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@Privatejoker883 жыл бұрын
It is just me or does he sometimes dress the same colour as the cars he's reviewing!? Very cool!
@Ryo-xx1lm3 жыл бұрын
LOL, almost every reviewer do it!
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
Interior designers missed the mark. The simple functional excellence of the earlier versions now has some sort of contrived design element on each surface. Hatches, honeycomb, microfibre, bright panels, colored lines, fibre patterns. Looks like a unfinished experiment in surface finish. Too busy. Very much detracts from the cohesiveness of earlier interiors.
@DavGreg3 жыл бұрын
Does not look like a German car. Form should follow function. Did they hire Chris Bangle to fuck up the Golf?
@nurbsenvi3 жыл бұрын
Saved too much money on MK8 MK7 was Porsche Hatchback You could tell R&D money wasn’t spared.
@avenue58803 жыл бұрын
I really think that volkswagen missed the mark with the touch sensitive buttons and wanting to control everything through that bad navigation system which is surrounded by some hideous plastic
@vomErsten3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I can get over the drab exterior, but the interior makes it impossible for me to like this car even with the admittedly compelling performance improvements.
@emiliospowerballer14412 жыл бұрын
As a Golf 8 owner, I don't mind the touch screen for various reasons: 1. I do not use the touch screen besides music which I set up before I go. 2. I enjoy driving, thus, I like driving fast, so the screen for me is irrelevant 3. I don't mind the touch screen, I got used to it 4. Music is the only reason I use the touch screen. For temperature, I set it accordingly before I go.
@tcappog85863 жыл бұрын
Thomas & Autogefühl team - Excellent review as usual. I'm particularly interested in the GTI sub-brand and changes from the Mk.7. The video production and commentary quality is exceptional across the board. Especially so is your frank and insightful comments, unlike most other reviewers, isn't a biased critique or commercial about the car (any car) and the associated automotive technology. Regardless of the powerplant, ICE, pure battery electric and everything in between, I can rely on Autogefühl to lay bare the strengths and weakness of a car. Bravo! Keep Autogefühl Full HD, Full Screen and Full Length!
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much! Love to hear that.
@michaelschneider-3 жыл бұрын
@T CappOG .. +1. .. Could not agree more. .. Tier One automotive journalism .. Cheers,
@67philipo3 жыл бұрын
I like this dude. Good details, with he has a funny kind of style
@robertvanzant26533 жыл бұрын
I own a 18 golf R ! My dealer range me about the new golf ! He had a new R and a new GTI club sport . I tested both and then turned him down as these cars are beyond ugly . VW you have ruined it .
@Solidsoap13373 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your 2018 Golf R man. The mk 7.5 and mk7 are the best looking R!
@robertvanzant26533 жыл бұрын
@@Solidsoap1337 totally
@babc973 жыл бұрын
Still prefer a bigger shift handle
@ginoderdaele92933 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video ! Hard choice between R and CS.
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
cheers!
@ToniCur883 жыл бұрын
The steering wheel in the VW 8 generation are horrible, 7th generation was better
@reds0053 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Not sporty looking whatsoever.
@Anth0nyJimenez3 жыл бұрын
And here we are in the United States still waiting for our regular GTI. Its taking so freaking long!!!
@speedmaster50053 жыл бұрын
It must be so shit for you guys. I don’t even think they sold the GTI TCR in the states.
@flox40073 жыл бұрын
Door-closing-sound test without Evaluation ! Please tell us, good or bad sound ?
@reds0053 жыл бұрын
Side and rear quarter profile looks great. Still not sure about the front and the interior looks too plasticky. The dash bezel is way too thick, much more elegant in the 7.5. The spec of the Clubsport should have been what the base GTI started at IMO.
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
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@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
A nice idea until you realize it is priced like previous Golf Rs and far less capable. A real take away. Isn't a base Model 3 or Mustang E a much better value in this price range? Plus you can green brag.
@speedmaster50053 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always Thomas. I initially thought that VW had ruined the new Golf but this has been the first Mk8 GTI I have looked at and thought it looks OK, I still wouldn’t buy one. This may also be down to the Grey colours with decals and red caliper combination. In the meantime I will have to make do with my Grey GTI TCR, another awesome Golf with a great review by Autogefühl. It also has a gas strut on the bonnet😉
@kentech11793 жыл бұрын
They totally destroyed the exterior design of an otherwise decent looking Golf with the front on the mk8, and it's even worse on this Clubsport version.
