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@liberfarb

3 жыл бұрын

Let me guess Thomas , you are a happy owner of a golf? 😄👍

@retroluminico

3 жыл бұрын

Between this an the equivalent 118i of the new 1 series bmw witch one do you prefer?

Wooow that MMI lag is cathastrophic

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@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

We re not getting paid for our opinion, as described we have to activate the info for legal reasons

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

Really no different than the way magazines worked with manufacturers for years. BTW- I think you were being diplomatic in your comments on the cheapening of the Golf and the styling is hideous.

The lag in the infotainment system is atrocious...

@dwalster7538

3 жыл бұрын

It is much quicker for newer versions. Either there was an update oder they upgraded the hardware.

@emiliospowerballer1441

3 жыл бұрын

then be patient with it

@x1910Polaroid

3 жыл бұрын

@@antonthompson7838 thanks a lot for the feedback. I was bit worried if the lags are still there or not

Shame how manufactures are cost cutting on materials/components for the sake of bleeding edge technology.

@shroomyesc

4 жыл бұрын

But that doesn't really give them an excuse either since touch screens etc. are now cheaper than buttons etc. since they only have to spend research and contractor money on one component.

@CyAn-S

4 жыл бұрын

The material usage is avg for it's class. I don't see the problem. Even the Golf 7 was just avg.

@thelarry383

4 жыл бұрын

@@shroomyesc There's a video on YT that compares the cost cutting between the new gen and last gen golf. It's pretty bad.

@mart_en

4 жыл бұрын

@@CyAn-S The Golf 7 had a much higher quality in every aspect you can think of. There a huge difference to the predecessor in terms of well built quality and premium feeling.

@luciteck

4 жыл бұрын

cheap materials, cost reduction everywhere and "bleeding edge" technology with slow hardware (interface speed is terrible) and lots of software bugs... a huge downgrade from the previous generation.

So sick of the obsession with touch controls where it makes no sense!!

Wonderful review as always Thomas! I'm glad I bought my GTI as a 7th gen, I just don´t understand why the manufacturers replace actual buttons with capacitive tactile sensitive buttons, they´re not easier to use, they´re distracting and dangerous and they're not that cheap vs the regular ones.

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

I think they will also prove to not be a long term reliable.

I think both Leon and Octavia have nicer looking integration of the screens. Golf has unfortunately too much cheap black plastic. It's also glossy so it will get instalty dirty and scratch easily.

@classicafl

4 жыл бұрын

Most Audis have it much worse - black plastic across the entire dash. Its not that bad.

@WinkelHoof

4 жыл бұрын

In the C-segment the A-class got the best integration of the screens. Looks really futuristic. I agree on the black plastic, the A-class got a lot of it too.

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

is DSG7 DQ200 0CW good?

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American here just stumbling across the channel thanks to the algorithm. Really cool to see all these weird cars we don’t get here but enjoying a clear enthusiast reviewing them. Cheers, keep it up

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

A VW Golf is not a weird car- mine will be the one passing you on the Interstate. It will be a white Mk 7.5 Alltrack.

They might be different in reality, however some of the materials in your test car look quite cheap. Also, arent the reflections from all that gloss trim distracting?

Great review as always

Great review, was missing my 7:5 for the 1st week however now used to the changes i love it 😀

Can't wait for the GTI test!!!

Thanks Thomas and Thomas for the great review 😁

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

👌

As usual Thomas always great ❤

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

🙏

The bright interior looks kinda cheap at the inside of the doors. dunno what it is but it seems to me like that will look pretty worn pretty fast. also i hate that VW just removes all buttons and instead gives us that ugly shiny plastic everywhere

Very good looking Golf. Find it a real achievement on how VW is able to keep the Golf so fresh, but also able to preserves much of its heritage. Love the Infotainment system idea and look, but really disappointing that it is to slow. I thought manufacturers would at this time not fall into the trap of underpowering the CPU. I agree with Thomas, that for some basic functions, like temp and volume a rotating knob is still the best experience.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

👌

@Cjbx11

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve driven the car and had no problem with the infotainment system. Whether it was a bug on this car or whether it’s been fixed I don’t know but I had no problems at all with the one I’ve driven.

LIke before i even watch the video for Autogefuhl. Awesome

A very nice cockpit Thomas

Never buy something and expect it to get better over time. Before Volkwagen fixes the software, no one should buy the Golf. VW has a history of not following up on their promises.

