Driving every Golf R! From the original VR6 to the Golf 8 R, this is the evolution of VW's Golf R

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It all began with the Vurra, the South African term of endearment for the first 6-cylinder Golf, almost 3 decades ago. Join Ciro De Siena as we assemble and drive every Golf R ever sold in South Africa.
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With a lot of help from the good people at Volkswagen South Africa, we networked with a series of Golf owners to put together a dream shoot, featuring every Golf R sold in South Africa.
Missing here is the Golf MkIV R, which was never sold in South Africa, but drove the Golf MkIII, MkV, MkVI, Mk7 and Mk8 R all together on the Aldo Scribante circuit in Gqeberha earlier this year when we filmed our full review on the Golf 8 R, and performed a hot lap shootout against the Toyota GR Yaris.
Join our video journalist Ciro De Siena as he drives every Golf R back-to-back, and tries to get under the skin of what makes the Golf R so loved and respected across the globe.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - VW MkIII Golf VR6
2:43 - VR6 engine, power and 0-100
4:20 - VR6 weight
4:44 - VR6 Transmission
4:55 - VR6 driving experience
6:18 - VW MkV Golf R32
7:57 - R32 engine
9:40 - R32 driving experience
11:34 - VW MkVI Golf R
12:16 - MkVI Golf R engine
12:45 - MkVI Golf R power
13:08 - MkVI Golf R transmission
13:51 - MkVI Golf R driving experience
15:50 - VW Mk7 Golf R
16:31 - Mk7 Golf R power and torque
17:23 - Mk7 Golf R engine
18:36 - Mk7 Golf R driving experience
20:20 - Conclusion
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@B0rn2succeed Жыл бұрын

love the video but my favorite was not part of it, the R32 MK4.

@thabokabai4188 Жыл бұрын

Was probably not easy to find one, especially in good condition.

@maveric0738 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Where is the MK4 R32!!!

@coreyw427 Жыл бұрын

Not sold in SA

@broskimedula5300 Жыл бұрын

It wasn't sold locally, but I've seen a blue import running around town a few years back.

@miKaKaLaSniKoV Жыл бұрын

The MK4 is the OG

@maxnaidoo2152 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the Mk5 R32 at a car show for the 1st time when I was 8, to this day it's still one of my dream cars. They're just gorgeous.

@Xxbutterflyxx752 Жыл бұрын

Lesotho has a few imports from Japan/Asia

@DEM925 Жыл бұрын

@@Xxbutterflyxx752 If only our laws allowed us to import them into the country without the exorbitant Taxes they make you pay😪 which ends up creeping closer to our SA prices.

@mr_jag_ Жыл бұрын

when I was a child i remember that dad took me to a car show and there i saw an golf gti, I don't remember if it was gen 5 or 6, but anyways, in my opinion, both look great, i especially like the mk5 r32 and gti fronts

@LamarTCO Жыл бұрын

@@mr_jag_ there is 3 gens of R 2 of r32 mk4 and 5. 6,7,8 were R’s

@nikhiljuggernath Жыл бұрын

@@LamarTCO many people don’t know there is a R32 mk4

@kevinvandorst Жыл бұрын

The Golf V R32 is pure perfection, looks amazing and that sound.... Love it!

@ca9968 Жыл бұрын

The VR6 always sounded amazing at high revs...I was always an Opel fan so owned a Kadett or two back in the 90`s and early 00`s and never got beaten in a robot to robot by a "Voorah", but DAMN, I loved the sound they made when they really tried!

@Layno729 Жыл бұрын

When the biggest guy at the gym acknowledges you. This is the equivalent.

