My wife has just taken delivery of this new model Polo GTI. New colour Smokey Grey, 18” upgrades on the wheels, Beats stereo. She loves it. We swapped it for the previous model on a 19plate, which was well loved too. This version has the 7 speed DSG, which works well with the extra few HP. No longer has the keyless entry and stop start button, but that’s a theft risk apparently. The haptic controls take a while to get to grips with. But do actually work well. Comes with Sat Nav, but useless to us as we had previously been using Apple maps to get about via CarPlay. Other than that……..great car, bulletproof reliability with them, resale value is excellent. Only lost 15% on the old car in 2.5yrs. What else there to say…..go buy one if you don’t need a golf sized car or if funds don’t allow…..

Man, I like your videos but audio is bad in all of them, especially in this one while driving. Please sort this out, other reviewers don't have this problem in videos.

I've had mine for a couple of months now, Kings red on the uprated alloys, they have contis on them, Really enjoying the car done almost 3k miles, have had a 6r gti and up!gti previously. This is a bit more grown up and sensible, but that's what I want, I drive back roads to work and it's a hoot, got the power I need to take on the tractors and Sunday drivers of the world. Tech is good and its a great drive, its not a golf, but I know that, it's a polo which is the right size and what is affordable for me (new, financed etc) but it's still a gti with tartan seats and plenty of power to make the drive fun!

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

When you put it that way, it sounds great Scott. I can see the appeal but I think how you interpret the desirability or otherwise of the VW and/or GTI brands is crucial to how much the Polo appeals rather than its on paper performance and that's just fine as that's true for the way near all cars are desired by buyers.

Traded in my 2nd up gti, a pleasure to own them both and got a Gr Yaris @35k , they ain't trying hard enough for 30k plus naff warranty compared to Toyotas 10

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Forgot GR starts at not much over 30k, crikey!

Is the dsg wet clutch still

Comment on the cost isn’t true, the base gti might have been 20k in 2018 but this replaces the gti plus. Mine cost £25k in 2020 so it’s still an increase, but not over £7k as this video alludes to. Other than that, don’t really disagree with the review. It is expensive for a polo when it’s rivals are cheaper.

Great short review Andrew. Slight oddity that it's auto only and its true rivals, the Fiesta ST and I-20 N are manual only. On this occasion, it's the Hyundai that gets my vote....

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Colin, got to drive one soon. The fact it allows you to left foot brake in I20N, something that stopped with the Mk4 Golf in 1997 just tells you all you need to know about the effort that's gone into it. Whether it makes it less good at the day to day, I don't know as not driven it but the VW still has the cooler badge and with DSG only is aimed at the urban style conscious non-petrolhead so horses for courses but even without driving it, I20N get's the nod from me

@ad_182_uk

2 жыл бұрын

I20n engine feels a bit gutless. You will see when you have a go. Other than that its nice. I tried all three and went with the Polo (pre-facelift), great everyday and power when you want it.

@audie-cashstack-uk4881

2 жыл бұрын

By a country mile

@ghostinthemachine76

2 жыл бұрын

Fiesta and i20N also have limited slip diffs. That’s not available on the Polo.

@michaelowen6217

2 жыл бұрын

Needed an auto this time round (waiting on op on left knee), so I've got the new Polo GTI on order. Ordered before the price increase and got a decent discount, so nowhere near the £30k I keep see being touted. Not as hard core as either the I20N or Fiesta ST but in some ways better for it (depends on what you want I suppose). The Fiesta ST is now only available as a 5 door and in ST3 spec, so now just over £27k + options. And some kit is now missing (EG. dipping external mirrors). Not like you can actually order one, as the order book on any Focus / Fiesta has been closed for weeks now! The I20N would have been my choice if there was an auto option, but sadly not. Though currently a 12 month wait on a factory order. PS. Coming from an I30N (and previous two cars were Focus ST's).

Your suggestion of a used Golf GTI is spot on. I think VW have tried harder with recent Polo GTIs but still compromised (rear suspension and DSG only) and price rise putting it into Golf territory.

Great video Andrew, I recently looked at a 19 plate GTI, basically because I can’t afford a Golf haha! Didn’t like the red inserts in the dash (GTI + gets grey I think). Love the dash and the seats. Should be a manual option. A lot of people unfairly dismiss these but I think they’re really good, and supposedly similar in size to MK4 Golf

@lewiscannon8213

2 жыл бұрын

Looking at a polo gti because you can't afford the Golf , I don't understand 😶

I had a Mk5.5 Polo GTI (6C) for just over 3 years. DSG, in Flash red and comparing it to my Edition 40, the handling is the one major thing it lacked comapred to the Mk7, let alone the Mk8. I'd like to give one of these new ones a test drive and see how it compares, the 6C was by far the best platform of Polo GTI but this one has caught my eye. Just a shame about the cost cutting on some materials and paint. Great video as always.

