FIRST DRIVE: New VW Golf GTI Mk8 2020: In Detail, Interior, Full Driving Review (4K) | Top Gear
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- The new eighth-generation GTI has landed and Top Gear’s got its hands on one. It has an angrier face and the new interior has an allergy to buttons, but on paper it has a lot in common with the last one. We head to the Anglesey track to see if there’s any revelations in the corners and new magic in the chassis. Is VW’s new hot hatch really as sensible as it looks?
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“When did the world become allergic to buttons?” Exactly
Ever since touchscreens have become cheaper than buttons
Since touchscreen are cheaper to make & on the whole more reliable. But a total pain the balls, and dangerous.
@@Sixtoemo I don't think touch is reliable. Electronics are generally prone to quick deterioration in outside environment and replacement of them could costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars in more luxurious brands. Buttons and a knobs in cars from 50 years ago function as they functioned back then without any replacement or maintenance. Of course the electronics that these buttons and knobs controlled failed for the same reason. Weathering and age. Be it power mirrors, power windows, power seats, or other stuff. This is why electric powered touch sensors are a serious issue when looking into long term.
@@xFlared I'm not suggesting touch screens are particularly reliable, just maybe when you add up all the different switch mechanisms there are more potentials to fail. However if your touchscreen fails it's a big one. TBH I'm just purely guessing & have little economic costing evidence to back my argument up 😀
This guy is a legend 😂
Let's extend the "Save the Manuals" campaign to include "Save the buttons"
Yup, I love buttons because I can use my fingertips and muscle memory to feel and select what button to press without taking my eyes off the road. These touch pad surfaces are ridiculous.
This ^
Yes please.
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Considering a Driver got into issues over the Model 3 touch screen in Germany I can see screens either going the wall of the mobile phone or accidents on the increase with more people having them.
Center knobs and buttons save lives, touch screens don´t.
Agreed.
True
Bang on!
💯
True but it looks cooler
"when did the world become allergic to buttons?" THANK YOU !
So it's illegal to use a phone while driving a car but it's perfectly fine to have so many screens with complicated settings that you need to take your eyes off the road to use?
Also there is that recent German court finding about the screens in a Telsa qualifying as an "electronic device." So it is pretty dumb that this is the trend that auto manufacturers are moving towards. The judges in the German case are quoted (in translation):
"The touchscreen ( permanently installed in the vehicle of the Tesla brand ) is an electronic device in the sense of § 23 Para, it does not matter what purpose the driver pursues with the operation.
"The setting of the functions required to operate the motor vehicle via the touchscreen (here: setting the wiping interval of the windshield wiper) is therefore only permitted if the view is only briefly adjusted to the screen for road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions and at the same time a corresponding turn away from the traffic is connected."
Thinking the samething. Its one of many reasons i will bot buy anything new.
In ontario, we cant use the infotiaintment of our cars while driving or even at a red. We will get the same ticket as being on our phone technically.
@@killerkhalsa27 that is just beyond stupid. I fear for humanity.
@@longtailgt To be fair, putting giant displays in cars that are obviously going to be distracting was kind of stupid to begin with. What I don't get is why does anyone want a mediocre tablet that will be outdated in no time stuck in their dash? Physical buttons and dials are much better anyways, for usability and reliability.
Not really a fan of the exterior but the real deal breaker is all those touch controls.
yeah everything is ugly
No it really isn’t but yeah the touch controls I mean for me it’s yeah but nah and the chequered fog lights WHY?
Looks better with the option wheels and totally agree with the interior being a deal breaker
its growing on me a lot
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"When did the world become allergic to buttons?" 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The MK8 is looking good but honestly, I think the pinnacle of the golf is MK7-7.5.
This thing is beat with the ugly stick.
I thought the pinnacle was the Mk5 tbh. Incidentally the beginning of this 'generation'
Mk6 is fye
1-3
Agreed.
The lack of buttons is dumb: so you brush the fob in your pocket and the hatch opens, your palm slides against the steering wheel while turning the radio turns to max, you want to adjust something while driving, instead of touching it with muscle memory and feeling for it you have to take your eyes off the road and dive into menus
And the fingerprints, fingerprints everywhere
It’s haptic feedback; like the MacBook trackpads or your smartphone. You have to press it with the same force as a button.
@@Olliebobalong You can't feel the outline of the button though. The point being with actual buttons you can feel though outline whereas on this you pretty much have to look at it.
@@blakeu8547 Yes you can. There is a recessed grove around each three buttons. I have one...