@tshedisophutheho4796 Жыл бұрын

Igundwane

@damianpedro2498 Жыл бұрын

I've only ever driven in a Mk3 VR6 and 220km/h came up as fast as I could say VURA! 😵‍💫 What a lineup though 🇩🇪 personal favorite has to be the MK6 R 👌🏻

@UNSCHEDULED_ Жыл бұрын

My dad got a mk5 r32 and a year later still the best purchase ever 🔥🐐😮‍💨😮‍💨

@jamessa4629 Жыл бұрын

@k_kid_kamo5013 Ай бұрын

I imported 1 from japan and put powerflow exhaust....woow the sound is epic.... Sounds like little Nissan GTR

@Maoulduin Жыл бұрын

Our family car is the Mk5 R32. My partner heard a Nissan GTR pass once and loved the sound so I played her a video of an R32. We've been running one for 5 years now and the symphony of combustion never gets old.

@thegreatafrican3367 Жыл бұрын

Fuel when you're really on it?

@erwinvandebeek7086 Жыл бұрын

The VR6 is a great engine. I have a Golf 3 VR6 syncro. I love the sound. Greetings from Holland.

@kevinesbend9771 Жыл бұрын

Arrrg so beautiful, I'm from South Africa but now staying in New Zealand and finally bought one of my dream cars, got a 2008 R36 passat sports wagon oooh God the sound and comfort is the best.

@butchlester1 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the GTI’s & ‘R’ - now even more ❤

@88tmilko Жыл бұрын

Had my MKV R32 for 5 years, still love it!

@bsh3367 Жыл бұрын

Mk7 R straight out of heaven 😍

@preshan.naidoo2589 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Golf MKV R32 as my weekend drive, that exhaust note never gets old.😊

@mattsheen7907 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review and presentation 🙏👌🇿🇦 By the way, I bought my Golf 7 R due to Ciro’s review and insight on this magnificent motor vehicle.

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@pianoekket Жыл бұрын

I own a 7R and I am so so happy with it. Such a fast little thing!

@dennismashoeshoe4550 4 ай бұрын

Experienced any major issues? Thinking of getting a used one to daily

@pianoekket 4 ай бұрын

@@dennismashoeshoe4550 driven 18000 km with it and zero issues so far. Its great for daily :)

@matildaolyn7596 Жыл бұрын

That mk 7 R for me still is the daddy

@markomarin3414 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the 7.5R and it’s the best golf I ever drive. Even better than the MK8 GTi. The MK8 R is too expensive at the moment, gonna give it a few year for the depreciation

@FastRedPonyCar Жыл бұрын

The mk7’s and 7.5’s are selling for more than what I paid for my mk7 R brand new 😢

@BadPhD777 Жыл бұрын

I have a MK6 GTI and thoroughly enjoy it!

@qhawemakhaye4098 Жыл бұрын

Honestly every video that has a Golf 7 R must start with a proper launch control!

@fabiovanwetten6182 Жыл бұрын

Mk6 R 🔥🔥

@legrangedylandlg Жыл бұрын

Great vid❤‍🔥 can't go wrong with a video of hot hatches. GTis or R's is almost part of our heritage at this point.

@davidjones7795 Жыл бұрын

However this presenter is doing spectacular work, doing all reviews in a spectacular manner. Great facts but polite... Excellent!

@Mzwandile_Makhowane Жыл бұрын

Marvelous episode, as per usual. That coming from a non VW fan, if I may add!

@raymondmalan487 Жыл бұрын

Great Collection of Vehicles, Each One Holding it's Own - Not a VW or Golf Fan, But These Cars have Their Worthy Place.

@scottrobertson307 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 Golf R going on three years. It’s still my favorite and puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.

@jacobotha6858 Жыл бұрын

Well done and thank you. Epic episode to bring back awesome memories, some even not so legal. However you did miss one Golf "R" sold in SA, the golf 4 R. With its almost wide body look and that 1,8l turbo motor. And also very rare.

