VW Golf 8 FULL REVIEW driving the all-new Mk8 2020 1.5 TSI DSG - Autogefühl
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- This is our in-depth review of the VW Golf 8. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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the headlights are what destroy the whole car! otherwise perfectly ok design
Thankyou for this video . How much price?
the 1.5 TSI is 3 or 4 cylinders?
Thomas after sex with his wife:
"Do you like this one? Tell me in the comments"
Thomas, about teh hidraulic struts and the soft plastics you are totally right. I am fed up with toy cars, full of toys and tech and no really quality in terms of materials used to build. Give me less gimmicks and more build quality and purity/nobility of materials used.
"they turned the headlamps upside down" lol! Why we love Thomas! 😆😆😆
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He's absolutely right: watch Thomas VW Golf 7 facelift review Feb 12 2007, at 25:30, turn your screen upside down
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Excellent detailed review
marked as advertising. sad but true
That interior is so amazing.........minimalist austere to the extreme but beautiful......WOW.
Finally!!!! Night time test with the headlights. Please do it for all cars. I believe it is one of the most important things in a car.
No, is not.
Ax Cn Difference of opinions. I struggled with my previous car. The Passat B5.5 has one of the worst headlights I have ever seen in any car. And the car brand new was 47 000 euros. Its a crime to put crappy headlights. My GF’s 1998 Suzuki Swift had better headlights and the car costed 10k brand new...
I agree. I have suggested in the past also, but it will cost a lot of time. But it will be very usefull! They should be the first carreviewers to do that.
@@kamata93not as worse as lada, a Suzuki is the worse of all headlights I’ve ever seen!
Great review as always Thomas - let's see how long we have to wait for it in Australia
Awesome reviews as always, love the thoroughness and detailed presentations
Thanks Thomas. This is MUCH appreciated. I waited for this for a LOOOONG time. Now I wonder; when will we hear more about the Variant? Thanks for your EXCELLENT channel and great efforts to really deliver! Biss denn, P
I've read somewhere that it will be available by the end of 2020. Not 100% sure tho.
we ll keep u updated on that for sure :)
Thomas and the team: you guys make the best reviews about cars ever made! Thank you so much, it really is easier to decide about new car with your detailed inspection. Greetings from Slovenia!
thanks, best greetings!
Great detailed review. I’ve seen all the reviews now on TH-cam for this car, and this was the best one, most in depth and covered everything.
thanks, please recommend =)
I personally really like the infotainment. Finally simpler / minimal graphics. Also like the climate controls. You can still swipe the bar easily without taking your eyes off the road yet it keeps the cabin looking very clean. Nice solution. Especially with the voice control as well.
Love this, really looking to get the new Golf GTE, and you're my favorite reviewer. Would be great to see you drive the GTE as well
Think this is the best car channel we have now in the entire TH-cam. Fair, direct, honest, lot of details.
Well done Autogefuhl !
Thanks so much!
When i saw first mk7, i said “wow, amazing”
When i saw this one, i said “what an ugly car they made”
Mk7 is the best and will be the best always...
OMG I feel exactly the same about those two generations of Golf.
Mk6 golf is the best.
Same here, but I think the look is growing into me now, I'm starting to like it, or perhaps accepting it
İch habe golf sieben und neu golf ist (almost) genau .
Laughs in an ansolute beast, the king Mk4, by far the best Golf.
The small window you mention is already present in my Golf 7 GP (2018)
And I really dislike the new digital cockpit screen and UI. I feel the current Golf has a way more premium one.
Outstanding review! I can’t wait to test drive one when they arrive in the US. I do agree with you about the climate controls being better with traditional knobs, just my personal preference but I’m happy to try and evolve with the new technology!
