RE: VW Golf R Estate: Review
Discussion
hornetrider said:
Fastdruid said:
Beefmeister said:
hornetrider said:
Did we get a definitive 'can it tow' answer or just supposition? PH??
The German Golf R Variant spec brochure lists the Towing Capacity as Nul, so I'm guessing it can't tow.I know, lets build a big boot version of our hot hatch/fast saloon so it's a practical all rounder for families etc.
Lets not let it tow though. That would make it too practical.
Gah.
As I've just bought one from a man who bought it to tow before realising.
Baldchap said:
Thread from the dead!
I can confirm that the exhaust is all booked up on the 7.5, however it still can't tow, hence the bike rack on my roof!
While I do (very) occasionally actually tow the bike rack is the main reason for wanting a tow-bar. I can confirm that the exhaust is all booked up on the 7.5, however it still can't tow, hence the bike rack on my roof!
Using roof racks is a pain in comparison, especially with 4 bikes (the childrens bikes were in the boot at this point, they still can fit but it's getting tight). I would not buy a "daily" that couldn't tow for that reason. The screen/boot mount ones which are the only alternative are asking for damage.
Actual towing is for the motorbike trailer and given the few times I use it I could get away with a hire van.
I really do find it incredible that for a car format where its whole raison d'être is to be more practical...and it cannot tow.
Edited by Fastdruid on Monday 10th September 13:04
MagicalTrevor said:
Fastdruid said:
Important question: Can it tow?
The Focus ST Estate can't and for that reason alone it's off my shortlist for my next car.
That's the main thing I wanted to get out of the review.The Focus ST Estate can't and for that reason alone it's off my shortlist for my next car.
It shows as a £721 option on the VW configurator.
Francis85 said:
Why this car cannot tow? It is just a iron bar attached at the back.
Sometimes, as in the case of the Focus ST with the central exhaust it isn't physically possible, but in other cases it may be that the manufacturer hasn't had the model tested for towing weight and as such I'm guessing that means you can't legally use it to tow.It hasn't been type approved for a towbar. Basically, they sell so few it isn't worth VW's time to have it approved for just the UK market. The design would have to be different with all those exhausts and the rear splitter so for the amount they would sell they simply haven't bothered.
Baldchap said:
It hasn't been type approved for a towbar. Basically, they sell so few it isn't worth VW's time to have it approved for just the UK market. The design would have to be different with all those exhausts and the rear splitter so for the amount they would sell they simply haven't bothered.
Interestingly you can spec it with a towbar on the configurator...Behold!
horrible paint/wheel combo for comedy effect
Hub said:
Francis85 said:
Why this car cannot tow? It is just a iron bar attached at the back.
Sometimes, as in the case of the Focus ST with the central exhaust it isn't physically possible, but in other cases it may be that the manufacturer hasn't had the model tested for towing weight and as such I'm guessing that means you can't legally use it to tow.Johnnytheboy said:
Baldchap said:
It hasn't been type approved for a towbar. Basically, they sell so few it isn't worth VW's time to have it approved for just the UK market. The design would have to be different with all those exhausts and the rear splitter so for the amount they would sell they simply haven't bothered.
Interestingly you can spec it with a towbar on the configurator...Behold!
horrible paint/wheel combo for comedy effect
I'll say it again (and bear in mind I own a mk 7.5 R estate and wanted a towbar): You can not get a factory fitted towbar on an R estate. Configure all you like, they won't build it. Ring a dealer if you don't believe me.
Baldchap said:
You can use the configurator to spec electric seats without leather or a three door with keyless, doesn't mean they'll build it...
I'll say it again (and bear in mind I own a mk 7.5 R estate and wanted a towbar): You can not get a factory fitted towbar on an R estate. Configure all you like, they won't build it. Ring a dealer if you don't believe me.
No no, I believe you, I was drawing attention to the fact that the configurator is wrong I'll say it again (and bear in mind I own a mk 7.5 R estate and wanted a towbar): You can not get a factory fitted towbar on an R estate. Configure all you like, they won't build it. Ring a dealer if you don't believe me.
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