Is the Volkswagen Golf still the BEST hatchback? 8.5 facelift review UK 4K
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It's my 5th Golf GTI. I have a 8 GTI love it will drive no other car ❤
Small step in the right direction, but I still want temperature and fan knobs rather than having to use a screen menu.
This! I find it really difficult to change the climate settings whilst driving and it often scares me so much when I am fully focusing where I am pressing and not on the road. And of course no voice commands for it either.
@@hamtaroyt absolutely. This has literally stopped me buying a VW in recent years and going for a competitor, and I know others who have too. Pity as they are nice cars otherwise.
Just let VW follow Mazda with old fashioned( and better) buttons and rotary switching for heater etc.
@@michaeljohnson4975 Hopefully.
I drive a lot of new cars from a lot of manufacturers in my job, and the 6spd manual Golf Match with the 1.5 engine I drove last week is a really pleasant and relaxing drive. The cabin is comfortable and the quality good, and the manual is really easy and smooth to drive - far more so than the horrible Stelantis auto in the Vauxhall Corsa I drove back home afterwards. The stop start is smooth and unobtrusive and even the dreaded driver aids are understated, with quiet tones for warnings and none of the violent jerking of the steering wheel that likes of Hyundai inflict upon the driver. No, it's not an exciting car, but it's nippy enough and very refined at cruise, with a nicely judged suspension package. I think it's the nicest car I've driven in a long while, and that includes some far more expensive and exotic offerings. A mature and intelligent choice.
I enjoyed watching the video, I particularly like the New Improved Infotainment System 😊
Great to hear! Yes, the screen is now a big improvement isn’t it?
I've ordered an R Line dsg because I've been so happy with my 8 Active. I've gone for this as I like the sportier looking front grill plus I'll get nicer seats, led plus headlights, illuminated logo and I also added the Exterior black styling package. Looking forward to when it comes!
nice i have a style 150 on order. only options ive gone for are metallic black paint and tinted glass. would of liked the matrix lights, but they cost way too much since i'm getting mine via motability.
@@robloxfan4271 sounds really nice too. Good seats in the style too. Mine won't be matrix lights but a bit better than standard. I'm not a fan of chrome on the car which is what my mk8 has hence another reason why I went for the R Line.
@@robloxfan4271 what car are you currently driving?
@@roberttye5908 a 2019 seat leon thats also on motability. as the new leon wasn't on offer, i've gone for the golf as i like how it looks and with the 8.5 all the bugs from the 8 are hopefully fixed. another car i quite liked was the toyota corrolla design, but my mum wasn't keen on the rear of it and the golf just looked better allaround.
@@robloxfan4271 before I got my Golf 8 I had a Toyota Auris and I thought I would be getting the Corolla but a mate kept nagging me to go for the Golf because of the dsg. I'm glad I did. I think it's definitely superior to the Corolla.
If you want a new VW with dials get a Skoda, the new Superb and Kodiaq have smart dials which seems a much better idea or get a Mk7 or 7.5. Golf older but still good.
I will keep my Mk 7 GTI !
I wish VW would continue to sell the Golf in Canada. We only get the GTI and R.
I think Volkswagen has undermined itself by overpricing the VW brand vehicles. Škoda has taken over as the people’s car. The GTI and R still make sense, but if you want a basic Golf then you may as well get the Octavia hatch that starts under £27,000. You get more car as well.
Howzit, Tish. Keep well. Thanks for the reviews.
Hello! I’m great thank you 🤩 I’m glad you enjoy them!
I have a 2023 GTI and just love it. However, I wish we got the standard Golf here in the USA for the better fuel economy. The GTI infotainment system has never given me problems.
Controversial, but the mk 5 2.0 TDI Golf will always have my heart. Wasn't a fan of the 6 or 7 but the 8 and this new 8.5 have my attention! Still loving my t-cross for now but maybe I'll switch to a Golf one day. Thanks for another fab video x
Infotainment screen is far too big. Don't understand how VW heard all the controversy with the pre face lift concerning the infotainment, and their only solution was to make the screen bigger! We are looking at screens 24/7. What makes manufactuers believe we want more of them in our car?