Really informative and comprehensive review, honest too. I love Golf (I have a Mk5 GTI and a 7.5 R- so yes I’m a big fan). This Mk8 looks great. I totally agree regarding the bonnet strut, it cheapens the car. Also the hard plastics on the doors in the rear- although that’s the same as the Mk7. I’m sure I shall have one when the time comes 😊
Beautiful review. Totally enjoyed it. South Africa will get the Golf in late 2020, the forth quarter probably. 🙂
Great review. I just drove a Tesla Model 3 for a week recently and I wasn’t a fan of having almost everything contained on one screen. I think the Golf here is better in that it features a second screen in front of the driver to display the digital speedometer, map, and other info. The Tesla just had the one screen off to the right of the driver and I feel like the driver experience suffered because of it. Ease of use and functionality is lost when touch screens and capacitive buttons are used in cars. Maybe if I spend more time with these systems I’ll feel better about it. But as it stands right now, I like the tactile feel of turning a dial or pressing a button in my MKV GTI. I can’t wait for you guys to get your hands on the new GTI and post your impressions of it. Keep up the great work.
Its always your reviews i trust most and look forward to even though
i will never have a nice car, your reviews helps me dream I have.
So you even a dream maker. Thank you and keep tracking and stay safe.
Really love these in-depth reviews you do on cars. Keep it up!
thanks! Please recommend =)
Top review!!! ❤
I agree with you about the hood struts. Bad decision. Maybe they could offer a Thomas package with a padded rear door top and hood struts.
If you look just above the coolant reservoir at 6:57 the ball socket bracket that is currently used for the hydraulic bonnet struts IS STILL THERE, maybe the GTi and R will have them??!?
@@cfbm125 really? seriously? honestly? ...who cares!
JASON K well! He mentions it in the video! so clearly he cares, as does CarLuvrSD.
Perhaps the new golf has a pedestrian safety feature which they've had to include to reduce pedestrian injury. Such as a pop up bonnet or airbag (which would not work with a hydraulic bonnet struts).
Thomas is a stickler for hood strut, no hard plastics and no animal skins..lol
Hi, I am from Hong Kong and I really like your reviews. They are informative and entertaining, keep up the good work👍
Danke, Thomas und Holger!
Analog cluster and simple knobs for me.
Struts? Must have!
Big fan of the Golf for many years now.
Great review, as per usual. 👏🏻👋🏻
thanks good to hear from you my friend!
Excelent review of the Golf 8.. and go Porto lovely city :D
I like interior of this car. Thank you our german journalist for this regiew :D
Welcome to Portugal and especially to Porto Thomas and all your crew. What I like more about your reviews is your impartiality. The new Golf first weird and then guts. Time will tell. Good work.
Thanks Antonio!
Drive Test on cobble stone :D that is why Thomas is our favorite
Great review Thomas.!
Totally agree with the comment on the temperature sliders. I think the functionality is fine when stationary, but when moving and traveling over bumps having a dial is much better as you actually hold onto it with your fingers while adjusting. I like Land Rovers solution in this respect, having the dials overlaying part of the centre screen.
Great video and nice presentation of this new VW Golf
Thank you again dear Thomas ,
You have also funs from France 🇫🇷🙏🏻
Merci beaucoup :)
This is the sort of review that I am willing to pay for. Good work.
Uh?
I don’t like the new Mk8 golf. I dislike it so much I bought a new 2019 mk7.5 Golf R just the other day so i didn’t have to wait longer for a new car!
Well arent you a silly boy.
I can see many changes even for base golf. Hydraulic for the hood. Maybe a cover under the vents in the middle. Android auto is easy really. All can come 2nd year for mk8 so 2022-2023
Good Choice
Ben Upde , I’ve would’ve waited but that’s me
Ben Upde just seeing a hook rather than hydraulics, just stinks of penny pinching
They really F***** up with this Golf. Im sticking to my MK7.5
Me too
Although I really like the fact that the MK8 has a widescreen infotainment system, I'm not impressed in the slightest by this MK8 platform. My MK7.5 GTI is staying in my garage for a long time.
@@strker99 the infotainment user interface looks like it's from 2015... It's so controverse to the modern interior.
