Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40 Hot Hatch 2017 review - Mat Watson
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Date: 2022-04-11
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ACS607
He seemed to ignore the rather enormous elephant in the room with every review he's done of the VW Golf GTI and especially with this Clubsport. The Leon Cupra R performance pack with the Pilot Sport cup tyre option which i believe is cheaper when compared like for like and has 296 hp 100% of the time. I'm starting to sense that he doesn't like the Leon at all.
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He seemed to ignore the rather enormous elephant in the room with every review he's done of the VW Golf GTI and especially with this Clubsport. The Leon Cupra R performance pack with the Pilot Sport cup tyre option which i believe is cheaper when compared like for like and has 296 hp 100% of the time. I'm starting to sense that he doesn't like the Leon at all.
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Claude
I drive a 2014 Golf 7 Gti with DCC & thinking of upgrading to Clubsport with DCC. What's holding me back right now is the price tag compared to the R, actually VW are offering me the R at the same price, crazy I know. I'll never go for the R, please don't suggest going for the R. Or should I just dump the whole idea & stay with the awesome car I have?
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I drive a 2014 Golf 7 Gti with DCC & thinking of upgrading to Clubsport with DCC. What's holding me back right now is the price tag compared to the R, actually VW are offering me the R at the same price, crazy I know. I'll never go for the R, please don't suggest going for the R. Or should I just dump the whole idea & stay with the awesome car I have?
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Jace-s
Its the best looking MK7 GTI spec by far, but considering its price, I just don't see why anyone would ever buy this over the Golf R. Its lighter, yes, but its held back because of its FWD. The R will out-handle it with the extra grip through a corner. This model is only good to get in the used car market.
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Its the best looking MK7 GTI spec by far, but considering its price, I just don't see why anyone would ever buy this over the Golf R. Its lighter, yes, but its held back because of its FWD. The R will out-handle it with the extra grip through a corner. This model is only good to get in the used car market.
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NZsarge1
I like the additions in aero package from an looks point of view, I agree the power boost thing is daft, should've split the difference between the normal GTi and the R and been done with it.
It ultimately is an enthusiast/investment opportunity, I'd go with the R if it were my money.
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I like the additions in aero package from an looks point of view, I agree the power boost thing is daft, should've split the difference between the normal GTi and the R and been done with it.
It ultimately is an enthusiast/investment opportunity, I'd go with the R if it were my money.
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FS12R
It is not a surprise what VW tried to do with the -extra power- on Golf. Most of time cars manufactories are trying to setup, e. g. the handling, to make the difference.
For sure, the VW could use all kind mode, like SPORT +, BRAVE or RACE, but, not this case.
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It is not a surprise what VW tried to do with the -extra power- on Golf. Most of time cars manufactories are trying to setup, e. g. the handling, to make the difference.
For sure, the VW could use all kind mode, like SPORT +, BRAVE or RACE, but, not this case.
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cristian
Can anyone give any feedback about the ride comfort? I've driven the Golf R and the ride comfort was great even in Sport mode. I'm thinking of buying a Clubsport but I'm worried the ride would be too stiff, especially inside town. Thank you.
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Can anyone give any feedback about the ride comfort? I've driven the Golf R and the ride comfort was great even in Sport mode. I'm thinking of buying a Clubsport but I'm worried the ride would be too stiff, especially inside town. Thank you.
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Fred
matt you are the best tester and presentater of car reviews. you are fun and you say the truth. I follow you since a few years now. continu like this! I will follow you forever: ) if you come in switzerland please say an hellow you are welcome
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matt you are the best tester and presentater of car reviews. you are fun and you say the truth. I follow you since a few years now. continu like this! I will follow you forever: ) if you come in switzerland please say an hellow you are welcome
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Taha
I-m normally a fan but this review seems slightly silly to me, sorry Matt. Coming off the throttle completely after 10 secs and pretending like the car dies in the ass apparently? No need for exaggeration to make a point
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I-m normally a fan but this review seems slightly silly to me, sorry Matt. Coming off the throttle completely after 10 secs and pretending like the car dies in the ass apparently? No need for exaggeration to make a point
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Miskatonic
If you want -uniqueness- you don't buy a Golf. Seriously.
I looks nice, it's still a good daily driver and therefore it's always easy to sell a Golf with its proper resale value.
Try to sell a Honda Civic.
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If you want -uniqueness- you don't buy a Golf. Seriously.
I looks nice, it's still a good daily driver and therefore it's always easy to sell a Golf with its proper resale value.
Try to sell a Honda Civic.
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ErikTheAndroid
This car is marketed as having 290 HP though which is a false claim if it can only do it for a limited amount of time. It would have been different had they marketed it as having 260 + a temporary boost.
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This car is marketed as having 290 HP though which is a false claim if it can only do it for a limited amount of time. It would have been different had they marketed it as having 260 + a temporary boost.
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