just bought my first GTE last week and everything you say is spot on, what a great car. Am getting around 85mpg ( long term) and the GTE button is so much fun. Look forward to your video with solar panels very interesting.

@Challengetheroad

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul, it’s just such a good car and looking forward to running on solar 👍

@jonathansealy8399

4 ай бұрын

Which GTE did you get mark 7? And the mpg you get is this with the high voltage battery 🔋 fully charged?

@paulwoodward9659

4 ай бұрын

@@jonathansealy8399 i think mine is the mark 7.5 (2018) and yes with battery fully charged in hybrid mode around town. Once the battery is discharged the petrol engine alone does about 55 mpg and if you run it constantly in GTE mode this drops to 45mpg.

I have the Audi equivalent, the A3 Etron. I love it and have had no real issues but I would qualify recommendation based on 2 factors-you have to be able to afford to run it and if it goes wrong, fix it. The former point is it's Group 33 insurance here in the U.K., plus I would recommend checking that newer used models don't go over the luxury car tax limit, thus attracting a further £410 per year (my car at £42,500 rrp OTR did-thankfully I've finished the last of these!) and the latter is that the drive-train is very complex, consisting of engine. motor, dual clutch, dual mass flywheel, double coolant systems, plus battery and associated electronics (the list goes on and on!) It's a real feat of engineering but if it breaks, you have to be able to afford to fix it-or have an aftermarket warranty to cover this. Regular servicing on/before what the book states is I would say especially important on these cars. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's a fantastic car, just make sure you can afford it. I also charge the battery via home solar panels (and a Zappi charger) and much of my mileage is free in the warmer months (pretty much from mid-May to end-September here in the south of Blighty).

I would be keen to know the comparison between this and the BWM 330e / 530e as these share similar battery only range and are bigger and similar prices with an extra 40bhp

Brilliant. Thanks for this follow up vid 👍 Actually almost looking forward to selling the R and getting a GTE now

I have one which is a 2015 model with over 150000 miles on the clock ,most by battery wouldn't change it ,its on my KZread,

Amazing Golf, been to Italy on a round trip of 3k and with full load and top box got 47-50mpg, got PV at home, have 13 new panels and car charges FOC worthy vehicle

Great video Richard, please let us know what you buy.

You completely nailed it mate I'M SOLD ❤ showing this to my mum Still thinking of selling my Golf R previously won last year on LLF GAMES but Will enjoy for some time before selling and buying a GTE mrk 8 As I may need a good hybrid car for work when I finally move out from my parents! 😅

The Model Y very strong re-gen that you've mentioned is the one-pedal-driving, when you don't use the brakes basically at all. You can disable that

This could be perfect for my 19 year daughter as well thanks for the heads up. Will investigate them.

Push the gearstick back to switch between B mode and D mode. B mode is a little like engine breaking and provides more or the regen, perfect for city driving. D mode has no regen until you hit the break, more suited to A roads - similar to coasting.

Any concerns over the battery health long term? I’m thinking of getting a 2020 model but concerned over potential future costs

Engine braking is there when you pull the lever back to drive in the B mode.

Gosh this is interesting. I am an Australian in southern Poland, that is to say, right on the edge of Kraków. And in fact, I only "drive" an electic bike as people would say here. Or really, it might as well only be just a Hollander, really an Omafiet, as it was that got me into and across and into Europa the first couple of times. But I really enjoyed the story of your younger years with cars. And now . . . the collecting modern classics series is really growing on me . . . but most of all, your sense of values is so superbly and interestingly good, I love it. And here, for us, me and my very best friend who has a little diesel Megane with 260,000 km on the clock, and her mechanic living next door, keeping the servicing in super perfect good order. And she is following her brother' example of aiming easily to get 500k out of Renault diesel. I suppose this is all pretty ordinary stuff but her little car looks a lot like the GTE, just a lighter shade, a bit bigger boot, and maybe not so long in the nose. But it is so interesting. So very, very interesting, especially put together with your sense of values. And can you imagine it, the numbers you mentioned, they make absolute sense here in Małopolska. And your observed comparison with Tesla - our very good friend got a Model 3 and . . his old tiny low slung Lexus hybird cruising down Zakopanska at 130 kph was like flying on a magic carpet by comparison to the battering you get when he all too easily takes the new thing up to the "ton". But here is the thing. Apparently a base model 2022 GTE in Poland is 182,000 złoty. That is a lot of money here. But anyway, we have to find that much two or three times over in order to finish a house that is only half done. However . . . the local Gmina / Council sent around their audit guy for their subsidy program on solar and associated batteries, and the heat pump . . . and he says for our contribution we must find 15,000 złoty. But with that we also have to find somewhere to put 12 metres of solar. We have a single ridge line - but he says it is not enough. So . . . the next video should be super great! I want to see you work your magic with the numbers. Just to see you do it well! And by the way, your estimation of travel distances are also spot on. Everyone wants to go down for a walk in the mountains, to Zakapane, to the Tatras or somewhere along the border to the south, and that is a good 100 km away. But in all of southern Poland, even a hundred years ago, there were more airfields than there are superchargers now.

@Challengetheroad

8 ай бұрын

Thank you David - looking forward to next video and how it goes with the solar 👍

I've had my GTE Advance for more than a year and I've thoroughly enjoyed it but I would advise anyone getting a used GTE to check the battery (not the hybrid battery) as the switch can be faulty at times but it'll only cost £8 to replace.