It looks better from the back and from the profile
Front is uglier cause of the headlights
I was interested in the Mk8 but those headlights. I just can't convince myself about the odd face it's making. I'm on the Mk7 but I think next year I'll get myself a GTi Mk7.5. That's a seriously nice looking car all round. This Mk8 looks good from some angles and odd from others.
The car looks nice, and it probably drives extremely smooth. I wouldn't mind owning one, if I had the money. Top notch review😊
Hope you enjoyed the trip through our roads! Although to be honest I find portuguese roads pretty rough, full of road holes. I think the fantastic beach sights compensate that!
Thank you for this. I mean I am glad that someone is doing such a great car reviews as you do. Keep going.
I have a 2017 Golf Tsi with the 1.8 turbo. It's fun to drive. This body style hasn't made yet to the US. The exterior for the MK8 is growing on me. It will take time to get used to the interior though. Great review!
Thanks keep following!
YES THOMAS! I totally agree with you on previous digital speedo. The new entertainment system software reminds me of Atari 500.
Thomas,
I really enjoy all of your reviews. I agree that the hard surface on the upper rear doors is disappointing but not a deal-breaker. A great deal of the Audi feature has been grafted into this new Golf. I want one now!.
Appreciated!
I agree with you ,Thomas, I'd prefer knobs for volume and temperature control. Seems more intuitive to me.
When will you be able to do a driving review of the ID3? As always you guys are the best!😊
We ll keep u updated on that!
Great review Thomas. I like the new Golf.
I think there is a downgrade of material quality
The guy said it's a good quality materials inside with better seats. No German car manufacturer made a downgrade of material quality ever.
@@Horvatinjo1983 You see the engine hood with 2 locks one in the left and other in right that's mean the hood is very weak not like all golf precedent generations with only one lock in the middle !!!!!
@@Horvatinjo1983 well that's utter bullshit. Mercedes uses renault motors.🤣😂
most components have been made in Mexico
because as usual VW has cut costs
From the video it looks like there is a downgrade i n materials. In 2017 I bought my wife a Tiguan TDI R.line 4 motion 190 cv and the quality of plastic and the seats alcantara and tissue is much worst than what she had in her 2012 Tiguan. I find it Very disappointing as a long time Vag costumer.
As a previous MK7 owner I can easily find at least 7 premium features missing in the MK8 in order to make it cheaper for VW.
It completely lost it's sophistication and uncompromised quality. Not a car for me anymore...
Same
Can you list them? I've never been in a MK7, but I'm curious how they're cutting corners now.
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Hydraulic struts removed
Glovebox felt lining removed
Car got narrower
Driverside storage compartment removed
Sunglass holder removed
@@ziomorph No hydraulic struts, missing cupholder cover (under the armrest), rubber bottle holders instead of the adaptive mechanical solution, glovebox without fabric inside, glovebox without locking, missing cupholder under the seetring wheel (under the light control), middle consol without a cover (under climate controls), removed chrome and aluminium decorative trims from the door handles, around the cluster, from the steering wheel (around the logo, from buttons to increase speed and menu buttons), steering wheel airbag cover surrounded by a single piece of fake aluminum plastic (previously a combination of a piano black and brushed aluminum trim).
Another thing I just saw, the upper plastics on the door are from a single rubber piece, same as previously had Octavia and Leon. The MK7 had an ultrathin rubber cover with a foam underneath making it ultrasoft on touch, really something you couldn't find in this class, but now is gone...
Same. I chose Mk7 because it felt the most premium/quality car in that size segment and I didn't mind paying a little extra over a Focus or something. Mk8 is a huge disappointment.
I really like the new headlight design and the more understated grille (narrow slits are always better for aero, you just don't need a huge grille unless it's a passively air-cooled car!), and I looove the progressive activation on the indicators. It's a subtle thing but it's a look that's always impressed me, noticed it on Audis the last few years, neat to see it on Golf now.
