So, which are you choosing? VOTE BELOW!

@carwow

3 жыл бұрын

VOTE: BMW 128ti

@carwow

3 жыл бұрын

VOTE: VW Golf GTI

@SyedMYahya

3 жыл бұрын

Who and all loves Mat Watson 🤭 👇👇👇👇

@sabiha_.

3 жыл бұрын

Golf gti because it looks stunning

@bahubalijio4394

3 жыл бұрын

Review of taycan cross turismo please

I want to see an entire generation of golf GTI’s drag race

@technow8865

3 жыл бұрын

Watch JP Performance. It’s German but...

@Poolie77

3 жыл бұрын

Surely you want all generations in a drag race?

@pasharespect

2 жыл бұрын

MK 7.5 would win

@genderlessyoutubefanperson

Жыл бұрын

@@pasharespect Actually , MK8 Gti wins.

@JD-eq4dp

Жыл бұрын

Why ? Hmmm 🤔

Love the 128ti, but hats off to VW for offering a Manual option on the GTI. Tough choice...

@jacobrev6567

3 жыл бұрын

That true its really hard choice i love both of them

@johndavidson3424

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too.

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobrev6567 manual is obviously better.

@iaintdonknow

3 жыл бұрын

@@moa-wg3bo yes, I would love one of those RWD 1 Series, they seem great

@jacobrev6567

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu that is true manual is better but automatic is also better but i just said i really like both

The interior of the bmw just looks leagues more expensive than the golfs and I think that will be a deal breaker for many

@piobu5357

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - you can see cost-cutting in the GTI on every corner - no sunglasses holder, touch-sensitive steering wheel buttons, no physical buttons and dials for volume, temp, and climate control, cheaper materials, no 360 camera even as an option, etc. The interior just looks...plain - 7.5 GTI was just better. Even my Mazda 3 BP Sedan looks and feels much better inside (outside too, actually).

@francisbegbie591

3 жыл бұрын

@@piobu5357 The smart money is on the last of the 7.5 GTI's.

@richardgraham1175

3 жыл бұрын

But look at the outside, my god!!

@noisyplanet3397

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardgraham1175 that grill is just too much, especially in black. Aargh!

@EnglishSpitfire

3 жыл бұрын

@@francisbegbie591 The last 7.5 Golf was the greatest Golf ever - the greatest hatchback ever. Great looking, superb quality interior (far better than the A3/1 series/Merc). We'll never see it's like again.. the Mk8 is a cheapened version, that doesn't look anything like as good.

14:55 Thanks for letting people know about the safety issue

@Stuntray

3 жыл бұрын

Mat's reviews are underated. He really points out the important details.

@vnx4198

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, got my MK8 GTE Last Friday and realized the Same Problem After cleaning it 🥴✌️

@pedrodacosta1734

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest any car with metal pedals will have this issue thats one of the reasons we have floor matts

@jarkkohaimakainen2378

3 жыл бұрын

Wish VW didn't forget practicality in their pedal and cockpit design

@walkingthedistance

3 жыл бұрын

My Vento has the same exact pedals and yes, I have the same issue too.

0:20 The "ti" sticker is a little bit torn off LOL

@davidhammond3738

3 жыл бұрын

On days of old, I would have said there was a t missing, but that seems to be reserved for Audi drivers now! 😁

@Pascal-rs6vt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he said it in the review.

@ingmarthepro568

3 жыл бұрын

He had already explained it in another video.

@JonathanGray_UK

3 жыл бұрын

Good ole BMW build quality...

@samirav1137

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanGray_UK it's just a sticker mate

I absolutely love it when Mat mumbles then suddenly obliterate my speakers

@landonw8982

3 жыл бұрын

Awww muffin

@labourlawact7826

3 жыл бұрын

He IS a really cool and handsome lad☺😊

GTI badging goes a long way, pity they're dropping the quality though

That brake pedal issue is one majestic piece of advice

@bensmithkent22

Жыл бұрын

That same pedals in many a vag car too.

