Autobahn and drifting! VW Golf R Mk8 333 hp special edition driving REVIEW

This is our in-depth review of the Volkswagen Golf 8 R 20 years Special Edition. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

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00:00 First drift for Lea!
00:24 VW Golf 8 R 20 years special
00:38 Launch Control
00:51 Golf R Special Edition design
01:20 Length, wheels and badges
01:42 Rear torque split
02:22 More design details
03:04 Engine and comparison Golf 4 R32
04:45 Rear with Akrapovic exhaust
05:01 Sound comparison R32 vs Golf 8 R
05:21 Normal Golf R vs Special Edition
05:58 Engine cover recall
06:53 Interior: key fob and doors
07:25 Steering wheel
07:45 Sport seats
08:20 Interior cockpit overview
08:47 Infotainment system
09:44 Driving modes
10:18 Digital instruments
10:50 Lower middle console
11:02 7-DSG lever
11:18 Cup holders
11:26 Rear seats
11:42 Comparison Golf R estate
12:00 Trunk / boot
12:35 Acceleration German Autobahn
13:54 Abramovic exhaust plops
14:29 R button
15:20 Fuel economy consumption
15:51 Steering feel and comfort
17:13 Torque distribution
18:17 More high speed motorway
19:46 Assistance systems
21:12 Agile driving in drift mode
23:47 Ice lake drifting with ESC off
25:38 Lea is drifting herself!
26:12 ESC off vs ESC Sport vs ESC on

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