@lani8766 Жыл бұрын

Very rare indeed

@sonic4urmind722 Жыл бұрын

S.A. didn't officially get that one

@ghatiem Жыл бұрын

We didn't get the Golf 4R. What we got was a Golf 4 GTI-R. It had the same motor, just some cosmetic enhancements that made it look like the European Golf 4 R32

@jacobotha6858 Жыл бұрын

@@ghatiem Al true as you said, although it was sold as a "R" version for SA with increased power from 110-132kw and torque from 210 to 235nm. Many people saw the V5 as our "R" version as well as the V5 was marked as a "R5" in some regions. Was just saying would have been nice to see either of these included in this awesome line-up.

@ghatiem Жыл бұрын

@@jacobotha6858 The Golf 4 GTI was sold as 110kw and in 2004 also got a hotter 132kw. The GTI-R didn't have an increase in power. The normal one was available in either 110kw 5 speed or 132kw 6 speed. The V5 Golf was later killed and only continued in the Jetta and also got a bump in power and got a 6 speed box instead of the 5 speed... The Jetta also later came with a 1.8T with 110kw and 132kw and also got a 1.8T-R version that was only cosmetic just like the Golf...

@diveshrajman6317 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys the R32 is a real gem you hit the nail right on the head there ,doubt they'll be a golf as nice as that ever again

@davycavelier6794 Жыл бұрын

Missed the best: 4 R32

@clintz7906 Жыл бұрын

It was the beginning of a new era

@ProsperNyawuza Жыл бұрын

That raspy gutteral noise from the R32 makes you want to clear your throat 😂. What a sound, what a car!!! ❤

@goodnewsmusic.5638 Жыл бұрын

In Capetown we called the VR6, "The Virus" and I remember my cousin's example had one of the loudest exhausts on it😅🎶🎶🎶Beautiful sound.

@TorqueDriven Жыл бұрын

*Nice one Ciro!!* GTi/R are the best. Who agrees?

@FastRedPonyCar Жыл бұрын

I loved my MK7 R. Looking to grab an MK8 R next year and hoping the physical button facelift happens for next years model.

@IAmTbang96 Жыл бұрын

All that was missing were drive-by shots of the VR6 and R32. Great video as always however. Thanks Ciro.

@CN-ts1yb Жыл бұрын

Back in 1993 when I still lived in South Africa, the VR6 was the first veedub to cost over R 100 000. It was much needed.The previous generation Golf GTI 16 V 2.0 was getting outgunned by Opels, Toyota Twincams etc.The VR6 was an all round package.

@deangabriels Жыл бұрын

Brilliant journalism!

@vainondovala6578 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, all car enthusiasts appreciate this episode. And I'm a VW fan that promised myself never to buy one again.

@moeketsimaphela18 Жыл бұрын

Let it be known that we are owed a mk4 R32 review, even if you get an import, review one 😭

@karabo8847 Жыл бұрын

My love for Golfs and Bmws started late, growing up I loved Mercs. I guess the South African in me is coming out. Love this video♥

@hdeen4610 Жыл бұрын

This was the most magical video yet!

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

We're so glad to hear that!

@nealprinsloo8076 Жыл бұрын

hand claps all round, wow!

@tyson2819 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool.. I dont understand why there is music in this video. .i could barely hear the MK3 VR6...but yeah dope video

@mduduma1326 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

@kratos9223 Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there Ciro 😉 "The golf 7 represented the best of Volkswagen hot hatches." I have to agree with you there having owned a 6R and 7.5R. I test drove the 8 GTI and I was massively disappointed, sure the R will be better but it needs a better quality interior to win my vote. 🙃

@JaimieSigamoney Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥 I didn't even watch the video yet I am commenting.... This is what I have been waiting to see, I even shared it without watching.... Will edit my comment once I am done watching thank you SO much for this 😁😁😁

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment, thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing

@stuartfleming8054 Жыл бұрын

Love these sort of videos. So much better than standard reviews.