@thejake8099

4 жыл бұрын

So when and how do they earn your trust back?? Or do we hold on to this thinking till we die or they go out of business?

@IIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIII

4 жыл бұрын

Underpowered hardware

It's got a hangover.

Great Video I always enjoyed Volkswagen Great Cars and Great Content .... Keep up the Great Work!

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

Nice thorough review. You’re review of the ‘18 Golf R helped seal before I purchased it. Would love to see more higher speed autobahn driving.... LOL!

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

😅 cool good choice !

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

Thomas was correct to steer people to the remaining Mk 7.5s. When I saw the early pics 0f this hideous thing (Mk 8) I traded my 2016 Mk 7 for a 2019 Mk 7.5 Alltrack. An R would be nice, but the price and increased insurance cost is just not worth it on American roads.

I respect your ability to stay calm in front of such outdated screen response and voice recognition, I wouldn't have been that nice in my sayings

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Why outside the EU Volkswagen sells their cars with AISIN8 torque converter instead of DSG7 DQ200 0CW?

I've had Mark 5 and 6 Golfs in the past and currently drive a 7.5 GTD. I won't be getting a Mark 8 - the infotainment system is an absolute dealbreaker. It looks even more difficult to use than Volvo's (mine was an XC40), which is saying something.

@kresimirkalman6113

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely agree

thanks for great review - but would have liked to have seen what else you can do with Voice Control to avoid getting distracted using touch screen

Great video. I've just bought a 2023 mk8 Style Edition and I love it. For me the new infotainment system looks fantastic and works really well. Perhaps it's been subject to software improvements. I've come from an automatic 3 series BMW back to a manual which is taking some time to adjust. Gearbox quality is flawless though. Overall great car that I'm really enjoying

@autogefuehl

4 ай бұрын

Sounds good thanks for the update!

There are many negative comments, but I own this Golf 8, leasing on company, so not bought. The cockpit works flawless! Much better than on this review!! Honestly don't know why it works so laggy, on my car works awesome, just like a smartphone! Maybe I got an update, who knows. Also, live doesn't look that cheap as on these KZread reviews. :) Anyway, good job Thomas, personally I like the car, leasing it was awesome, so not sure if I would buy it but receiving a nice offer for a lease, that worked perfect for me and I am happy with it. So if anyone has doubts about it, make a test drive and see for yourself. Personally I like it a lot!

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

Also, many people complimented it and changed their mind after seeing it live. :)

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@flaverx is DSG7 DQ200 0CW good?

@flaverx

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu mine is Manual. So no automatic. But with nowdays tech I'm sure is really good!

Hello Thomas & Autogefühl crew...in my opinion, you are true proffesionals 🙌Keep doing great lounge drives and promotion🤘This Golf test is very good,and i was wondering,why VW in this new touch philosophy of interior in models stil used numb turn for mirrors in Golf or I.D.3?Please ask them, and thank you for an answer.I follow your work,greetings from Zagreb,Croatia.👋 -Alan-

VW should take a look at the new Honda E: Lounge like interior, full digital but also with analog change for temperatur and Volume!

Well done, Thomas Me and Thomas B

Very good car, I like the little gearshift, it is the same as 911

Glad they retained the felt lined door pockets! HUD and light coloured interior - good! Thomas was not impressed by the complicated touch screen: "...almost done with it... make you rage!" Agree. Great Review, many thanks Autogefuhl.

I’m really fond of Golfs but I’m not quite sure of the Mk8 front end styling. I’ll have to wait and see one in person to make up my mind.

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

Looks much better live and not cheap at all.

VW Golf-big daddy of all cars !

I really love the clean minimalistic interior design. Thank you Autogefühl for the review, we definitely want to see more of PHEV, hybrids and EV.

A very fair review. I think that if even Thomas would 'rage' about the controls in this car, VW probably needs to take another look at them, though I think the design of the dash is nice. I don't really like the exterior look of this version, not that the previous one was particularly attractive. The Peugeot 308 that Thomas also just tested is so much more attractive and stylish I think. The stying wouldn't matter so much if it was obviously the best car in its class but I'm not sure it's so obvious in 2020.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

The A3 has seperate climate nobs as all Audi’s because its a more premium car. Therefore physical climate controls is a premium in 2020, you have to pay more to have it, that’s a shame :/

Thomas I have noticed that the right hand drive Golfs have the extra battery under the drives seat not the passenger side . However have seen that other controls have been switched over correctly

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

Hi Thomas, I was wondering can you do a review of the 150bhp RLine Version the interior is a lot different to the style model Tks

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

not available yet as test vehicle, but surely later

Thomas is now banned from the Autostadt due to the critical review of MK8 :) Have to agree though, I feel they have made some poor decisions with the new model. Mk4 was my personal favourite as it’s the first golf I ever drove but Mk7/7.5 was excellent too.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

hehe =)

@dwergmaster

4 жыл бұрын

Critical? I feel like Thomas went very easy on the car. I drove one of these and it's honestly very underwhelming. This gen is a downgrade in every single way.