Oliver Newell that’s not what haptic feedback means on the VW. Not the same as Apples forcetouch which you are thinking of. The original statement made by the poster was correct. Apple you have to press with force which sensors measure before activating the function. VW haptic feedback just means when you tap the button you feel a vibration in your finger. The same as what the infotainment displays do in 2020/21 Audis. So you know the systems recognised your input.
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This guy doesn't do enough reviews, he is exceptionally good.
There are literally tens of guys just like him doing free reviews on youtube. Top Gear is just a waste of tax payers money in the age of youtube and free content.
Everyone: Please stop using shiney black finger print magnetic plastic in the interiors.
VW: ok, remove all buttons
VAG won't be satisfied until there is a solid LED perimeter around every car they make.
It's called keeping up with current styling lol
Oh actually I could be on board with that haha
@Blair Aquila RGB Bois
I think the LED bar on the Porsche 911 looks good tho
Why did vaginas care at all
The tablets in cars needs to go, it's crazy how dangerous it is, without normal buttons.
Its a fad it'll pass and voice controls would be ushered in
Honestly, glad Mazda went hard against that route
True... Last time ive replace my old (2 years) corolla fo new one ant they change touch buttons to knobs and finally its more safe to operate... Vw and audi needs to go back to knobs!!!
And yet this is what people find so impressive about Tesla’s cars. I never understood it. In a Tesla you even have to go through menus just to use the A/C and open the sunroof.
@@arnabganguly I'm willing to bet designers, who tend to be car enthusiast, prefer analog details. BMWs iDrive was a good solution back in the day.
"Full driving review" *never leaves race track*
I own the GTI MK8 Performance (top level GTI trim in Canada). This car is a RIOT! SO fun to drive, turns on rails and knock you back in your seat acceleration. Its a hot rod disguised as a hatch. The touch buttons and touch screen are no issue at all. With an all LCD display, you set your dash "gauges" anywhere you want them, and display only the system information that's important to you. Heads up display shows speed, optional lane assist and navigation instructions. There's not much to do as your driving, and most controls are also on the wheel not just the dash touchscreen. Voice control allows you to change most settings without losing driving focus. If you set your climate control to auto you can individually control driver, passenger and backseat temperature zones. On my trim there are heated and air-conditioned seats. Lovely on your nethers. One of the features I really like is the built in dash phone charger and WIRELESS Android Auto = NO CABLES! I've had this car for 2 weeks now and love it more every day.
i would rather buy a two year old golf r for less money but that just me.
that's what I did never looked back :D
its not just you
A Golf R and a GTi are totally different. GTI is definitely more fun than a R
@@GG-gk7jnthats not my point. gti is a car for people who want a fast car. but cant afford a golf r.
@@GG-gk7jn and how did you reach to that conclusion
I still prefer the Mk 7.5
As do I my friend, that's why the 7.5 GTi performance is sitting on my driveway right now 😊
@@sjbrown4145 Congratulations you got the best Golf ever (except my Mk5 GTI ofcourse)
You, and everyone else
Same here , so glad I went with the 2019 Golf R . Follow my channel , more content coming soon .
I would take a Mk6 even
Seeing this car, I want to never give up my mk7.5 GTI Performance....
Really I miss the old top gear presentation, with my respect
Not gonna lie, the Mk7/mk7.5 has a better looking front end
I think every Golf has had a much better face - even the Mk3!!
I think mk5 was the last of the nice faces. Theyve done what Jaguar has done to the new F-type.... Just draw a horizontal line across its face!
It’s looks are growing on me and I expect to like it more in person but right now I prefer my MK7 and even more the MK7.5.
@@V6R32 when i see an mk8 i dont even see a Volkswagen, they used to be simple and clean...
@@Brimstoneandfire i know
The point is to give you a “new car” without the advanced power, because we all know they are diverting massive resources toward the ID3/4. At least they still make the GTI.
@Standout Punch they're doing their part now atleast
@Standout Punch Do you know how many companies were caught after VW. Mercedes-Benz, Renault, BMW, GM, Fiat-Chrysler, and Ford had been charged for diesel emission cheating since then.
@Standout Punch Old news. VAG is the largest auto manufacturer in the world and dieselgate is hardly a blip on their radar. Not too long afterwards their sales numbers actually went up. Any press is good press. Vw just makes great cars with lots of value for your money. I probably will never buy another new one though as they stopped bringing TDI's over here after 2015. I'll probably replace my '04 TDI wagon with 536K miles with a '15 Golf sportwagen once the old Jetta dies...which may be another 4-500K if I keep it well maintained as I have.
