Volkswagen Golf

There is a car that I had at home that I regretted when I let it go. even now"That car was a really good car ~I sometimes talk to my wife.

It's Volkswagen Golf.

At that time, I was ridingGolf 7 previous term ALL STARIt is a special specification car, and it will be a specification that makes the 1.2 base grade a little luxurious.

It was a very well-made car with all-around work, from daily commuting to shopping and family trips. This is a compact hatchback "Prototype meterIt can be said that the engine torque, handling, braking, rigidity, and ride quality are all perfect.

With domestic cars of the same class and period, like every time"Beyond golf! I caught up! I also got into a car that car critics are reviewing loudly, but I personally thought that there was still a big difference from golf.I think golf is a car that has improved its basic performance without compromise.

Golf R

This time, it is the highest grade of the golf, no, the strongest golf.I took a test drive on the Golf R (Golf 7 first half).

It's about twice as powerful as the golf I was riding. The maximum output is 280ps / 5100-6500rpm, and the maximum torque is 38.7kgm (380Nm) /1800-5100rpm. It is said that this will be driven by the 5th generation 4MOTION that uses Haldex coupling.

Haldex coupling has long been common in FF-based vehicles, and there was an image of "Nanchatte 4WD" in which a little drive is transmitted to the rear only after the front slips, but this generation also has 0: 100. It is said that it is variably controlled up to, predicting slippage and transmitting it to the rear wheels in advance.

When you start the engine, it starts relatively quietly, and it feels a little brave than ordinary golf. It's normal to start running. The roughness of the road surface is clearer than that of base golf.

Base golf runs more slippery,This has a strong feeling of contact with the tires, and it feels like you are running with a strong step.

However, when the speed gets on, I lose that consciousness and feel like I'm in a very comfortable ordinary compact car. The only difference isThe exhaust sound is brave as it is, and the buzzing sound is clearly heard.

Personally, it's not unpleasant at all, but rather preferable, but I may dislike the wife who bought it in anticipation of quietness.

Impression in winding

When you turn a curve in normal mode, the feeling of touching the ground is one step, two steps, and higher than the base golf. The front is well-fitted, and the way it bends without slipping is the sports car itself.

It's a ride that is very similar to the Golf 7 GTI that I've had a little experience with before.

As you step on the accelerator, the Golf R suddenly shows a glimpse of its abilities.The torque rises at a stretch from around 3000 rpm.The base golf is a flat torque type, but the golf R has a great excitement of torque due to turbocharging.

There is a feeling that the body is pressed against the seat, and it is a torque feeling that can never be experienced in base golf.

."After all it is fastI'm going through a number of curves, but I don't have the impression that it's such a "fun" car.

It feels like you are driving a high-performance GT car, and there are few elements that appeal to your emotions.

Demonstrate the true character in race mode

In the middleTry changing from normal to the next higher race mode.The suspension tightened tightly, and the feeling of the chassis changed immediately. It feels like the tires stick to the road surface as if the vehicle height was low.

This is a fairly easy-to-understand change, and I think it is a level that anyone can feel the change.

The shift control of the 6-speed DSG maintains a high revs, and this is where the Golf R really comes into its own.

This also adjusts the seat position and switches the shift to manual operation.

Operate the paddle from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. "Bon!With the sound, the shift ends in an instant, and I can't help but smile. This is a fairly fast shift. As expected, Volkswagen. It is a long-established dual clutch transmission.

It's better than the shift of a certain supercar. The wonderful response and the sound of shifting drive the driver's feelings. Of course, there is no unpleasant shift shock. I also fall in love with the downshift rotation adjustment.

Hold the tachometer hand around 12 o'clock and operate the paddle shift to run through the up corner. At this speed, turbocharging is always effective and it is very easy to handle.

There is too much power and there is no such thing as not being able to step on the accelerator.You can enjoy turning it at all even on a small mountain pass in Japan.

The stability of the 4x4 is also wonderful. You can safely step on the corners of low-temperature dry roads in winter. If you can see the exit of the corner, the driver should step on it. After that, 4MOTION will do it for you.

Driving in this race mode was a lot of fun.It made me want to drive more. It is very different from the straightforward driving feeling in normal mode. I think Golf R has its true value in this "race mode".

So to speak, Golf R is a mini "Carrera 4"

As I talked to my wife later, a car like the Golf R may be Don Pisha, as my wife likes. In addition to the performance as an all-weather GT, it has high comfort, a sense of security, and even the enjoyment of driving.This is no longer a mini "Carrera 4".

If you want to get a driving feel like the Carrera 4 (although not the same) at an affordable price, the Golf R is highly recommended.4x4 control, engine, undercarriage, DSG shift, body rigidity, everything is not embarrassing.

As expected, golf. This is a first-class industrial product. I think that the strongest grade, a first-class product that has raised the basic performance of running to the ultimate without seriously cutting corners, should be tried once.