Review: 2015 Volkswagen GTI (DSG and Manual)
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its so weird again man, been watching your videos for a long time, had no idea you were stopping by where i work to film, i am a VW mechanic. i prepped the black GTI, now i know why there was a scramble last week to get all the GTIs ready lol
Haha that is crazy, it's a small world.
Bought a 4 door MK7 GTI yesterday. Absolutely love it!!!
How is it holding up
_snipe.media 17 I’m pretty sure he has a scat now 😭😭
@@swiizzie5220 he has a golf R now
In depressing voice: "Now turn left." I'm surprised she didn't sigh afterwards.
Not sure if you can download alternate voices, but if you can, I'd get the Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy depressed robot voice.
I ended up getting a 2016 GTI performance pack with manual, Autobahn edition with lighting and driving assist packages. Manual transmission is exactly as you say, perfect. The power lumbar adjust made the seat absolutely comfortable. 2016 year model saw a complete revamp of the head unit, with bigger screen and Apple CarPlay. Inputs now include pure USB. Nav voice sounds different and screen is also much higher resolution. Folks are saying the output of the GTI is closer to +30HP over what's listed, and with a Neuspeed engine chip and new air filter you can get close to 300HP (for under $900). This is my favorite vehicle ever. Don't even feel the need to swap out the rims/tires.
Trying to get the same thing! What color did you get it in and what did you pay?
+Jay Thompson Jay check the other discussion thread. I told you out the door $39K incl. tax, tag, & title; zero down. Message me your email and I'll send you a breakdown. There were some dealer-installed options in the total as well that I had no problem with.
Chemist
Oh my bad! I didn't even notice that it was the same guy! Seriously, sorry about that man. Lol. Thank you for your patience and time.
+Jay Thompson That also included them making a damn-near perfect Mk VI TDI 2-door that I owned go away, even though I was $2K underwater in it. It had high miles. I miss that car, it was crazy getting 600 miles to a tank of diesel; but I need the 4-door. I can still get 400 miles to a tank. Plus this GTI is F-ing wicked fast with the upgrades. You are in for a treat.
Chemist. Alright I hope so. Thanks . I have also considered the WRX Sti but I think I'll end up with the Golf just because I have a VW right now and I have had them in the past. I am not too worried about reliability just because I'll treat her right. I saw that the Wrx is faster but with the little upgrades you mentioned, it'll give it a run for its money. I am looking to spend under 40k also
Can you and your facial expression please do a review on the Golf R?
Lmao
Really appreciate showing both Transmissions
Love your honest impressions and great job on getting the GTI Matt ! Keep up the great work my friend :)
Great review Matt. I have a '14 Golf as my spare car and love it. They are such solid fun cars to drive.
'nothing beats the control of a manual' Matt you are the man ! I drove the last gen with both manual and dsg, told my cousin to go for the manual. You can't beat the fun in simplicity. Dsg shifts faster than me, but a manual makes the whole damn car fun all the time any time. Thank you for reviewing both transmissions and of course, reviewing the best that VW has to offer. I really loved the whole review as much as I loved the manual red GTI. Kudos to you Matt keep up the good work. That dealership was very kind in letting you review a brand new car.
Just you wait GTI, you shall be my next car in 4 years!
佐罗AJ did you get the GTI yet?
I really like VW's simple mature interior design. Some of these new cars interiors are a little over designed. Also like they are trying to hard.
Just test drove the Focus ST and a base GTI back to back and I completely agree.
*cough* *cough* Tesla
Living here in Los Angeles and having to commute nearly 20-30 miles worth of traffic one way (total 40-60 miles/day), many people have questioned why I bought a manual MK7 GTI. And honestly, I completely agree wuth what you said, it's a car you can sit in in crawling bumper-to-bumper traffic without stress. It's a really nice place to be. When I was buying a car it came down to 4 cars: the GTI, SI, Focus ST, and Fiesta ST. At the end of it, the SI and STs suffered from the same problem, I hated the idea of traffic in them. But the GTI is really worth every penny. I have driven several types of cars in several transmissions, and none of them really made me happier than my 7. Really great review, but you forgot about the little compartment underneath the driver's seat. Haha, but that's no biggie.
i have an si in traffic every day there are noproblems
I very much love the fact that you make a point of talking about interior spaces and cubbies. I love interior storage space in a car and I'm glad you make a point about it. Please keep it up.
About the Mexico thing, my dad bought a new, fully upgraded VW Beetle Cabrio 1.4 TSI back in September 2013 and earlier he had a 2008 GTI. The production quality of the Beetle compared to the GTI (the same price, roughly) is just awful.. 3 weeks after the delivery, the car was squeeking the passenger window when rolled up or down, the center console was doing a rattle noise and the back seat left window when fully closed was letting wind in and the noise past 150kph was horrible! This never happened in the GTI, that is still being driven by my brother after about 40k miles. I just think it is not as good as they were produced in Germany i think.. It might just be a one-of-a-kind problem my dad's Beetle has but, oh well. Good video man!