Someone already said it but sound quality is a bit iffy generally in your videos. Nice simple review.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

I had an issue with mic on this and the Alpine video so had use audio for the driving from the small mic on side window. The time slots for filming these cars at this event are geared around print journos who just drive and write up later so it's a miracle it turned out as good as it did TBH. I've had issues before with the dB setting being on max which causes distortion but I am using Rode radio mic system with their own broadcast quality lapel mic so can't really upgrade from that. I think the audio in the last video (Cupra on track) was pretty spot on so could be mic position, weather or just my voice but rest assured I am always monitoring it.

Hello Andrew. I have recently bought the Polo's Audi cousin, an A1 Competition Line, same engine, same platform but much more stealthy. Am enjoying the car, superb performance and not many of them about.

@jimjamthebananaman1

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew that was a thing. That’s pretty cool 😎

Makes my 69 plate Polo GTI look like a bargain.

@jayblake7005

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@davidpiha9097

2 жыл бұрын

Trading my 69 plate in for a new one like for like spec with. Couple of add ons and works out cheaper monthly then the 69

Good, informative review. I think my Wife might have gone for that car if that version had been on sale a couple of years ago. Good that the 7 speed dsg box has been fitted (think it was previously the 6spd version). Also noticed the logo on the tweeter housing - do we, finally, actually have a Polo GTi with a half decent sound system? Looks like it

@michaelowen6217

2 жыл бұрын

Upgraded audio is an option in the UK.

@andrewmcivor42

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelowen6217 I'm sure it is now, but this was a couple of years ago - I'm sure it wasn't then

Great review andrew well done I have driven a new polo albeit a low range model and found it nice to drive but I am unsure that Volkswagen have given it the full GTI treatment Love kings red as a colour but I do miss the old mars/tornado/flash red I used to think they suited the GTI so well I do have concerns with some of the interior quality as I do on my golf but nice to see a small GTI! Wish they still offered a manual gearbox I know DSG is the future on electric cars I prefer them myself and shame you cannot have a GTI or R with one

Was interested in seeing this review but won’t be trading by JCW in for one.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Probably a good idea Andrew, a used Golf GTI of any sort is more of a JCW upgrade.

The facelift polo gti now has 7 speed dsg

To say it's a hard sell would be an understatement. A brave attempt, Andrew. The only things these cars conjure up for me is overwhelming dullness, just the opposite of what a hot-hatchback should do.

@jayblake7005

2 жыл бұрын

Have you driven one ?

@stewstube70

2 жыл бұрын

@@jayblake7005 I think he means the concept is dull - just a slightly smaller golf really. This is no GR Yaris which is/was similar money

