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New VW Golf R review: The ultimate car?

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Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-1812 The Golf R has been updated! VW’s famous pocket rocket has been updated in 2024, but are the changes enough to sway you away from competitors such as the S3, AMG A35 or M135? Well, let’s take a closer look. Starting with the design, it’s still clearly a Golf, but there are a few notable changes compared to the previous edition. You now have an illuminated VW badge sitting within the light bar stretching across the front. The lower bumper has also been redesigned and houses some real vents on either side. Along the side there are satin door mirrors and side skirts, while at the back there’s a redesigned bumper, updated taillights, and of course, quad tailpipes. On the inside, not much has been updated – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing! There’s blue stitching throughout, R-specific digital dials, and soft-touch materials throughout. The main change, though, is the large infotainment screen on the centre of the dash. It’s bright and looks smart, although it can be a bit laggy at times. In the back, there aren’t any changes of note – it’s pretty much the same as the previous edition. Under the bonnet, you have the same 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo as before. However, the power output has now been increased from 320hp to 333hp! It still comes with four-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It’ll propel you to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds. The new Golf R costs from £44,500. So is it still the best hot hatch on the market for under £45,000? Stick with Mat to see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Design
01:37 Interior
02:54 Back Seats
03:19 Engine
03:40 0-60mph
04:06 Boot
04:24 Annoying Features
05:34 Cool Features
07:08 Drift Mode
09:05 Brakes
09:54 Country Road Driving
12:28 Motorway Driving
13:30 Verdict

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Why is EVERYONE hating on the NEW BMW M5

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Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-21-12 The time has come for Mat to review the all-new BMW M5! Now it’s fair to say that the new M5 has had a fair bit of criticism thrown its way since it was unveiled back in June, but is it all justified? Mat’s about to take a closer look and find out. Starting with the design, there’s no denying that it has a pretty aggressive look to it. There’s a huge front bumper that comes with massive air intakes, while there’s also a large blacked-out M grille which can even illuminate at night! Along the side, there are side skirts and M side mirrors, while at the back there’s a crazy diffuser-styled bumper, coupled with quad tailpipes! It’s even possible to add a carbon fibre roof as well. Step inside and you’ll find a traditional M interior, with a large swooping digital dial and infotainment screen. There are loads of M touches as well, including the M steering wheel, M sports seats, and even M pedals! There’s lots of soft-touch material throughout, and a lot of M functionality hidden in the infotainment system. Under the bonnet, the new M5 is still powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. However, it’s now also a hybrid, so when the engine and electric motor combine it produces 727hp and 1,000Nm of torque! But of course, the hybrid system massively adds to the weight, with the M5 clocking in at 2,435kg! All in, the new M5 costs from around £111,000. So is it worth it?! You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:58 Engine
01:51 Dyno Test
03:56 0-60 & 1/4-mile
06:35 Revs
06:48 Brakes
07:36 Driving Comfort
09:02 Company Car
10:28 Design
11:28 Interior
12:22 Looks
13:01 Driving Modes
14:54 Weight
16:09 Country Road Driving
17:22 Options
18:27 Interior Materials
19:00 Verdict

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Why EVERYONE is hating the NEW BMW M5

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5_B9VDgtho

Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-21-12 The time has come for Mat to review the all-new BMW M5! Now it’s fair to say that the new M5 has had a fair bit of criticism thrown its way since it was unveiled back in June, but is it all justified? Mat’s about to take a closer look and find out. Starting with the design, there’s no denying that it has a pretty aggressive look to it. There’s a huge front bumper that comes with massive air intakes, while there’s also a large blacked-out M grille which can even illuminate at night! Along the side, there are side skirts and M side mirrors, while at the back there’s a crazy diffuser-styled bumper, coupled with quad tailpipes! It’s even possible to add a carbon fibre roof as well. Step inside and you’ll find a traditional M interior, with a large swooping digital dial and infotainment screen. There are loads of M touches as well, including the M steering wheel, M sports seats, and even M pedals! There’s lots of soft-touch material throughout, and a lot of M functionality hidden in the infotainment system. Under the bonnet, the new M5 is still powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. However, it’s now also a hybrid, so when the engine and electric motor combine it produces 727hp and 1,000Nm of torque! But of course, the hybrid system massively adds to the weight, with the M5 clocking in at 2,435kg! All in, the new M5 costs from around £111,000. So is it worth it?! You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself! Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:58 Engine
01:51 Dyno Test
03:56 0-60 & 1/4-mile
06:35 Revs
06:48 Brakes
07:36 Driving Comfort
09:02 Company Car
10:28 Design
11:28 Interior
12:22 Looks
13:01 Driving Modes
14:54 Weight
16:09 Country Road Driving
17:22 Options
18:27 Interior Materials
19:00 Verdict

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