This new 2.0t was dynoed on a 2015 GTI DSG and it produced 235hp and 270 ft/lbs of torque. WHY does VW underrate their figures?
I guess to give the owners a nice surprise :)
+Vibhu Iyer gg
The fender audio in that puppy blows the ford focus st away
Thank you sooooo much subaru wrx fan in really wanted to see this and u made it happen really really made my day I will always support you hope u get to the hall of fame on TH-cam
Genial, gracias matt ahora quiero comprarme ese gti siempre veía automático y ahora que veo manual solo tengo que tener paciencia para probar esa obra de arte 🔥
Ya lo compraste Bryan , sabes que tengo uno dsg y acabo de comprar uno estándar mismo año y se me hace burron a comparación del automático
Hey Matt, I love your videos! They’re so descriptive and give so much information on the cars you drive. Because of what you taught me I got a GTI yesterday. Used 2012 but still great. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks!
Gti hatch is styled in such that it will stand the test of time, smart and subtle. Other hatches in segment have completely radical "pinched and stretched" styling that will be dated in a matter of a few years. It's more enthusiast and less boy racer. I also like the fact that you can get a two door version and be driving a true hot hatch not just a small station wagon.
Oh man, that's actually one of my favorite cars. thanks for using my songs.
I enjoyed your review. I especially liked your laugh when you were first getting on it. That's the same joy my 2004 GTI VR6 gave me every time I drove it. I definitely miss that car. And yes, always go with the manual in a car like this.
You should test a GTi with the performance pack. Huge handling difference with the electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated, torque-sensing, limited-slip front differential. Plus 10hp bonus. If someone wants to upgrade that's the one to get.
i just got this car a week ago, and its awesome dont regret it.
Great review, way better reviewer than most I've seen!
I'm sure you won't see this, but we have the same sunglasses. I love those ray bands. Love the reviews too, probably getting this or a 2015 wrx. Keep up the great work.
The navigation is the low end version, Discover pro system is top end, but a little bit more expensive. I would recommend to buy this car with DCC, adaptive dampers. With mode comfort you can bring your granma around with no complaints... For the curvy road home switch then to sport mode. The optional performance package brings 10 hp more, better brakes and a mechanical differential for the traction axle...
That was an excellent review. I currently own a 2010 gti I bought new. It was the car I always wanted since I saw my first gti back in the day (it was a silver '84 to be exact). I've had it 4 years now with no problems. Great power, handling, interior and best of all.. It's economical. I'd like to get the 7th gen gti someday, but want to see how production quality holds up with the new ones being made in Mexico.
I love your face during acceleration tests on your video.
I have never been a fan of auto transmissions but I love the DSG its a sharp gear box
Great review as always. I had a 2012 GTI and I simply do not like turbo engines. No matter how advanced they become, there is still that lag that you don't get with NA engines.
Cherry hill ppl:-) loved the review, you did a great job like always. Love how it's much different from all the others. From start to finish..I liked. Wish I could buy this one. But I have the last one made in Germany. 2014 Wolfsburg. Everyone loves it. I'm happy.
Love my 2015 GTI Autobahn. DSG and throttle response in sport mode, is fantastic. The new sport differential is years beyond the old version, perfect flat corners and no understeer. Media cable doesn't really fit into the outlet and is very cheap, beginning to break after one month of daily use.
Note that if you go dsg you don't need to upgrade your clutch for stage 2, just have to flash a tune for it.
Love the nowadays GTI's and GTD's which is the top of the TD engines.
I would hate reviewing and driving all these cars and then not taking them home :( Another great review Matt!
Ive driven these cars here in Sweden. The "original" cloth seats are a lot more comfortable. Also, the navigation here in Europe is another systems, which looks different and works a lot better. Also has got electrical e-brake (sadly enough) - And here in Sweden all models are the Gti"plus" with 230hp, front locking differential, bigger brakes etc.
Id still go for an R tho!
dude looks a little bit like Beavis from Beavis and Butthead!
That's my hometown! Had no idea you were a local! Thumbs up!
Don't listen to him , great reviews don't change a thing !!!!!
Those wheels look better than ever!!!
You need your own show. Great review as always
I've had two VWs with DSGs. The one in my 2013 has noticeable changes in terms of the programming when in Drive. He alluded to the fact that it takes a while to get up and go and I believe VW decided to program the DSGs while in drive to be both more fuel efficient and smoother shifting to mimic a conventional automatic better. Shift it into S or manual mode and it becomes a real quick and responsive automated manual with the typical drivetrain lash of a manual.
