@@stevencampbell1150you can always put it in hybrid mode. Will return over 55mpg without the need to plug it in. That being said I can get my z4 to return 61.4 in eco mode over a 250 mile run with mix of 75 % motorway driving
I really couldn't be happier with the car. I have previously owned two VW Golfs and wanted another one. After looking at many models I knew it would be another Golf. Of the 12,000 km I have driven, I will have done about 9,000 in electric mode and the rest with gasoline. If your trips are short, less than 50 km, this is an ideal car without wasting fuel. And if they are longer you have a four-cylinder engine to go to the end of the world. All the best
Review as it should be...but the question is not should I buy one but could I buy one.... I've onecon order now for 18 months with no firm production date yet!
I think you are missing the point with the cables and a plug-in hybrid, the cables are usually left at home for most… yes storage would be nice but you would lose something else in a small package as a hatch.
Great review Vicky - I agree with your prognosis in the main - not a gti but v.well built and can be peddled quickly in GTE mode. ..but it's not engaging at all. Think I'll stick with my old mark 7.5 GTE as our 4th car run-about 4 torso mover. Needs 75-80 mile range on e for me to make it a swapper!
Lots of unfair comparisons and obvious comments like it’s not a GTi - oh really? Comparing Skoda, Mercedes etc that do not have half the numerous technical or safety functions, so the reviewer needs to research far more rather than expressing personal unfounded opinions. How about ACC, IQ Lights, pedestrian/cyclist avoidance systems etc not on rival cars. Not a good review and seems very biased.
I am a big fan of both the previous GTE and this one, very nice car let alone plug in and I do think this is the best look MK8 other than the GTI. Shame u can get so much more for your money with others even in the VW group.
Why is the GTE going to be the only hybrid option for the Golf in the UK, and VW isn’t going to sell the normal e-Hybrid version of the Golf - which is available in foreign markets - in the UK alongside the GTE?
The interior is a disaster, a huge step back from the quality of the mk7-7.5 please vw rethink your infotainment system and touch buttons I can’t be the only one looking elsewhere because of it
Depending on how you use them they have either the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. If the way you use it is not just right then when you’re using petrol you’re lugging an electric motor and heavy battery around for nothing and when you’re using the electric propulsion system you’re lugging a heavy ICE around for nothing. I have a friend who is very disappointed by a Mini Countryman PHEV and gets far worse fuel economy than with the petrol Mini it replaced... A Golf eTSi or an ID.3 are both far better.
A plug-in hybrid like the Golf GTE is designed to be regularly charged so that it can run on its battery and electric motor. In theory you could decide not to charge the battery and the car would still work via its petrol engine. However, that would miss the point of owning a PHEV, first because you wouldn't benefit from being able to run in EV mode, and second because the petrol engine would be dragging around the weight of the batteries for no particular gain. This guide has more detail: www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/articles/should-i-buy-a-used-plug-in-hybrid#What%20is%20a%20Plug-in%20Hybrid%20Car?
If it wasn’t for the bigger pack I still would gave brought the golf 7.5 gte tech such a better dash I really do not know what vw were thinking that dash isn’t the best and has a number of design flaws. Discontinue this interior before 8.5 vw it’s crap
Notice to all. VW Golf 8 GTE bought in February 2023 and has been in the workshop for a month with noise problems in the gearbox. If you are interested in a model like this one, think very well before buying it, you will avoid a lot of problems.
You can't hide weight in the corners. The GTE is far and overpriced. That's not even getting into its dangerous touch screen only/ no physical buttons interior
One I think it's very expensive for a Golf which are hideously overpriced anyway, two, I get better mpg from my diesel Kadjar on the motorway and three, the battery range means at a 70 mile plus commute mainly on motorways I'd be charging this every day as I'd be lucky to get 20 miles out of charge so nope I'm not convinced by that one.
Oh vw please offer better colours bring back , greens , salmon pink, yellows, your paint options have got worse and worse ever since the mk 5 , if it got any more boring it would be Russian
Very informative and honest with all the necessary facts without any fuss.
I’d rather go with a plug in hybrid than a full EV car. It just makes a lot more sense if you have a long distance commute.
If you do a long distance commute you're better with a diesel, that car is useless for that purpose.
@@stevencampbell1150 exactly. Terrible if you drive longer than 80 km
@@stevencampbell1150you can always put it in hybrid mode. Will return over 55mpg without the need to plug it in. That being said I can get my z4 to return 61.4 in eco mode over a 250 mile run with mix of 75 % motorway driving
Agree with all the comments about a good, informative review without resorting to trying to be entertaining for subscriber numbers.
Top notch review. Electric cars and hybrids just cost far too much still
Great review, I love the team of reviewers CarGurus has and the style of the videos, keep it up
I really couldn't be happier with the car. I have previously owned two VW Golfs and wanted another one. After looking at many models I knew it would be another Golf. Of the 12,000 km I have driven, I will have done about 9,000 in electric mode and the rest with gasoline. If your trips are short, less than 50 km, this is an ideal car without wasting fuel. And if they are longer you have a four-cylinder engine to go to the end of the world. All the best
How do you cope with the boot size? It looks tiny, is it really that small?