Matt, the 128ti now comes with the upgraded infotainment as standard. So, the larger control display and full digital dials. I lucked out, ordered mine without the upgraded dials in February. Now, my dealer says I will get the upgraded kit at no extra cost :-) Base price is £33,885.

@Massimo_U

3 жыл бұрын

only because of supply chain issue (chips for the small infotainment). So yeah, lucky you !! :)

@Mzwandile_Makhowane

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome 😎

@johnfranklin6394

3 жыл бұрын

@@Massimo_U yes, that's what my dealer told me. Stock out on the basic infotainment 😀

@Massimo_U

3 жыл бұрын

@@damiantaylor4961 ?

@JoopEee

3 жыл бұрын

8 ads in this video. That's just ridiculous. That was the last time I'm gonna sit through that.

Doug is the type of guy… Oops wrong channel

@Twu587

3 жыл бұрын

🤪

„15 different stages of stiffness“ ~stares into the camera

@frantiseklupinek6189

3 жыл бұрын

15 shades of stiffness ha ha

Without talking about the content because you have always delivered the best , but I would like to talk about the quality of filming, it's amazing , big improvement , good job guys

12:21 - Launches exactly on the wet part(complains about grip).

@themightyking8564

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's like every carwow video or drag racing

PLEASE: learn how to put ESP off in the VW easily: slide down from the top of the screen (like on smartphone) and press ESP off...

@m140i_james

3 жыл бұрын

Or or or, and I know this is really drastic......BUT.....why not just have a button? :)

@AWMJoeyjoejoe

3 жыл бұрын

@@m140i_james A button? Madness!!

@m140i_james

3 жыл бұрын

@@AWMJoeyjoejoe I know! 😂

@piobu5357

3 жыл бұрын

@@m140i_james what lunacy is this? Next you're gonna tell me you'd rather have real volume & temperature nobs, and physical buttons for climate control? What, you're gonna tell me that you don't want to take your eyes off the road while driving, that it's simply better and easier to use in every way, and given the choice everyone and their grandma would take it? Maybe the terrible touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel don't catch your fancy? Pfft, the nerve of some people...

@nh_2923

3 жыл бұрын

@@m140i_james A simple button would be easier to use, that's true. But there isn't one, so you should do it in the most simple possible way. And to be honest, how often do you press that button in daily drive?

Thanks for highlighting the issue on the wet foot on the brakes! Small thinker but a big safety note...always like your show even though many fabulous cars are not available in my country.

The Golf and the 1 series share one problem: they are clearly a downgrade compared to their predecessor. Cost-cutting at its best

@brencelt

2 жыл бұрын

And so close in price to the R and the new 240i xdrive

We love the 128ti so much, we bought one. It's just a fabulous driver's car.

@miladsafi12

6 ай бұрын

Do you still own it? How was it reliability wise?

Matt is a real one, he keeps filming, even when it’s raining💯

@reflex9991

3 жыл бұрын

In england you get used to it

@landonw8982

3 жыл бұрын

Well believe it or not humans are water proof

@xXAlmdudlerXx

3 жыл бұрын

If he wouldn’t we wouldn’t get videos. It rains like 300 days a year in England

@shreyascheeravena1895

3 жыл бұрын

Mat*

I really like car reviews, however even if am not interesting in the car you are reviewing, i love to see ur videos, Matt you have have such a way ( fun, accurate, fast ) everything we need for a car review.

Thank you Mat for the rainy day advice how nice of you.

My 128ti has just left the factory. Can’t wait!

@airesjone7721

3 жыл бұрын

Parabéns (congratulations!)

@raycyst8037

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha well done you overpaid for a slow car.

@mphomashiane8469

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@jamiewalton666

3 жыл бұрын

@@raycyst8037 are you thick or what mate, the 128ti is a fantastic car and definately very quick with brilliant handling. You have obviously never driven one!