I wouldn't buy it just for the torque increase. I re-flashed my 07 and it runs 100% since I re-flashed it. Go GIAC it's well worth the money with the increase you get.
Amazing car I always see it in the world cup commercials
Awesome shot near the ships! Manual looks so much more fun than the dsg
Great car over all, Volkswagens have great interiors for the price you pay. I know what you mean about resting your knee on the center console. I'm about 6'1" and if I try to rest my knee on the center console in my 08 Civic Si I hit it on that parking brake that sticks out. But altogether not bad and I like the supportive leather seats. Wish the new WRX had those lol
you should review the R
It's not the first GTI to come out of Mexico. Most VDubs sold in the US during the early 00's, with the exception of TDI models, were assembled in Mexico. My 03 GTI VR6 was a Mexican lemon that I took VW to court over (I've also taken Audi to court, but that was for a bad repair job they did that ended up totaling my car, plus leaving the roof open in their outdoor parking lot during a rainstorm).
That said, I haven't owned a car in years after moving overseas to the south of Spain where I don't need a car, so I'm not sure how these newer VW models are. My parents back in the US just bought a Jetta last year and they're happy with it so far.
Great review, this is another car I'm thinking about getting in the next year, but I'm still leaning towards the WRX
You're the man I absolutely love your videos man!
Nice detailed review... Looking forward to your S2000 review! Keep up the hard work
super review....if you were sick, wasn't noticeable. Owned a first gen Gti, now 62--getting ready to buy the 2015 model, but with DSG (live in Seattle=hills!!!! and well, I'm 62). Good turbo kick in with DSG? Your sense of reliability/from Mexico--which is the only 'negative' I can think of? Thanks WRXfan.
Seriously dude, you're awesome. Too many people are in love with automatics. They've lost the sense of how a car should be.
so cool to see you in south jersey! I live 20min from cherry hill.
Nice review! I hope you do a long term test for the MK7!
I personally like my 2010 GTI better, I saw the new one and it just didnt make me say, "wow I gotta trade mine in immediately!" I prefer the front fascia of the last generation (mine). Although I think the 2015 Golf R looks fantastic, cant wait to see that in dealerships!
You should do a quick little screen at the end of your reviews that has a pros and cons list. (:
Maybe start giving cars a #rating... like 1-10.
Numeric ratings are ...overrated. There are too many variables and too much subjectivity in a car review. I'm glad he avoids them.
Thank you for the nice review. The base 4-door GTI starts at >$40K (incl freight and tax) here in Canada. Given the price and questionable reliability of past GTI models I find that price very difficult to swallow. It's within $5K of a base A4 which is way more car for the money in my opinion.
same with me. its WAY more than a focus st and i can't justify the extra money
You may have been driving these with "strut pucks" in if it wasn't pre inspected for delivery. Which would explain the harsh ride. The ride in the GTI is ions above a Focus ST
The strut pucks were removed.
Idk why but when you say first things first... I'm tempted to follow up "I'm the realest"...
Review the turbo beetle!
Haha I actually really like the new Beetles and if the opportunity to review one locally comes up I definitely will try to!
subaruwrxfan You're always welcome back if you're in the area :)
Great review, my old bosses son had a 2010 GTI and I drove it a few times very nice cars indeed. If they ever make and bring a Golf RR to the states I'm buying one.
the 2015 Golf R should be coming next spring to the States last I heard. :)
Great video! One note about the suspension is you can adjust it through the stereo. Also you can adjust the steering ratio, like sport, normal, and soft. That would of been something nice to play with on those bumpy roads.
Yes you can adjust the dampers
There definitely seems to be a reasonable delay when you floored the DSG from a stop.
Great review, I hope to purchase one in the near future, manual of course. Was debating against Si but interior looks more desirable
Cant wait to get my gti this fall!!!!
6:50 - 6:57....priceless!! That ALONE...is all the advertisement you need!! lol :)
great review of the 2015 Golf GTI. Helped me decide to look into toHe stick version.
Excellent review. Better than I've watched from the big magazine sites (Car & Driver, Motor Trend etc.). Pretty much what I was looking for as far as reviews go. Currently driving an '08 MS3, looking to upgrade, nothing except the GTi, Focus ST and STi even come close. Subaru and Ford feel cheap (but quick), everything else is much more $$$.
Question that I have is... if you were a gearhead who likes to drive, but has to commute 5 days a week, is the DSG a good compromise?
I like how you giggle when you floor the gas :) Awesome!
Thanks for the good review, even if you were sick..
picking mine up tomorrow, cant wait
In Europe they offer an adjustable suspension but us might be getting that as well.