@@HotHatchHero they all cheated in one way or another, but not so blatantly or by such a wide margin like VAG did.
Only MB was even remotely close to what VAG did. I don't understand why you're being apologetic on their behalf, this doesn't excuse the behaviour at all.
@@AnissaEx hardly a blip on their radar? You do realize that dieselgate is probably the main reason why they're saving costs where they can right now, right?
Both the new Golf and A3 are in many ways downgrades over the previous generation. Both have been using the same platforms for ages, and the GTI/R have been using a 12 year old engine which still drinks oil and has an iffy timing chain.
That's cost cutting at its finest. And if you live in the NA perhaps they're good value for money, but over in Europe they're quite overpriced.
@7:04 - GTI is the 911 of the hot-hatch... amazing sentence! you made my day... you won!
I haven't heard anybody yet who thinks that this car is a improvement.
Well but it is.
There was nothing wrong with the 7.5
@@kraenk12 This mk8 golf looks ugly. mk7 and 7.5 look way better.
Front look ugl than previous model, not so improvement in term of exterior look.
The touchscreen and all the silly buttons are a big issue, stops the driver concentrating on the job of driving. Very dangerous
Mazda figured that out
@@Jake-ux7xp And people called them idiots for not following the huge touch screen trend...
The MK7 did it right. Give me android auto/apple car play on the touch screen for media and nav. Leave everything else as buttons
Jake33 agreed, Mazda are brilliant cars with well thought out easy to use interiors
Give it a few months and there will be a total design of this ca
Mk7 had one of my favorite modern car interiors; cloth seats, physical controls, good build quality
These all-sensitive buttons are going to kill this Golf.
i don't get it with all these new cars. How long have people been saying get rid of distractions whilst driving, don't use your phone etc whereas now they're basically putting the equivalent of a smart phone in every dash board. Look at a Tesla, they've got a fucking tablet on the dashboard..
It's the main reason I won't buy one, well that and the dumpy front end.
And (potentially) its occupants
I don't like the front end either, looks like one of those Toyota cars lol
@@pileofwit it looks like a crossover
Love my MK7 R even more after seeing this...
Can't believe no one is talking about how ugly the front of the car looks.
Did we spent all our hate on BMW's grills?
Javier I’ve seen on in person and it doesn’t look that bad. The rear though is a no no for me. Yes, we will still hate BMW’s grills
Huh
Fuuny
This front end is worse than BMW! The designer of the mk8 shold change the diler,this one gives him bad stuf!
The mk8 is definitely an uglier car at the front, but this GTI isn't that bad, compared to the standard spec mk8s
I've got a MK7 GLI now. But I've always love the GTI's and if there isn't a refresh on the GLI in 3 or 4 years, I'll be revisiting my love for the GTI again when the time comes.
I really enjoyed watching that review! Quality was spot on 👍🏽
Just got this car, the SE version.
It is proper quick and almost feels luxurious like an audi.
I can definitely tell you though, it has not lost the GTI charm.
Its perfect!!!
Got mine today , outsanding daily driver .
I like it a lot more than my mk7.5 even tough that was a non gti
Test drove one and was sold instantly! Picking mine up in a couple days.
Did y'all see the m4 and m3😑
The m4 and m3 are so ugly from the front! And this golf is the same! Looks only its makers could love! 🤢
Yes its so Good
I wish I could unsee them.
This post is so telling on how bad the new M3/4 truly looks. It has made it to a VW Golf video 😂
Do you think the GTI's still good value? Or for that money do you want the extra ponies from Honda and Renault?
No, cuz I don't have the money 😂
Great value for money,especially dsg box
I would have the i30N P
would rather an Audi s1
that steering wheel grip at @ 🤕😱😤
This dude sounds like the guy that reads stage notes in DiRT Rally 2.0. Beautiful car. There's something emotional about GTIs.
Nice video mate ,first time I've I've seen new GTi looks amazing
I have to say the new GTI is pretty cool and I’m happy to see this one with a manual transmission
This would be a great car to drive especially as a daily!
Animations on a car's screen menu are as useful as lag.
They're great for keeping one's attention on the tech longer, while hurtling along the surface of the ground at 88 feet per second.
Don’t like the direction the design is going in this one. Much prefer the looks of the Mk7...
i agree 100%
Coming from an owner of the Mk7.5 the Mk6 is still my favorite
I agree 100% too.