@justininfrance3 жыл бұрын
Love Autogefuhl put a camera behind the driver so we can see the cockpit while driving. Incredible most other car channels don't do this, they think we want to see the presenter's face rather than the car.
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
👌
@reddevilunited773 жыл бұрын
I hate directional rims! They look different depending on which side of the car you are looking at...
@dominikstahl97043 жыл бұрын
same...
@carfulness93533 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@lkfldfadf3 жыл бұрын
I wonder why VW is making these clubsport gti-s . If you want more powerful GTI, just get the R.
@rusty76453 жыл бұрын
Because the GTI brand is emotional for people and therefore makes the car more appealing
@jamesbutler6063 жыл бұрын
GTi is front wheel drive, the R has selective all wheel drive.....if you don't want the hassle of a haldex then you get the GTi....plus 95% of people only buy the R because it's the top level, not the best one for them.
@lagerace2273 жыл бұрын
In a car like that I wouldn't get a panorama roof. I don't miss it in my R. Adds weight and can be prone to rattles with the glass frame wearing after a couple of years. Quality review , Nice watch , Damasko?
@sophiawoods67482 жыл бұрын
I drove the new 245 gti and it was so much better than my golf R 7.5. It did everything better. And it was very quick. The engine and dsg feels very aggressive and pulls hard.
@lastnamefirstname5203 жыл бұрын
I would like to meet the person, who choses an octavia rs over this, only because that has gas struts for the hood..... 😂🤣
@michaelschneider-3 жыл бұрын
The 2021 VW GTI counterpart the '21 Audi A3/S3 has an engine hood gas-strut apparatus, compared to the GTI's inelegant solid stick arm gismo.
+1 for the 2021 Volkswagen GTI Club Sport. .. GTI's owned; '83, '86, '90 and '06. . The MVP of daily driver cars.
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
In summary, the Golf GTI illustrates the problem the new millennium consumer faces. A better $27k car has become a no more capable "jazzed up" $40k car to increase financial returns and satisfy increasing regulations. I guess that's the price of progress
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
@@altern8tiveWhat... We have otherwise low productive greens joyuously making burdensome regulations in high wage government bureaucracies that encumber life for all of us. They call that progress.
@shhaba65193 жыл бұрын
The best looking GTI ever made so far brilliant engine and exhaust sound but a car that sounds this good should have a better 0-60.
@AB-sr9mc3 жыл бұрын
love the design, apart from the front grill on the left side where its just large plastic honeycomb with no perforations.. also that large light for the blind spot assist is very nice. hate the small light in the mirror...
@twilliams80413 жыл бұрын
Is this a pre-production car? Is that why the touch screen seems rather sluggish?
@lucassantoro20163 жыл бұрын
No, it is really slow...
@Venturi113 жыл бұрын
God bless you Autogefuhl
@sinisajakus32143 жыл бұрын
Strašno kako izgledaju ovi materijali,sama plastika,užasno.....
@Josef80803 жыл бұрын
Sorry Thomas, not impressive gear lever, they will dissolve it later and put on the steering wheel like did the Merc! This one is so small, it can't be used to shift in manual mode.
@虎ちゃん-v8t3 жыл бұрын
The mk8 is disappointing
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the Mazda is better
@billx42663 жыл бұрын
Still cannot get over that ugly front. Im a big GTI fan but not with this generation. Gonna keep my GTI clubsport 3 doors.
@masterrazvan3 жыл бұрын
Hi all-new friendsall-new VW Golf GTI Clubsport 300 hp is very cool!
@beefbottom3 жыл бұрын
Idk about this Golf 8. The exterior styling lacks that it factor for me and the interior styling and functionality is sub par.
@markshaz86913 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas.
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
As speed it seems noisy, surfaces vibrate and seems twitchy. Wouldn't it benefit more compliant tires? Is it a car you could sustain the beating the driver gets at 160 kph for 15 minutes?
@UhOhUmm3 жыл бұрын
Any modern car with average horsepower figures can sustain 160 for hours. It's noisy because of stiff suspension and huge wheels, tyres alone won't do much.