@mikewestwood567

4 жыл бұрын

Tom he recommended people buy the Golf 7.5 and wait a while for VW to correct the infotainment complaints. I’d call that pretty critical. His reviews are always fair, and I personally agree with his comments on MK8. It appears many other car reviewers have also flagged similar problems.

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

Mk 6 was the best in terms of design - Walter Silva did a masterful job. I like the technology improvements of my Mk 7.5, but the 7 & 7.5 are not a s good looking. This thing is just hideous and screams cheap.

I would go for cm when describing screens. Hopefully, the US would switch to metric system someday. We in Europe should not use that funny imperial measurements units. We have used to far better metric system Thomas! Keep doing good reviews.

Fake exhausts!This is one trend designers need to offload urgently.I love the colour and look of the new Golf.Careful evolution has made it a class act and the new car is no different.Good review again as always.

I've been waiting for this review. Thanks for being honest on the infotainment system. It does seem to lag and to me that's not good considering all it has to control. Can you comment on how the lower area of the dashboard feels? In the video the plastics look real cheap. Maybe it was the light gray color, but it looks so cheap. Does it feel cheap?

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hmm not super sophisticated lets take it that way

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

Very cheap. Looks cheap and poorly styled. VW is “de-contenting” the Golf to pay for the development of all the SUVs they are building now.

As an avid VW Golf fan (owned Mk3,4,5,6,7,7.5) I am struggling to find anything I like in this new offering. Just disappointing all round, wish I’d kept my 7.5 GTI. Good review as always Thomas.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

cheers!

@emmareporter4324

3 жыл бұрын

@soulmojo7 look at the vw's here in north america... sheesh

Thanks Thomas nice review as usual. Have to say I'm looking for new car, already sat and touched this mk8 and didn't feel cheap to me. Infotainment takes time to boot then it's just fine. Comfy seating position and I, unlike the rest of the world apparently, am not touching and changing things all day long. I just drive! Touch and screens is the way to go, then all of a sudden it won't matter because full autonomous driving will be the way to go. And then we dangerous humans won't be allowed to drive anymore, just touch giant iPads and spit voice commands... And come on guys!! Are you really buying a car based on number of gas struts?? In the engine compartment????? Style and look wise, felt weird initially but now it's kinda growing on me. Matter of taste for sure. Just wait for R-line, better all-around with the fancier gti seats and steering wheel! Please Thomas, take an R-line for a brief review as soon as you can!! Really interested!! PS: don't like that? Buy audi... oh wait, it's more $$$ Don't like german new cars?? Buy tesla... oh wait, it's full tactile ans even more $$$$

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks we will!

Its a new car I know, but Im already waiting for the facelift. I really hope VW redesign that front to something more agressive. Now its looks like a Disney caracter.

@cpmm_

3 жыл бұрын

this is the last golf i believe, they will be focusing on new electric models, being the ID.3 the direct replacement for the golf.

hello Thomas very good reviews like always Opel astra 145 or golf 8 150 tfsi? what do you prefer?

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Golf feels nicer

Interior looks great in that color. This exterior color is just a little too out there. Oryx White will be where I'm putting my cash.

Nice

This new Golf is just really underwhelmimg.

Hi Thomas, great review of this new Golf! When I leased my new Jetta back in Feb, the Jetta was much less to lease than a standard Golf. I've never understood why it costs more than a Jetta when in many ways, it should be the economy car of the brand here in the US? I would have preferred to lease a new Golf, but had to save money and leased the Jetta. Its ok, but not so great. Cheers!