Totally agree reason I will keep my 8 GTI love it❤
Totally agree, it's unbelievable, they haven't listened again, seems again they haven't learnt from their mistakes. Again! At least it isn't an SUV.
All golfs come with some sort of ambient lighting as standard, the higher specifications get 30 colours instead of 10
So glad they got rid of the haptic touch buttons on the steering wheel. They were just weird. Adding the HVAC controls to the bottom of the screen also looks like a good move to me. Fewer presses required to get to what you want.
The trouble with all the VA group vehicles is that they are very unreliable, especially with ECM issues; gone are the days of superb German engineering, now they are built to a price and to last a certain length of time. Go with Hyundai, Kia or MG instead as you get a MINIMUM five year warranty
Can't wait for a new e-golf to join. Great video as always, keep reviewing.
Would like the return of the overhead storage for sunglasses near the front interior lights.
Had Golfs for years without any issues...just bought a 2.0 hybrid Civic as i fancied a change....brilliant briallant car...try one.
Neat ride.
i've got a style 150 on order, should hopefuly get it by the end of next month or early october!
@@robloxfan4271 I've no idea when mine will arrive. Ordered it 8 weeks ago don't think I've a build date yet. But some things are worth waiting for so not unduly worried.
I hope it's the 150 ps manual.....
Great cars have owned 3 will be going back to a GTI when current lease ends
Always liked Golfs but the last one had a woeful reliability record. We'll have to give this new one a year or two to see if that's been resolved.
I can’t realy decide if i should trade in my 7.5 1.4 tsi for this model. 😢 many people complain about the screen because you lose buttons
No 18” wheel upgrade options for the Mk8.5 GTE in the UK market.
The best thing about it is the tech.
Why amputate of the shifter? It looks awful and no place to hang your hand. I had an 18 Golf Sportwagen and loved it.
Excellent presentation. Now driving my 24 Tiguan SE. golf n Tig have the best side door pockets in the business. I would trade for a new Passat Sportwagen, not possible in the US.
Nearly time to say goodbye to my Golf 8 😢 I get the new ID.5 Match Pro next week 😁
Was you happy with your Golf 8? ☺️ Excited for going electric!? ⚡️
@@AutoSocialUKYes I was very happy with my Golf 8 thank you ☺️ it was so economical and had plenty of power when I need it, I’m looking forward to going electric and see how it goes haha, the ID.5 is a nice looking car tho, I can’t wait 😊
Good luck with that, cars that need software updates wouldn’t be on my radar.
@@hypo345 My Golf 8 had software updates all the time so it’s no different
@@poseiidon2029 I know people who have a nightmare with VW software. Hope it all goes smoothly for you.
Thank you for interesting vlog.
About to order an 8.5 GTI-get one while you still can.....(and please option DCC).
Please do a review of the new Nissan Juke Hybrid 2024 facelift
Thank heavens the scratchy piano black is gone. Nothing ages and interior more.
Golf is the benchmark-----plain and simple!
Benchmark of what not to do.
@@UltraJaff what do u drive
Not anymore it's not.
Benchmark for nothing
What colour is this?
Thank god the fake exhausts have almost gone, shame we can't say the same for the lack of physical buttons and dials. Reverting settings back to default after the stop start system operates is beyond stupid and would do my head in. The Mazda 3 has everything the Golf lacks, more power (Skyactive X), better economy, better looks, far more equipment arguably drives better and much better reliability for less money. Guess what I bought after trying a Golf and owning a Leon?
They are really not all that anymore and are no longer what they were. The interior is bland and I don't know what people find so fascinating about them. The last decent Golf was the 7.5 one.
Renault interiors are far far better now and much nicer.
Most overrated car ever. A yawn fest to me.
She put sum weight on I see.. xc
No,there are many others, including the 308 much more pleasant at all levels
No 1 0 tsi. Maybe read the press pack.
I'm with you Tish, Not a fan of that flat grey. My last car eas Indium grey and everyone admired it. I heard a rumour lately that VW were dropping the Golf! Thank heavens that looks to be nonsence. Good review as we have grown to expect from you now Tish.