I also really enjoy the centred GOLF text underneath the VW roundel, which maybe is just following a fashion (as Ford put many of the model names centred and with large letter-spacing too), but I like it for reminding me of various retro cars, having their name always spelled across the centre. Whether it was Ford, Buick, or whoever else, there's just something deeply appealing to me about seeing name badging given such a wide stance and prominent focus on the front or back of a car, instead of being tucked in the corner like an afterthought.
I don't like the new VW logo itself though. Something about the bottom corners of the W not touching the outer circle anymore just bothers me. Makes it look slightly visually unbalanced to me.
I have mixed feelings about the interior. I enjoy looking at traditional gauges, but in practise 99% of the time I just look at the speed readout on the little LCD put between the gauges. Taking the extra mental time to parse where the needle is pointing when the number is right there already doesn't exactly make sense to me. So in practise I might get along better with a digital dash, even though I love the look of gauges. I can imagine having a tachometer on a dial but the speedometer just as a number. I've always liked the idea of having the map inside the dash, though I've got to wonder if it's only for VW's own maps. I'd really prefer getting Google Maps there through Android Auto, but something tells me that's likely to only be able to put content onto the central screen instead.
I too enjoy separate buttons for climate controls, though I am less fussed about volume. The tiny knob on the previous generation wasn't impressing me either, and on RHD models the knob is still on the left, so it's further away from the driver instead of next to them. Not having separate buttons for heated seats seems potentially highly annoying, if the controls are really buried as you show. I have my suspicions that maybe you could quickly access them by pressing the climate control display in the bottom left of the screen, just by how it looks, but maybe it's misleading design and you can't! But I use heated seats a lot and regularly shift between the low and medium settings, being able to do it just by feel is certainly nice. If the voice system is good enough it might be a viable replacement for certain hands-free adjustments, or it could be flakey and annoying.
The seat memory and seats automatically sliding back for ease of entry is really nice. It might be a small detail, even gimmicky for some, but not for me. I currently have to do all that manually to drive, being pear-shaped with large thighs compared to my waist and shoulders, just to have enough room to get in under the steering wheel! And with the slight slop in manual seat mechanisms it's not always the easiest to do subtle adjustments, especially when your weight needs to be forward to pull the seat forward, then you have to sit back properly again to gauge what you've actually achieved. Simply saving my preferred position in a memory so I can alter it and then easily recall it seems great. Again, maybe it's gimmicky for some, but I can also see it making things much easier for people with wheelchairs, canes, or crutches to enter the car and safely stash their equipment on the passenger side. After they're finished, they can have the seats smoothly move back into the appropriate driving position.
I like the sound of the mild hybrid, reading up on it I was a little worried the engine might have no character at low speeds. The faster initial movement from the torque boost looks like it's quite good from the video too. That addresses a problem with these smaller turbocharged engines, having to build up enough exhaust pressure to actually get the turbo going. Of course turbo lag is nowhere near as pronounced today as it was a few decades ago, but it was still noticeable nevertheless. A small boost from the electric to get it all started looks like it could help a lot, especially with going up hills from a standstill. People who may have previously automatically opted for the 1.5L to cope better with hills in their area may be able to go for the higher powered 1.0L instead?
I am a big fan of the driving mode selector. The previous selector, with the various ways to pull it and tilt it to go between modes never agreed with me. I've highly enjoyed seeing more interesting drive mode selectors lately, with Ford's circular dial and some other carmakers putting it on a stalk by the wheel and so on. You have the paddles already for manual shifting, so I can't imagine wanting to reach down and use the drive mode selector. I love the feel of a real manual as much as anyone else, but tilting the old selector to upshift or downshift didn't feel very much like a real manual to me anyway. And paddles are cool, and fun, and still have a certain allure to them. For me, simply having the option of picking which gear I'm in whenever I please is far more important than getting to work a clutch and a gearstick. Then the DSG can take over at other times where I don't care as much about having full control, and that also enables the use of proper stop&go adaptive cruise control for boring motorway driving, and so on.
