To all the people bitching about VW reliability: if you don't give any concrete examples of things gone horribly wrong with your cars no one'll give a shit about your whining...
My brother had a Mk6 Golf GTI and my God was that a fantastic thing! It had two doors, white color and the classic GTI wheels. He drove 140 mph on the freeway and could barely feel it. He also did 157 mph with it! In a hatchback!
I asked the salesman that basically, and he said that VW doesnt believe in tire shredding ricers. They believe in quiet, quick, and comfortable. Thats exactly what he said. Its still pretty quick and it will break into the 5 seconds to 60 because VW claimed 6.9s for the mk6 and it always did 0-60 in 6.5 or lower.
My friend has one of these and I took it for a spin today, really fast acceleration and loved the DSG gearbox too. It shits all over the ST, and is a better alternative to the r32 for fuel economy/price.
I've had a Golf GT1for several years now, very reliable and excellent build quality, not as fast as some I like also and not as sleek as some. I do like the look of the new Peugot GTI too.
Car and Driver just released the mag yesterday. It had a comparison. The GTI did 5.6 to 60 and the ST did 5.7. The GTI had 100mph in the quarter mile while the ST was at 99mph. Pick the July copy up and see for yourself
Can't wait for this to arrive in the U.S. The car for all reasons. The CLA is looking like a doorstop! Thanks, Matt, for another entertaining and informative review.
Yeey! That means it's got the Haldex FXD, electro hydualic diff. I've read about it for years now and it's nice to hear that it is coming to good use. :)
LOL.. actually I love all kinds of cars. I own an R32 until recently.. Loved that car and in fact looking for another one... Not sure I like the new R better but 2008 R32 is pretty cool.
Fact is that this car can be parked outside a 5* hotel, carry four people in comfort and still be a hoot to drive. Not many other cars manage that... for that reason it's the best hot hatch. RS wins on the track yes, but this golf wins the real world for anyone who is not a child. It transcends.
What the heck. The first pre-series of this GTI featured symmetric vortex rims but not this one. Were those wheels randomly fitted for special laps around the track?
I don't get why people have a problem with Matt - I watch videos because of him. Informative, tells people what they need to know if they actually want to buy the thing rather than just screaming "POOWWWEEERR" or exclusively reviewing cars I will never own. Plus Matt actually seems like a decent bloke unlike some reviewers who disappear up their own arseholes...
Hello Auto Express I really like your reviews. This is a great review of the 2013 VW Golf GTi... I would like to have your permission to upload some of your videos to my channel?
I almost agree with you. I would say the Golf might get off the line better but it won't be as fast once moving. It's miles down on power. Also I agree with the Megane being best but I would move it down the list because of reliability issues they still seem to have. I would say Focus, Astra, Megane, VW.
Looks good but the question is can i trash the up coming Mazda 3 Mps cause the previous golf 5 and 6 both ate dust, until the R was introduced... but gotta love the looks of the golf
In what way is it all round if it doesn't do some pretty important things as well as it should? All round would imply it being around the top of it's sector in all areas and it's not. It's nowhere near. I haven't even driven it yet but the general feeling among friends who have is that it's more of the same. What makes this better all round than a focus ST? Or an M135i? Or an Audi A3? Or a Megane while it lasts?
I have to say I personally have owned a jetta mk5 and 2012 polo tdi and they have never missed a beat, it had done 130000 AND I remapped it and the only thing I noticed was loud turbo bearings, but it didn't burn any oil, I have heard of a problem with the 2006-2008 2.0tdi unit having injector problems. But my dad owns that engine in his a4 and its fine so far. Musta just been bad luck with the 5 engines :(
Is there a Golf Gti that handles like the old Peugeot 205 Gti? I love go-kart like handling and would love to own a car that sticks to the roads - any suggestions?
Only thing I can't abide is the golf ball shift knob and plaid upholstery on the seats. I'll wait until they offer it with a black leather upgrade package.
PhantomHOfficial that's what I'm trying to find out. Although the body styles aren't much different between the 2014 and 2015.. this looks just like the 2015 in America..
You're right. It's nothing to look at. It's a wolf in sheeps clothing. I used to sell cars. And I've driven lots of cars with way more horse power. But the GTI was the most fun car I've ever driven. It's sticks to the road like fly paper and accelerates like a bullet. Test drive one.
Sorry to burst your bubble but doing a direct currency conversion is not how you determine the price of something in another country. Average Wage? Cost of living? What is considered normal in each country? etc. etc. and so forth.
yes thats true, it can b parked in a 5* hotel and thats where its meant 2 be on a real challengin road or on real twistys and on a real track the GTi suks in front of Focus ST,Megane and Astra so i wud say its personal preference,also the Focus ST 2 has a superb suspension setup that dosent jarr ur back like megane and astra,Focus also has those excellent recaro seats, also the sensational induction noise that absolutely makes the money worth spent on Focus ST as well,
The MK VI is around 30k fully optioned, this should fall in the high 20s. I will be able to make the payments, im not worried. I hope we get dynamic chassis control and the lim slip diff. We do not get chassis control in any current VW in USA, really hope MK VII changes that.