I've had my GTI 6 or 7 weeks now and I've really enjoying it, it's lots of fun, I came from a mid range Polo 1.0, damn I hate that 3 cylinder engine - gutless piece of garbage that you had to rag everywhere, and even when you drove it sensible, it wasn't an economical engine, I honestly don't know why VW ditched the 1.2, it was such a good all round engine for the smaller cars. The main 2 reasons I decided to go GTI were I wanted to stay VAG coz I love the DSG, I've only get an auto licence, and the DSG is better than anything else I've driven, but I didn't want the awful 1 litre engine again, and the other was all new cars designed and built from 2022 will have to have a black box recorder factory fitted by law - EU says it's for safety, I'm very much doubting that, I have no desire to be tracked, and there's zero information on who has access to the data, where it's store if there's a downlink, who it'll be sold to, and if it can be accessed remotely, all sorts of unanswer privacy concerns. I understand why the recorder will be in there going forward, as it'll be essential for autonomous vehicles. I agree with you on pretty much everything, the interior isn't bad, it's a slight improvement, but the Mk6 in general was a big improvement over the Mk5 which went backwards with hard cheap plastics, and the chassis compared to the Mk4 was also trash. I still think they could've added soft inserts into the doors with red stitching. I also went with the Iron Grey in the interior, the red just looked too much, too garish in pics, and I thought I'm gonna end up hating it at some point. I'm with you on the King Red, just doesn't quite look right, I went with the Smokey Grey (it has a violet tint to it), and the red parts look real nice against the grey. The styling overall hasn't changed too much, but think the subtle changes and rounder front end is an improvement. The wheels don't bother me too much, but would definitely stick to the 17"s, as I do think on rougher back roads the 18"s are gonna be too harsh. My biggest hate about the whole car, but this is down to VW's software across their range, was the damn lane assist! More specifically by default the car doesn't remember any "last used settings". I can live with the majority of settings going back to default but the lane assist, no, if you forget to disable it and you're going down a narrow road, it will drag the car into the verge as it "corrects" the steering to follow the centre line. I quickly ordered an OBDeleven so I could change the setting so it now remembers the "last setting" that was used, frankly this should be an advanced setting in the default VW software, because as it was, if you forget to turn off lane assist, the car is a danger to occupants. Now, don't get me wrong, on the motorway, lane assist and adaptive cruise control is fantastic, I did a 6 and a half hour round trip to Gatwick and I've never got back home feeling less tired. Fuel efficiency wise compared to my previous 1.0, down the back roads I'm probably down a few MPG, but motorway I'm easily up, I did Manchester today and got 50 mpg, no way would I have got that in the 1.0 coz it would struggle on any sort of incline. Overall I think on a full tank I'm about 10 miles short in the GTI, but that's only an estimate so far, but for the sake of 10 miles, the fun factor more than makes up for it. I know some people aren't happy that the GTI is DSG only, but most people also think it's a conventional automatic box, and it's not, it's more an automated dual clutch manual, once you get use to it, you do have a lot of control over it, and in manual mode, either with stick or paddles you're free to shift sequentially however you like, I've had no issues smash down the box, obviously its never gonna give you the complete freedom of a manual, but you'll still have fun with it. I do agree with hthe general consensus though, if anyone wants a hot hatch and can drive manual, got the i20-N, it looks great, sounds great, and looks fun in reviews, Hyundai have come a long way, I drove an i20 in Australia in 2016, and damn compared to my mk5 Polo it was an awful driving experience, less power, gearbox was horrendous, and interior was worse than basic Skoda. In conclusion, I think you're looking at it the wrong way, I agree if you've had a Golf, stay with a Golf, even if second hand, or you need a little more space. But for me the Polo GTI is for those coming upwards, like me, who's come from the 1.0, in older models I've had a 1.2 and 1.4, and don't wanna either go as big as the Golf or spend as much. Is it a Golf replacement no, is it a Golf experience if you've never owned a Golf, probably yes.

@michaelowen6217

2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about "intelligent speed assist". This only applies to "new" cars seeking "type approval" after July 2022 in the UK / EU. Though it looks like this will apply to "all" new vehicles sold after July 2024. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about this at the moment. PS. I have a new Polo GTI on order myself.

I like the fact they've kept the Tartan Seats as an option...as it's a homage back to previous incarnations...something homely about them. It's funny cos, with some more "modern" cars due to coming out later...they do scrimp VW on some things...I mean some 10yr old cars to this day still look modern and have all the aftermarket-entertainment in them and the interiors look better. Seats are more bucketed etc. and they sound and shift equally as good, if not better. It's like companies have gone as far as they can. Dunno what they're gonna pull when it everything turns electric...Hopefully fuel will still be available for all of us whom want to keep our old "fuel cars"....

I've got a black roof and matching mirror caps on my pre-face lift model from 2019

That interior looks cheap, also still no manual on a little hot hatch?

40k subs yay 😀 congratulations- Polo GTI looks great but I’d have the Fiesta ST I think 🤔 if I wanted a fun small hatch

no air flow meter

Saw a nice grey one in my dealership this week while my 8R was in for an update , looked nice fair play

A different beast I know, Andrew, but would you have this over an S1?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

No chance

@simontaylor3211

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I do miss my S1. Was a blast

@alanpatterson2759

2 жыл бұрын

@@simontaylor3211 I had one too, boy was that a car and a half. Said 230bhp on the tin but i reckon it had more!

@simontaylor3211

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanpatterson2759 I agree Alan. Always amazed me that people modified them because they are bloody quick when stock. I do miss mine from time to time although not the running costs

@alanpatterson2759

2 жыл бұрын

@@simontaylor3211 Weak point the clutch, i did a 300bhp superchips map on mine and returned it to stock a day in, way better stock!

A good try Andrew, too lacklustre for me, the standard alloys are very dated, the car is dull, for the money I would go elsewhere and I am a vw hard-core fan, nothing about this polo excites me. The golf gti tcr set the benchmark so high and Andrews review actually convinced me to purchase this wonderful car. Sorry Andrew the polo gti fall well below the radar.

