2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Review - The Best Generation Of The GTI?

[@sentiencepsn2714]

The Mk7 was the last over engineered GTI. According to Jason Cammisa, it had such a high quality interior, low overall noise/vibration/harshness, and smooth ride, that it forced the delay of the W205 C-Class by a year. The Mk7 was a 50k car selling for half off. The cabin of the Mk7 was so quiet, VW actually had to install a physical “sound actor” modules to pipe in engine noise through the firewall.

[@msmoniz]

I know people (and dealers) refer to the DSG as an automatic transmission, but it's actually a computer controlled manual. No torque converter, so why it's not a traditional automatic, hence no slushiness. To the driver it looks and you shift it like an auto, but it's the computer doing all the clutch shifting and gear selection for you.

[@staylor0902]

If you're not engaging the clutch and required to select gears yourself, it's an automatic regardless of the mechanicals underneath.

[@msmoniz]

@@staylor0902 Yes in the colloquial sense, it's an automatic, just a a CVT is an "automatic", but in the technical mechanical as it's been historically defined, it's not. It matters especially in maintenance, because as we've seen with CVTs and DSG transmissions, fluid changes and regular maintenance are far more critical to their operation and life span, than traditional torque converter automatic transmissions. Consumers not knowing or understanding the difference causes the confusion of " My previous cars never had this issue!" " Why Do I have to do/pay more for this transmission service?" Manufacturers and ESPECIALLY dealers do a poor job educating customers about these new transmissions, then wonder why customers complain.

[@brianlee9233]

If I had a GTi, I'd take it in stick, it makes the car so much more fun to drive. Same with any TDI product.

[@bwofficial1776]

The DSG may be faster but if I'm driving a sports car, I want the engagement of rowing my own gears and the connection with the wheels and engine. Flappy paddles just aren't the same.

[@jonlosito2004]

@@bwofficial1776 doesnt matter if auto is faster. Manual all the way.

[@gondolagripes1674]

Then why aren't people buying them? Everyone always says they'll buy manual and they never do.

[@brayden9060]

@@gondolagripes1674 Because not everyone who actually wants a sports car can afford one, or it doesn't meet the practicality that they want in their daily driver.

[@Chris-dy1cb]

@@gondolagripes1674 Car enthusiasts know that used cars can have way more value than new cars. Its obvious why manual is dying- so many cars already exist for cheaper. Not to mention the new car prices have been insane even before the chip/inventory shortage.

[@markhealey9409]

Always loved Golf GTIs! 😍😍 However,2 door cars ALWAYS look better to me! All of the sportiest versions of hot hatches should have been kept as 2 doors! I imagine it was cost cutting,as usual,being the reason almost all of them are 4 door these days🙄🙄

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Looked and waited forever for an MK 8 coming from a sorted MK 6 coupe. Reviews of the infotainment and interior soured me. Instead, I was very lucky to have purchased a new CPO 2021 MK 7.5 S model about four months ago with 5.5K dealer miles at $1k below sticker. (Not gonna happen now with how crazy the market is.) Has a duel clutch. First time I've owned an "automatic" in very, very many years of MK model ownership. Bought the aftermarket paddles and holy mackerel! Semi supercar territory!! Maybe..., but damn exciting. It's a Tiptronic. Love your review and it's spot on in terms of a turning point with this model. Keep up your good reviews. Subscribed.

[@joeychitwood6004]

I love your channel!!

[@bigchrisgh]

I just noticed how the European golf 7s and 7.5s have an automatic handbrake with auto hold

[@ryans5092]

bro I have the same car and you gotta put the big freakin bottle in the door cup holder spot, it fits.

