WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.312 --> 00:00:03.062 (engine revving) 2 00:00:15.194 --> 00:00:17.902 The Volkswagen Golf R takes two forms. 3 00:00:17.902 --> 00:00:22.227 A fiery hatchback, and this: The Estate version. 4 00:00:22.227 --> 00:00:26.348 It might be 175 pounds heavier, than its hot-hatch brother. 5 00:00:26.348 --> 00:00:27.655 But that extra weight certainly 6 00:00:27.655 --> 00:00:29.411 doesn't impact the performance. 7 00:00:29.411 --> 00:00:32.078 With a 0-62 time of 5.1 seconds. 8 00:00:36.659 --> 00:00:38.423 line:15% While this has the same length wheelbase 9 00:00:38.423 --> 00:00:40.545 line:15% as the hatch-back, the extra length 10 00:00:40.545 --> 00:00:43.196 line:15% of the boot hangs over the rear wheels. 11 00:00:43.196 --> 00:00:46.363 So, to combat this, VW has added extra 12 00:00:47.290 --> 00:00:49.524 dampening in the springs at the back. 13 00:00:49.524 --> 00:00:51.236 Which means this thing handles just 14 00:00:51.236 --> 00:00:53.403 as well as the hatch-back. 15 00:00:55.680 --> 00:00:58.165 This hot wagon has an uncanny ability 16 00:00:58.165 --> 00:01:00.324 to take almost any road. 17 00:01:00.324 --> 00:01:02.811 It's a car that's just as happy being driven tiredly 18 00:01:02.811 --> 00:01:04.990 along the highway as it is being grabbed 19 00:01:04.990 --> 00:01:08.731 by the scruff of the neck on a country road. 20 00:01:08.731 --> 00:01:12.022 The engine and 4-Wheel drive system, also feel almost 21 00:01:12.022 --> 00:01:14.594 perfectly matched. Both working hard 22 00:01:14.594 --> 00:01:17.274 to deliver an engaging drive. 23 00:01:17.274 --> 00:01:19.186 Then, there is the DSG Gearbox. 24 00:01:19.186 --> 00:01:22.154 Which is hailed as one of the best on the market. 25 00:01:22.154 --> 00:01:24.189 And while I'd always preferred a manual, this 26 00:01:24.189 --> 00:01:26.272 does the job wonderfully. 27 00:01:27.572 --> 00:01:29.647 The problem with this car is that it only 28 00:01:29.647 --> 00:01:31.808 comes with that automatic gearbox. 29 00:01:31.808 --> 00:01:34.342 So if you want a good stick-shift gearbox 30 00:01:34.342 --> 00:01:38.086 like, the Hatch-back, then you'll be out of luck. 31 00:01:38.086 --> 00:01:40.528 Both versions of the Golf are at their best when 32 00:01:40.528 --> 00:01:43.343 you push it. The ride is smooth and supple when 33 00:01:43.343 --> 00:01:44.610 you're trundling along. 34 00:01:44.610 --> 00:01:45.872 But when you put your foot down 35 00:01:45.872 --> 00:01:47.787 the whole thing comes to life. 36 00:01:47.787 --> 00:01:51.415 The suspension stiffens and the steering becomes sharper. 37 00:01:51.415 --> 00:01:52.682 Despite a number of long drives I just 38 00:01:52.682 --> 00:01:56.849 couldn't find this cars limits. No matter how hard I pushed. 39 00:01:59.126 --> 00:02:01.609 This car is so much fun. But it has all the 40 00:02:01.609 --> 00:02:05.190 space you'd expect from a normal family car too. 41 00:02:05.190 --> 00:02:06.817 For those of you that want the power and 42 00:02:06.817 --> 00:02:08.748 handling of something sporty. 43 00:02:08.748 --> 00:02:11.976 But also need space for your family, dogs and shopping. 44 00:02:11.976 --> 00:02:14.025 This is the car for you. 45 00:02:14.025 --> 00:02:15.690 It might be a little more expensive than 46 00:02:15.690 --> 00:02:17.522 some of its competitors. But its probably 47 00:02:17.522 --> 00:02:20.939 ones of the best hottest dates out there. 48 00:02:25.242 --> 00:02:26.855 If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to 49 00:02:26.855 --> 00:02:28.771 subscribe to the Wheelscene channel. 50 00:02:28.771 --> 00:02:31.996 To be kept up to date with the latest videos from the team. 51 00:02:31.996 --> 00:02:33.477 As always, thank you for watching 52 00:02:33.477 --> 00:02:35.810 and we'll see you next time.