkswagen golf r on arctic ice because we can. Read the story and check out the images at car and driver.
Like many modern cars, its parking brake is electronic and. Shop 2015 vw golf r parts online with volkswagen of america. Volkswagen translates as peoples car, and the original beetle brought freedom to the masses. Theres great grip from the car s wide tyres and its snug. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. The 2015 volkswagen golf and gti trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the sportwagen modelbut they dont give. Dec 23, 2019 jacob gardinermoon originally never intended to modify his 2015 vw golf r, but after putting a little money into it it just kept snowballing from there. Car and driver just published a comparison between the focus rs, the golf r and the subaru sti.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 chevrolet volt and 2015 kia soul ev and 2015 volkswagen e golf and 2015 volkswagen golf r. Driver assistance features can help give you more confidence on your drive. Read on for more driving impressions and photos on the 2015 volkswagen golf r here. Vw hot hatch got ranked tenth out of 10 cars in 2014 best drivers car.
The winner will be announced on thursday, october 1st on the motor trend channel. We cant hide our affection for the golf rs more affordable sibling, the nearperfect gti. R model, so the car responds smartly when you turn the wheel. The golf r is the most powerful vehicle in the vw lineup. Mar 30, 2015 the 2015 vw golf r is different in many ways from other golfs. The volkswagen golf r is a genuine performance car built on an economy car platform. Sense and sensibility in the hot hatch for adults the ultimate golf is the most mature, best allaround hot hatch on. Full performance test of the 2015 volkswagen golf r. Used volkswagen golf r for sale with photos cargurus. This year brings the addition of 40 different color options for your golf r, as well as a new black wheel package that includes 19inch rims. A sixspeed manual transmission dispenses torque via volkswagens 4motion. With a powerful 4cylinder engine, the golf r boasts 288 hp and 280 lbft of turntwisting torque.
The good with 292 horsepower, a lightningfast dualclutch transmission, and 4motion allwheel drive, the 2015 volkswagen golf r is an incredibly potent hot hatchback. This super golf, this audi tt shooting brake, is a decidedly unflashy car for the price. Again, just all speculation from my brief research and observations. The golf was last fully redesigned in 2015, and it received a minor refresh last year. Jan 04, 2019 the golf r is the most powerful vehicle in the vw lineup. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 volkswagen golf r hatchback including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. However vw just hasnt activated android auto and apple car play in the software for 2015, because probably vw didnt pay for licensing fees to apple and android for 2015. A neighbor bought a golf r last week, and it was parked near another neighbors golf. Sense and sensibility in the hot hatch for adults the ultimate golf is the most mature, best allaround hot hatch on the marketwith a price to match. The golf r is a damn near perfect car except for its blasted dsg software ill get to that in a minute, but i dont want to lead. Rated at 300 ps 290 hp, the car we drove was a europeanspec r with a manual. The 2015 golf r with 33 mpg, allwheel drive, 290 horsepower and a 060 time of 4.
Basically, the golf r has all of the things going for it that the golf does, except for the easy ride, and adds a turbocharged, woundup, four pot with 292 ponies. The 19inch wheels on the upper trim level and the four pipes in back are prime giveaways, as are the small r badges and the extra chin and side plastic on the exterior. With 5passenger comfort and the cargo space of a midsize sedan, the new golf. Hands off with the volkswagen golf r touch at ces 2015. Not only is the r armed with a riproaring 292horse version of vw s ea888 turbo inlinefour, but it also boasts a checklist of requisite gofast bits. The interior trim is leather and the front seats are heated.
The volkswagen golf has always been fun to hustle around back roads, from the first hatch that came out in 1974 to the current mk. Never mind the power the real story of the golf r is the way it drives. My golf r go to any local car show or cruise night, and youll see a few things that make you bury your face deep within your palms. Upon sitting in the 2015 volkswagen golf r for the first time, i immediately noticed its handbrake or, should i say, lack thereof.
Former canadian race car driver patrick carpentier takes a lap in a golf r of calabogie motorsports park near ottawa. Youll grin as the 2015 volkswagen golf rs turbocharged engine responds with each stomp of the gas pedal, but a lack of driver involvement diminishes the fun, making this cars hefty. In normal driving conditions, power is delivered to the front wheels. May 12, 2015 the golf r is the fastest car you can buy under the vw brand, with 300 hp, awd, and a dualclutch transmission, it feels more like a mini porsche on the road than a standard golf.
The 2015 volkswagen golf r, though, with its spacious interior, plentiful standard equipment, and audistylish looks, is an astounding, affordable performance car that doesnt compromise livability. The 2019 vw golf r is trackinspired with a turbocharged engine, while also. The nature of the regular golf 103tsi highline model is a controlled and composed yet comfortable ride, and the lowered suspension of the rline which dips the body of the car 15 millimetres. Trust our nationwide network of local vw dealerships to help you do your part in keeping your vw at its best. Jun 06, 2015 the good with 292 horsepower, a lightningfast dualclutch transmission, and 4motion allwheel drive, the 2015 volkswagen golf r is an incredibly potent hot hatchback. The golf r is the fastest car you can buy under the vw brand, with 300 hp, awd, and a dualclutch transmission, it feels more like a mini porsche on the road than a standard golf. The 2017 version of volkswagen golfs fiveyearold halo model, golf r, is a drivers car but it only gets 25 combined miles to the gallon. The 2015 volkswagen golf and gti trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the sportwagen modelbut they dont give up anything for driving fun. At first, i thought the golf owner just got aftermarket wheels. They tested all of them in france and all of them were manuals no dsg for the vw. The eurospec 2015 volkswagen golf r, by the numbers. I found this comparison on another board and figured i would share.
The 4motion allwheeldrive system transfers torque between the front and rear wheels. Apple carplay android auto retrofit golfmk7 vw gti. Mar 16, 2018 read our full instrumented test of the volkswagen golf r, an allwheeldrive turbocharged hoot of a hatchback. The golf r is a bit expensive, but its a versatile vehicle thats bliss to drive. Need mpg information on the 2015 volkswagen golf r. While we didnt end up going with them for our car purchase, the experience was great. The golf r is a damn near perfect car except for its blasted dsg software ill get to that in a. Theres great grip from the cars wide tyres and its snugfitting fabric and alcantaratrimmed sports seats hold the driver and. Feb 18, 2015 the 2015 volkswagen golf r, though, with its spacious interior, plentiful standard equipment, and audistylish looks, is an astounding, affordable performance car that doesnt compromise livability. Volkswagen has revealed its new golf r, based on the seventhgeneration golf. The volkswagen golf r is one of 10 contenders competing for the title of 2015 best drivers car. Get the results, specs, and photos at car and driver. Part hothatch overlord, part luxurycar pretender, the vw golf r threw down at lightning lap 2015. Enter the 2015 volkswagen golf r, the most powerful production golf ever to come to the u.
If youre looking for a hot hatch, its tough to beat. The 2015 vw golf r is different in many ways from other golfs. On the road or track, the golf r has been designed to fire on all cylinders. Search from 23 volkswagen golf r cars for sale, including a certified 2015 volkswagen golf r 4door and a used 2015 volkswagen golf r 4door. The 20152017 volkswagen golf was an accomplished city car that was also at home on freeways and rode smoothly on rough roads.