In this day and age, with electronic handbrakes, I think it just makes sense to downsize the drive mode selector too. We don't have a large stick for gears and large lever for parking brake anymore, and I find a large gearstick-styled drive mode selector put next to a tiny electronic handbrake switch to look almost laughable honestly. An actual gearstick, not so much, as it still serves a genuine purpose. But when you're just informing the gearbox which mode to choose anyway, does it really need to be large and with mechanical gating? In my book, it doesn't, and I'd rather have more storage space.
Despite the tradeoffs in the cabin, I do like that the screen is raised up so it's closer to your line of sight, and I do like the increased airiness in the cabin. I'm afraid I'm a sucker for RGB lights too, so knowing it has that option makes me happy. Again that's something I've seen and lusted after in pricier BMWs, Mercs and Audis, ambient cabin lighting, so it's nice to see it available on the Golf now too.
Those seats look extremely nice, also. Alcantara is a wonderful fabric, with the best feelings of suede and velour, while still remaining pretty hardy as textiles go.
A cloudy morning/afternoon in Porto/Gaia, right?
Great review, as always!
Greetings from Porto, Portugal!
good review Thomas, and agree they focused on some good parts, and cheaped out/lost their mind with not including other features.
I honestly really like this car. I had the opportunity to do a 1000km Roadtrip with it, and it was a great car for it.
The bezels around the infotainment screen and dashboard is something I expected from KIA or Hyundai. It looks horrible and outdated from the beginning. I really hate to say this because otherwise the interior looks sleek and modern but they screwed that part up big time.
Michael Schwartz the mk 7.5 with the big screen upgrade looks so much premium than this. Looks like VW cost cutting in full force on new models
Totally agree. I thought the same from day one
Filip Sykut It looks very much downgraded
Very pretty! And for me the best interior that Volkswagen has been able to do!! 😍😍🔝🔝
As a Mk7 GTI owner I am so hekin in love with this... I can't wait for the Mk8 GTI :D
Thankfully new octavia is the goodooking one in the segment and VAGroup. Golf Mk 8 stylingwise is blend and auris'y. The answer to a question noone asked.
I'd say the Mazda 3 is the prettiest one, but the Octavia is definitely in the top as well.
Great review as always Thomas. Not a fan of touch screens or sliders, either. Volvo, once renowned for safety, moved to big touch screens - strange. This infotainment doesn’t look very intuitive. Agree, I liked graphics of old 12.3” Active Info Display! 33:37 who needs AEB when you have co-pilot Holger - greetings to him. 40:40 “Woe!” Yes, I like a HUD. Thanks for all the info Thomas.
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@Autogefuhl - Thomas - I hired a New Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro for a week, nice and very expensive car. Pros and Cons. For: good touch screen. Against: the idea of a touch screen in a car isn't good!
My wife and I have just ordered a new golf 8, automatic, Style. Petrol 1.5tsi 150 bhp. Trading in a Polo 1.0 . This was a really good review and made me think we have made the right decision. BYW I had a 2007 Tuareg which I sold last week, so going from a polo and a Tuareg to a new Golf seems to me very sensible and I can't wait to drive it. Mind you, it's a few months away!
Fantastic and very modern car! And Tom like always with good humour;)
22:48 I couldn’t agree more on your take on this Thomas.
The golf was the car for everybody. It will be interesting how the older Generations will arange with the new Systems.
Mk8 is big disappointment, it’s ugly and the quality is not like previous generations, VW thinks that with those screens and touch buttons will impress us? well totally not because touch buttons ain’t practical and the cockpit is too much analog is better at least for me. I will keep my MK7 and skip that.
I think it only looks good in white but in other colours it's ugly
Apart from the hydraulic strut lift. In which aspects is it cheaper than previous one? I don't think it deserves this comment at all. It looks well built IMHO
@@RafitoMembroza Of course it is well built. It sets the quality standards in its class. It's a Golf and each model is more sophisticated and more premium than the former model.
no one ask you to but this mk8. it’s a good upgrade and we all know that amd you’re just being insecured with your car
Exactly! - Ill be keeping my GTI Clubsport you see at my channel - Thats one thing for Sure !! 👍
Thomas your review is the best as always , you are a professional !