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s because the Jetta is built in Puebla Mexiko and the Golf hatch in Wolfsburg Germany. U dont pay import taxes for the Jetta and transport is cheaper as well. Also, the targeting of the Jetta rather aims at a little cheaper than the Golf which shall more be put towards premium

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

Autogefühl In the US, the Golf Mk 7 & 7.5 was sourced in Puebla. My Mk 6 was made in Wolfsburg. The last 2 generations of Jetta are noticeably cheaper feeling than the Mk 7 Golfs- right down to the switchgear. The Jetta is a rental car at best. Americans generally associate hatchbacks with cheap. The most expensive Jetta feels cheaper than the base model Golf and both are built in Puebla.

@23Piccolina

4 жыл бұрын

@@autogefuehl Thank you Thomas for the explanation.

@23Piccolina

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavGreg David, thanks, I think the Golf's I looked at were made in Mexico as you said. That's why I wondered why they cost more to lease. Seems like VW just wants to milk more money out of Golf buyers. The Jetta is a loss leader for them, but I just needed a car to drive to the subway Bart and park it. ha ha So, I leased the Jetta, even though I liked the Golf more.

I find it hard to believe that anyone who likes the design of the golf 7.5 say they hate the Goof 8 as the design is so similar. The lights are the most noticeable difference and while people may prefer one design over another I find it hard to believe that someone can call the 7.5 beautiful and the 8 ugly as they are so similar and anyone not in the know would probably not notice the difference.

@MovieViking

4 жыл бұрын

Cjbx11 You must be joking! They’ve messed up the design from 7.5 to 8. The new front looks like a cheap Korean car 🤮

@Cjbx11

4 жыл бұрын

MovieViking doesn’t look much different to me.

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

If they look alike you need your eyes checked. That is like saying a grilled steak and a McDonald’s hamburger look and taste alike.

More flies would get atractated to the golf ,than buyers 😆

@caerroma

4 жыл бұрын

jajajajaj agree !!!

This Is exactly why Alfas struggle Always with design changing. An almost 11 Years old Giulietta maybe Is old enough not to be bought by masses, but drives way Better and looks still astonishing. Love from Italy, great Job as Always Thomas!!

@autogefuehl

3 жыл бұрын

Mille grazie!

@gianlucalanciano53

3 жыл бұрын

@@autogefuehl grazie a voi!!

The car is uglier than previous but in these crazy times, Autogefühl is a safe , sane and intelligent break from all the madness

Good day everyone. Golf is very well stabilished car but the previous models has more presence and aggressive looking.

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Why outside the EU Volkswagen sells their cars with AISIN8 torque converter instead of DSG7 DQ200 0CW?

Where’s the Polestar 2 review? I’ve seen it in other channels, came to the best review done by Thomas, and only found this one... :(

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Shooting on Monday

Thomas, your reviews are as interesting as always. I have seen 1st one in Portugal, too. In this one you said that fuel consumption is about 40mpg (7l/100km). I wonder how much would 1.5 eTSI consume in the city drive. A friend of mine has Seat Arona 1.0TSI, which is 2 years old and consumes more than 10l per 100km in city drive. On the highway consumption is much less, under 6l. I was told in VW exhibition room that mild hybrid saves 10% of fuel. I am a little bit hesitant about that. Diesel probably goes below 5l, maybe 6.5l in the city. Regards!

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 1.5 is good choice, dont think the diesel still makes sense here

@milosstankovic5763

2 жыл бұрын

​@@autogefuehl Golf 8 is a great car, beyond any doubt. I drive 90% of the time in a congested city, and 1.5 TSI was not famous for low fuel consumption. I am aware of the fact that diesel engines are being discontinued. I don't see much use of mild hybrid other than getting a subsidy from the government (in Serbia not even that, only full eV, plugin hybrid and classical hybrids like Toyota get subsidies from the state, not eTSI). 1.4 TSI plugin hybrid is a perfect choice, but a lot more expensive. Good thing about Golf8 1.5 eTSI is the price.

We need Golf 8 GTI or R Review!

@lupuradu841

4 жыл бұрын

Not available for review right now,maybe later

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

We will

@omsval1485

4 жыл бұрын

Autogefühl please do the GTE

This is a comprised car, yes it looks good from outside but inside, the controls are very poor n unsafe with most important physicals buttons omitted to cut costs. I'm 43, my 1st was a golf 4 1.6, then golf 6gti and now golf 7gti. But I'm not buying the golf 8. Its a cheap comprised car.

@kresimirkalman6113

4 жыл бұрын

same story, after Golf 5 sportline TDI, Golf 6 GTI, and Golf 7 40 edition I feel this is not an option. bad job from VW!