The lower nose is apparently more aerodynamic.
This is so weird cause I really like this new GTI outer shell compared to the 7.5. It's the front bumper.
I don't like the 8R compared to my 7.5R tho... Something about the front bumper puts me off
Great review 👌🏼 „That Button allergy“ will hopefully stop in the bear future - I always liked buttons and ever will...
Front end looks like Steve Buscemi
"How do you do fellow kids?"
😂😂😂 he s a good actor though...😛
lolol
Looks fine to me 👀
I bought a MK7.5 just yesterday. Boy am I glad I didn't wait for this one lol
You'll be sorry in about 2 years ...lol
wake up and smell the coffee why so?
wake up and smell the coffee I’ve had my mk7 since 2017 not a spot of trouble, so I gotta call BS on you bro.
“Proper everyday hero” is such a great description there at the end. It really is. It always will be.
They just really fell short with such an iconic car
People every gen: 'This GTi is soo good o don't see how VW can make it better'
VW: bet
Its the oposite for mark 8 golf. It's basically a rebadged mark 7.5 with more modern but less quality interior.
The looks though.... I mean it still looks alright, but I vastly prefer the MKVII over this
1st Fwd car to have 0% torque steer. Unlike the last power wise if ur chasing that then u clearly don't look at reliability as ppl usually go with other brands chasing power not knowing they are actually mapped from factory. Everyone did the same with the Ford focus Rs its so much faster its so much better than the golf R , now look at how many focus RS are dead n how many golf R are still running 500 hp reliably with services every 3000 and rebuilds every 5k if you absolutely raping the engine. I see alot of tuned cars where I work and most of them are not VW and Seat hyundai & Mercedes. Mainly Ford some Bmws and audi..... because they are broke
@@friedensgabel honestly i kinda like the clean but sporty look of the mk8. I think well get used to it.
MK5 GTI still king for me. Mk5 chassis in general , or a mk5 with updated mk6 parts where possible ;)
Looks way too much like a corolla hatch for my liking
I think you need to visit an optician fella
@@alanwayte432 clearly I'm not the only person that feels this way, ^^ just saying.
That corolla is okay-ish, looks pretty sporty for just a normal hatch
yes it does'nt look angry it looks sleepy
Did you fall on your head? The Corolla hatch looks much better compared to the mk8 golf
The ergonomics class is on Sunday at 7A.M. at the Design college in Germany. I'm sure the fob and steering buttons work with my thick winter gloves, RIGHT ?
tbh the new top gear's starting to get better, actually enjoyed this video
GTI 7.5 2019. Zero buyers remorse. Coming from a hemi Challenger, the VW is way more fun. Almost as quick rolling and can brake with the best, loves corners. It truly does hit the sweet spot of performance and practicality. Not a huge fan of the new one.
I bought the Mk7.5 R in April when the sweet finance deals were going on. ZERO regrets, the R fantastic.
@@jstoli996c4s Mad respect for the type R. However, the sunroof is sweet and the price point can't be beat. I am sure I would get into heaps of trouble with the R. IMHO the second fastest car is where you want to be. My only gripe is I really wanted the cloth seats. I think the GTI would win the decathlon. Takes me back 25 years when I had a 16V Scirocco. Everything is a better now and no car has made me smile as much. I feel sorry for the fools who spent too much on their lux/pont cars. It's all about what you can use. More is just ego. Going to drop in a K&N, stage I tune and Borla exhaust.
William Kirk I agree, both the GTI and R such fun cars, more power really isn’t needed. But I do want to go Stage 1 🏎 💨
@@jstoli996c4s Of course. As enthusiasts our cars should be at least a little quicker than stock!
One day, they'll start to charge you for every button you got in a car.
I still have a MKV, cant believe its 15 years old, it still looks good compared to a lot of new cars coming out and while the stereo feels 15 years old the rest of the interior is classic and hasnt aged much at all. Ive had cars less old that felt embarrassing to drive because they got so ugly, but Im still happy with the MKV.
I’ve got a mk 7.5 golf with pretty much all options on it. Love the car to bits. I find the mk 8 truly beautiful as well I must say, inside and out. The mk 8 in GTI trims looks somewhat bigger than the 7.5, I like that. The only thing I don’t like is the secondary infotainment screen (with the navi/radio/etc). I don’t like those ‘stick it on the dash’ kinda screens. The integrated ones in the dashboard are nicer.