The golf you reviewed with 5L per100 km was etsi or just regular 1.5 tsi ?
Thank you again !
Etsi m8
As far as I know, the normal 1.5 TSI does NOT have that engine-off "coasting" option. Am I right? Thanks! :)
@@mrako84 You are right Marko
liberfarb liberfarb Thanks! 😉
very quality review.
I don’t like it. I think they’ve ruined the Golf.
Agreed.
You don't hve to like it, you are a second-hand buyer, nobody cares about you
Adi Adr by second hand will cost 5 k😂 thats what base golf value when they depreciate as soon as is purchased 😂
Stupid design trend fake exaust tiips. Well lets give what people want fake stuff
@@FGvici mk7 also has a fake exhaust but it's still a top selling car in Europe and one of the best hatchbacks you can buy. Most people doesn't care about exhaust. If you do then you will go for a gti or a gtd r line model that does have the real exhaust. As far as design goes, people were saying golf is boring and the company is not making any significant design changes and now you are crying because they finally did it. I bet that after a while people will love it. The interior is better, more tech, more space, better engines, more options to choose from...it's a step up. And that's a fact.
Nice quality machinery. Love the German review s. Enjoyed your review. From US
cheers keep tuning in !
Hey regards from UK
You have my like because of the great comments about the bonnet struts missing, now vw looks more like a Toyota ✌️😉
I love Golfs and I like the changes over the Mk7. Looking forward to the GTi version.
Thanks for choosing Portugal, specially Porto/Gaia!!
it was the brand s choice, many german brands have been choosing Portugal to make their international launch
@@jh5kl yhea and Peugeot too
Your accent alone drips attention to intellect and detail. You significantly continue to mature with your camera(s). You would be at home in lecture halls presenting subjects of your choice. So fun to visit you for kindly delivered, thoroughgoing observations on subjects of personal interest. Your German audience must appreciate your videos as much as us grateful Yanks.
Welcome 🙏
Some good points. Sad to see the hydraulic struts gone and a few other cost cutting bits such as engine cover looks plain (used to have VW logo on and look more fancy). You see it’s these little things coupled with the excellent refinement that’s made the Golf stand out from the crowd in terms of quality and design ever since the MK4. always loved the Golf but prefer look of new Octavia I think.
A very objective car review of an excellent car
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26:26 when your favourite car TH-camr starts the driving review on the route you take everyday for work 😂
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Where it was shot?
@@vlmxs , Porto portugal
Good review - and given its importance and relevance to so many people, the Golf is a car deserving of the full Autogefuhl treatment rather than a 10 minute summary. Look forward to the ID.3.
I don't like the rolling indicators though: reminds me of flashy (and trashy!) US imports to Europe of 30+ years ago.
thanks Gary!
New Golf is great, but Portugal is fantastic for car reviews!
Great review, be interested in how much it costs in the UK.
I'd love to own a Golf configured exactly like this one above.
The first as usual... big respect Thomas!
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Thanks Thomas best channel ever
Great Golf review , it’s an interesting new car , what is fuel consumption? Many thanks
all in the review =)
Autogefühl 34:50 5 liter/100 km
in 2 years:
how to unlock Golf Adaptive high beam with OBD2 for free.
Pretty sure they are gonna be SWAP
more like in a couple of months
Kinda like a Tesla. You have to buy it. Or everyone with a Tesla could randomly save the 20k and get the performance for free
Is DSG7 DQ200 0CW good?
The headlights on a commuter model is probably fine. I think the upside-down lights will make GTI/R variants look less sporty.
Awesome review, looking forward to this car in Australia. I think it’s great looking
Another review with different spec coming up!
Autogefühl I’m subscribed so I’ll watch it as soon as it’s up! :D
Awesome!
thx man, I like your videos 👌
Cheers pal!