Deatiled, interesting, entertaining and, most importantly, an honest review of the new Golf VIII ! With removing all the real and rotary knobs VW committed a high treason ! We should all boycott VW and refrain from buying a new Golf for a year or two, until VW brings the buttons back ! Or go out and buy Mazda 3 or CX-30 ! Anyway, great review !

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

Thomas have you seen the R Line, and would you get that trim over the Style trim?

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet we ll keep u updated

best reviewer :D i think the golf8 beautiful design but the infotainment system is a fail they should re do it from ground up

Are the steering wheel buttons flatter than in the 7 ? No one seems to mention them but I find the 7 ones difficult to operate as they are falling away from you especially the top ones

Oh man, that looks cheap inside! And what a laggy infotainment system!

@Cjbx11

4 жыл бұрын

Whatever the problem with the infotainment system was on this car it has now been fixed. I’ve driven a golf 8 and the system works perfectly.

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

Cockpit works flawless! Don't why on this review works so laggy, I own a Golf8 and it works just like a smartphone. Also, it looks much better live than on KZread, at least this is my opinion.

@dwalster7538

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cjbx11 This! Also test driven and ordered one, performance of the Infotainment is pretty responsive, also I can't say anything negative about materials nor build quality.

@dwalster7538

3 жыл бұрын

@@flaverx You are very right. Good choice, if you like it, nothing else matters.

@liberfarb

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwalster7538 can you please tell where you are from and is it etsi 1.5 that you own? Golf 8 is still not available in my country umfortunately

I'll take a SEAT Leon

Wondering why couldn't they just add those gas struts and include that cost in the base price as it is not an expensive component. I would go for the Octavia instead of this.

@Cjbx11

4 жыл бұрын

The missing gas strut is a bit odd as there is a fixing point for it in the engine bay. One reviewer made the comment that maybe it was a safety issue when testing the bonnet crumple zone as it’s possible the strut when in the closed position could stop the bonnet crumpling properly. He also pointed out that they have fitted two bonnet catches instead of one and that a bonnet catch costs more than a gas strut so they haven’t saved money on the overall bonnet design.

@kristisrb

4 жыл бұрын

Cjbx11 who is that reviewer?

as a 7.5 owner (GTI). -would not switch to 8, maybe 8.5 will be worth changing

@caerroma

4 жыл бұрын

same here, I own a MK7 GTI but unless VW fully redesign a beautiful exterior and fix that shitty software vw era has ended for me

I don't know why with some reviews the infotainment is really quick, but with a handful of reviews the infotainment is slow like this time. When I test drove this it was as fast as a new phone. Also @Autogefühl. You can activate seat heating by pressing the AC temperature bar with two fingers.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

And probably nowhere does the manual tell you that. I like surprises but not in a car.

@CyAn-S

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavGreg Maybe it does. That is just an assumption. But if it doesn't you make a solid point.

I wish they bring back the 2 door Golfs and GTI's...

Hast du beim fahren Fehler bei der Software gefunden? Ich habe gehört, das die Assistenten manchmal Dinge sehen die nicht da sind oder das Navi bzw infortaiment mal hängt.

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Ja, die Software braucht wie wir beschrieben haben noch Nachbesserung. Die Assistenzsysteme funktionieren beim Fahren grundsätzlich gut, aber es gibt häufiger diverse Meldungen von der Software und das Booten dauert zu lange. Da muss ein Update her

Keep knobs on radio and mechanical gear shift lever. Is the armrest height adjustable and does it extend ??

@Cjbx11

4 жыл бұрын

The armrest does extend and is height adjustable.

Is it possible with the H. Kardon subwoofer to lower the trunk floor to the deepest position?

I believe that there aren't any individual air vent controls so that individual air streams can't be turned off or the flow attenuated? A complete no no for this model. And so it goes on and on. I've had three Golfs including my current MK7 but no more. Such a shame.

The back looks cool. Front not so much :/

@pietvelkens219

4 жыл бұрын

moet jij weten

I loved my Mk7, they have dropped the ball massively with this car imo. Terrible decision to put so much in the laggy infotainment system. also so many cost cutting measures taken in this car, not even gas struts in the engine bay anymore? And everything inside just looks so cheap. I was all set to buy a mk8 this year, bloody glad i changed my mind. This car will not age well compared to all other Golf's. especially when the screen is already slow and laggy at release.