Interest in knowing what they are charging for the GTI. How it rates against the STI. Finally, I'd be interest in learning why VW still refuse to bring in the Scirroco, I think it would be a fine vehicle and great seller.
The GTI is better compared to the WRX. If the Golf R comes to America, it'll be a good comparison to the STI
The Golf is VW's benchmark vehicle line and introducing the Sirocco would directly compete with the Golf and in effect reduce the best selling VW on the market. And why would you want to change a good thing?
GTI = Bulletproof sports car
Great review Matt! How I love Volkswagens. ;) This GTI looks good. I still think I prefer the MK5 and MK6 generation over this MK7 2015, at least design wise. But I'm sure the 258 lb-ft torque feels amazing. The gear shift in this MK7 looks nice too. Another thing, very cool that you were able to review both the DSG and Manual transmission.
It would be cool if you got to review an MK6 VW Golf R. I think you'd really love it because of the AWD system.
theres a rattling noise.. i think its coming from the camera mount.. check it and improve! keep up the fair reviews~!
I bought a mk7 GTI DSG recently and my friend told me that 2012 sonata 2.0T is way faster than my car. It was dumb and haters gonna be haters. I am very happy with my car tho.
Steve Ma Your friend is wrong.
Pleasseee review the Golf r next! Keen to see what you think about that, since im thinking about getting it.
Great videos as always .. keep it up bro.. question can u do v.w. gli next
LOL I Love the music in the beginning give's you a real german feel :D
Nice video. I just want to mind, here in germany there is a better navigation system with bigger screen higher resolution and more functions. It costs about 1.350€ (round about 1.600$) more than the smaller version you had in the car. Dont know if the upgrade is available in the US market...
Hi, could you compare/contrast the clutch and chassis stiffness? Great review, and your the only person I know whose driven both. Thx.
3 more days until the winner is revealed everyone!!
I hope he wins the mustang! would make my day.
How come it's just named 'VW GTI' not 'VW GOLF GTI' like over here in europe?
It is now Golf GTI in the US too, but almost everyone here just calls it GTI.
They are all called VW Golf GTI (I live in Canada btw). People just call it VW GTI for short. :)
Oh and another thing, we don't have the Polo GTI in North America like you do in Europe. So maybe that's another reason why people just say GTI over here.
INumba1Stunna Oh, thanks for that then! I wasnt sure you see :)
It is a Golf but mine a 2007 is not a Golf it's a GTI only.
Why not call it rabbit gti like the old ones?
Which do you think would be more reliable and fun, this car or the new WRX?
Unfortunately the new IHI turbos on these are blowing up at an alarming rate. Golfmk7.com has a ton of discussion on this. There have already been 4 or 5 different revisions of the turbocharger. I'm not just talking about modified cars, either. The car looks great, and performs. Unfortunately, the quality is skin-deep, which is pretty typical of VW.
Great review! Does the lights that was equipped with the dsg still come with the manuel
Awesome ! Love the look of the gti
You have crazy energy.
He probably rails a couple lines of blow before each review
I test drove a 2015 GTi manual transmission today: Some things I noticed. The shifter and turn signal stalks felt very cheap like they could break right off in my hands, it has a quieter and more refined engine note, it pulls well with a lot of torque early on. The touch screen looks and feels cheap and junky. It shifted well despite the cheap feeling golfball shifter. Accelerates well.
I think it looks the best of all GTI's (not a GTI fanboy) but the one I'd want is slightly over 30K and at that price I'd have to go with the CLA or the new A3... Otherwise, I'd take a base WRX and save 5 G's....this car is sweet but the pricing leaves it hard to fully want for me
Great review but you need to figure out that camera rattle. Distracting to say the least.
7:04 there is a cop in the back after he does a pull in the car lol
Awesome review! Makes me feel better about my upcoming gti purchase this coming weekend. Keep the reviews coming. Thanks!
Hope you get better man! btw why are GTI's built in Mexico?
Apparently to keep costs down, if they were still built in Germany the prices of GTI's would be a lot higher.
Nitrotech23 So you mean the quality would be higher making them equivalent to Audi prices huh
I think the GTIs in Europe cost more, not sure how much more but thats why they have to build them in Mexico otherwise who would buy a $40,000 GTI in the United States?
Shipping them from Europe to the United States also ups the prices, so if they are built in Mexico its cheaper.
It's also to reduce the time it takes for VW to bring the next gen to North America. Before, there was about an 18 month lead time for next gen Golfs/GTIs in Europe. Now they can produce both versions at the same time and sync the release dates for both.
you would recommend a upgrade in model instead of just tuning a older one for about 600 dollars and have more HP and same torque?
Great car but I'm 14, I'm probably going to get the 2011 gti when I turn 16. I'm saving up from my job at A&W