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Without the weight burden of a four-wheel drive train, a lower centre of gravity and a track wider than the Golf R’s, the Scirocco R handles corners with aplomb and speed, with only the slightest hint of torque steer on uneven road surfaces, this in my opinion is a trait displayed by well balanced high performance rides. Like the Golf R, the Scirocco R is also equipped with the standard chassis control system that allows a driver to adjust the damper, steering weight and throttle response in three different mode settings, as usual I had it in Sports on the test route we often patronise. In Sports mode, the Scirocco R handles ably with the suspension well modulated to tight corners and bumpy surfaces. Like the Golf R, speed retardation is also excellent, with the very same 345mm front and 310mm rear brakes working up a treat with great immediacy.

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Rated 'R' Superstar | Volkswagen Scirocco R

Making it's way to the ring from Wolfsburg, Germany, weighing in at 1,364 kilograms, its the Rated R Superstar, 'The Roc' Scirocco!

As with all hatchbacks, the Golf is easy to manage and park, mummies who drive will be happy to know that. It also looks fairly non-descript in an HDB carpark so it won't attract any unwanted attention. Side mirrors feature useful parking lamps to illuminate dark spaces.

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Daddies 'R' Us | Volkswagen Golf R

IN VW, Volkswagen, Vee Dub, Golf, R, GTI, R32, Kids

OK, so Keegan thinks the Golf R works. But he's young(ish), single and likes parrots. What about those of us with kids in tow? Will there be enough room to swing it in this Golf?

With the tuned up EA113, Volkwagen fans, especially those of the Golf will appreciate the all-new Golf R's power and torque gains over the outgoing V6, churning out a hefty 256 bhp and 330 Nm. This is also a very significant increase as compared to a stock Mark VI Golf GTI's 210 bhp and 280 Nm. Also, the R goes from zero to 100km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds. Now is that quick enough for you?

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'R' Me Hearties! | Volkswagen Golf R

IN VW, Volkswagen, Vee Dub, Golf, R, GTI, R32

A Golf with an engine that is lighter, cleaner, more economical and more powerful than the previous R32? Shiver me timbers!