Thomas, can you comment on how the DSG DQ200 with the new MHEV 1.5 TSI compares to the older Golf 7 1.5 TSI Evo DSG, since you drove the older as well, if you recall from the GTI/non-gti/Sportswagen combo video. I just cannot seem to leave mine to D (auto), particularly over speed bumps in my university campus or in pedestrian crossings everywhere the gearbox seems to get confused and does a very weird move similar to: 4 (regular gear) to 3 (because I'm slowing down) to 2 (because it thinks I need hill descent assist), then to 3 (??? I'm still slowing down, I just need less brakes maybe, so it shifts up), to 2 (the correct gear it should've stuck with) :-/ I'm tired of the gearbox always shifting up and down in confusion, it's trying too hard to be good but instead it wastes clutch ant nothing else :-D

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

hmm so far didnt notice any massive bad behaviour, just the kickdown acceleration as shown in the video was not that good

@TillOverHill

4 жыл бұрын

​@@autogefuehl Ah well, I'm happy with the 7.5 as you've said at the end; I prefer the "older" interior design, actually the new A3 looks incredible on a side note. The old A3 was too empty for me, the new driver oriented one just works great I think. Back onto the gearbox; maybe I'm exaggarating a bit in my own head, coming from a manual 308 1.6 petrol to my first dual clutch system. Whilst I love the great upshifts with the preselect, I might look into a torque converter type automatic the next time, who knows :-) Thanks for a great video as always! I hope VW goes back to the traditional interior but they seem to be trying very hard to differentiate the A3 this time round, the Golf was so much better than the old A3 after all.

@DavGreg

4 жыл бұрын

VW DSGs have been known to hunt for gears and that is especially true when new. It does get better with age - at least on my Mk 7.5. I think the transmission control module adapts to your driving style.

Hello, is the soundproofing better than in the Octavia?

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Compareable, maybe a little

Hi Thomas , would you choose the golf mk8 over the leon mk4 ? Im about to buy a new car and im in big dilema which car to go for . Thank you for your response .

@liberfarb

3 жыл бұрын

@thomas

@liberfarb

3 жыл бұрын

@thomas

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@liberfarb Why outside the EU Volkswagen sells their cars with AISIN8 torque converter instead of DSG7 DQ200 0CW?

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Yes because of multilink @150hp

@liberfarb

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu what is multilink at 150 hp ?

In overall, do you get the "chap" feeling inside the new Golf? Because the manufacturer removed many things inside. Cost cutting / reduced quality vs the mk7.5 it replaces: -Manual stick strut for bonnet -Exposed key barrel on door handle -No glovebox lining, just hard plastic -No cover plate above pedals, just a huge hole into the innards of the dash -Front A pillars hard plastic - no fabric lining -Cheap feeling plastic on centre console -No cup holder cover -No sunglasses holder -No sill/door entry lighting strip or scuff plate -No cubby draw by steering wheel -No underseat draw -Standard rearview mirror, not frameless like in pre-2019 mk7. -Digital cockpit screen smaller than previous mk7.5 -Digital cockpit surrounded by large amounts of gloss black plastic, right up to the screen - looks cheap and too many reflections -No knobs or real buttons for frequently used controls (climate control etc)

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Very well pointed out

@ALEX86ZILBER

2 жыл бұрын

@@autogefuehl not mine list, copied from somewhere in internet

How good is the DCC suspension for comfort and for handling?

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Better than standard

Hello Autogefuehl and Thomas, I have a Vw Golf 1.5 eTSI 150cv Dsg without the drive mode selector and find the freewheel system very intreventive. When you take your foot off the accelerator the gearbox de-gears to save fuel, which sometimes makes the car loose/unsafe in some situations. I ask if you have not felt this when you test drive and if it is possible to deactivate this system. Best regards to the whole team

@autogefuehl

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm interesting! I didn’t have problems with that yet but I understand what you’re talking about. I don’t think there is a general way to deactivate the system, just in the sports mode it will not be active I think. In the normal driving mode it should not appear that often, just in the Eco mode it will appear very often

@joaomachado7611

2 жыл бұрын

@@autogefuehl Thanks for the quick feedback. The problem is that my car doesn't have the driving mode selector and it doesn't allow to bypass this situation. This system besides sometimes leaving the car loose, it also forces you to brake more often because the car does not decelerate enough when you take your foot off the accelerator. I am sorry about this detail, because the car has an excellent driving.

