EDİSYON: TÜRKİYE That's the seat of the pants impressions of a big-dollar variant characteristically identical in nature to its more-affordable R kin that have long been capable of delivering a composed, sweat-free velocity quick enough to render GTIs a tyre-screaming, overdriven mess.Most owners never track their Golfs, never have use for that ten-tenths advantage, but that doesn't really matter. And it's an impressively struck balance at that.Balance is certainly the theme underpinning the Golf R. One big, if highly subjective, criticism of the Golf R, Wolfsburg or not, is that it's good at everything but lacks character – that it's highly resolved but lacks soul. Edition: USA / Global The Dynaudio sound is excellent, though I'd be fibbing to suggest there's a noticeable difference in ear candy without directly comparing it with a regular stereo system quality. But do extra goodies without added performance make it desirable enough for the VW fan who wants it all? On the one hand, if money is no object and you're after the most complete Golf R, then the extra bundled goodies and low-volume exclusivity do, in our opinion, justify the $2500 splurge. That's only two-tenths of academic straight-line performance, perhaps, but it does matter in context of the Golf targeted to Volkswagen afficionados paying top dollar for the all-you-can-eat experience.

Edition: UK The 2017 Golf is available in just two trim levels, S and Wolfsburg, and the latter is equipped with lots of equipment for a very reasonable price. And, packaging wise, if the 380L/1270L bootspace is a bit tight, an extra $2000 will slip your excessive family needs into a larger-bummed (605L/1620L) The first disappointment in the Wolfsburg formula starts under the bonnet and ends at the tyres: there's no lift in performance credentials for this price-topping hatch variant. Ausgabe: Deutschland

Fetching 'Pretoria' style 19-inch wheels replace the regular Spielberg rims, novel carbon fibre-patterned leather trim adorns the seats, you get exclusive 400-watt Dynaudio sound and carbon-fibre mirror caps. As for spaciousness, general comfort and convenience, there's no less (or more) on offer than any other quick Golf five-door of the 7/7.5 generation, though if you're hoping for three-door sexiness you'll have to make do with a GTI. The engine is smooth, linear and gutsy enough whether you're cruising or up it for the rent, and the seven-speed dual-clutch is well calibrated in automatic mode and satisfyingly assertive in its 'attack' setting. The 2017 Volkswagen Golf four-door hatchback is available in two trim levels: S and Wolfsburg Edition. The DSG-only Wolfsburg Edition's $2500 premium over the regular Golf R with the same self-shifting transmission looks decent value on paper.

Версия: Россия Limited 300-unit production is also a nice dangling carrot.Smart, inoffensive, plain: let's face it, solid white paint work with silver rims isn't the boldest statement seated on the road. Few cars of any price or segment have almost everything all in the right places. When you're coughing up $58K for a small Volkswagen, impressive talent should be in-built whether you use it or not.Again, it's along Australia's often lumpy and unforgiving backroads where those shades of softness and compliance translate in satisfying and ironclad safe transit point to point at a velocity that won't risk your licence yet still rewards with driving thrills. It's good, but far from benchmark.Tap your inner hooligan on the track and the ultimate R will dive, roll and understeer a little more than is, ahem, ultimately ideal.