If it ain't broke dont fix it......updated tech, as complicated as it may seem, is what most drivers want so they will sell a hat full of these! I'll stick with my Mk7 Golf R thanks but nice review 👍
@@ttggreen1 me too! The Mk8 GTi starts from just under £34k aswell which is a lot of money for 245bhp when you think about it 🤔
More like 'if it aint broke downgrade it'.
Get real, this is a downgrade compared to the outgoing car in many aspects, the interior being the main one.
I’m a big fan of the golfs but this just doesn’t look the best and inside looks 🤢
Exactly. It's a plate of puked out fingerprint and scratch prone gloss and touch sensors. Looks like a toilet bowl.
Ye
new top gear: Trying so hard
meanwhile
Hammond: James! I have a metal willy
First I had a Mk6 GTI, great car. Now I have Mk7.5 R, what a ride! Mk8 is growing on me, but I'm super happy with my 7.5R and didn't want to wait for the Mk8 R and pay a hefty premium.
"No Kimi, you will not have the buttons"
FOR WHAT???!!!! lol
really hard to get excited about this GTI when so VW many weird choices with the styling, but the “buttonless interior” OH HELL NAW
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Lovely, those big holes in the front. Gives you a good view at the pitting and rust on the radiator.
Auto companies have predicted that future customers are millenials who are addicted to their smart phones. I test drove a three-door Mini Cooper yesterday that has aircraft-type toggle switches. I may buy one just because of those switches (and the three-doors).
I like your honesty especially on the interior. Most other reviews going "oh this interior is brilliant" to please VW.
VW need to hear some home truths
Remember driving 30!years ago when the only driver aids were your hands and feet? I agree that the adjustable dampers broaden the car’s usability, but perhaps the gti should just have sportier suspension as standard. I feel, for safety’s sake, that perhaps the seven prod sequences to change settings should only work when the car is stationary, to avoid lengthy periods of looking at the options rather than the road ahead. Let’s hope that manufacturers don’t lose sight of the joy of involvement with driving, in their quest for technological advancement.
Big holes in the front grill could cause damage to the intercooler and other parts directlie behind it, like little stones fling through?
Great Review 💎STAY BLESSED
Fantastic review and a very entertaining, informative reviewer. I'd love to see more of him perhaps on the show some day alongside Chris! Not completely sold on the car though - might take some getting used to. The interior screens are such a stupid idea, that would be enough to completely put me off the car.
I'm just grateful that VW decided the residual value of my MK7 R is more important than MK8 sales. A step in the wrong direction, its the mk3 all over again.
How often does a new Golf model come out? Seems to be very frequent compared to many? I know I know, I should just Google. Good review FWIW TG.
I'm a current owner of a 2008 VW Mkv GTI. It has over 230K miles on it and I still love it!
Love the mpg I get! It's my "go to" car when I'm driving around with my wife.
For the purist who loves a manual transmission and nothing else, my car has DSG.
I've upgraded the brakes, replaced the suspension, and installed an intake.
I want to tune it (APR) but I'm not sure it's still worth tuning it since it has so many miles on it already.
I've always been a fan of GTIs. Mine's a 3-door.
I would only consider another GTI if it's a 3-door.
This new one has lots of "enhancements". Maybe a bit much.
But, just like a super model, I wouldn't kick it to the curb because it has a bit much of "enhancements".
0:38 damn that’s a lot of dead bugs
Those are actually a dealer option. The higher trim GTIs can run on bug blood.
Just imagine the old top gear reviewing this car 😔
Indeed. Sigh.
He does sound like Hammond though.
Is it Green? No is red
Power!!!!!!
just jeremy saying "utterly rubbish" to the virtual buttons
Does this video have all the motoring clichés available. On the Golf, are there any fundamental changes since the mk5?
This makes me appreciate my MK7 a lot more
Top gear will never be the same without Clarkson, Hammond and May!!!
Sad but true ...
I hate the fact that new cars don't have buttons! These touch screen could never replicate the same feeling of clicking a button.
Thank ypu for the review l am saving for a mk7❤️
Anyone know what track that is? It’s absolutely beautiful
3:20 I believe it’s when we started making touch screen phones but I’m just guessing here so 🤷🏾♂️ i could be wrong
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Dsg 7 speed gearbox does it for me,south Africa approves,it looks ayoba😍😍
South Africans can't wait for this car
@@lekokobloomberg-brin6576 most definitely
if the previous gen is anything to go by, we'll only get the DSG in SA anyway. Pity, if I was in the market for one of these I'd like a manual.
Anyone else think the the start up sounds exactly like that of a Golf 3🔥 Love it!!!