God I love that red on the GTI! And I like those wheels, would definitely have those over standard.

@cristianalexandru2389

3 жыл бұрын

agreed. The standard golf 8 looks like a toyota to me, but the red one looks really really hot. i dont like the shifting knob and the infotainment though. They nailed it on the g7 gti though. :)

@jasonmayne2220

2 жыл бұрын

I hate red cars but saw a GTI in the red at the dealer and its stunning in person

HI Mat The review of the the GTI, as someone who has owned VW's for the past 35years or so the colour of the tartan seats is the same as my new VW Jetta GTI that did not have synchromesh fitted in the gearbox that said it was very quick and the sound from the engine was superb! My current is a VW Golf GT Evo and in sport mode is vastly underrated and rarely mentioned

Loved the bmw v vw comparison video again. I do like the white bm looking sportier, but!! I'm still more waiting for you getting the tesla model s performance plaid. That's the performance vids of which i know you will give lots of tests against other stuff, that is what i really want to see. Hope it's SOON!

You should do a comparison between the new GTI vs GTE vs GTD

@armeniancrusader301

3 жыл бұрын

GTI And GTD only, the GTE is a joke.

@Ciaran334

3 жыл бұрын

@@armeniancrusader301 GTD is a diesel. Rough to drive

13:07 omg that sounds like diesel, but I love that sound

My Daily Driver is a 1998 BMW 318ti M Sport - 5 speed manual - LOVE IT!

Great review. Thanks Matt 👍

“Rub your feet on Mat first” We hear you Mat.

Just watched a review of the Cupra Leon 300 TSI. Similar price, better looking in my view and with even more performance

Wiping your foot on the mat(t- hihihihih) is actually really good advice. Had a few scares myself in the past!

Awesome video as always Mat!😸

A comparision video about the premium estate cars will be awsome .

The fact that most of your reviews are on the MK8 compared to other hatches, it makes the golf the best hatchback.😀😉

The wipe your feet for slippery brake pedal thingy... agree......... a nice heads up to everyone 👌💪

Love to see some videos, reviews, races and comparisons with the new face lift i30n

I’ve got the 128ti. Rapid and infotainment system and interior features are unmatched in my opinion and sports transmission is really good! Plus the virtual dials and larger infotainment screen is now the standard option. I got lucky and ordered my car while they were in process of doing this and got it upgraded for free

2:21 - The dealership guys will be mad at Mat for doing that wantedly.

Good review Matt... As a mk5 ed30 and mk7r dsg owner ..i have to say the standard mk7 and mk8 gti are in no man's land given you can have a tcr or a clubsport... which will both be better than the 128ti. The cs in the mk7 meant edition 40... now in the mk8 you can get a cs straight off the bat...vw really have confused things here .. therefore I don't understand why vw even make the standard gti as it's not the gti you want.....

Awesome review 🔥🙌

Love ur content

'ti' reminds me graphic cards 😬

@HavoXtreme

3 жыл бұрын

It might as well be cheaper than a 3080Ti

@danieltaylor7884

3 жыл бұрын

I was telling my friend about an rx7 I saw and he thought I was on about a graphic card 😂😂😂

@TheIceMurder2

3 жыл бұрын

Or the rapper.

@jondonnelly4831

3 жыл бұрын

u can get an invidia exhaust for it

@jamiebishop9512

2 жыл бұрын

@@jondonnelly4831 Ironic because my 128ti has been delayed 3 months due to chip shortages.

I bought my 128 ti in february same colours as this but with the upgraded 19inch wheels. What an amazing car it is.