@daleullbricht Жыл бұрын

Was the MK4 not available in SA? Those are amazing I think even better looking than the MK5

@rigardtsmit1816 Жыл бұрын

Golf 4R is still my favourite. I want one in reflex silver

@HitmanPlumbingZa Жыл бұрын

This video gives me happiness

@Pyramidbuilder1 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Ciro! I'am not a fan of ev's, but love everything else you guys present.

@Pyramidbuilder1 Жыл бұрын

To clarify, ev's are great cars, but i believe hybrids are more suited for S.A. at the moment.

@nhlakaniphozimu7086 Жыл бұрын

Truth be told…. The Golf 7 R is the one that has aged so so fine, amongst the 2.0 of our time Thanks to TIDY and MMK

@ntumbathabisomnguni79 Жыл бұрын

Big up for the wonderful video that's 👌

@soultanasmaga9661 7 ай бұрын

Amazing cars

@closg9309 Жыл бұрын

Mk4 R32 is my Fav ! That’s the car that started my love for GTIs and Rs

@teamphashash 2 ай бұрын

Vr6 3rd gear really is glorious. ❤

@youtubejunkie8053 Жыл бұрын

VR6 3.2L has one of the best exhaust sounds ever but the 2.0T can produce great power with a BT and bolt-ons while keeping a stock block and head.

@eatthisvr6 3 ай бұрын

I had a mk3 vr6 and mk4 r32. Suoercharged bith if them. Great cars

@chadwinparker3008 Жыл бұрын

No golf 4? Thats one of my favs ever

@MARLEY330 Ай бұрын

R-Mashesha💙🥺 watching this video for the third time, good review💙

@antonioporra7210 Жыл бұрын

Piece of art Ciro, muito obrigado, Beste video ooit.

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

Multo grazie!

@GTI.OWNERSCLUB Жыл бұрын

Amazing best car great story .

@ghost_lukh Жыл бұрын

MK5 R32 is the car that made me fall in love with VW. Up to this day, I''ve yet to by anything else by VW. Hope when I get into the MK8 wont be disappointed, the test drive on MK8 GTI didn't give me that wow factor but with the R the verdict is still out

@nenadmomcilovic9133 Жыл бұрын

the Mk5 also made you feel like it was a tighter fit to your body side it was narrower. I had a mk5 gti. Test drove a mk8 GTI; have wanted to try an R but they're hard to find. If it wasn't for the extra power and adaptive dampers; i'd stick with my tiguan.

@ztzexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. The greatest of all, the Mk4 R32 was not featured.

@elialethola9064 Жыл бұрын

Your presentation skills 😇😇😇

@ericsema1329 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

@mattgraver3604 Жыл бұрын

This video is so cool

@M3RS4C63 Жыл бұрын

You guys missed out on the Gold IV R32 - Growing up used to see one parked near Ellis Park all. The sound and at the time when the GTI was slow it knocked it out the park with that car...

@M3RS4C63 Жыл бұрын

GTI R I mean

@KHANGALE.T Жыл бұрын

My all time favourite is the Golf 5 R32

@patshes1951 Жыл бұрын

Cool cars dude.

@glasgowsgreen3942 Жыл бұрын

Love my r32 mk5 also had MK 7.5 stage 1 but sadly house was broken into a few months ago an car got stole and written of on the hunt as we speak but must have dynaudio and leather plus 19 Pretoria not easy as most are standard spec in uk

@Roermond-pr1xc Жыл бұрын

Where is the mk4 R32??😢 Thats the icon!😍

@stefaniefournier4117 Жыл бұрын

Mk4 is king! I'm biased as I have one! Nice video

@kenrossaukrsa Жыл бұрын

There was a R32 MK4 GTI 20v turbo 132 kw sold in Sa (yes not V6), only 100 models made I think , and was awd, in silver only.