Hi Andrew. Good review as usual. I agree with a posted comment. It's the Hyundai 120N for me. This feels a bit of a parts bin raid attempt by VW for me. Still no engine cover? Come on VW, GTI etc owners are waiting.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to drive i20n on the day but was told all booked up

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to drive i20n on the day but was told all booked up

28k lol... Scary times

Not a fan of the spec of that 😂

Voto contra o aumento de peso. O meu pesa 1200 .

Cheap granny looking seats (and wheels) . Black roof is the best bit 😆😆

@sophiawoods6748

2 жыл бұрын

I drive a golf r 7.5 and this polo I drove today made my shit unreliable golf look terrible. Not only is this polo very urgent in throttle response but does better job in its own league compared to the golf r which is a major disappointment for 31 grand with 9,000 on the clock. The polo in my view was brilliant very quick urgent high throttle response car. The thing was very quick and aggressive engine. Can’t say much for the piss poor slow throttle response unreliable golf r I’ve own. I’ve also driven the gti mk8 and this polo is up there. Brilliant car.

Reasonable review. Please review your audio input as your voice is too soft and other noises coming from the car and road overshadow your voice. An upgrade of your audio equipment is a must and compulsory so that you can present in a professional level. Otherwise, we have to struggle to hear what you have to say. If we have to struggle and strain our ears to even hear you, I rather not watch your video and rate your video as BAD.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Try a video from 2022, should be a lot better

Hi Andrew - just discovered your channel...great video..keep up the great work

It’s a polo not a Golf and aimed at a different market , why you keep comparing it to the golf , they are completely different . Besides the fact they are around £15k apart in cost .

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

The fact you can buy a new Polo GTI for the price of a nearly new Golf GTI makes it worthy of comparison. If buyers think they are getting a shrunken Golf GTI, they will be disappointed and I think it's worth making that clear. In my opinion, buyers would be better off buying a used Golf GTI. PS Henry Catchpole who was at evo magazine ran a long term Mk5 Golf GTI and also compared it to the Polo GTI so if he can do it, it's a fair comparison (Polo lost then too)

@davidpiha9097

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard yes maybe an over priced Mk 7.5 , they are completely different cars. Both great cars , i have (had both since I changed my golf for a bmw 128ti ) it’s like comparing apples and bananas golf is bigger , polo is smaller , golf is quicker , polo is slower , polo has BUTTONS :) golf has nothing .. :) that’s was my point not the cost

@davidpiha9097

2 жыл бұрын

And if you buying a brand new car , why would you compare it an almost 20yr old fantatsic mk5 Gti .. there is no point

Give me the AW over this anyway

£27k is a lot. I paid 17k for a late 6r GTI. Accounting for inflation that’s £19250 I can’t see a ten grand difference. It’s a crazy time to spend money.

The price increase on VW is ridiculous. We were about to buy one 4 years ago but my husband took I'll so had to leave it. Now we are looking at UP GTI with some extras and with at least 3 price increases in the last year we are looking at twentysomething in total nearly the same as Polo GTI was with discount. We are needing a car but will have a 4 mth at least wait on the UP and I see Fiat 500 s Dolcevita Plus with no deposit and similar PCP payments but husband says they are bad news! What's your opinion Andrew I know you loved your Up but what do you think about the 500?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the 500, not driven one but I’m reliably informed build quality isn’t very good. I’d be looking at other brands too if Up! GTI is £20k. New Polo is now £28k basic so will now be well north even with discounts

I like it more then the mk8 golf.... I mean, the looks. And you are so right, prices are to the roof. Golf 8 gti CS starts at 51000 euro here in belgium, are they nuts? Do you think those prices will come down again?

@stopthewar9993

6 ай бұрын

55k for the golf, here in Greece and 37k for the Polo GTI . Without options!

To plain and boring i20n new king,ordered mine get it July

Interior feels cheap. Too loud in terms of road noise as well

Whenever i see a Polo i think should of just got a Golf.

@Zero_Ninety

2 жыл бұрын

I think 'couldn't afford a Golf'.

@jayblake7005

2 жыл бұрын

ive got a Mk7 Golf gti and its pratical and boring but nice

@johnguidetti5839

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zero_Ninety If you can afford a Polo GTI you can defo afford a base trim Golf.

@Zero_Ninety

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnguidetti5839 some people don't want a base Golf, they want a Golf GTI, but they can't afford _the_ GTI so instead they a lesser GTI.

