Volkswagen Golf R Cabrio review
Volkswagen Golf R Cabrio review
We drove the limited Volkswagen Golf R Cabrio in the south of France, it’s the fastest convertible from VW (265 hp).
Via http://www.abhd.nl/video/volkswagen-g…
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7.732 -> This is a bit the Lolo Ferrari
of the Golf convertibles.
12.1 -> But more fun, of course.
14.124 -> If you don't know who Lolo Ferrari is,
Google it. Lolo. L-O-L-O plus Ferrari.
20.435 -> It's a horror, because the image
is not easily forgotten.
25.762 -> We didn't expect the
Golf R convertible.
30 -> The Golf GTI convertible
took its time as well.
32.8 -> This surpasses everything the other
VW convertibles have to offer.
41.8 -> The most power, more seats - four,
which all VW convertibles have ...
47.6 -> ... but whatever. Thought I
should mention it anyway.
50.172 -> The price tag is a shocker,
but there's also good news.
55.972 -> It will stay rather exclusive.
57.891 -> The question is how long it'll be
produced in this get-up.
62.49 -> This is the Golf VI. The Golf VII
is available already.
67.6 -> Maybe there'll be a new convertible.
The Netherlands only get 5 units.
72.2 -> Therefore it's a special car.
75.6 -> It's actually fun. Of course we
know the 2-liter engine.
82.55 -> Not the same one as in the Golf GTI,
but it's a different engine type.
87.585 -> It has reinforced connecting rod
bearings. What are they called?
91.946 -> You know what I mean.
Pistons and such.
95.396 -> Either way, a different block
with 261 bhp (that's good) ...
98.954 -> ... and 320 Nm available over
nearly the entire rev range.
106.5 -> With DSG. I don't know if it's
available with a manual transmission.
109.337 -> I should've done my research,
but I was busy driving.
121.746 -> There's no reason why you shouldn't
be driving a convertible.
125.139 -> The weather is always nice in the
Netherlands, except when it rains.
129.638 -> In the snow as well, with warmed
seats and the heating turned up.
134.83 -> Wear a sweater and it's
rather comfortable.
141.3 -> This is a fun one,
perfect for this area.
145.723 -> Not too big, good handling, but not
as exciting as the closed Golf R.
152.121 -> That one has AWD, which makes the
rear wheels cooperate and slide out.
159.1 -> This one has FWD, which
is understeered.
166.564 -> Lifting doesn't do much. It
has become more docile.
177.2 -> Did I mention the price? I don't
think so. Well, it's 56,290 euros.
182.65 -> That's quite a lot, for which you can
buy a lot of other nice things.
186.556 -> But okay, I'm going to
look at it differently.
189.603 -> Now that we're talking about numbers:
62 mph in 6.4 seconds.
193.7 -> The roof is opened 2.6 seconds later.
196.916 -> Well, that's not entirely true,
because it opens between 19-25 mph.
202.735 -> It needs 11 seconds to close, though.
205.532 -> It's really nice to drive at your own
leisure, open or close the roof --
210.7 -> You won't have to halt completely at
the traffic lights; it'll just open.
214.182 -> Secretly I'm a fan of this car.
216.857 -> Not just the Golf R convertible, but
the Golf convertible has something.
222.2 -> It's a thing from my youth.
A Golf was a boring car.
229.55 -> The convertible adds some flavor,
more fun. I think it looks okay.
235.82 -> You may disagree, but it's
a great second car.
240.736 -> Nice convertible, touring --
What else do you want?
249.101 -> Subtitles - Maru
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USnpKhcSKMg