A DSG shifts in 0.04s IIRC. So if a normal/average person shifts gears in 0.4-0.5s in a manual transmission car then this is where the one full second difference comes from.
What are the 0-60 times with the DSG transmission my 2012 can hit 0-60 in 5.5 with the paddles I know its just not the same as a manual but with that big of a difference I couldnt reffuse
The plaid seat fabric from the good old days are getting pretty old, the good old black seat is ok as well you know. Aside from the seat, its a pretty good car.
I have never bought a second hand car (i still have my first car which i bought brand new a year ago).For the same amount of money i could of have gotten a M3 E46 but the bimmer would be more expensive in the long run (breakdowns,tax,fuel bills etc etc). Trust me if i had the money i would by a 911 in a heartbeat since it's my all time dream car,but due to being a student i have to settle for a Skoda (which don't get me wrong i love and adore my car)....
Just ordered mine! I really hope it's faster than my mate's civic type r. Beats my current gti by a mile! SO frustrating and its non freakin turbo!! :(
Sorry for the lame question but im new in the VW world and i was wondering- Is this car all-wheel drive or its only front-wheel drive? Thank you and have a nice day! :)
It is a great car. It's quality inside and out with perceived well built materials, nothing can match it in terms of hot hatchery. However, the price is quite phenomenal. Nearly £30k with the essential performance pack and adaptive chassis! That's nearing Golf R territory and Audi S3 money! Far better get the Leon FR for about £6k less or a probably more powerful Cupra for £2k less! They're not too far off in terms of quality and have the same underpinnings as the golf!
Mines done more than 150k on the motor. Iv pushed the stock turbo on that pretty hard and never once had a problem other than diverter valve. Also that story probably never happened. Why would anyone own a car after replacing the motor that many times. She obviously got a dud and should've sold it ages ago
Oh, also, try checking the prices of cars before splurting out stuff on the internet. A6 in the USA is $43,100 (sans tax) converted directly to GBP£ is £26,557. Cost of an A6 (sans tax) in the UK is £25,000. This is why I said the Golf was vastly overpriced - its only £3,400 cheaper than an A6.
To all the people bitching about VW reliability: if you don't give any concrete examples of things gone horribly wrong with your cars no one'll give a shit about your whining...
My brother had a Mk6 Golf GTI and my God was that a fantastic thing! It had two doors, white color and the classic GTI wheels. He drove 140 mph on the freeway and could barely feel it. He also did 157 mph with it! In a hatchback!
I asked the salesman that basically, and he said that VW doesnt believe in tire shredding ricers. They believe in quiet, quick, and comfortable. Thats exactly what he said. Its still pretty quick and it will break into the 5 seconds to 60 because VW claimed 6.9s for the mk6 and it always did 0-60 in 6.5 or lower.
I want this as my first car.
Wouldn't it be LOVELY
i bought one last week 2013, not this performance pack. but WOW is it worth it. 2013 is a great year i HIGHLY recommend
Hunter Cossar How much did you get your car for?
Hunter Cossar I just bought this as my first car, it’s a 2013 drivers editions but I’m not sure if it’s a mk5 or a mk6
@@huntercossar2146 glad to hear. Im buying a friends !!
My friend has one of these and I took it for a spin today, really fast acceleration and loved the DSG gearbox too. It shits all over the ST, and is a better alternative to the r32 for fuel economy/price.
UK and American gallons are slightly different. 47 UK MPG is around 39 US :)
I am glad Matt is now doing Auto Express reviews :)
VW Golf GTI is like the Ferrari of hot hatches, it has something money cant buy and what all the other hot hatches never gets. It has a great history!
I've had a Golf GT1for several years now, very reliable and excellent build quality, not as fast as some I like also and not as sleek as some. I do like the look of the new Peugot GTI too.
Mat mines still going strong at 229,000 km an 07 with no major issues. this looks like the new ride.
Thank you vw for making my 2010 look fresh for a few more years
wow.. new Mk 7 looks pretty good and I do like a bit.
Car and Driver just released the mag yesterday. It had a comparison. The GTI did 5.6 to 60 and the ST did 5.7. The GTI had 100mph in the quarter mile while the ST was at 99mph. Pick the July copy up and see for yourself
A red 2013 GTI is one of a few cars I'm looking at in the next week. It's gonna be hard to keep me away from the GTI.
Nice review as always Matt!! I filmed tge new GTI
GTI is a world class LEGEND, with a long, respected pedigree! A serious and fun car to drive! A 'drivers' car!
