I have put 4 years and 50 thousand miles on my 2015 GTI. I tend to drive it like I stole it because the car is so dynamic, it begs to be driven hard. I look forward to my commute every single day as a result. I have been meticulous with the maintenance, and it has been flawless, still driving and even looking brand new, still comfortable, spacious, practical, and fun. Toyotas are for people who go out shopping for a new dishwasher and come home with a car. It's just an appliance, designed to run as many joyless miles as possible, all while having the maximum number of cup holders.

@Hboogie182

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota is all about miles per gallon. Volkswagen is more about smiles per gallon.

@t-bone9239

5 жыл бұрын

@@Hboogie182 nah most toyotas except the hybrids aren't even fuel efficient

@brendanfogel4573

5 жыл бұрын

I was deciding between a wrx and this. For the wrx to compete with most cars you have to get a tune which can be around $600.

@MacTechG4

5 жыл бұрын

That fun-to-drive feel (Fahrvegnugen?) is integrated into the Golf’s DNA, they all handle brilliantly, whether it’s an entry level or all the way to the Golf R, the only real difference is the power output My ‘07 Rabbit (MkV Golf) is just as much fun as my ‘12 Golf TDI, actually the TDI is slightly more fun, due to the 236 FT-LB of torque, the Rabbit only has 170 TQ both put an ear to ear grin on my face every time :)

@XNTKM

5 жыл бұрын

Any tips for maintenance?

Just bought myself an ‘18 SE and absolutely LOVE IT. My 3rd GTI in a row : )

I have a 2018 7.5 Euro spec with 230 hp, love it to bits, it’s a fantastic daily.

The Golf is definitely one of my favorite cars. I owned a 2004 Golf and had so much fun with it until 2010. Stable on the high way like a bullet.

I absolutely love my 2018 GTI! Coming from a CLA250 it’s an awesome and fun car to drive.

@ibnelmagdoubnozha1423

6 жыл бұрын

philtrich هىف

@beachbumis

5 жыл бұрын

I made the same move. 2015 GLA to a new GTI. So much fun to drive.

THANK THANK THANK YOU! I've been waiting for the video!!

Another top notch review man, keep it up

So far I’ve put just about 70k miles on my 2015 GTI in the Autobahn trim. Even still. It continues to be a pretty amazing car. Zero complaints.

@doopoo6096

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Kurth I’m at 99,000 miles on my 2015 GTI also. Haven’t had a single issue, had to replace the battery and regular maintenance. That’s it. Best DD I ever had

@relate97

5 жыл бұрын

John Park lol anything is slow after you drive something electric you do know what torque is right and how Tesla uses it? Or more of a fad buy?

@seamusthebostonterrier9629

5 жыл бұрын

@@doopoo6096 whats your average mpg

@doopoo6096

5 жыл бұрын

seamus the boston terrier I have a lead foot, so I average about 20-21 city and 31-32 highway. When I drive conservatively, I’m still able to achieve consistently 22 city and 36 on the highway. My combined avg mpg is always sitting around 27. Just hit 102,000 miles today. Still going strong.

@fayco1

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Kurth hey bro so I’m looking to buy a used gti. Have you had any major problems with it? And do you think it’s a good idea buying a used one? I’m looking to get one under 20k miles

Honestly, As a GTI owner, it's the best car I've ever had by far. The perfect balance between performance, comfortability and practicality. A truly great daily driver.

I'd really like to have one of those, didn't realize how much that would fit me and my lifestyle ....great review as usual. Keep it up man!!!!

Your thoroughness while driving puts me in there with you! Thanks.

WOW! Almost about to hit 400k subs! CONGRATS! 💪😎👍

My mother is a professor, and she drives a gti, her students loves her.

@3litepker

5 жыл бұрын

i love her too :)

@athanagames

4 жыл бұрын

@@3litepker no fuck you Elijah Hua's mother is mine

@MrWilburlandaverde

4 жыл бұрын

No fuck you both. She's mine

@oneofthosecreativetypes24

4 жыл бұрын

I am Elijah's mother and none of you will be fucking anyone.