Great video. It’s a pity doesn’t have autohold

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Really? That's a crazy ommission considering it's just software.

Have you taken up permanent residence at Millbrook, Andrew? Congratulations on 40k subs. Well deserved.

Pity South Africa doesn't get the DSG7 & 207ps motor here Your video is the only one that shows how Kings Red actually looks.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Must be my old GoPro 4 😁

@ad_182_uk

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and the Kings Red looks awful.

@carcrazyguysa4059

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard No it genuinely looks like burgundy in person. I wanted to trade my AW since my car was missing some options that I found it very difficult to live without. Being a Flash Red kinda guy I wanted red but when I saw this Kings Red I took a step back. Not to mention the 8 month order wait time! 😑

@carcrazyguysa4059

2 жыл бұрын

@@sergio-2644 Stupidly it has PDC, Autonomous braking, Blind spot monitoring but no reverse camera!😑 Also wanted the built in navigation android auto is just way to laggy and slow and sometimes doesn't even connect. Really wanted park pilot too, I really don't want to scratch my rims😅

@gamingmadforever6363

2 жыл бұрын

@@carcrazyguysa4059 I'm thinking the same as you to be honest, really would like them extras, plus love that colour. It's just the price for me is super high. Makes me realise I got a complete bargain last year £16k.

I wish they brought the scirocco’s back

Absolutely insane price

Seriously 207bhp????? VW need to bring the scirocco back...

Hate how it's DSG only. Seems really lazy Volkswagen's part.

Wish we got this car in the US.

Nice review, Andrew. Looks better than the Golf Gti 8. Are you not on twitter anymore?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. Ditched twitter a long time ago when I posted something innocent which was misconstrued by a surprising number of people, some of which I thought were good twitter friends but clearly weren't. Decided effort not worth the reward after than and creative energy better spent here and on Insta

@flyingcod14

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Yeah definitely hear you. Twitter is a weird place.

Thanks Andrew. Congrats on hitting 40k subs. 👍👏

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme T, it's been a hard slog but I gather it's slowed down for everyone recently 👍

Surprised how harsh people are to the polo,I'm polo gti lover and to be honest I did come from vauxhall,so maybe I should try a golf, but I did get a courtesy golf on a service and wasn't thinking it was better than a polo, but it wasn't a gti so... I did get a bargain at 16k for 2018 polo gti last year , think the price puts me off but doo love ❤️ the car 🤷‍♂️

Quick question. How are people affording cars these days? I used to get a private loan and buy used but I see 3 year old cars are silly money right now.

@ThePerson444

2 жыл бұрын

I want to update the old Mk5 GTi but I really feel sick when I look around and lose interest.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

PCP seems to be the way to go, you are only financing the depreciation + interest so more affordable than a loan generally

A shrunken GOLF GTI, and that is a good thing. We in N.A. will never see the polo here. Too bad we no longer even get the golf. Thanks for the review volkswizard. Nice looking VW.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching and commenting Mark 😎

Hi Mr Volkswizard, today i saw a mk8 Gti clubsport and i must admit, in the flesh, it doesnt look bad at all.... But those prices.....

Andrew, thanks for the review. I wouldn't go near this car, it lacks everything that "cheap" GTi's used to offer; I do not see any plus points, sorry. Go secondhand on something that has a bit of soul.

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Paul. It's weird because the cheaper Up! GTI has soul but the base Up! is a fun, unpretentious thing so its foundations are what make it so good. The Polo sits in between the fun but slow Up! GTI and the fully sorted serious hot hatch that is the Golf GTI but doesn't seem to have any of the good points of either. £28k still makes the now much more expensive Up! GTI look even more of a bargain (though it does have its compromises)

@paulwardzynski3265

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Andrew, I looked at Golf Gti, Golf R, Polo GTi, BMW 128 ti and settled on a Hyundai Kona N in red. It's perhaps a compromose but at £35K all in it was good value. It has character, different to VW/BMW but it's beautifully engineered; the ride, although adjustable, can be bumpy but I love the overall competence of the car. I had a Skoda Octavia Vrs estate before the Kona, which I loved and still miss, but I am glad with my decision. Keep up the good work, I appreciate your integrity!

Never as good as the Golf.

Nothing about it makes me want to grab the keys and just drive...Dull.

Looks rapid. Rrps are mad thesedays. But i can see its niche.