Wondering about the GTE estate version as well

Revisited this car and very few good ones with low mileage for sale

Great info thanks. Test drove the standard GTE 2018 model today, really surprised how good it was considering I’m coming from a a6 avant 3.0 with 272bhp. Sat on the fence just because im unsure of reliability but i am very tempted for sure as i think in principle it ticks all the boxes.

@Challengetheroad

6 ай бұрын

You will need to have warranty on the GTE every year just cover any battery issues, but a great car

@SkilfulLeader1

6 ай бұрын

@@Challengetheroad thanks for the advice, thought VW covered the battery for 8 years. How’s everything else held up?

@TheNorville2

5 ай бұрын

I have a 2020 and added a GTX box, this thing is rapid, the ride is great everything about my GTE Advance i love, i also have 2 TT's but have just as much fun with the GTE.

@computerbob06

5 ай бұрын

​@@SkilfulLeader18 years on the Mk7.5 model, only 5 years on the mk7 model, so out of battery warranty now! Dsg needs servicing (oil change) at least every 40k miles or £4k replacement may be needed!

Absolutely brilliant car - I've had mine 3.5 years covering nearly 60k miles in that time because everyone in the family wants to drive it! It's a mk7 so has the analogue dials which I prefer and has over 110k miles in total - still drives superbly and has averaged around 65 mpg in mixed driving (be careful though this doesn't include the cost of the electricity so is a misleading figure). There is a recall for the battery so well worth checking that it has been done. This is for potential water ingress and can only be done by selected dealers - resulted in a brand new battery on mine at 75,000 miles at no cost. Needless to say the battery still shows no degradation. It is such a pleasure to drive - so easy and fun when you want it - genuinely quick in the real world. Has been over to Europe and is great on a long run. The boot is a bit compromised given the displaced fuel tank but sufficient for my needs. In this world of every increasing size of cars it's great as it fits in the garage! My main concern is when things start to go wrong - I would imagine it is complex and expensive to fix - hopefully not before 200k miles though as I have no desire to sell it any time soon,

@Challengetheroad

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, just the best all round car, brilliant to drive.

I was hoping to find some comments about the reliability on here. Facebook groups have lots of horror stories about the mechatronic destroying itself. I can't easily charge at home, so thought I'd get this but the 2015 cars with good mileage at dealers are still £12k about and for £16k I can get an E-Niro that'll easily do 250 miles, has a much bigger boot, better tech (apart from self park) and is as fast or faster to 60! It's 7 year warranty also kicks the Golf's backside of 3 years too! Also the tyres are 55's so should be a more comfortable ride? Tested one already and it was lovely but you could feel the extra size - although only 15cms longer than my mk5! Going to look at a GTE on Saturday just to find out what it's like! Checked VW all in warranty will be £500 per year up to 100k miles so not too bad, so I just don't know what to do!?

@Peter-dz3nv

4 ай бұрын

I bought a 2017 Gte in June last year and been very happy with it for the most part. It broke down about a month ago due to the fuel rail failing, but I'm guessing that could happen on any car. Got 50k miles and no other problem... Yet *fingers crossed*

Hello mate, I’m really close to buying one of these. 2017 with 60k on the clock, how much did yours have - would you be apprehensive with the age and miles?

@Challengetheroad

5 ай бұрын

Hi, I would just make sure you can add a warranty to car and it should be good 👍

Keen to get this for my next car. My commute is around 55 miles per day mostly single lane A and B roads. Unfortunately no charge points at work, but i still feel i will save money

@Challengetheroad

7 ай бұрын

Great car 👍

@verygoodbrother

Күн бұрын

Get a used EV

20 odd mile journey a day is more than enough for most people and still economical if you go for long drives. No much point in diesels unless you always do long drives

Im looking to buy a GTE. How to know/test the condition of the battery?

@Challengetheroad

3 ай бұрын

Not sure you can at the moment - but you could check the range on the one you buy

@user-zq5gb5je3d

3 ай бұрын

@@Challengetheroad just drive till the battery runs out of power? Would you then recommend to mostly drive it around city limits?

@Challengetheroad

3 ай бұрын

Sorry I mean Charge to full and see miles 👍

if you don't charge it, what's the consumption on hybrid mode??

@edc1569

6 ай бұрын

If you don’t charge it it’s the wrong car for you, get a standard hybrid.

@alexandrgr

6 ай бұрын

@@edc1569 plug-in more hp

@rizwanmurtaza464

6 ай бұрын

Between 50/60mpg if you're driving normally & includes motorway mileage

2023 golf gte most uneffıcıent, most luggy screen VW has ever buılt. It ıs a shame that the plug ın versıon ıs so uneffıcıent that consumes 7-8 lıter per 100 km ın cıty drıve. You have to waıt 20 seconds to get screen answer your touches most of the tıme. Wıreless charger ıs not workıng properly either with xiaomi 12 or iphone 13.

@Challengetheroad

7 ай бұрын

Maybe the older model is best!

@rizwanmurtaza464

6 ай бұрын

Older version is definately the best, ive had mine for 8 months, amazing@@Challengetheroad

@computerbob06

5 ай бұрын

Mk8 has same infotainment system as the EV's and is rubbish!

@tr9036

5 ай бұрын

@@Challengetheroad Exactly. I would not buy until next golf comes.