@MrWilburlandaverde

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneofthosecreativetypes24 had a great time last night

I like this dude's videos and his voice is very generous, NO BS and F words! explain things very very well and in details! hey bro, please keep up the good job!

@Hyp3rBee

5 жыл бұрын

PL888 中美日 the only time there would be an F word is when he floored it and it’s a genuine F from excitement lol

@DivineOwnageEVE

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I do recall him saying an F word when driving the 707HP Jeep Trackhawk. He bleeped it out though.

I love your reviews bro! I feel you keep it very objective and always cover every single point I would check when buying a new car. Thanks!

One of the best car reviews I have ever watched.....good job man

I've test driven the Golf and also the GTI numerous times, really considering getting one. I'm cutting down from 2 cars into 1, and just want a great daily that is fuel efficient, but also still fun to drive. The GTI is so nice, handles great, rides smooth even at 90MPH, not a lot of road noise at all, smooth shifts, such comfortable seats. I haven't found anything I can say I don't like. The car is just beautiful inside and out. I prefer the plaid because leather burns butts in the summer.

$26k for an entry level spec GTI? You guys in the US don't realise just how cheap cars are over there. In the UK these start at £32k which equates to a US price of $43k inc tax. And these are European made.

@PL888HI

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, R cost only a little over $40k dollars in the US but our models and hp power are always behind the EU & Asia , and NO club sport either or the very NICE one Scirocco

@wilshirewarrior2783

6 жыл бұрын

I have been to five euro countries and may I add..almost everything is cheaper here. Groceries..restaurants..cars..fuel..admissions to shows or museums. Clothing is also cheaper by a lot as evidenced by europeans shopping at a local outlet mall while staying at a motel just to accomplish the shopping. In the UK exact items sold there and in the US have the same numerals but one is pound sterling and ours is US dollars…big difference.

@lostvlog6857

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, flood your land with third world savages expect to pay more for everything...

@Bikerxgames540

6 жыл бұрын

Weren't the mk7s made in mexico though, at least from 2015 to 2018? so bringing them to the US would be cheaper than sending them all the way to the UK

@MrMartinHattingh

5 жыл бұрын

In South Africa the base model is also the equivalent of $40k US. The difference is that due to our weak currency, a 35 year old South African earning $40k US/year (ZAR500k/year) is in the top 5% of earners (total population taken into account) and not doing too badly for themselves. #FirstWorldProblems.

I love my 17' GTI SE! Especially now that I added a JB4 tune last week :) Great review as always.

I think that this may be one of my favorite car reviews on this channel!

Great car, great video. I went the MB 250 GLA route. I'm a leaser and it prices out better than a GTI. And has AWD. Maybe a click slower, but handles great. I, at first, said it was out of my price range. But it was right in line with a similar equipped GTI.

I feel so lucky to get the MK7.5 GTI last year,best choice ever. just look at the MK8....

@jaketheABQRealtor

3 жыл бұрын

Dennis Cheng I just got mine!! Upgraded from a mk6 I LOVE it!

@kestis2390

3 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay ?

@dennischeng4391

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaketheABQRealtor congratulations man , awesome choice!

@dennischeng4391

3 жыл бұрын

@@kestis2390 around 52k with audio upgrade

@kestis2390

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennischeng4391 damn !

I’ve got mine about a month ago and it is indeed a great daily driver...love that little thing!

Wonderful review. My first time watching one of your videos. You're a pro.

I've been digging the GTi recently, considering getting this one. I would say it's more compare to the Frod Focus ST in terms of power range

Along with the StraightPipes and carwow Redline is easily one of my go to car review channels.

@baryonyx9642

5 жыл бұрын

No Doug Demuro and Autogefühl?

@LHawkesDrums

5 жыл бұрын

@@baryonyx9642 Doug's an annoying pretentious ass who tries to sound fancy with spewing out as much bullshit as he can about the car he's "reviewing"

@LHawkesDrums

5 жыл бұрын

@GRANT MAIORANA the same Reason PewDiePie has like 99 million, he appeals to some, but not me I don't like his attitude

@devn3813

4 жыл бұрын

Kynigos 96 lik Doug is not a car reviewer

@MrViyasan

4 жыл бұрын

I'd add Savage geese

I recently shot a review of this GTI as well and was really impressed! Wonderful car and nice review Sofyan! Keep it up!

