ALL NEW VW GOLF GTE MK 8.5 // PHEV "GOLF-CLASS" LEADER? // REVIEW & TEST DRIVE

[@juliaolczak346]

Had a GTI previously, just got 8.5 GTE... great on fuel but GTI was much more fun. I miss the fake exhaust noises 😭 but GTE has its good points. Definitely enjoying the electric range especially when you get to charge it for free 😄

[@whatcarwhattime]

Congratulations to your new GTE. Its great ! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@arvi6457]

Waiting for my GTE . Delivery scheduled in Feb 2025 here in germany. BTW did you get the vienna leather seat? Need some feedback

[@whatcarwhattime]

@arvi6457 Congratulations, great car, just great in so many areas. I dont remember what the seats were called in this presscar. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@FarringdonEd]

I have the Mark 8 GTE. The Mark 8 is already brilliant, cheap to run, quiet around town and quick when needed, but for me the bigger battery and the fast charging option in the 8.5 are game changers. I can't see me going to the petrol station more than twice a year!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@FarringdonEd its a rather complete and exciting car in some cases, if you need it to be when pushing it. Rather expensive but you get some goos car. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@IvoIvanov-cc5pw]

I like the tech in the GTE. I like that VW improved the battery capacity and now you can benefit from faster charging as well. I am an owner of GTE 8 and I would say it is amazing car I enjoy it every day. I drive it mostly in electric and it performs very well, but if I need to buy it again I will think twice before buying it 😂😂😂 quite expensive 😂 Thanks for the video by the way! 👌

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, it feels like a great car, got a lot of everything. Sporty, economical and practical. It is rather expensive for its size. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@sproony2715]

Sadly there is no option for alternative wheels other than the Richmond in the UK

[@whatcarwhattime]

Too bad! But then, surf the net and check out some delicate ones from anaother brand. Might look even more cool then😎 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@colmlivingstone5540]

It’s so annoying how they didn’t bring the Bakersfield alloys to the 8.5 the Richmond look awful

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@colmlivingstone5540 Too bad but get some other brand, that becomes a bit more different and can look good. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@tom9417]

no idea what VW are thinking with this - options are meant to increase with price not reduce - this is the tipping point for me not upgrading my GTE 7.5 .... considering other manufacturers now

[@whatcarwhattime]

@tom9417 Difficult at times when price becomes a big factor, which it is. But this is a very good and fun product. But competition is there. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@davidmorton-tw6nr]

I'd be interested in one if it had the normal golf sized boot & room for a spacesaver. Great video but a lot of driving with eyes off the road!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@davidmorton-tw6nr True! No,no full control and attention on the road. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@bestofblocket]

Trevlig review! Tittar timmavis av bilmaterial varje vecka på youtube, men har aldrig tidigare stött på din trevliga kanal, så typiskt KZbins algoritmer.. kom hit då jag har en GTI 8.5 på G hem från fabriken och man tittar ju på allt man kan komma över nu i väntans tider 😂 Måste fråga, är det inte likadana paddlar mellan alla Golfs modeller? Eller det är bytt sen MK8? 😊

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@bestofblocket Hej, va kul att höra och tack skall du ha. Stort grattis till din kommande GTE, superbra och rolig bil. Dessa mindre paddlar kommer i några utgåvor medan den rejsigare R-modellen har längre paddlar. Prenumerera och dela gärna kanalen, mycket mer gott på väg in 🙏🙂

[@alexandrgr]

if you don't charge it, what's the consumption??

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thats a good question. Need to try that out on a longer review. This was just a one hour test. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@timscott3027]

If you don't charge it, don't buy this one. Buy the standard hybrid. Or the GTi.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@timscott3027 yes, plug in hybrids are ment to be plugged in after each ride to make them effective. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@alexandrgr]

@@timscott3027 gti has 12l consumption(100ron) so more expensive... gte 95ron and more fuel efficient

[@ConvGu]

4,5 - 5,5 L on Highway 6 - 8 L in City

[@aleszverca]

What the heck is that TV doing in there, I came here to check out the new GTE...the first look of the screen, 👎 thank u

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@aleszverca Big but its a pleasure to use. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@aleszverca]

@@whatcarwhattime maybe so, but it's a vehicle, there is no need for a TV in a vehicle, my opinion 👍

[@whatcarwhattime]

@aleszverca You are somewhat right about that 😉 Thanks again! 🙏

[@VolkswagenSverige]

🤩

[@whatcarwhattime]

👍

[@AnnaRobinson-f2p]

Ward Mountain

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@AnnaRobinson-f2p 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@michaeljohnson4975]

Is it obligatory for all road testers to drive one handed and keep looking at the camera !!??

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@michaeljohnson4975 nothing that I've ever thought about 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@soultanasmaga9661]

Bb

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@alexgrazie93]

Days for VW are over

[@whatcarwhattime]

And why is that, you think?🙂 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@alexgrazie93]

@@whatcarwhattime Because whatever we want or not electric cars will be the only thing you can buy as a personal car. And the Chinese competitors do a great job. Cheaper and better quality. Greed and snobbism will bury VW soon.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@alexgrazie93 Yes, a lot of that is true, we need to see what it will come to in the end. But as a trustfull and well known brand, I think many will choose VW. Interesting to follow. Thanks for sharing thoughts 🙏