Finally. I want to see the drag race of them

If you can look past the nostrils (which i actually don't mind seeing as it looks better in person), the 128ti offers a great value proposition. All the reviews on it has been very positive

@piobu5357

3 жыл бұрын

Saw it in real life - the headlights sit at a weird angle, and the rounded grill doesn't mesh with them at all. The car looks like someone left it in the oven too long, it got bloated, and everything just stretched apart awkwardly. It just doesn't look like a BMW to me. Good value, and premium materials/tech, for sure, though. The GTI somehow looks worse than the 1-series now. The sad-looking headlights angled downwards make the hood look more bulbous, and then there's the mono-brow - it looks like some Skoda now. GTI 7.5 looked much better (and it didn't feel as cheap inside, either). Anyway - looks are very subjective, just my opinion.

15 stages of stiffness is my favourite deathmetal band!

Mat, I have been driving and own a few powerful enough cars but our family car is a 2017 Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 7 speed DSG. I think the car is very quick for its engine and its size and I would love to see a video of a drag race between the various 1.0 turbo petrol engines out there.

Like the 128Ti and you now get the larger screen and digital cockpit as standard from last month I just found out like in the m135i 👍

Wow I've been waiting for this

Somebody once said : " One is brilliant in every way, and the other tried to kill me'' :)

@joshstreet3919

3 жыл бұрын

That was for the old M135i if it’s the person I’m thinking it would be

@stefanv9660

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshstreet3919 Yep

Love the 1/4 mile times in this video!!!!

Cool VID, now a DRAG RACE between the Golf GTI MK8 (not clubsport) vs 128ti vs i30N

If my girlfriend broke up with me for my best friend, I’d just come watch a carwow video and instantly be happy.

@sander5457

3 жыл бұрын

Then you should dump her right away.

@lefttwix0236

3 жыл бұрын

....I’ve got to make a quick call

@Dib0n

3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong man and don't do anything stupid. Please watch the video of Jocko called "How to Get Over Break Ups and Betrayal - Jocko Willink and Echo Charles" it helped me a lot! Keep ya head up.

@snakeeyes9246

3 жыл бұрын

Or just do what I've been doing for nearly 20 years and take the single forever path so you never have to deal with a breakup.

@ffphala897

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you okay m8

The BMW 128 ti reminds me of the Fiat 128 from the 70s It was iconic.

@raycyst8037

3 жыл бұрын

no, just no.

About the brake problem around 15th minute. I can confirm that this issue exists also in the MK7 GTI PP. Has happend to me couple of times. So it is because of the pedals....

Wet Metallic Brakes - great advice from Mat. Lots of sporty cars have metal pedals and they are lethal in the wet. I've had many a slip in the past. Drying your shoes before you drive is a great Top Gear Top Tip from Mat. Or perhaps I should say a Car Wow How ... er .. I can't think of a punchy term here. Anyway, I dry my shoes if its been raining and before I drive my metal shod Alfa.

@carwow the video title says "1/4 mile" did I miss that or was that not included as an oversight?

@danielfreire346

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing!

Hey Matt, I clicked the link to see what deals you got for your spec of Ti and GTi and it takes you to a link where you ask them for deals for myself! How do I get to see your choice of car and your deals?

Very nice test...

I had the GTI for nearly two years but the terrible electronic issues it has (had to change my steeringwheel twice) made me sell it again, got a 135i now and it’s much better in every aspect

Some say he has an iPhone and that he secretly loves Fake Exhaust Pipes. All we know is that he is 'Mat Watson From Carwow'.

@carwow

3 жыл бұрын

Who told you... 👀

@johndavidson3424

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, true. But how did you know about all this stuff.