I rented this car last months for couple of days, definitely love it! For only a couple thousands over 30k, You can get the Autobahn trim with fully loaded features and all kinds of assistance techs and for Audi quality! While having the natural characteristics of a hot hatch, definitely going to get one in the near future

GTI just can't be beat for a fast and practical DD (price considered, of course). Haters just don't know.

@brendanfogel4573

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Frey facts bro facts

@kjenk19

4 жыл бұрын

Hyundai i30 N is a very serious competitor. Cheaper with better performance at the trade off of having not as nice an interior.

@frightenedsoul

4 жыл бұрын

Kobi Jenkins In 2018 I went with the ST over the GTI. I prefer the look of the GTI but the ST was only 20k brand new.

@generalzod9042

3 жыл бұрын

Type R

No more metal trim on the window switches! That was one of my favorite touches.

Your review's really are top notch and very thorough.

Have had my 2018 GTI SE since April. Just hit 1100 miles. It goes like hell! I love this car! I was on fence as well, just buy it and you will smile every time you drive. I was on highway going 75 and almost hit a huge beaver, i swerved hard to avoid and the diff pulled me back in and avoided a crash that would have happened in any other car without it. 6 years, 72,000 all around. VW standing behind there cars.

Autobahn also includes the formerly optional Drivers Assistance Package with all the tech (adaptive cruise/active lane keep/blind spot monitoring/auto high beams) and for 2018 now has standard adaptive dampers. With that, it’s not really more expensive than a similar 2017 and it has the 6 year/72k bumper to bumper warranty which is pretty insane.

@benedikt13

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jake. Good points. Also I think we went to high school together, funny running into you here. If you are the Jake who went to Marquette. Small world, still have the protege 5?

@Jacobk66

6 жыл бұрын

P I wow, that’s good memory! Yes, thats me. The Protege5 though is long, long gone. Probably a dozen cars ago, including a couple GTIs. Great little car, sometimes I see one and miss mine! How you been?

@benedikt13

6 жыл бұрын

Jake Kennedy Not bad, my name is Patrick and sat at lunch with you and the guys. I too had a GTI recently, traded it for a 15 golf tdi, the last year of a dead diesel option. I love that little car for commutes, thinking about getting another sportier car as a 2nd vehicle. Thinking a brz, Miata, or maybe a wrx. Having a hard time deciding

@Jacobk66

6 жыл бұрын

P I yeah hey man! No Cavalier anymore? The TDIs are good, especially before they recalled them. I had a ‘16 GTI with all the options a couple cars ago, loved it but now have a BMW. I’m looking at a GTI just like this one for my wife. She’s got a Mustang with a turbo now but looking for something a little more practical. All good choices on what you are looking at. Always liked Miatas. For about the same money I’ve always thought a C5 Corvette is a good option for something fun. They’re reasonably cheap, easy to work on and there’s a lot of good ones for sale (since many were owned by old guys who didn’t drive them). Also 350Zs are good. The 3.5 is an awesome engine with a good exhaust note

@erickelly4107

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Autobahn has more standard features than your typical 40-50K luxury sports sedan. You combine that with the fact that it’s performance is on par or superior to cars costing 40-50K, is as or more fun to drive, all around practicality of the hatchback design, the excellent build quality inside/out, etc. So I don’t understand those who say the GTI Autobahn is somehow “overpriced” as that just doesn’t make any sense when you put the car into its proper context. I can’t think of a better all around automobile for ~40K. For ~50K now I would seriously consider either a Alfa Remo Giulia or Audi A4 quattro but neither of those can be had for anything close to 40K with any options. But again for the 35-40K range its the GTI Autobahn as the best overall automobile for its combination of sport, comfort and luxury.