Also super review. Only review that talks about the limited slip diff option and the dynamic chassis controls. Subd.
This car is amazing.
Can't wait for this to arrive in the U.S. The car for all reasons. The CLA is looking like a doorstop!
Thanks, Matt, for another entertaining and informative review.
Golf GTI is the best!! I filmed the 2013 Golf 7 GTI
excellent review matt...as always
@Autoexpress, Mat good review but when is the GTD test scheduled for?
This was just the review I was looking for. I'm sold. But I will wait for the new 2014 model with even more POWER!!!
i have seen 100 Gti 7 and stil it looks like shit
stil in love whith the Gti 6
I never have cared for that Tartan cloth upholstery they use in the GTI, otherwise it's a GREAT car in nearly every respect.
Yeey! That means it's got the Haldex FXD, electro hydualic diff. I've read about it for years now and it's nice to hear that it is coming to good use. :)
LOL.. actually I love all kinds of cars. I own an R32 until recently.. Loved that car and in fact looking for another one... Not sure I like the new R better but 2008 R32 is pretty cool.
The GTI is currently the best hot-hatch available in the U.S.! Hands down, a great car.
sounds fucking sweet and revs a lot because that's it's design, revs to near 9000 and actually sounds like a sports car, not a lazy turbo like the gti
I love your review Matt
Yeah. It comes out ealry-mid 2014. I cannot wait to buy it!
I waited a long time for this!
Fact is that this car can be parked outside a 5* hotel, carry four people in comfort and still be a hoot to drive. Not many other cars manage that... for that reason it's the best hot hatch. RS wins on the track yes, but this golf wins the real world for anyone who is not a child. It transcends.
What the heck. The first pre-series of this GTI featured symmetric vortex rims but not this one. Were those wheels randomly fitted for special laps around the track?
Great review, Mat!
Has VW made a car reviewer I'd marry? I think absolutely yes.
in the end of the video he says 'absolutely the best hot hatch money can buy'
enough for me :)
Honda had a similar front diff in the last prelude in 97. It was the ATTS option
I don't get why people have a problem with Matt - I watch videos because of him. Informative, tells people what they need to know if they actually want to buy the thing rather than just screaming "POOWWWEEERR" or exclusively reviewing cars I will never own. Plus Matt actually seems like a decent bloke unlike some reviewers who disappear up their own arseholes...
Any plans for a GTD review?
This is my first car and I absolutely love it. I swapped it for my '12' Honda accord. I am so sorry I didn't buy thevgti
All the fun of a quick car without massive expensive repair bills :-)
Most masculine looking hot hatch by a mile. It looks straight edge.
great review, review man
I get confused: Which channel does Matt work at??
So will this version of the GTI become the 2015 version in America?
Hello Auto Express I really like your reviews. This is a great review of the 2013 VW Golf GTi... I would like to have your permission to upload some of your videos to my channel?
This GTI embarrassed the new ST in Car and Drivers head to head comparison. 5.6 seconds to 60 beating the ST's 5.7. Phenomenal!
Matt?! isnt it??
Awesome review
I almost agree with you. I would say the Golf might get off the line better but it won't be as fast once moving. It's miles down on power. Also I agree with the Megane being best but I would move it down the list because of reliability issues they still seem to have. I would say Focus, Astra, Megane, VW.
Looks good but the question is can i trash the up coming Mazda 3 Mps cause the previous golf 5 and 6 both ate dust, until the R was introduced... but gotta love the looks of the golf
can u please put a 0-100 kmph video of the Focus ST
Another absorbing review. Unlike Top Gear, the car takes priority over the presenter.
In what way is it all round if it doesn't do some pretty important things as well as it should? All round would imply it being around the top of it's sector in all areas and it's not. It's nowhere near. I haven't even driven it yet but the general feeling among friends who have is that it's more of the same. What makes this better all round than a focus ST? Or an M135i? Or an Audi A3? Or a Megane while it lasts?
I have to say I personally have owned a jetta mk5 and 2012 polo tdi and they have never missed a beat, it had done 130000 AND I remapped it and the only thing I noticed was loud turbo bearings, but it didn't burn any oil, I have heard of a problem with the 2006-2008 2.0tdi unit having injector problems. But my dad owns that engine in his a4 and its fine so far. Musta just been bad luck with the 5 engines :(
Is there a Golf Gti that handles like the old Peugeot 205 Gti? I love go-kart like handling and would love to own a car that sticks to the roads - any suggestions?
filmed where portugal? feels like it
thanks and very good review!
4:03 - look at the wheel down, when he turns left...
is this car fwd or rwd?
Only thing I can't abide is the golf ball shift knob and plaid upholstery on the seats. I'll wait until they offer it with a black leather upgrade package.