@anilkumarbr

3 жыл бұрын

@@carwow Yianni, Mat's Mum, Joe and Sam the Cameraman

I can’t believe they filmed this in February, I really thought they film and push it out in a couple of days 😂

Ordered my 128Ti few weeks ago ‘minus the red lipstick’ can’t wait for delivery. Test drove it against m135i and the Ti was just more fun to drive 👍

Matt. Well done on picking up in the integrated headrests of the Golf. It’s the main reason for not buying the car for me with kids in the back. Also, they can’t fit their iPads to the back of the headrest when it’s integrated

Gotta go with the Iconic GTI

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a Civic Si is better

@xIcarus227

3 жыл бұрын

You gotta be a complete fanboy to choose the Golf over the BMW when it's the same price. Look at that interior 😂

@Account1746

3 жыл бұрын

S imagine being a little kid who can’t drive and won’t buy either one 🤣

@xIcarus227

3 жыл бұрын

@@Account1746 I'm shopping for an RS3 come summer, so try again. You're right about one thing, I'm not going to buy either of these aesthetically challenged abominations.

@Account1746

3 жыл бұрын

@@xIcarus227 yh me too 👍🏽

Review of taycan cross turismo please

On the BMW, live cockpit professional (full digital display with 10inch screens) come as standard on all cars SE upwards since July 21 onwards.

You do actually get the upgraded ‘Live Cockpit Professional’ as standard on the 128ti now so you do get the digital dash rather than the analogue one on this press car.

Day 36 of asking for a bicycle race between Mat and Yianni (I’m continuing on for CarGoBrrr)

@SergCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

What happened to CarGoBrrr

@HughRussell06

3 жыл бұрын

@@SergCarReviews he stopped at 30 days so me and @TESLA Exhaust took over and are keeping it going

@SergCarReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@HughRussell06 ahh glad to support 😂😂

Legit thinking of what car next and it was between these two. The timing of this video is perfect 😂😂

@SAM-rj6md

3 жыл бұрын

I would like the golf GTI imo

@sander5457

3 жыл бұрын

100% Golf. The BMW is ugly as hell

@jakeholland8170

3 жыл бұрын

Elijah ok now how bout the golf compared to an a35 or s3

@jakeholland8170

3 жыл бұрын

Friet Speciaal same question a35 or like an s3

@sander5457

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakeholland8170 A35... but thats another pricerange. Starts from 52.000 euro with ZERO options..

Agree. Love the GTI as well.

I had five Golf GTI's from a Mk1 five speed, MK2 16V, MK2 8V 5dr, MK3 8V & MK3 16V. The Mk1 was great apart from no brakes (had to use special pads to fix), MK 2 16v was a nightmare cost a lot was poor quality but once fixed wonderful to drive. MK2 8 V was fine apart from clutch gone after 19,000 miles. Both the Mark 3 were absolute crap, poor quality, duff gearbox and changed the 8V after year to 16V which managed to be worse. In the end the dealer refused to fix an issue, went to another VW dealer fixed in an hour with a £40 part. VW HQ did not give a stuff so I sued got my money back and bought a second BMW and never looked back. They are not perfect but the dealers admit when they do not get it wrong and fix the problem. They do not tell you to sod off. Had 5 BMW since plus a Mini Cooper S and they have had some problems but are clearly quality products and a 323i and my present 530i have done 130,000 and 156,000 respectively and my 530i still pulls to 7000 rpm ! and has a lovely balance. VW are vastly overrated and expensive. I had great joy when they got caught out with dieselgate after the treatment we received from them. Really like the 128ti, and my daughter bought a new 118i Msport in 2018 and nothing has gone wrong, quite brisk and very frugal and a quality car. Customer service is key and VW don't care.

No one: Someone in the comment section: Day 1121 of asking for a bicycle race between Matt and Yianni

@SsSoutlaw4SsS

3 жыл бұрын

Joke would be exactly the same without "no one:".

@TheoDaJunk

3 жыл бұрын

It dum

"Rub your feet on the Mat first." This sounded weird :)

My guess the 1500 price hike is for that beauty DSG trans.

Matt gives the best review have to agree

Been waiting for this one woopie

2 beautiful cars

Nice car the 128ti. Will stick with my F20 for the moment but quite tempted. Not sure the VW has gone forward in this generation. My girlfriend had a Mk7 2.0TDI for some years.. Decent car, though not comfortable or fun to drive in any way.

