MK7 Golf R - Photos from my local VW dealer

[MAT ED30]

porsche 911 are not expensive to run even going to the dealer yeah big things like brakes and stuff could get expensive but if you are into cars will know you can get same parts cheaper else ware,the non turbo version aren't too bad but check rms seals but i think Porsche can change them cheap enough BUT if it end up with having an engine problem just do this     ( bore scoring) the turbo engine seems better and stronger and without these problems. I think 40k is a bit nuts on a hot hatch and would say 30k is not bad so screw options

[JackG]

In my eyes youve got to be mad to spend 40k on a vw golf, R or not...much much much better cars out there, however I do love that alot! That back end is the mutts nuts!!
Imagine that lowered with some wide wheels, would look amazing

[George]

A GTR costs a fortune to service.  Nissan is the only place to get the oil and they make sure its not cheap. £800 for discs and pads too. Never mind the tyres and fuel costs.
Nissan say it maybe cheap to buy but its a supercar so you will pay supercar running costs . Dont blaim them.
Dont be fooled by been able to buy one for 40k and think it will cost you golf type running costs,  it wont.

Nissan is certainly not the only place you can get the oil and I don't think GTR servicing is that bad:

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/Content/GTR_Servicing_parts_and_costs.pdf

I wait to see one but the front end is too normal looking for me it just looks like every other normal golf mk7.
It looks more like an r-line than an R to me.
4 tailpipes is just ott and fake carbon just smacks of halfords reject and desperation.
Im disapointed and so wanted to like it , i just hope the leon cupraR is better.

I agree with this though! The Cupra 280 is looking like a promising car, better styled and value than the MK7 GTI imo

[Hedge]

I agree with this though! The Cupra 280 is looking like a promising car, better styled and value than the MK7 GTI imo

Cupra is now on the Seat Configurator. 

[simonp]

Talking of Seats, looks like we're not getting the sporty bucket option according to the configurator...

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[Beddie]

Talking of Seats, looks like we're not getting the sporty bucket option according to the configurator...

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The Bucket seats as a standalone option and other options including a larger range of colours are expected to be available around June/July, this is rumoured to coincide with the 'performance pack' option being available in the UK (Brembos/Buckets/interior trim highlights/bespoke 19" wheels and Pilot Cup2 tyres)   

[cuprajake]

All that money and you still get sh*t seats. Vw really know how to rip the customer off.

Such a model should come standard with sat nav and the rs4 seats.

[candy turbo]

Who thinks this looks better than the R ?

[gtipirelli]

That S3 looks fantastic and much better than the R in my eyes anyway

[markymark]

That S3 looks fantastic and much better than the R in my eyes anyway

I'm afraid I have to agree! Jays done a fantastic job on this one too!

[Eddie-NL]

I agree too

S3 would be my choice

[simonp]

Talking of Seats, looks like we're not getting the sporty bucket option according to the configurator...

t=1m30s

The Bucket seats as a standalone option and other options including a larger range of colours are expected to be available around June/July, this is rumoured to coincide with the 'performance pack' option being available in the UK (Brembos/Buckets/interior trim highlights/bespoke 19" wheels and Pilot Cup2 tyres)    

Performance bits sound great, but I saw some pics of a Cupra with some awful wheels and body addenda. It looked, to coin a phrase from the young hipsters, gash!

http://www.leonoc.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SetRatioSize900650-LEON-CUP-RACERCUPRA.jpg

[taff-turbo]

leon looks like a real bargain....... r power for gti money!!! 
anybody know if the engine in the leon is an up-boosted gti engine or a toned-down r/s3 engine?

[Jonneh]

The Seat is a better option money wise but I can just never get round how cheap the interiors look and feel. Even my Skoda Octavia VRS had a nicer interior than the Seat. And the Skoda was a lot cheaper!

Would love a new R though. Might end up waiting for the Edition 40 though.

[Oli]

Who thinks this looks better than the R ?

Looking forward to seeing the new RS3, however I suspect it will be near on £50k with the right options!