Great no-bs review. Thanks!
Would go for Octavia IV or hybrid VRS over this. Arguably looks better or at least no worse, definitely more practical.
That’s the fuel reservoir in the boot! The battery is underneath the car. Check ya facts “Gurus”
Review as it should be...but the question is not should I buy one but could I buy one.... I've onecon order now for 18 months with no firm production date yet!
I got a great idea for future..get rid of the bulky heavy batteries, and make them just petrol 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I think you are missing the point with the cables and a plug-in hybrid, the cables are usually left at home for most… yes storage would be nice but you would lose something else in a small package as a hatch.
Great review Vicky - I agree with your prognosis in the main - not a gti but v.well built and can be peddled quickly in GTE mode. ..but it's not engaging at all. Think I'll stick with my old mark 7.5 GTE as our 4th car run-about 4 torso mover. Needs 75-80 mile range on e for me to make it a swapper!
Lots of unfair comparisons and obvious comments like it’s not a GTi - oh really? Comparing Skoda, Mercedes etc that do not have half the numerous technical or safety functions, so the reviewer needs to research far more rather than expressing personal unfounded opinions. How about ACC, IQ Lights, pedestrian/cyclist avoidance systems etc not on rival cars. Not a good review and seems very biased.
Do you have a review on these
Points at fuel tank. The battery takes up a lot of space.... Other than that, great review.
To be honest a lovely review. Thanks.
I am a big fan of both the previous GTE and this one, very nice car let alone plug in and I do think this is the best look MK8 other than the GTI. Shame u can get so much more for your money with others even in the VW group.
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. It will be a popular choice
Another great review! 😊👍
Good review, great advise.
Really nice to have a car review by a woman
1/4ton of batteries and motor. I feel sorry for all car companies trying to manage that weight. Thanks for your candor.
Imagine that: lights are brilliant! One of those misused descriptors. Colour me pedantic.
Not bad, if you want a 4 door mini estate for 2 people, as with that boot it's useless for a family.
Why is the GTE going to be the only hybrid option for the Golf in the UK, and VW isn’t going to sell the normal e-Hybrid version of the Golf - which is available in foreign markets - in the UK alongside the GTE?
Spot on review
A gti in plug in hybrid
Does it self park ?
She good very good review
The interior is a disaster, a huge step back from the quality of the mk7-7.5 please vw rethink your infotainment system and touch buttons I can’t be the only one looking elsewhere because of it
Depending on how you use them they have either the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. If the way you use it is not just right then when you’re using petrol you’re lugging an electric motor and heavy battery around for nothing and when you’re using the electric propulsion system you’re lugging a heavy ICE around for nothing. I have a friend who is very disappointed by a Mini Countryman PHEV and gets far worse fuel economy than with the petrol Mini it replaced... A Golf eTSi or an ID.3 are both far better.
I get confused with plug in petrol hybrids. Do you need to charge it or can you just always fill it up?
A plug-in hybrid like the Golf GTE is designed to be regularly charged so that it can run on its battery and electric motor. In theory you could decide not to charge the battery and the car would still work via its petrol engine. However, that would miss the point of owning a PHEV, first because you wouldn't benefit from being able to run in EV mode, and second because the petrol engine would be dragging around the weight of the batteries for no particular gain. This guide has more detail: www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/articles/should-i-buy-a-used-plug-in-hybrid#What%20is%20a%20Plug-in%20Hybrid%20Car?
Skoda equivalent is cheaper, better looking, and more practical. Look at any VW these days and the cost cutting is evident.
Lack of dials and buttons is very off putting. This needs to be addressed ASAP
A ‘car guru’ who doesn’t understand sport mode.
If it wasn’t for the bigger pack I still would gave brought the golf 7.5 gte tech such a better dash I really do not know what vw were thinking that dash isn’t the best and has a number of design flaws. Discontinue this interior before 8.5 vw it’s crap
Notice to all. VW Golf 8 GTE bought in February 2023 and has been in the workshop for a month with noise problems in the gearbox. If you are interested in a model like this one, think very well before buying it, you will avoid a lot of problems.
Hai after 7 months what do you think now ? Still many problems? I want to buy a golf 8 gte 2020
Can't see the point of having to put petrol in , and plug it in, and pay through the nose for it..
Cheap plastic not so fantastic 🤔
You can't hide weight in the corners. The GTE is far and overpriced. That's not even getting into its dangerous touch screen only/ no physical buttons interior
I actually think it handles very well in corners compared to a mk7/7.5 but the touch screen is indeed a hazard
One I think it's very expensive for a Golf which are hideously overpriced anyway, two, I get better mpg from my diesel Kadjar on the motorway and three, the battery range means at a 70 mile plus commute mainly on motorways I'd be charging this every day as I'd be lucky to get 20 miles out of charge so nope I'm not convinced by that one.
Oh vw please offer better colours bring back , greens , salmon pink, yellows, your paint options have got worse and worse ever since the mk 5 , if it got any more boring it would be Russian
For a 36k car..those wheels are shite
It is a Nonsense car.