[@bwofficial1776]

VW's DSG is one of the best dual-clutches on sale. With that said, I'd have a hard time deciding between DSG and manual. The DSG is faster and is tuned well. But if I'm driving a sports car, I want the engagement of rowing my own. I want that connection to the wheels and the engine. Both transmissions are so good. With all the hate VW is getting for the Mk8's lackluster interior and mediocre improvements this Mk7 will be worth holding onto. Possibly the best-driving GTI with a better interior than a Mk8 while not being overly complicated. I was at a new car show once and I saw some kids try and fail to figure out where the hatchback handle was. I'd watched a walkaround video not that long before so after they'd left I walked up to the car and opened the hatch. Also, the backup camera hides behind the VW logo. When you put it in reverse the logo hinges and the camera pops out. The Germans love complicated things that will break after the warranty ends.

[@deanmarr785]

DSG for the win especially if you want to add power.

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I don’t know why the mark seven doesn’t have duel zone climate control when the mark five does

[@askes.]

Most do, it was optional

[@Chris-dy1cb]

Depends on the package that the buyer got. Mine has dual zone

[@MisterMister5893]

Should be standard feature, I think that’s their point.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Don't understand how this is considered a family car in Europe. It lacks so many features crossovers and minivans give as standard. I mean it can't totally do it no problem. But automakers really don't try to make sedans and cars be competitive towards crossovers in the family department. I'll give credit to the rear vents I guess.

[@msmoniz]

Europeans as a general rule buy only enough car, nit more than they need. A compact 4 door 5 seater has enough space for 99% of Europeans needs people and stuff hauling needs. Plus Europe is not North America; in most urban centres, no sprawling home lots with loads of driveways. Even most "compact" SUVs are overkill for most Europeans.

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@msmoniz It's not necessarily the space or size. I just mean features for a good family car. Like standard vents, reclining seats, rear shades for babies, charge ports. Sure you can live without it but it's nice to have..many crossovers come standard with it while many compact cars don't. It makes it a hard sell as a family car. Tbh many families of 4 could probably use this and then just one more larger car. For some reason here some families will buy a full size truck and then a body on frame full size SUV like a Tahoe. Just seems like over kill and a waste of the families finances. Not many families do that but some.

[@bngr_bngr]

Most European city streets are very little. Try to park a minivan in Rome. It’s impossible.

[@brayden9060]

Because many Europe streets are small. Most minivans would be extremely inconvenient to drive and park daily in Europe.

[@AgentOffice]

This car is big there

[@deanmarr785]

I love my 2017 Sport. Is38 turbo swap for the win.

[@criticalloves]

Lovely. Even better 😋😋MANUAL TRANSMISSION 😋😋

[@panzertiger900]

Do a Golf Alltrack next!!

[@10mbc]

Auto gearbox and manual AC? That should be illegal :)

[@keke6894]

Is it good for a new driver or maybe to fast?

[@dilfhunter5276]

Perfect for new drivers, safe, great handling and can be quick when you need it

[@HadEnough745]

Cupholders are not good in VWs.

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Fun cars. But. Nightmare reputation for high service costs…..

[@Kilgorio]

wow

[@arminprnjavorac2084]

no, they are not fun to drive. I had one and I sold it.

[@Chris-dy1cb]

This comment isn’t even a hot take, just an incredibly unpopular opinion

[@robbibobbi501]

Did you step on the throttle?

[@arminprnjavorac2084]

@@robbibobbi501 Yeah I did, with stage 1 remap. It's just a boring, sterile driving experience.

[@davinp]

What about Android Auto? Stop focusing on Apple all time and don't forget about Android

[@XanMan_05]

I don’t think that there’s a single car right now that has CarPlay and doesn’t have android auto, there’s no question of if it’s there or not…..

[@ARentz07]

I had a Mk7 GTI. It had Android Auto. Happy?

[@bwofficial1776]

So you want him to carry around an Android phone for the sole purpose of testing whether or not a car has Android Auto?

[@davinp]

@@bwofficial1776 Of course not. Just mention Android Auto when you mention Apple

[@jonlosito2004]

@@davinp I dont think u like Apple products at all dude...

[@llk.nxumalo]

this car is so clean 😭🔥 Brent is a real G with them mods 😪🤌🏾 just listen to her... 🥲❤