Not a fan of the new lights and rims but I got the base 2016 and have 45k miles and it’s great. Did a 1000 mile trip to Toronto this past summer. Compact for parallel parking, fits 5 people, comfortable but fast when you need it. It’s very stable at high speeds for a car this price and very predictable on fast turns. The front starts to give on fast turns if you push it too much but you lay off the gas and gain control ASAP. I did 70mph on a 25mph highway ramp lol. Overall multi use fast, good on gas and predictable. Hope this helped

@moeissa2341

2 жыл бұрын

doesnt fit 5 at all. too tight for that

Excellent review. Thorough, honest and complete.

The GTI is and will always be one of my all time favorite hot hatches... great performance and technology, very suitable for daily/urban life and it just looks and feels premium. I'm just not a fan of the tail lights of the US version... in Europe, we get the LEDs in a long 'sweeping' motion from right to left... looks so much sleeker and better.

Bought a Focus ST last year that I love. Best handling car in its class. Didn't even consider the GTI (too many friends with VW horror stories). However, I got to drive one of these about a month ago and it's amazing how much more luxurious this car feels compared to mine. Literally night and day. And that DSG is other worldly! It bangs shifts off so damn quick. I don't regret my purchase considering the price I paid (Ford is giving STs away), but this is definitely the better car for daily driving, bar none.

@carsaregood911

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being objective! Both cars have their strengths and weaknesses

@brandondannys-menary3678

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, been debating between both. I am 21 and not too picky on luxury so long as it doesn’t rattle or fall apart, I want something quick, reliable and practical

2:21 when you accidentally inhale a bee

I bought a 2007 GTI two years ago and I LOVE it! It handles road curves like a dream and is so FAST. It's a good solid, heavy car too. I've wanted one for a long time, and didn't expect to buy one this old, but the mileage was low, the color was right and the condition was excellent. Still loving it. Best daily driver I've ever owned and I'm in my early 50's.

I'm a GTI owner I love it just an ICON and legend. No problems at all I love the engine and handling. My other car is an E class and it's sits in the garage except for week ends. It's fun and never boring I simply love it. If you're in the Market wait until the end of year deals for the huge rebates I got my Autobahn for 28 grand loaded.

@MrsZambezi

5 жыл бұрын

The handling is actually rather poor. See moose test. The Focus is the one to get.

No exhaust clip?

Amazing!

Great review!! I used to travel a lot as a corporate programmer. I have rented EVERYTHING from nice performance infinit's, Mercedes, Toyota's you name it. If you like to drive cars as I do, hands down, the BEST of the all those cars was the 2017 VW GTI. I rented one with the plaid interior and a beautiful white exterior. I was literally laughing every time I had to pass someone. It's a shame that this vehicle doesn't sell a lot more units in these "United" States. The VW GTI is simply an amazing vehicle.

Dude you are 1000% the best reviewer ever no one compares to you period

I really enjoy my 2018 VW GTI SE 6 speed manual. Dealer was pretty motivated, almost $5K off sticker. My complaints? It is way too quiet. With the ridiculous fake engine sound shut off, you cannot hear the engine at all. I've also had issues with the infotainment system rebooting itself at random when using navigation.

@GUITARTIME2024

4 жыл бұрын

Sell it to me

Fantastic everyday driver's car. Since the Golf-R wagon will never happen in America, VW should really GTI-fy the Golf Sportwagen/Alltrack although I assume a good tune should bring them up on par at least on power. PLAID SEATS as an option please!

@MrMusculo

6 жыл бұрын

Golf Gti is the car of my dreams, but I live in a "fifth" country. Here politicians are the biggest thieves. the taxes are high, I saved money for 5 years to be able to buy a golf tournament in 2016. A golf in brazil costs the equivalent of two mustangs in the usa. Our currency is not worth anything, but I am in the fight. hug .

@richardhaas9519

6 жыл бұрын

A friend had a 2015 GLI with the same engine. Timing chain tensioner failed at 2 years and destroyed the engine. That has been a long standing problem

Great Review as always Redline! Any chance on you doing a 2018 Golf R review?

