New Golf R Evo confirmed

[xjay1337]

I'd love one of these, dream cars.

It really isn't mate... just a payment away... it's your full RE-Development that's the issue, lol!  But hey, what's car ownership without true involvement!?

I can afford to buy one it's insurance that would likely be the problem.
If insurance wasn't a killer I'd be in a B7 RS4 now not a GTI :(

I wouldn't want PCP I would either do personal loan and buy the car in cash or 5 year finance outright.
PCP/HP not for me.

[gobbleplease]

I don't think it'll see production. They'll hardly sell any.

I don't think it would see production either tbh especially in a stripped out version, it's to radical for vw but in my opinion it is where they should be going  - but if they do it right megane r26 r style it will sell, VW have a huge fan base and judging by the the standard R ring time this one should be a whole lot faster and for that reason it will sell massively (if priced right )

They may limit production numbers. Aswell.

Such an exercise is also good for sales on lesser models.

[Deako]

I'd love one of these, dream cars.

It really isn't mate... just a payment away... it's your full RE-Development that's the issue, lol!  But hey, what's car ownership without true involvement!?

I can afford to buy one it's insurance that would likely be the problem.
If insurance wasn't a killer I'd be in a B7 RS4 now not a GTI :(

I wouldn't want PCP I would either do personal loan and buy the car in cash or 5 year finance outright.
PCP/HP not for me.

You'd be surprised. Insurance on new fast out the box cars is cheaper than modified cars.

[Poverty]

agreed the insurance cost difference between a GTI, rs4, Golf R, wont be massive.

[rich83]

agreed the insurance cost difference between a GTI, rs4, Golf R, wont be massive.

Well thats that then!!! Jamie is gonna have to buy a Golf R now....... Money........ Mouth!!!! 

[tony_danza]

£40k personal loan over 5 years eh? Fooked if I'd be spending circa £800 a month to "own" that*.

VW will build it, and bloody good on them too, they've been far too safe over the years and that's why the likes of French tat is kicking their arse in driver fun tests.

Need an Evo GTI now too.

*You still won't own it, stop paying the loan and see who owns it then.

[Poverty]

Not if you have paid 51% 

[Oli]

I'd love one of these, dream cars.

It really isn't mate... just a payment away... it's your full RE-Development that's the issue, lol!  But hey, what's car ownership without true involvement!?

I can afford to buy one it's insurance that would likely be the problem.
If insurance wasn't a killer I'd be in a B7 RS4 now not a GTI :(

I wouldn't want PCP I would either do personal loan and buy the car in cash or 5 year finance outright.
PCP/HP not for me.

5 year finance is HP

[Hurdy]

With the recent spate of performance hatches delivering 300+bhp, VW has to up their game to keep in the game.

The new Honda Type R is being touted as having maybe 280-340bhp
The Merc A45 AMG has over 330bhp
BMW M1 has similar power.

So, the MKVII Golf R Evo having 370bhp would be a very good reposte, especially if it could deliver a sub 1400kg kerb weight too.

I hope for VW's sake that they make it.

[Sunglasses Ron]

I don't think it'll see production. They'll hardly sell any.

I don't think it would see production either tbh especially in a stripped out version, it's to radical for vw but in my opinion it is where they should be going  - but if they do it right megane r26 r style it will sell, VW have a huge fan base and judging by the the standard R ring time this one should be a whole lot faster and for that reason it will sell massively (if priced right )

They may limit production numbers. Aswell.

Such an exercise is also good for sales on lesser models.

I wouldn't be so sure mate. Even with the media hype and the hoon factor the R26R brought, it was still considered a real flop with regards sales in the UK. IIRC there was only 80ish sold in this country and the rest were exported back out.

With regards the Golf R Evo (& S3+ if the media is to be believed) - I just can't see it having 370bhp with a few 'minor tweaks'. For a start, where would the S3+ sit in their line up with the new RS3 on the horizon?!?! Would they then need to make the RS3 420+bhp and then step on the RS4's toes?
My guess would be a 325-330bhp level edition. Either way, I'd still be pissed if I had just put my Golf R order in and it had gone to build..

[Hurdy]

370bhp is still not enough Ben.

[Janner_Sy]

With the recent spate of performance hatches delivering 300+bhp, VW has to up their game to keep in the game.

The new Honda Type R is being touted as having maybe 280-340bhp
The Merc A45 AMG has over 330bhp
BMW M1 has similar power.

Thats the one hot hatch on the horizon that im interested in.  The only thing wrong with the last two type Rs was no mid range torque.  Thats no longer an issue.  I reckon its going to be epic!

[Sunglasses Ron]

370bhp is still not enough Ben.

Never..   It won't be enough for me anyway..   Won't be going bonkers though. Simple Stage 1 for the Merc when it arrives and....



(in the damp too) 

[Poverty]

That is fast

[tony_danza]

Fark.

People messing with these Mercs already then? Tuning boxes, I assume??