Скачать или смотреть 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5: Faster Than Claimed! 0-62mph BEATEN - Full Road Test Review

Join Vicki Butler-Henderson as she gets behind the wheel of the updated VW Golf R MK 8.5 Black Edition, Volkswagen’s stealthiest and most powerful hot hatch yet.

With 333hp, all-wheel drive, launch control, and a Drift Mode for sideways fun, this revised Golf R blends serious performance with everyday comfort. The Black Edition takes the subtle approach even further, swapping out chrome for darkened details and adding exclusive features like gloss black alloys and a titanium Akrapovič exhaust. It also rides on 19-inch alloys wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S005 tyres developed in close collaboration with Volkswagen – you can spot the partnership by the small “+” on the sidewall.

Inside, it’s fitted with updated tech, a smarter infotainment system, and a digital dash that keeps things sharp and focused. But with prices climbing over £56,000 with options, does this facelifted Golf R still deliver enough thrill for the money?

Vicki puts it to the test on road and track — and finds out just how close she can get to VW’s official 0–62mph time.

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-- Chapters --
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Exterior Design: Black Edition
02:26 - Boot Capacity & "Dog Pack"
03:10 - Wheel & Tyre Talk
03:48 - DriverReviews
04:21 - On-Track: Engine & Performance
05:27 - 0 - 62 Test (Race Mode)
06:31 - 0 - 62 Test (Drift Mode)
07:49 - 0 - 62 Rival Comparison
08:30 - Engine Noise
09:01 - Handling & G-Force
10:22 - Drift Mode
11:10 - On-Road: Comfort, Braking & Steering
12:44 - Interior Design & Features
15:49 - Vicki's Verdict
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