Really nice review! The fossil age is ending and it seems even with Golf. I am looking forward for ID3 :-) But still I think the Golf is DAS AUTO! :-)
I'm looking forward to the Golf R 8 as it might replace my Audi S3 in a few years.
Very nice. Will be interesting to see it next to the forthcoming A3.
Hello from Rajasthan. You are one of my favorite youtube car reviewers!
Greetings!
Rear lights looks more modern on MK7...
*MK7.5
Rhemedy Beats yeah..
MK7 > every other golf
Yawn! stop doing fake exhausts! front looks awful
Brilliant and informative video thanks
Don’t understand the negative comments, the car looks amazing.
Purchased the 7.5 golf in 2017 and it’s an amazing car, will be sticking with VW.
Cheers!
MK 7’s design is very clean, simple and confident. It’s kind of the perfect design as a golf. When I brought my MK 7 Golf R, I foresee the difficulty for further improvement on the exterior, but I would expect more high tech interior. Now, it reflects my expectation kind of right!
I was going to get this car is GTI spec, but it's just too ugly. They really messed up the design.
I think it looks fine actually.
It’s one of those designs I think you hate at first but then will come to like.
@@macjoseph2375??? What???
@@alext1452 is there a problem?
@@macjoseph2375 yeah if you think Mk8 is fine then you should go check up
Yes, it's strange when Golf 4 has hydraulic struts an this one not... From exterior I waited more, maybe need to see live, but interior and tech is really good.
+1. .. The one and only MkVIII Golf review - snapshot. .. Grew up with GTI's .. Could a USA 2021 Golf R be in my future? .. Think I'll go downtown and let Madam X read my mind. .. Cheers, Autogefuhl Crew .. Vail, Colorado
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i really like that they stick with their tradition of stuck trunk handle emblems 9:04
I prefer manual controls for the volume, temperature
You have the most perfect Gerglish accent in history.
The ergonomic alcantara sport seats are very beautiful in this Golf Mk8 , very nice 👍
As always, great review! Best there is :)
Regarding noice cancellation: what about Autobahn speeds? More like 140kph? Would you say it is still comfortable enough for the longer trip? Or should we look more towards other compact car or even Passat for that? How would you compare?
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Cheers! Well if you are as tall as me, then I always recommend a compact SUV for higher seating position of mid-size sedan/estate for very long trips
Autogefühl thanks! will consider that. But what about noise? I drive on highways frequently with my 14yo A3, but it’s very loud at about 140kph(avg 86 dB), so now my eyes are on something new and as quiet as possible with high speeds. Would you still consider compact SUV are a way to go here?
thanks for your review Thomas.
the front looks really like toyota Auris but it is not the only minus in this new generation of golf.
the interior is much worse .i had the oportunity to get in a golf8 in Athens car sallon in November.
It feels much cheaper than interior of golf 7.the hole sensation is that all plastik materials are worse.
the room for rear passenges legs is downgrated too.
i used to be a vw owner and fan but no more.
with so many damages with those tsi engines and with dsg gearboxes vw is not an option for me anyway
The MK7 had those small front windows also. I owned a MK4, skipped the MK5 because it was ugly, owned a MK6 and now a MK7. I will skip the MK8 also.👎
LOL exactly my thoughts. I came from a mk3, to mk4, skipped 5 because wtf, bought a mk6, now a mk7 golf r. I'll skip the mk8 as well. yuck
@@98vwgolf guys, look at the new Skoda Octavia mk4, that thing will sell like hot cakes
What I meant is that it appears more visually, you can see the big difference when you compare it to Mk7:
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This pillar basically blocks the view from the inside to the window, whereas in the new generation you can clearly see the window from the inside
Totally the opposite :) Mk4 was the worst looking, mk5 best, mk6 ok. Mk7 I never got because it was the worst since mk4. Happy that the mk8 is better again.
@@kentech1179 hahaha
Those wheels and this color are really cool.