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We can hardly have a semi-complete collection of Mk8 R reviews, particularly British reviews, without one featuring Henry Catchpole. The man's name alone is classic and worth repeating several times before watching his take on the R: Here 'tis: NEW Volkswagen Golf R: Road Review | Carfection...

Car and Driver, May 13: Tested: 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Still Defines The Hot Hatch (caranddriver.com)

OK, I'm obsessed with the Clubsport, which we in the U.S. will never see apparently. More's the pity. New VW Golf GTI Clubsport 8, better than Golf R? 300hp Volkswagen Hot Hatch | 4K - YouTube

Here are two videos recorded by Sophia Calata. They are both in German with English subtitles. The first one, regarding the Clubsport, is noteworthy because Ms. Calata can be seen standing in the rain for a least half of her comments. She gets points for that alone. Also, as someone...

For those (Europeans, Brits, Irish) lucky enough to be able to purchase one: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport review | Can a hot hatch be too good? - YouTube (Fast forward to minute 12 for superb insight regarding the handling and feel of this unique car.)

One of three VW AG videos regarding the features of the R narrated by Benny Leuchter & VW's R Development Engineer: Tech Tuesday: Golf R Performance Features | Volkswagen R - YouTube (with embedded links to English subtitles).

TopGear: Volkswagen Golf R Review | Top Gear

Autogefuehl's review of the Clubsport: The sportiest GTI ! Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI Clubsport review - YouTube

Thanks for the link, Carlos. Harry Catchpole -- Is that great name for a Brit, or what? -- always has great insight and comments. And, FWIW, I agree with his statements (at 1:15) that the lower front fascia on the Clubsport is, hands down, the best looking of the series (Golf, GTI and R). It...

How do you feel about subtitles? This video's been around for a while. Nine minutes of a Carbon Grey Clubsport:

Clubsport videos: 2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport MK8 - walkaround and exhaust sound with pops and bangs! [4K] - YouTube 2020 Golf GTI Clubsport Mk 8 - Full walk around and first impression review - YouTube

Autogefuehl review of the R: 2021 Golf R REVIEW - the Volkswagen Golf 8 R is sportier than ever! - YouTube

I know it's bad form to provide a link to the (ahem) "other board," but I can't find another electronic link to Georg Kacher's review of the Mk.8 R in CAR magazine despite the fact it's been available for week now. Kacher's a well-regarded German source. So, here 'tis (page down to post #283)...

How's your German? VW Golf 8 GTI Clubsport (2020): Test - Fahrbericht - Motor - Info - YouTube (If you don't speak German, you may wish simply to fast forward to 7:28 and watch as the moderator points out the appearance enhancements of the Mk8 Clubsport. ) Alas, it's doubtful that Volkswagen...

And yet another: My FIRST DRIVE in the 2020 MK8 VW Golf GTI! - YouTube

Clubsport! (I apologize in advance for linking the "other guys.") https://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-news/volkswagen-unveils-295-hp-fwd-golf-gti-clubsport/ Update (12/08/20): AutoCar's review of the Clubsport which, inexplicably, VOA will almost certainly never import...

In addition to white Type R filmed in this clip, there's a black TCR at 0.15-0.17 sec: https://www.motor1.com/news/443991/volkswagon-golf-r-variant-spied/ Nothing wrong with that V-Dub. Multiple appearances of "FQ 643" and "ZL 435" (the black TCR) undergoing testing.

Benny Leuchter -- who, in 2016, briefly held the fastest time (7:49) for a FWD automobile driving a Mk7 GTI Clubsport S -- is now a spokesperson for VW AG and Eibach/Sachs. He was also involved in the development of the Mk.8, including the one in the picture, of course.

Just how much would you like to know regarding the evolution of the Golf?

Thanks for the link, Carlos. (Oh, and by the way, I haven't seen anyone wearing a pair of string-backed driving gloves in years -- probably decades! I wouldn't mind finding a pair, come to think of it.)