That thing look soooooo good and good job keep it up u review the best cars and u put some fun into it

can u do a review on the hyundai i30 N

@6:00 "I don't like the cloth" BLASPHEMER!!!! haha

I trust your opinion more than any other car reviewer. And for real I'm subscribed to almost any well known reviewer on KZread.

Great review. I have a 2016 and I love it. I wish it had the LED taillights and headlights of this one, but it's such a comfortable, fun, engaging car. I will say you should never be deterred by these relatively high list prices, given the country's fixation on SUV's I found by using a service like TrueCar I had dealer offers for my S model $4k -$5k below MSRP. and that was for a car that only had a $25k list.

@sonofrobert

7 ай бұрын

I have a 15 SE Sportwagon TSI. You can get the 7.5 lights and dynamite tail lights, which are so much better than year '18 tail lights on the GTI. I think they are called mk 7.5. I'm pretty happy with my stock '15 lights. You can get led kits, which I haven't done but that's a lot better than halogen bulbs. I got cool yellow for the DRLs, look sweet and better high beam visibility. I also took out the red plastic strip on the inside of tail lights as seen on KZread and put in amber bulbs. Looks awesome and this was all cheap and easy. Also way better visibility for turning and breaking, for other drivers. Cheers

Always loved these models

Lol. You know you’re early when the quality is still low. Good review, as always!

Great review man! One note is the S and SE have the standard sound system whereas as the Autobahn gives you Fender with the subwoofer. Nonetheless it's a lot of car and a lot of fun no matter what trim you get. :)

Another neat thing I noticed with my ‘18 gti se was that the rear seats also have vents that blow your feet, depending on what the climate control setting is

$37k?! Awesome review as always.

@Muffinman9

6 жыл бұрын

Nate C here in Maryland you can find them for much less. VW is in a shitty place right now and most dealers are willing to sell the car for thousands less.

@tl8885

6 жыл бұрын

Way too much for a little golf, before you know it it'll be 40k

@lizardgreen2121

6 жыл бұрын

crazy to think you can a stinger gt1 for around the same price.

@slantblant1

6 жыл бұрын

Muffinman012 VW is still the top car maker, they aren't in a crappy place. I'm no fanboy, but nonsense should be addressed. They are doing well my friend.

@tuolumne9

6 жыл бұрын

Jared I think he meant VWoA

The ~ 35-36K “Autobahn” VW GTI comes with more standard features than your typical $50K+ Luxury sports sedan. So to insist that the Top of the line / Autobahn GTI is somehow “too much money” doesn’t really make much sense. For ~35K you’re getting standard equipment typically reserved for automobiles costing over $10K more combined with a vehicle that is more fun to drive than many “sports cars” all the while providing luxury car like ride quality. This isn’t even to mention the outstanding premium Audi-like build quality inside and out. When one takes all into consideration the GTI Autobahn is one hell of a deal. Not one ~ $40K automoble matches the Autobahns combination of sport, comfort and utility. But your can get an STI, Civic Type R or Gold R for that price... STI? Sure great performance and when running balls to the wall around a rally course loads of fun... But here’s the thing how bout the rest of the time / 99.9% of the time you’re using the car as a daily driver? Yeah not so much fun anymore... Civic Type R? Much the same story as the WRX STI but is probably a bit better on a road course (in which 99.9% never use they’re daily driver’s for). The Civic Type R is probably easier to live with day to day but compared to the VW GTI Autobahn it’s simply no where close to being the total package of a vehicle. Golf R? Okay so this is a GTI with AWD and + 76HP / 22FT-LB TQ and all this does does by in large is produce a GTI that is a bit quicker (mainly do to AWD launch) but in actuality isn’t any more fun or rewarding to drive just more expensive and capable of a sub 5 second 0-60mph due to AWD launch if you’re into the “bragging rights” aspect... The AWD will be mostly a negative 99% of the time as it adds weight (something you feel 100% of the time) which ends up costing you more money to refuel. It as well affects how the car feels in general (not as light on its feet obviously) The extra power is again totally unnecessary as the GTI with it’s massively under-rated 220HP/258FT-LB TQ@ 1500rpm is more than adequate. More power would basically just mean more money spent on fuel, tires, brake pads, etc.. When you consider the actual “power to weight” ratio the difference between the GTI and Golf R aren’t as big. There’s a reason the Golf R doesn’t “feel” much if any quicker than the GTI. The actual power to ratio difference is very small so in most real world driving scenarios (20-60, 30-70, 40-80+,etc..) both cars will accelerate at a very similar rate. To me it makes more sense to go with the GTI Autobahn as its no less fun to drive (arguably more so) is not as expensive to begin with and is cheaper to maintain and insure.