I like this 5 door version , I've got 2 kids and having to get out to let them in and out is a nightmare , awesome car this is.
i'm in america are these specs accurate? Mine has 200 hp and 24/33 mpg city/highway. Is this a different version?
PhantomHOfficial that's what I'm trying to find out. Although the body styles aren't much different between the 2014 and 2015.. this looks just like the 2015 in America..
when is this model coming to north america
Buy the time you buy one of these the mk8 will be on its way. Golf Gti is fast becoming an overlooked recession proof car.
How much would it be in the US?
You're right. It's nothing to look at. It's a wolf in sheeps clothing. I used to sell cars. And I've driven lots of cars with way more horse power. But the GTI was the most fun car I've ever driven. It's sticks to the road like fly paper and accelerates like a bullet. Test drive one.
Sorry to burst your bubble but doing a direct currency conversion is not how you determine the price of something in another country.
Average Wage? Cost of living? What is considered normal in each country? etc. etc. and so forth.
how are the seats in the GTI?
Great Car! Performance, safety & good quality materials inside.
yes thats true, it can b parked in a 5* hotel and thats where its meant 2 be on a real challengin road or on real twistys and on a real track the GTi suks in front of Focus ST,Megane and Astra so i wud say its personal preference,also the Focus ST 2 has a superb suspension setup that dosent jarr ur back like megane and astra,Focus also has those excellent recaro seats, also the sensational induction noise that absolutely makes the money worth spent on Focus ST as well,
Get more sleep my friend! You look like you gained a few years all of a sudden! All in all, great review as usual.
The MK VI is around 30k fully optioned, this should fall in the high 20s. I will be able to make the payments, im not worried. I hope we get dynamic chassis control and the lim slip diff. We do not get chassis control in any current VW in USA, really hope MK VII changes that.
Matt you look like Fernando Torres here mate
¡Nada como un VW Golf!
A DSG shifts in 0.04s IIRC. So if a normal/average person shifts gears in 0.4-0.5s in a manual transmission car then this is where the one full second difference comes from.
why do mechanical limited slip diffs cause under-steer upon corner entry?
Nice soundtrack. Superb car.
What are the 0-60 times with the DSG transmission
my 2012 can hit 0-60 in 5.5 with the paddles
I know its just not the same as a manual but with that big of a difference I couldnt reffuse
That's true, if the Megane RS 265 is available in your country, the choice is easy, it's the best.
It's not a RWD, it's not very powerful and it's a four door wagon but for some reason I love it so much I want to buy one.
The plaid seat fabric from the good old days are getting pretty old, the good old black seat is ok as well you know. Aside from the seat, its a pretty good car.
Sounds great too
This one might be the one I am finally gonna buy!!!
when is it coming to india?????
Renault Mégane Sport is not mentioned as it is upper class hot-hatch.
I have never bought a second hand car (i still have my first car which i bought brand new a year ago).For the same amount of money i could of have gotten a M3 E46 but the bimmer would be more expensive in the long run (breakdowns,tax,fuel bills etc etc).
Trust me if i had the money i would by a 911 in a heartbeat since it's my all time dream car,but due to being a student i have to settle for a Skoda (which don't get me wrong i love and adore my car)....
Just ordered mine! I really hope it's faster than my mate's civic type r. Beats my current gti by a mile! SO frustrating and its non freakin turbo!! :(
Good looking car, beautiful interior, Instead of buying a MKVI im waiting on this car to be available.
volks sendo volks simplesmente perfeito esse golf GTI e esse ronco eim
You're always a year behind then?
good catch.
Looks awesome!
HELP!! Deciding which car to buy. 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI or the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Both are fully loaded. HELPPPPP
Sorry for the lame question but im new in the VW world and i was wondering- Is this car all-wheel drive or its only front-wheel drive? Thank you and have a nice day! :)
Front wheel drive
The Golf R is the one with awd.
It is a great car. It's quality inside and out with perceived well built materials, nothing can match it in terms of hot hatchery. However, the price is quite phenomenal. Nearly £30k with the essential performance pack and adaptive chassis! That's nearing Golf R territory and Audi S3 money! Far better get the Leon FR for about £6k less or a probably more powerful Cupra for £2k less! They're not too far off in terms of quality and have the same underpinnings as the golf!
Mines done more than 150k on the motor. Iv pushed the stock turbo on that pretty hard and never once had a problem other than diverter valve.
Also that story probably never happened. Why would anyone own a car after replacing the motor that many times. She obviously got a dud and should've sold it ages ago
Great car but the design is the same of the previous generation.by the way matt great review
Oh, also, try checking the prices of cars before splurting out stuff on the internet. A6 in the USA is $43,100 (sans tax) converted directly to GBP£ is £26,557. Cost of an A6 (sans tax) in the UK is £25,000. This is why I said the Golf was vastly overpriced - its only £3,400 cheaper than an A6.
Wonderful to drive? Compared to what?