不错，上市买一辆买菜。

The lack of real buttons and knobs on the dashboard has ruined this new Golf. Touchscreens are horrible to use and dangerously distracting when driving. The Golf is supposed to be a PRACTICAL car but the new digital dashboard on the Golf 8 makes it IMPRACTICAL.

@paullacey2999

3 жыл бұрын

Never a truer word spoken.Cars now designed for the laptop/phone geeks.It really isnt the way forward.In years to come when people get killed due to inattentive drivers,and the lawsuits roll in maybe this nonsense will stop.....

Exterior looks nice, but interior is complete disappointment. Looks really cheap, though the car price is not low at all. No physical buttons - good luck to straggle with touch screen during driving. Central console looks simple and primitive. And that glossy plastic shit... In the video you already can see dust on it, during driving it reflects sunlight. Damn VW... is it really good design?

@thejake8099

4 жыл бұрын

Tesla is doing this no button thing too...Audi, BMW, MB, Jaguar...most, if not all car manufacturer are doing away with buttons and using screens as their vehicles are updated..

I wish the ID.3 had the same interior quality as the Golf

If VW could put the steering wheel buttons and window controls in the ID3, they'd have a car I would buy.

I am sure it will be a great seller, and I am sure it's pretty much all the car you will ever need. But it's just so... "vanilla"... It's the sensible choice, not the emotional one. Not saying that's necessarily a bad thing though.

I hope Golf 9 reverts to ventilation/infotainment/climate center stack. In the era of virtual cockpits and head up displays, there is no justification for the high-raised infotainment screen. There is absolutely zero information one needs for driving on it, especially if it comes at a price of wrist-killing vents. Sadly, Golf 9 is 5+ years away and I don’t expect the change from mid-life refresh. I was on the market for Golf 8 and after test drive I must say, I like its overall appearance - it looks way better in person than on camera. It drives well, seats and seating position are very comfortable, steering wheel and door handles feel pleasant to touch. But the infotainment, missing buttons and overall UX are really subpar. I am not willing to support such trend, so Golf is off the list for me. Currently waiting for 1.5TFSI DSG for Octavia (expected in December) to make a decision between Octavia 4 and A3.

cant understand why the display have a 5cm edge on the sides? And have max 720p wtf its a 40k€+ car

@monkeyboysteve3807

3 жыл бұрын

yep, a class had 1080p screens several years ago and golf 8 is still miles behind in pretty much every way.

I realllly hope this white interior makes it to Australia, highly doubt it as the market mainly goes for black interiors :(

@kobes1925

4 жыл бұрын

Also hoping the hybrid or plug-in hybrids make it here too..

@kobes1925

4 жыл бұрын

Great review Thomas! :D

I really regret I watched the comments in this video . It was my dream to buy a new golf 8th generation and since there are so negative comments about this car I dont want it anymore :/

@autogefuehl

4 жыл бұрын

Well if u watch the review full length u ll know about all ups and downs

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

Go see one live for yourself, I find it much better than on first impression on KZread

@liberfarb

4 жыл бұрын

@@flaverx what i really disliked is the piano glossy black that gets full of fingerprints in the interior of the car

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

@@liberfarb I know, that could've have been better. But seriously, I saw much worse interiors than this.

@flaverx

4 жыл бұрын

I also think, people are a bit hating because of Diesel problems of last year

I love golf 😍

Would love to see a hybrid awd golf wagon with 250hp and a proper 40/20/40 rear seat. Electric suv will eventually be my only choice. 😕🇨🇦

Wireless Apple CarPlay is great

4:00 - it’s a fake fake exhaust 😆

The good thing is that you can get one now with 21k euros which is super decent price

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Why outside the EU Volkswagen sells their cars with AISIN8 torque converter instead of DSG7 DQ200 0CW?

@yourfriendlycpa1595

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu They pair it with the old 1.4 TSI due to poor fuel quality in a number of countries. The DSG goes with the newer engines

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@yourfriendlycpa1595 Man the 1.4 on Europe had dsg7 and it is the same engine as the 1.5 which also has dsg7 in Europe. Somehow the new Golf 8 leaves Germany with a AISIN8 torque converter for Russian and the rest of the world. We all know that AISIN is more reliable than dsg7. The only reason dsg7 is used is for lowering fuel emissions.

I don’t like the look of that new infotainment system on the Golf. The MIB 3 software on the new Arteon and new Euro Passat looks a lot better.