@mzamongema Жыл бұрын

MK6 R❤️

@WaseemKhan-iu4bh Жыл бұрын

That was possibly the worst one...too heavy and just lazy especially in stock form. An mk7 GTI would blow past it and to add insult to injury would burn less fuel doing so 🤣 The mk7 R was the first properly fast R model with lots of tuning potential and awesome handling

@mzamongema Жыл бұрын

@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh as true as that might be, I appreciate cars for what they are and try not to compare them. What you are saying is also true for an e9X M3 vs F8X M3, its all about what you like and prefer bro. The guy buying the 6R has his reasons much as the guy in the 7GTI/R

@JustinStrife Жыл бұрын

@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh Too bad the 7r looks like it was completely designed by a corporate suit and looks boring. I'll take a 6r over it anyday of the week(oh wait I did, as I own one alongside an mk6 GTI stage 3)

@Warrenpillay0609 Жыл бұрын

Cirro throwing gang signs is hilarious🤣

@svenboden68 8 ай бұрын

Got a 7.5 R since 2017.....love it❤😂😂

@mohaumokhethi8625 Жыл бұрын

No golf 4 R32 💔😭, but we love the VAG videos nonetheless.

@ruaan11 Жыл бұрын

Was never for sale in our country

@bggoliath5110 Жыл бұрын

@@ruaan11 there are guys who imported them

@mohaumokhethi8625 Жыл бұрын

@@ruaan11 I know two people who have imported and my brother has two door mk v r32 and before that a two door Pirelli GTI 30 edt , there’s a few imported models it’s just about who you know and who can get you Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland reg and maintaining it yearly .

@sphiwemashaba2661 Жыл бұрын

Pitty we never got the MK4 3.2L That said thank you for the video of my dreams. 🔥

@Carscoza Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help, thanks for watching!

@HUGO-xo2mv Жыл бұрын

They are rare here in Germany aswell and starting to sell at 20k €/$

@sphiwemashaba2661 Жыл бұрын

@@HUGO-xo2mv wow that's expensive. AND what about the MK2 G60 (supercharged golf) , are those common over there?

@HUGO-xo2mv Жыл бұрын

@@sphiwemashaba2661 they are not really common, but they sell for around 14k for a quite ok examples and there are some engine swaps Around 7k for a little bit of restauration

@tshepomogotsi2238 Жыл бұрын

R32 still my favourite... Owning MK6 R is creamy 🙂

@tiyiselanitshuketana8001 Жыл бұрын

The oldest car on this line up is the best sounding car, followed by the second oldest, followed by the third oldest.......the latest ones don't sound very authentic. They've tried to fit in the Akrapovic exhaust system onlatest models but I think it still doesn't cut it.

@ManlyMen1 Жыл бұрын

The mk3 vr6 isnt an R model, its fwd, the mk4 r32 is the first R model being awd/rwd

@erwinvandebeek7086 Жыл бұрын

Not true. I have a Golf vr6 mk3 syncro. This is with the 2.9 vr6.

@SuperOle2011 7 ай бұрын

Well if you wanna cry about the wheels being driven, we can argue that Golf 6-8 R aren't real R models either with their 4 cylinder engines???🤔🤔

@DzekoTV401 Жыл бұрын

My 7.5 R is a bomb 💣✌️

@r-luto Жыл бұрын

You missed the mark 1 golf R Please do more videos like this for other cars as well😉😎

@MrRonan3 Жыл бұрын

Mk6 was the 1st Golf R!,

@lloydrussell202 Жыл бұрын

Nice episode! But you did miss the Mk4 Gti-R with its 132kw 1,8L 4 cylinder turbo....

@elazotacunaos4752 Жыл бұрын

He missed the Mk4 R32

@78_miami_blue26 Жыл бұрын

Vr6 for life!

@krummel85 Жыл бұрын

That’s why my Raptor is GATVOL NC

@loneangel1 Жыл бұрын

I like the Mk6 the best.