Screans are making things more complicated.
A friend of mine had a Golf and after 4 years had a hell of reliability issues.
He's had a Toyota Corolla with a 180bhp for 3 years now and has had zero issues and is delighted.
that steering wheel grip at 6:18 🤕😱😤
I thought I was the only one observing that
Anything he says about how it drives I threw in the bin when I saw that clearly just reading the press sheets
“Most GTIs aren’t going to be driven by the scruff of the neck most of the time.”
My MkVI begs to differ lol
So that’s one out of most.
Every mkiv begs to differ lmao. Thrash car of choice for many demographics
My 7.5 gets ragged most days.
He is right. Most of the people who buy these Cars do it because they want something fun but not to hardcore and good for everyday journeys, also they want the prestige and quality. Most people who want to drive a proper hothatch they simply don’t buy a golf.
So does mine!! I love mine. Nothing I've driven makes me as happy.
if this GTI or the 2021 VELOSTER N Veloster N--- what should I go with?
I threw a bolt on APR turbo+tune kit on mine, and it's the funnest, most confidence inducing vehicle I've ever driven.
It may not be a Porsche, but I'm smoking everything below that around town. (Up to 65mph anyway lol)
I am officially no longer dreaming of golf. (maybe an older version though)
I know that the GTI will still be popular regardless. Having owned a MK 7 then went into a F30 BMW 330i enjoyed the GTI the most. Looking to get a MK7,5 R next.
Agreed. I have an F30 330i M Sport with adaptive M suspension etc...that car is nowhere near as exciting as a MK7.5 GTI let alone this MK8. People shout about RWD...comparing it with FWD...they have to drive to believe. Most people commenting on youtube vids don't even drive or test drive these cars. I have test driven lots of cars from any manufacturers including the top end ones of the Germans. For everyday road use, a VW Golf GTI is about as good as one can get.
Your 330i is better than a golf R. I had a GTI sold it for a 328 f30, when it got totaled i got a 440i. Get an m340i or S5 something 6 cylinder
@@jehadwadi4554 An M340i is better than an R, not a 330i lmao
immi for me its better because it’s a bigger car and has enough power plus the golf r has a really stiff suspension
Do it! The GTI is a really fun car to drive, but the R is next level. I know because I made the jump - Mk6 GTI to Mk7.5 R.
What track is that being driven on?
My bro has owned about 5 GTIs until they kept getting stolen but that’s Bradford for you. The best thing about them is they are subtle and fast on most roads and comfortable
Just who are they targeting with this... VW is going backwards I'll just get the 7.5
I just can’t see how it is better than the mk7 in both looks and quality
So glad I didn't wait and picked up a 7.5
It's an awesome platform that you can actually afford. Easy to get power from.
The Golf 7 is the "modern classic" they failed with the 8
VW and most car companies lost me as a customer when they started removing physical controls for all these bullshit touchscreens. Is there a reason you can't have physical controls for common things, and a real gauge cluster? No thanks.
Money. It is much, much cheaper to have one 7" touchscreen that can be programmed to have virtually limitless functions than it is to design, manufacture and install 50 individual buttons.
It’s because of tesla just that in a tesla it’s better made
@@Clone-ro2xq they're still dangerous, it's one of the reason I would never buy a Tesla, I really dislike that interior. No gauge cluster, no buttons, just the screen.
I just hope having those kind of interiors becomes illegal, it's just as dangerous as using your phone while driving.
Feixas it’s good then that will be self driving in the future
@@Clone-ro2xq No it won't.
Cannot wait to test drive this!
when will the GTD version come out?
"When did the world become allergic to buttons?"
Tesla. When Tesla came. IT'S THEIR FAULT!
😉
crxtodd16: the difference to tesla is that tesla can do such things very well and does not sell a beta version.
A tech company trying to make a car.
Now all the car companies are trying to make tech.
What a screwed up world.
Tesla have done it properly. These guys haven't.
@@jameshiggins8257 What Tesla forgets is they are a tech company trying to make cars. Dynamically, fit and finish, design architecture, they aren't that great. Just ask around TH-cam with the pro shops that make their living on fixing things, correcting paint, maintaining vehicles.
I've always though the GTi is one of the few cars that looks good in red
@@stevehines5256 I didn't know the Mk6 could be had in torado red!
The exterior design is an improvement, but these haptic feedback commands and the interior in general make me so glad I got a Mk 7.5 instead.
Great review, conclusions: as always its not the fastest or best in every point, but its still the best daily