Is the Golf R REALLY A CHEAP HYPER HATCH? (MK7.5 REVIEW) 

A Golf R with a good stage 1 remap. Must be one of the best bang for buck cars ever.

I’m 39, got plenty of cars that are fast. But will be buying a golf R soon as it does everything you want

You need another subcategory: Superhatch.

Had a stage 1 Golf R 7.5. 370hp....the acceleration must have been easily sub 4 sec 0-60. Felt seriously rapid, especially in Sport. It's a nice car, and I did earlier this year think of getting another as a daily. But like JB mentioned the insurance for some cars has become ridiculous based on my current address. It was £700 3 yrs ago, now it's over £2k. I mean I'm nearly 40!

I had a mk7 manual, went stage 2. It was very quick. Kept it for 4 years. I then test drove, FK8 type R, A45 AMG 2018, M2 DCT, Mountune Focus RS. The civic’s seating pos and seats are nice, but you can’t get the power down & the info system is pants. The AMG felt slow. M2… Felt special, but wasn’t fast enough, would’ve needed modifying to catch a stage 2 R, Focus RS..😂. FUN!! Crazy car. Just wasn’t as quick as the R.. But, nice cars. Ended up getting another Golf R. Fully loaded 7.5 DSG. They really are one of the BEST Allrounders. Dream Garage. RSQ3 for daily and Exige 390 FE or Boxster Spyder.

The way you said better suspension as you went over a speedbump was priceless

Like the new format, please don’t stop the lists though!! Really think you would benefit from a video stabilisation arm for your phone/camera when walking round the cars as the shot was very wobbly and seemed below your normal production value. Not a dig just some constructive feedback.

I've owned my golf R for nearly 6 years now. I test dove a golf mk 7.5 gti the same day and the difference in performance was massive, so i got the R. It's not quite a hyper hatch by today's standards but it's still rapid and will destroy a B road once you get used to the haldex.

Liking the new format 👌

As a mk7.5 R owner, it’s certainly not a Hyper Hatch although still very capable.

I think the tuning capability and amount of aftermarket part options make the car a popular choice for many. Intercooler and an intake got mine (S3 8V) to over 390 BHP at R-Tech, will do a 3.8 0-100 kmh now :) Lots of available aftermarket splitter kits and wheel options available too to jazz it up a bit, the stock car kind of feels like a clean slate to build upon.

Boring too drive but can’t argue that as an all rounder it’s hard too beat👏🏽

I wouldn't say the golf r is a hyper-hatch, RS3s m140is and A45s are but the likes s3, golf r, cupras make a middle zone somewhere between hot and hyper haha.

I'm a massive VW fanboy but that RS4 in the background........ stunning things

For traffic light grand prix and "certi" drivers with elbow deletes they are good but I think i'd rather get a GTI Performance less chavvy and slightly more fun especially after a tune to 300bhp. However VAG cars are numb to drive if looking at other brands I would look at 30n, Type R and focus STs for more driver engagement.

It's a hot hatchback without going over the top. You can get a golf R if you want a bit more speed. It's probably up there with the most sold hot hatchbacks over the last 40 years.

One of the best all round cars you can buy for the money. I had one close to 500hp it was epic, they can be abit dull when stock and they need abit of work to sound half decent but as an all rounder they are great

I’m sure it’s fast as hell, but is it fun? I’ve done super fast stuff, now it’s MX5 simpleness, if that’s a word 👍

I feel like this video has to do well- this car is surely at the perfect intersection of the interests of all viewers of this channel, which is also why it's so popular. I'm not excited about the car, but I am excited about the JB review! Hyper hatch? Pretty sure my unmodified* 1.6L Pug has better power/weight and is quicker round a track. On the other hand, the Golf is probably quicker round a track for 95% of drivers, is *much* faster 0-30 and possibly quicker in a straight line even in gear, not sure. Most of that applies to most other cars in comparison too. On a road, a Golf R, especially chipped, is at least as quick as almost anything for most people. Interior material quality is also lovely, it's just a really good car though. In most situations, this Golf is as quick as my old porker...but I'll pass on the VW 😄 Here's the thing though: if you say "I drive a Golf R" the reaction from anyone who isn't a hardcode VW fan is "OK" - a hyper hatch needs to get "ooh nice" not "meh". Nobody will say it's a mistake though. Great car, not hyper, also not that interesting at all to be honest, but very good. *turns out my car has a decat, which explains the noise! I could have found that out earlier (e.g. by having a quick look), but being louder wasn't something I felt the need to fix! MOT booked next month, will see how that goes...

My standard evo 6 (278 bhp ) with old skool lag recently left a golf R for dead on country roads. I was very surprised as all R’s I have been in seem to be way faster than they should be

Looking at the stats of these i think they are hyperhatch especially 0 to 60mph. If i was to get one myself id try and see if it wasn't leased in its life as id worry it had a early life being ragged around and a lot of these were leased with low specs to save on the borrowers monthly payments If i was looking at a fast hatchback its either the RS3 or A45 AMG. More because they are more powerful and in the right spec and parts stand out compared to their normal models

A video in this budget and category

What would you buy if you had around 25k to spend. Been looking at bmw 135i or a35?

I was confused once I heard your voice and saw your channel name, I thought you were either BlackPanthaa or Officially Gassed OG, you are like a hybrid between the 2 and you are all car related channels!

I personally wouldn't class it as a hyper hatch but it certainly has the potential to become one with some simple upgrades and tuning. The Civic Type R has similar power but is more hyper, atleast in looks and feel.

Would you class the Clio V6 as one of the first hyperhatches with the 182 & 172 being in the hot hatch category???

i own a mk7.5 R and after owning it for a year id say standard no it would stay in hot hatch territory, but with a stage 2 tune big brake kit and some more mods then yes its hyperhatch. they can handle 500bhp easily on the standard engine.

The issue with the golf r is the rs3. That is vag's top of the range hatchback so the golf doesnt get the same love

Hey I’m looking for a new car and I’m stuck between st line x edition and a swift sport

Brilliant bit of kit but far too common and I think golfs are a bit boring to look at.

Where does Hyper hatch horse power start from 300,350,400? Mines a hot hatch with 200bhp

Hot hatch plus

The only VW Golf which could be considered a hyper hatch is the very limited Mk7 Clubsport S.

A car to avoid. 90% of them have been revved up and down the back streets of Bradford for the popsnbangs bruv innit tho

Stock - Best Hot Hatch Stage 1 - 100% Hyper Hatch

I beleave all cars are same power just a different sound non of the hot hatches really feel more faster than the ones that have higher power

If there's one car that's never turned my head it's a Golf. No idea why, I just find them "meh".

How does a mk3 tts stand up to it?

Excuse me? Were you finding a 7.5 for £15k? “”Lol

Had the mk7 on a 17 plate stage 1 got the mk7.5 now on a 19 plate don’t think I’ve ever owned a better car as a day to day does everything well for the price I don’t think you’re getting any better car no competition really

So it’s a super hatch?

The golf gti mk7.5 looks more sporty than the R

Its not a hyper hatch...thats a45 s and the rs3

Youth is 16 to 24....nice car....

Mmm. So there is a cheap bargain car for an old fart like myself. 😂

Unfortunately its a car with a huge image problem. I dont think Ive ever yet seen one which isnt driven like a total idiot by youths in baseball caps or wrecked. They to me scream chav.

Hot not Hyper

…. Get an V10 M5 ….. ? There is a reason why they are cheap.

Hands completely off the stering when too many times 🤬 such a shame because otherwise a great engager