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Short Review: VW Golf GTI 7.5 vs Golf R 7.5 vs A250 AMG

A lot has happened since my first encounter with the latest MK7.5 VW Golf GTI when it was just introduced here last year, with the arrival of the 7.5 Golf R, even the new Merc A250 has joined in the hot hatch fun. So recently, I thought I’d revisit the GTI to very briefly, find …

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Review: 2019 VW Golf R 3-Door (MK7.5)

Looks good doesn’t it? The rays of light refracting off its luscious Lapiz metallic blue skin makes this knife edged 7.5R an irresistible looking hot hatch. This time they’ve been generous with the piano gloss black trims, drizzling it all over the front bumper, as aero bits and all round accents. Even the wheels are …

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Launched: 2018 VW Golf gang arrives Malaysia, lead by latest MK7.5R!

There’s a new R-Line Golf TSI, along with 3 other versions to be offered by VPCM and bookings have already begun for the VW Golf pack, which consists of the TSI Sportline, renowned GTI and the superstar 4WD Golf R, also known to the enthusiasts’ as the MK7.5R which makes up the entire partly new …

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Can the new Focus RS beat the Golf R in a drag race?

The new Focus RS is Ford’s latest contender in the AWD hot hatch battlefield, just after the appearance of Volkswagen’s mighty new Golf 7 R. I know how everyone loves seeing new blood compete each other in a time attack. But there is always a spot for good, ol’ skool drag race in car enthusiasts’ hearts, …

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Volkswagen to challenge rivals with the 330HP Golf TCR concept!

Volkswagen continues to make a big presence in motorsports by unveiling a new monster to enter the Touring Car Racer series or TCR. The new Golf TCR concept was developed by VW’s Motorsport division with the help of the sports department at SEAT and made in accordance with the TCR regulations to help VW evaluate …

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Volkswagen is getting closer in putting the Golf R 400 Concept into production!

Ever since it made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show last year, the impressive Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept has been gaining extra attention throughout the year. And it seems that the hype will not be dying out even as we usher in 2015 as at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show, Volkswagen proceeded to …

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Volkswagen Plans For More R Models!

Volkswagen R, pretty much like how Mercedes-Benz AMG, BMW M and Audi RS has it, the hotter variant of a regular road going model. It may seem like a simple recipe, but there a lots of work that goes under the hood (no pun intended) to justify the premium pricing over the bread and butter …

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First Impression: VW’s Mk7 Golf R with 280PS/380Nm out on Sepang!

I don’t usually wake up early on Mondays, but throw in Sepang and VW’s mk7 Golf R into the equation and getting out of bed in the wee hours of Monday no longer seems like such a chore. The new car is powered by an already familiar 2.0-litre turbo mill that makes some 280PS/380Nm – …

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Wolfsburg’s latest flagship hot hatch gets even hotter! – Unveiling the new Golf R Mk7

Just as the Mk7 GTI finally making its way to Malaysia – Volkswagen quietly slipped in the unveiling of the new Mk7 R. Coming ahead of the Frankfurt Motorshow, the Mk7 R has been the hottest topic on VW forums everywhere since the launch of the Mk7 and now all the questions gets answered.

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What will the new VW Mk7 R pack under the hood?? brainstorm…

Since the release of the new VW Golf Mk7, it has won 2 very highly accredited car awards. The World Car of the Year & European Car of the Year award. So, with the GTI officially launching very soon, the Golf fans has started the gossip about the upcoming Golf R Mk7. Pictures, courtesy of VWVortex.com …

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Driven: VW Golf R – Just a GTI on steroids?

After a pretty long wait, we were finally able to get our hands on VW’s Mk6 Golf R. We’ve driven it briefly on two separate occasions before (here and here respectively), but it was difficult to form proper impressions when hormones and excitement gets in the way. Also, official units sold by Volkswagen Group Malaysia …

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German Tuner B&B Creates 362hp Monster Golf R

The Golf R already makes a pretty hefty 270hp at all four wheels, that is a lot for a car the size of the Golf but in the wild pursuit of horsepower, there is no such thing as enough. Enter German tuning specialist B&B, for these guys 270hp is considered puny and that’s why they …

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New Scirocco R and Golf R On-Track Action

A new video from Volkswagen showcasing the Scirocco R and Golf R in action. The new Scirocco R will be powered by a turbocharged 2-liter engine with 265hp and 350Nm of torque at it’s disposal. Transmissions on offer will be a manual six-speed shifter or an optional dual-clutch DSG gearbox (which will very likely make …