@JustinStrife Жыл бұрын

Same here. I love the mk6

@Jsah11 Жыл бұрын

What a shame we are missing the mark 4. The first and original R32.

@wandilenkosi2556 Жыл бұрын

South Africa never had the R32 in mk4, but had the GTI-R in 1.8t 20v.

@USFOLLOWME Жыл бұрын

SA missed out the MK4 R32 was fun and fast.

@maveric0738 Жыл бұрын

Great video. But…you’re missing the OG swan song the MK4 R32.

@nickcook7408 Жыл бұрын

Port injected VR6 sounds 100x better than the direct injected VR6 found in Mk5 golf’s and the later direct injected 3.6 Passat engine. 2.8, 2.9 & Mk4 R32 were the original and best chewbaccas

@Supraifyification Жыл бұрын

mk5 golf is a v6 not a vr6

@Daniel-zr4pk Жыл бұрын

Hello, Really nice video! May I ask - where exactly can I buy a mk5 VR6 from China? How can I find a real seller and how can I order? Also how can I buy the 2.5 Turbo VR6 version?

@hiemabedrog Жыл бұрын

Aliexpress..... 😜🇿🇦

@jguin9142 Жыл бұрын

Just one golf R missing tho ... the mk2 golf Rallye

@jpjansevanrensburg5752 Жыл бұрын

You're missing the mk2 ralley golf..where it all started..pitty we never got it in sa...and also the mk4 r32

@lehlogonolomaringa3213 Жыл бұрын

For me, the R32 will forever be symbolic and worthy of the R badge. The generation after the MK6 became too soft , not hardcore enough to be named as the best driver' and engaging cars.

@orbytl2799 Жыл бұрын

slow with a pretty much useless underpowered gas guzzling engine, do sound nice though :)

@jayfujiwara9740 Жыл бұрын

You're seriously gonna say that? The 7 R would stomp the R32 but it's still a good sounding car I guess 🤷‍♂️

@lehlogonolomaringa3213 Жыл бұрын

@@orbytl2799 might be on the slow side, agreed.. for me, the real highlight was how engaging it was to drive. The responsiveness and feel of the steering wheel, how you would know at all times what the front tires are up to and doing ,the way it clung and hung on to the road. Thrilling, i tell you. Least but not last? It was a joy to listen to! ❤️

@lehlogonolomaringa3213 Жыл бұрын

@@jayfujiwara9740 i know the 7R is much faster in all dimensions, full of tech and all.. but don't you think it was a bit too soft? Not engaging enough. The car would do literally everything for you with the adaptive suspension and the other related driver aid tech. Call me old fashioned, but then maybe i guess i love cars from the good old days.

@orbytl2799 Жыл бұрын

@@lehlogonolomaringa3213 i own a mk7 R, I would not say they are soft they are just very capable, they handle the standard power with ease, like its nothing,a stage 1 tune is needed then it becomes a different animal :)

@chadkennedy8675 Жыл бұрын

I feel like they moved to 4 cylinders because they didn't want to dilute or milk the VR6 engines too much they didn't want a oversaturated market flooded with them , they wanted them to stay special get goosebumps everytime you see one , and probably also because 2 liter 4 cylinders are lighter and Volkswagen is probably the king of making small displacement high power amazing reliability engines that has outrageous tuning potential an engine that's easy to work on easy to extract power from also lighter

@MrRyuken555 Жыл бұрын

It was the carbon emissions requirements in Europe that killed the 3.2. :-(

@weetbix2083 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day the VR6 with such a big engine had a lot of expectations which it never delivered. The biggest shocker was the sticker price of R99 900. A milestone price point for a Golf. I guess R1m is just around the corner. Mk3 was also the last of the easy maintenance and reliable VWs. The Mk4 was solid rubbish in reliability and VW like Merc have gone down the tubes from a reliability cost perspective ever since.

@hiemabedrog Жыл бұрын

R299000 for one these days on Facebook 🤣🇿🇦