@ArcadianGenesis

6 жыл бұрын

Finally, a good comment! Agree 100%

@AutobahnSean

5 жыл бұрын

you got a lot of time on your hands

@mohawkpathology

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should make your own channel

@devn3813

5 жыл бұрын

E M K I agree with everything you said

Nicely done! The GTI is so underrated.

I have a 2016 GTI, midnight blue with Clark plaid interior 6 speed manual with upgraded headlights....love it. Have had no issues with it at all. Try as hard as he could, the sales rep could not talk me out of my color/interior choice. The only one available in my color/interior choice in the state of Texas was in Laredo. I'm in the DFW area. Dealer went to Laredo to get the car. Car is fun to drive and very responsive. Would have to be a really special car for me to trade in my GTI.

The European version seems to be more premium with the AID, Electric handbrake and LED taillights.

7:21 is that a demon or widebody hellcat.

OMG. That's filmed in Welches, OR, my home town. Did not expect to stumble across that tiny place on here.

Very practical and sensible reviews

Never understand why they hold back on the USA models? The center console LED option not available, that really sucks.

@Jacobk66

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Car cost. In the US with exchange rates we are paying sometimes 25-50% less for GTIs than in Europe. If VW equipped these like they do in Europe they would cost $45-50k US. Keep in mind the Golf R is right at $40k here so it would cost more than that.

@Tcflohr

6 жыл бұрын

North American GTIs are made in Mexico as well.

@jeffk464

6 жыл бұрын

lower MSRP, I wouldn't pay European prices for a GTI.

@v60polestar88

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Car Honda did it too with last model years Accord sport. US model was missing features that the same model in Canada had. No sunroof in US spec Accord sports but they did in Canada

@AdamSmith-gs2dv

6 жыл бұрын

Why do people want digital dashes? I think they look hideous and get dated extremely quickly.

The American spec Golf GTi is strange. No digital dials? They are standard here in Germany, and so are the moving led rear indicators which the American one doesn't have. Also there isn't even a 6 speed DSG here in Germany, only a 7 speed. Oh and the engine has 25hp less in the us.

@vhateverlie

6 жыл бұрын

Felix O. You also get the dual injection engine. In America and Canada we still have the crazy carbon build-up direct injection one.

@J-W.-

6 жыл бұрын

Well its the US we usually dont get something because it doesnt pass the "tests" but all of a sudden it does and we get it years later.

@jimmyjames8611

6 жыл бұрын

boo, digital dash. booooooo

@billyowusu48

6 жыл бұрын

Felix the golf r in the U.S has the digital cockpit.

@f181234

6 жыл бұрын

Felix O. The US only cares about big trucks and SUVs they think hatchbacks are cheap cars

Great Review ! I hope you do A review on the manual trans GTI.

That car is beautiful!!! I miss my 2011 Gti. I traded it in for a GLI, and I kinda regret it. Miss the hatchback!!

@carlosvillalobos8431

5 жыл бұрын

Bro I traded my 2011 GTI for the 2018 civic Si and I regret it too! sure the Si is newer and has better things than the 2011 gti I had but still.. it was a great car, wished I went for the newer 2018 gti at least. The Si is a great car tho, it has a good interior but the looks are ok.

The 2018 GTI SE doesn’t have the upgraded Fender audio or leather standard.

@vincenitchev5203

6 жыл бұрын

ER B there's speakers in the fenders? Now that's proper german ingenuity, go volksvagin

Disagree with statement saying Golf R not worth it, considering the Autobahn is 37k, and the golf R DSG is 41k, and you get 60 more hp, AWD, digitial dash, uniqueness, etc.

