rely obtained from a world tour racing Based on the experience, Volkswagen has produced the more racing Golf GTI
TCR (tour racing). The name is a tribute to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30N and Civic Type R and other competitive racing series. For odd-numbered track days, it has more power and lower robustness. Riding and muscle aerodynamic characteristics. This is the right end of the seventh-generation Golf platform. There are only 300 examples produced for the Australian market. If you want Golf GTI, this is available.
There are only 300 examples of the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR-the new Golf 8 (including GTI) will be the final version 7.5 before it goes on sale in May, which can be purchased on our market.
The limited edition TCR is available in gray (our test car), pure white or tornado red, and comes with all fruits-the only option is the $1900 panoramic sunroof.
So, can the extra $4.5K still allow you to exceed the standard GTI? Well, its suspension is 5mm lower, with 19-inch alloy wheels and Continental 235/35 ContiSportContact rubber, black glossy roof and black rearview mirror cover.
There are also LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights, dynamic auxiliary lights, LED taillights with dynamic indicators, privacy glass, sports steering wheel with red 12 o'clock position markers and perforated leather,Alcantara gearshift lever and door card inserts, sports cloth/microfiber seats, and floor mats and seat belts with red trim.
Other aspects are the controversial honeycomb decorative applique on its side and the TCR logo projected on the ground when the front door is opened in the dark.
TCR also uses another way of GTI tartan seat decoration patterns, and some bright black interiors borrowed from Golf R.
The exterior has also been modified. The fog lamps with lower GTI are eliminated, replaced by slender air ducts that assist aerodynamics, and the front spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser that look black. Very muscular.
Like all new Volkswagens, TCR has a five-year unlimited kilometers warranty with a service interval of 12 months/15,000 kilometers.
safe and reliable
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is based on current golf, which received ANCAP's highest five-star safety rating in 2017, but it may not be possible if it is tested in accordance with stricter standards introduced since then at this point.
The top GTI is equipped with the same many safety technologies as the entire Golf series, including adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, lane assist, parking assist and front assist with city emergency braking (automatic emergency braking), if driving The operator is not alert, please operate the brake at a speed lower than 30 km/h.
In terms of technology, TCR has an 8.0-inch infotainment and navigation screen, including smartphone mirroring. The driver instrument display is a 12.3-inch configurable digital high-definition screen that can switch views between navigation, driver assistance and performance functions. Keyless entry is also a convenient feature.
Light fighter
Volkswagen has used the drivetrain components in its armory to power the TCR. The 2.0-liter turbo gasoline four-cylinder engine borrowed from the top Golf R can output 213kW of power and 350Nm of torque.
Compared with Golf R (213kW / 380Nm), the torque value is reduced. Interestingly, TCR also provides less torque than the standard Golf GTI.The standard GTI GTI provides less power (180kW / 370Nm).
Another interesting fact is that the TCR provided in Europe provides 380Nm (up to 30Nm) of torque and is equipped with a gasoline particulate filter and a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission (for several years, this has been the standard configuration of all Golf GTIs) ) A six-speed DSG gearbox was installed on TCR cars in Australia.
Volkswagen claims that the six-speed gearbox can provide a better combination of transmission ratios to adapt to track daily applications and the wide power range of the engine. Peak torque is available from a very low 1700rpm to a maximum of 5800rpm. Peak power takes over at 5900rpm and drops at 6400rpm.
Therefore, TCR is actually a front-wheel-drive Golf R (therefore, the shaft has less power), and has a 63kg weight advantage over its all-wheel-drive counterparts.
This is a healthy way to lose weight, equivalent to about half a second advantage per lap on the track, but the ability to reduce all power through the front axle creates a question mark on the TCR-more later.
Volkswagen claims that the 0-100km/h time is 5.7 seconds (despite a rough test, the best I can get is 6.1 seconds), which is 0.9 seconds slower than Golf R's 4.8 seconds, but it moves forward by 0.6 seconds From the 40th Anniversary Golf GTI (6.3 seconds).
zero to one hundred do not say everything, but they do indicate how much traction is provided, and applying 213kW/350Nm of torque to the apron through the front wheels is a big requirement. But let us take a step back.
When I first picked up the TCR, its purposeful driving quality was immediately apparent. I like its sturdiness (it reminds me of racing cars), but it may not be suitable for everyone.
In other words, if you want to ride a "Cadillac", you may not be a real hot buyer. It hardly shakes, but is significantly stronger than the "normal" hatch.
I am sure that the target population of TCR is more interested in my track impression, yes, I did sneak a circle around Norwell Motorplex.
First, it rises and moves forward. Once straight, the rocket moves from corner to corner. In fact, compared with Golf R, it can reduce the weight of more than 60 kg.
I have tested a bunch of super hot hatches around Norwell, and the TCR feels as strong as a straight line (except for the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S).
also sounds very powerful, and the redesigned free-flow exhaust system has a more unique "Golf GTI popping sound" between gear changes, which is also helpful.
Golf R-size brake rotor helps to stop the TCR at the end of each straight line, and the pedal provides a good feeling when driving in a straight line, but if you try to stop in a certain lateral position, the pedal becomes difficult , And obviously there is no block.
The steering weight, transmission ratio and feel are obvious, but understeer is the inevitable fatal weakness in corners.
TCR is equipped with an electronically driven mechanical limited-slip differential, which does tie the two wheels together, but does not completely prevent the wheels from rotating (this is not surprising).
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is an angry little hatch. When pushing hard on the track, it needs a slight middle corner to withdraw patience.
Turn off stability control (If you follow my review, you will know that I always test the car in this configuration to highlight its original handling characteristics) The front axle has a lot to do and try to provide any form of steering The angle at which 213kW of power is applied is the secret of wheel rotation. I suggest keeping ESC on, it will sort out the patient's methods for you.
It can be said that the compact, tortuous and long-angle characteristics of Norwell Motorplex will exacerbate the power-down problem of any front-wheel drive car, and I suspect that TCR will be used more for longer-radius turns, and these corners do not need to be concerned Longitudinal acceleration.
The differential does its best and, as mentioned above, does a good job of tying the axles together. However, it will stop when it drags the Civic Type R around the desired radius, and can use a complex torque vectoring system.Or, you can reach further to get the Golf R.
TCR reminds me of the right hot hatch-driving fast is a bit tricky. It is not as comprehensive as the standard golf GTI, but this is what I like. It has some personality to make you think.
On the daily driving road, it is polished like a standard GTI. Except for a slightly sturdy driving, it has no changes in comfort, safety and technology.
only provides 300 vehicles, and the jury will determine whether TCR will become a collector’s item. But here and now, if you want a sweet journey with avant-garde personality, go to TCR.
If you want to pursue lap time, then buy Golf R.
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR
Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine
Output: 213kW / 350Nm
Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel: 7.5L / 100km (ADR combination)
CO2: 172g/km (ADR integrated)
Security level: five-star (ANCAP 2017)
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