Matt, you have not done your homework 🙈 Currently 128ti comes with the Pro package as standard, means digital cockpit and larger screen. Also with regards to the boot, the floor is not removable, but you can fold it away, so technically works the same as having a removable floor.

That’s a very hard choice to make for me between the 2

Still waiting for a Megane RS Trophy video!

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Yess!!

@yunussicakozul2223

3 жыл бұрын

Taci drq

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@Karate BL and Hyundai I30 N!

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@yunussicakozul2223 what?

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@Karate BL it's a great price us a good warranty

Hi If not done already please can you do a comparison between the Z4 M40i and the Boxter GTS.

Matt, could you do a video for used cars? Like if were buying used vehicles? Like a video reviewing all everyday suvs, or all everyday estates and things like budget used cars Like skoda, hyundai, seat, etc etc? I'll leave the specifics for you to chose but just an idea.

That brake pedal issue is no joke. Huge oversight by VW. The 128ti has been consistently hyped by the motoring press, and the motoring press has always had a soft spot for the GTI, so the Beemer must be pretty good. I’d get one for the wife in black but really it would be for me when I don’t need my larger touring.

128ti is a cool option against the GTI, but it doesn't give me the same vibes.

@liyanarohizat8089

3 жыл бұрын

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Off topic!! Nice weather in England!!

They need to add rubber studs or something to metal peddles, I had this issue before with damp shoes and slipped off the clutch peddle many times

Im a fan of bmw but tbh the Golf GTI is just much better looking especially with those 19' And it will always be the best in it own game And of course there is the clubsport and the TCR (And the manuel gear🤤)

Thank you for explaining your jokes, I am italian and I wouldn’t understand nothing 😂

@francescosamogin5746

3 жыл бұрын

@@jarkkohaimakainen2378 ahaha I don’t know man😂 but I ensure you that our stupid little jokes are very funny. Cheers🤪

The TI decal is coming off, like the one in a previous video. Is it the same car?

Great video but two things… digital dash and wide screen is now standard. Also, you can’t change the colour of the stitching. If you order black leather, the seat stitching is grey but weirdly everything else stays red…

Mat will do everything to make the BMW win 😂

@eleonik76

3 жыл бұрын

Toilet, pardon,VW driver?

@xIcarus227

3 жыл бұрын

Or maybe VW are out of touch for asking the same price on their Golf compared to a car which is straight up more upmarket.

@eleonik76

3 жыл бұрын

@@xIcarus227 Golf should be compared with Dacia, Renault Megane or Skoda Fabia. Comparing it with BMW is just beyond insane.

Just ordered a 128ti 2 weeks ago. I think the value proposition is strong even if I wish it was RWD

My favourite KZread channel.

Do remember how I was in awe with my Audi ur-S4 4.2 in the 90ths when it did 0-60 in 6.5 on a good day.. Now "any" hot hatch does it, in the wet. :P

Is there a name we can attach to this dark period of BMW's styling evolution, by which I mean a designer?

@moza7894

2 жыл бұрын

The Dukec Era www.press.bmwgroup.com/deutschland/article/detail/T0258258DE/der-kreative-rationalist-domagoj-dukec-im-portraet?language=en

@BackwardFinesse

2 жыл бұрын

Chinese market requirements.

@necessity1

2 жыл бұрын

And people used to say Bangle was bad. At least he didn't saddle BMW with the buck tooth bottle opener grill.

only legends can finish this video in 1 minute

@worldisawesome6789

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@bonzobonanza

3 жыл бұрын

Speedrun

@Ante_Knezevic

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the full experience. Clearly you are not a car guy.

@musiccarvan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ante_Knezevic I dont believe you

@worldisawesome6789

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ante_Knezevic time is money bro

Nice trick using the postcode from Buckingham Palace 😉