@edwardkondek2548

6 жыл бұрын

Steven Siegler exactly the golf r dsg is the better car plain and simple

@krissimon2502

5 жыл бұрын

You can get 70 hp gain on the gti with a 600 dollar apr tune

@OlsunEdits

5 жыл бұрын

Also consumes more fuel, more cost to maintenence bcs 4 drive. Yeah thats the trade of

Great video! Can you explain how did the cargo space with the seats up decrease from 22.8 in 2017 to 17.4 in 2018? Thank you.

Sofyan, would you consider adding to the title of this video the "Golf" name, just to be completely accurate. But of course, I have nothing but praise for your style of reviews. Keep it up man!

Yes it is! Love my MK7 R

2:20 when you get choked on your own spit

Great review! Now we just need the RS3!

GREAT review as always. I'm curious what your other top picks are for daily drivers? This GTI is surely a huge bang for your buck vehicle which I like. Others on the board, I'd love to hear your feedback on your picks for top daily driver, ideally keeping the price tag under $35K.

Damn did you see that SHELBY COBRA at 9:47-9:49.

@DriveVersity

6 жыл бұрын

Perfect colour too!

@mmhoss

6 жыл бұрын

Most likely a kit unfortunately. There's more kit "cobras" than there are originals. Really speaks to the car's design legacy though imo

@chrisvillucci3502

3 жыл бұрын

yea most likely a kit but still idk why it wasnt pointed out - I had to go back to make sure I wasnt just seeing things lol

@jackczuchran1638

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one to see it 😂

Welp Here's my future first car.

I absolutely love hatchbacks, especially the GTI, Honda Civic Si, and the Ford Focus RS and it's younger, not as fun, brother; the Fiesta ST. I definitely could see myself getting a GTI someday, I love this car. It's practical, it's gorgeous, it's badass, fun, powerful, and a hatchback! I probably won't be getting it at an early age, I'm hoping to get a manual Civic Si, but I would be very happy to have A GTI.

Love your channel.

That's my car! I love my 2018 Autobahn DSG in Dark Iron Blue.

It’s been 2 years is this car still good

@joseleoncordero5243

4 жыл бұрын

Bought mine back in February. Best car I've ever driven and probably been in, especially after going stage 1.

@vles007

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s fantastic. Still the best daily driver for overall drivability and practicality while also being actually fun to drive around town. A stage 1 tune gives it that little extra pep it needs to feel faster, and if you just go stage 2 I feel like that’s the sweet spot of really fast without being dangerous

@mohamedmechouri4527

4 жыл бұрын

The best

@TTGamingTrinh

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Highly recommended 👍👍

@JohnfromCro7

4 жыл бұрын

This car will be good next 10 years.

I love those wheels... they looks great when the car is moving.

I had a 2017 GTI Sport. Drove amazingly, but the interior rattled like crazy and drove me crazy.

I really considering either the GTI or Elantra Sport. And it comes down to price and reliability. How reliable is VW now days?

@whosdondada

6 жыл бұрын

rambow70 they're really good

@Muffinman9

6 жыл бұрын

They're still worse than a lot of other makes, but the 6yr/60k miles warranty they're offering right now is really nice. That being said, you'll still have premium gas costs and need to follow VWs maintenance plan 100% to keep the car running properly.

@rambow70

6 жыл бұрын

I didn't even think about premium since a lot of automakes use regular even for their turbo engines.

@Juganator

6 жыл бұрын

Very good and you'll enjoy your GTI more than your Elantra. VW is right around the other main brands when it comes to reliability. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

@kaox44

6 жыл бұрын

ramow70; the gti is a joke for reliability...engine failure, mainly tranny/clutch and electrical issues are a daily fight and throwing money into the wind. The Elantra is a good reliable car...but not a big fan of the design.

Please bring the 2 door version back to the States Volkswagen. As a tall driver we fit better in them. Plus they just look better.

You are my "go to" review whenever I am considering a new car. One suggestion there are many of us who are golfers. Can you show us how a set of clubs fit in the cars you test? No one does that!