Great review, thank you. The plastic on the back doors is terrible - no cloth at all? Still don't understand the backwards step to touch-sensitive buttons on wheel and climate. And I'm starting to really despise cheap shiny black plastic on car interiors - does anyone think it looks good?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed a bit naughty to downgrade trim for rear seat occupants. I think haptic buttons look more modern but they can take some learning. I’m pretty sure they’ll be cheaper too

Only a crazy person would choose this over a Fiesta St

@audie-cashstack-uk4881

2 жыл бұрын

And only a total nob would pick a fiesta st or polo gti over a i20n

comparing this to a current golf is ridiculous, how does it compare to a Mk 4 or Mk 5 Gti?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of magazines have done the same...

@ad_182_uk

2 жыл бұрын

Its about the same size to start 😅

@WaseemKhan-iu4bh

Жыл бұрын

You're surely trolling?...has pretty much the same engine and gearbox as the latest golf GTI, it's also only about 4 cm narrower and a bit shorter about 15cm so it's not at all that much smaller.

Looks like a really nice car. I wish we could get them here in the USA. Too bad your test was so short, maybe a little bit more the next time. Thanks again, RickGTI…..🇺🇸🌴

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! To be honest I don't think the US is missing much, it's a good car but there are far better rivals in the market. If you look at the spec of Hyundai I20N, it's a petrolhead's dream (don't tell me, you don't get that either?!)

@RickGTI2019

2 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway to shut off the automatic on/off device on my 2019 MK 7.5 ?

@RickGTI2019

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard I’m not much of a Asian car guy, but I’ll look into it just out of curiosity. Thanks…..

@RickGTI2019

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, we can’t get the I20N in the states.

Good car but only reason you would buy one over a golf gti is the price

It seems to be, extra, extra, extra with VW, nice review, but the car is too dear🙂

4:53 average 22.2mpg ouch 🤕

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

Bear in mind it’s been hammered on a test track all day. Pretty sure it’s quite economical in the real world

@toninocars

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard 👍, that’s what I thought but the numbers for such a small cars you know 😂⛽️

@alanpatterson2759

2 жыл бұрын

@@toninocars I have a 20 plate AW model with black roof and mirror. Driven sensible can easily achieve ave 45mpg

I'd buy a Polo GTI if were available in the states.

Great video❤❤

Great 👍 Car prices are insanely high todays and unless deadly necessary best not to buy a car either new or especially a used one. Also all these ice cars in few years time will worth nothing because fuel prices will go double and or government will limit their use. Basically with this brand new polo gti you won’t be able to visit London anywhere within m25 after 2025 or you should pay £20 to enter. , not ideal.

I bought a 20k miles 7.5 golf gti with many extras for £22k, I know which one I would rather have.

Just buy the pre-facelift surely? Save 10k - spend it on wheels that dont corrode due to being diamond cut / proper suspension so it’s not still on stilts / an exhaust so you can disable the fake rattle generator / map it so it makes more power that would match the facelift if the same was done anyway. Spend the change on trying to live off over priced beans. Then maybe actually line the tailpipes up properly and take the dodgy centralised (that doesn’t look central due to the letter shapes) badge off and put it back in the right place.

No manual option is a real downer imo, small hot hatches need to be tactile, chuckable things and a stick really complements that tried & tested blueprint

Sounds like it got one down pipe

Those seats are very unattractive 👎 to me this is a downgrade from the Polo GTI 6C which was a proper hot hatch.

@zakpoulton435

2 жыл бұрын

Same seats that were in the 6c.....?

@mcxix2742

2 жыл бұрын

@@zakpoulton435 nah, I had the 6C & the tartan seats had a much nicer red chequered pattern than this. Similar concept, but much more sporty - these new seats look like a poorly designed picnic blanket

What a boring car. Fell asleep halfway through the video.

£27 GRAND for a Polo with nasty cheap fabric and nasty cheap plastic interior 😳 WTF!

Buy a second hand golf oooooh no I've had 3 second hand golfs & they've all tried to bankrupt me with issues like Bosch abs pumps window regulators X4 (mk4) ,head gasket blown at 23000 miles legdendery 1.9 pd my arse & mk 5 used to eat brake calipers & then the final straw was the clutch No I'm sorry give me a polo any day my daughter has a 1.2 TSI sel 60 reg cracking car pulls like a train & 50/60 mpg People you have been warned

Zzzzzzzz yawwwwnnnnn of a car. VW are soooooooo bland these days .

trash design

I paid 47k for my rs3 and I struggle to see the apil of my engine bay but 30k for this engine bay is a facking joke. Shitty expensive garbage.