I have driven a VW 7th gen and I hated it. The steering and the overall driving experience felt too stiff. I like a lighter feeling in the car. That VW destroyed the brand for me. Does this golf drive any better?
What do you mean by, “lighter”? Smaller car? Lighter steering?
@@afcgeo882 Yes, lighter steering. The steering wheel in the VW felt that it needed more strength to move and that I had to steer it across longer arcs. My original Citroen C3 and my current Ford Puma by comparison don't feel so stiff.
@@IMAN7THRYLOS You may mile the Peugeot 308 then or even Renaults. They’re known for light steering. Volkswagens tend to be “German” with heavier steering. Although the EVs have very light steering, out of character for the company.
Is that Golf Moonstone grey colour?
nope, Dolphin Grey
Dolphin
Front bumper is ugly.
Not sporty looking at all.
Not much difference from the mk8 best wait next generation
They had a fair bit to improve. The pre facelift model came dead last place in the 2024 Auto Express magazine's Driver Power Survey. Out of 50 odd cars in the survey. Lots of clearly unhappy owners slating it on many levels.
The Golf may be a "boring" car, but seeing Tish is anything but...gorgeous looking in that outfit, sweetie! 🥰
The screen on the dash ruins it for me, could it be removed by force if necessary.
Mk6 and Mk7 looked so much better quality
Hi, Tish 💙
As I use to say ... a Golf is the only car that I would order new - online ... with home delivery. Is that how much that I trust the brand ... especially the established models. 👍
Good to see that VW made the necessary changes, but it might be too little, too late. Right off the bat: the colour. If Raiti's Rides reviewed this car, he'd fall head over heels with that beautiful grey finish. Really makes the car pop and gives it an aggressive look. I do like the changes made to the interior. A few minor zonks here and there but nothing to lose sleep over. A very capable car, but the competition has already stepped up big time. Hot hatches from brands like Toyota, Honda and especially Hyundai with the i30 are making a bold statement. And we're not even talking about the sporty version of the Golf, as in the Golf R and GTI. The Civic Type R, Elantra N and Toyota GR Corolla removed the Golf's crown a long time ago. It's only a matter of time before there's a new King of hot hatches. Great review. Thumbs up
Is it me, or have VW become the poor man's Skoda? I have an Enyaq, and the interior is far better than this
But VW GOLF are scratchy brittle and overpriced the interior design is bland and the steering wheel looks cheap
We don’t want CHATGTP we haven’t asked for it! And we’re forced ! To pay for it
Bud I have a 8 GTI vehicle is stunning interior and exterior a head turner gets toxic attention
@@loganpadayachee6048😂
Brochure says lower spec have one zone air conditioning WITH PREPARATION FOR TWO ZONE. How do you go about having this activated ?
Have to agree with you, I was shocked at the hard cheap plastic, and that plonked on iPad looks so much like an afterthought, horrible.
the interior is good quality, your not going to get rolls royce quality in any car in the price range
Great car, but who is going to spend 30k on a little car with cloth seats?
That Ipad stuck to the dashboard looks terrible
YES, the best Golf yet, but such a boring car 🤫
Why you watching then you a secret admirer lol😂
It’s a Golf. A Golf is just a utilitarian hatchback. Always has been.
@@afcgeo882 Golf mk.I designed in Italy was very nice. Some GTI were also good looking.
@@loganpadayachee6048 😆 rather car enthusiast ...
Very bland interior just grey everywhere and the screen is just way too big.
That screen is way too big
Another golf? ffs 😂😂😂😂😂
Why you watching then secret admirer 😂
The dashboard looks terrible - like some tablet just stuck up in the air, too complicated and an obvious distraction
Keep it until the warranty runs out then get rid of it, It's rubbish.
It has the best resale value you just upgrade to motor plan
It may be new but vw have announced they are scrapping the golf next year, after end of 2025 you won’t be able to buy a new golf
this isn't true
dude, you should quit the internet
The golf went rapidly downhill after the MK2, not the same anymore. VW are terribly unreliable now.
just change a presenter please.
I own the whole channel 😭😭😭 film, present and edit….
don't watch her then...