@izanxmixi9754

3 жыл бұрын

Well then u’ll be surprised if u watch Carwow

@stevieg3078

3 жыл бұрын

@@izanxmixi9754 I also watch Straightpipes.

@Redline Reviews how does it compare in terms of fun-to-drive factor vs. your ND MX-5?

I love the new wheels....I still see a lot of Audi in it but to appreciate it you have to stay with cloths seats and the best color is white.. just saying

Isn't reliability a major attribute you want in a daily driver?

@jdmguy44

6 жыл бұрын

Run a German car outside of warranty at your peril!

@deanmarr785

4 жыл бұрын

@@jdmguy44 Ok butthurt subie boy

I had a 2016 GTI....I just sold it with only 26K miles. Great car to drive, terrible car to own. All 4 rotors rust overnight..especially if it rains. All 4 rotors had deep grooves cut into them. I can understand one, but all 4? At 23K miles, the computer shut off one of the cylinders while I was on the highway. Limped off the road, had the car towed to the dealership. They confirmed the cylinder being shut off, but said they could not find the problem, could not recreate the problem...sorry about your luck, here's your car back. I drive conservatively and the car burned through a set of tires in 20k miles. Badly cupped...and I even had an alignment done at 3k miles. Then the car accumulated 2 inches of water where the spare tire is. It was like a bathtub. No, I did not leave windows open. Awesome engine and great to drive, but not worth the headaches. I will NEVER buy a VW again!

I bought a 2019 GTI Autobahn, 6 speed manual. All of the points in this video where taken into account. considered the automatic transmission - it is quite good, but in the end the manual won out. The car itself? There is no better all around everyday driver. No, seriously. It covers all of the bases well. VW manages to make it feel like a far more expensive car. High praise and kudos, and thank you for an outstanding review.

@devn3813

5 жыл бұрын

therealtroubleman i bought a new 6m Elantra sport in October. I love it but I want a gti so bad. I want the autobahn but I still want the plaid cloth seats. I love the way they look but I couldn’t give up my navigation and premium sound system. I love that this is a fun good mpg German car that is very similar to an Audi but isn’t $70,000.

2:21 breathtaking

@SaraK_69

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@TheRzarectah

5 жыл бұрын

i laffed

Best looking GTI was the Mark 4 '337' GTI.

they did an absolutely amazing job with the new front and rear night time lights. i’m absolutely in love with them. they’re reminiscent of something audi would make. i can honestly say they’re perfect on the car.

@stevenc8717

6 жыл бұрын

search up the night running rear lights if you have the chance, you’ll see what i mean

@sonofrobert

7 ай бұрын

I've seen way better tail lights. Audi for example. The headlights are on the 7.5 golf are awesome though.

Hey Sofyan, between these two vehicles : 2019 vw gti se (DSG) vs 2019 veloster n (w/ perf pkg) which vehicle do you recommend for fun daily?

@EthanWood757

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Choi go drive them both

I'm sure if I resided in Europe I will buy the GTI, but not in the US For some reason US always caps foreign cars, making it half-assed versions

@stephenhendricks103

6 жыл бұрын

And if you lived in Europe you'd pay the equivalent of $54,000 for a GTI equipped like a top trim GTI in the US.

Vw and Honda with these spiral rims are killing me 🤮

@jadmeh

6 жыл бұрын

rmonroe135 ikr!!

@Wesley196148

6 жыл бұрын

Agree. They look goofy and ruin an otherwise great design.

@Ammar88ist

6 жыл бұрын

you can just get an aftermarket set of tires... there are some awesome premium rims out there....

@jadmeh

6 жыл бұрын

vvvVFANGSVvvv the R rims are way better than that tho

@Nabilllllll

6 жыл бұрын

you can get the gti with R rims if you want and of course you have to pay more

Getting hyped for the Ascent review :) hoping you can get a tall buddy (6'4") for the review. Curious about legroom and if rearview mirror creates a blindspot in the driver's seat.

The body and the modifications are always a shocker to me and stunning... but the GTi is always my personal favorite because of the speed and acceleration in the engine