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
@@UhOhUmm thanks... I clarified my question...
@joetioeb3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about the lack of voice control for the AC being due to not having the 3-zone AC as you can still control it through the infotainment screen. Is voice control not handled by the MIB 3 infotainment system? In the Tiguan facelift (even with 3-zone AC) it is also not possible. I'm curious as to the reason. I thought this was standard functionality of the current VW generation models.
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
official VW source said this would be the reason for it
@vlajster3 жыл бұрын
after hearing about numerous recalls,here near frankfurt one new golf hybrid EXPLODED the other day and burst into flames. no thanks volkswagen,not even if it was free
@sevensixtysteve86623 жыл бұрын
I dont like it. Ugly front end, bland/dull sides and rear and a cheap looking interior with a crazy mix of finishes, angles and materials. I am guessing a decent proportion of buyers of this car will be enthusiasts and yet it has one of the most catastrophically dull engine bays I have ever seen - nothing in there of interest to show off for sure. To me, its lost its identity and brand values - its trying to play the bling game with lots of flashy tech and unusable interfaces and yet its also trying to be fast and focussed. I would find it a much more interesting car if the exterior design was simplified and made more subtly menacing. The inside should be 'lightened up' visually and the number of different materials reduced but made higher quality. Ditch the crappy and already outdated looking tech and go with Android for a better look, simplicity and functionality that errrr .... actually functions.
@serkan03323 жыл бұрын
Awesome Man my fav car 👍
@yellowballoons72453 жыл бұрын
Still a great car , even after all this time. The type of car for all people , everywhere ! Many thanks 👍🏼😀
@frumpd633 жыл бұрын
Clear all the R&D went to the EVs.
@tcappog85863 жыл бұрын
Judging from the roll out of the ID3 in EU, more specifically some of the feedback from the first customers, appears as if they should have committed more validation & verification testing to have a refined and robust software platform. Either way, VAG will sort it out....
@williammielke89753 жыл бұрын
Living in the states we are still waiting for the Mk8. As we won’t be blessed with the club sport I am curious what engine modifications are done to the club sport to achieve the 50 hp difference?
@tipazas3 жыл бұрын
Gas struts tends to give up with time and in cold, but I had a car where that fixed hood holder disengaged somehow :) And yeah, somehow 8th Golf's design do not impress me still, even when I see it live, have been waited something more definitely. But I like interior.
@Arpon0013 жыл бұрын
All black interior again 😪... like toyota and honda, I don't see any new performance in the GTi 🤔... I will see what the Megane has to offer.
@tomhirschel85243 жыл бұрын
VW UP! GTI Clubsport? That would be good! The Golf has become too BIG! Small nippy & fun !
@younesten51063 жыл бұрын
I need to buy this legendary car right now 😍👍👍👍
@greymark4203 жыл бұрын
Thomas 300 hp is not much for my FK8, virtually no torque steer.😁
@Jokero_YT2 жыл бұрын
So nice to see Thomas bundled up, that's when I know Christmas is coming. :P Schonen guten abend!
@TheChristeu3 жыл бұрын
i'll go for CUPRA!
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
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@michaelschneider-3 жыл бұрын
+1. Very useful GTI index .. Danke
@jayburrell3 жыл бұрын
great review R or Clubsport its going to be a difficult choice i think clubsport !
@ginoderdaele92933 жыл бұрын
Same problem here, also tending to CS. But then i also love 4 wheel drive, is it worth the substantial extra cost ?
@dominikstahl97043 жыл бұрын
@@ginoderdaele9293 well i got the clubsport and considering i drove an awd before the cs, i can say that the cs is more exciting to drive. awd is more reliable during snowy times though but when you're sliding, the awd won't help much either. I would suggest to get the CS and fully equip it with all the stuff you can get.
@ginoderdaele92933 жыл бұрын
@@dominikstahl9704 Thanks for your opinion ! I agree. The CS will be the most probable choice.
@dominikstahl97043 жыл бұрын
@@ginoderdaele9293 you're welcome :). It definitly drives like a dream i can asure that (mine doesnt have dcc though).
@jamesbutler6063 жыл бұрын
The new golf's are the reason my next car will be an Abt Transporter!
@mr.terwilliger57283 жыл бұрын
Thomas famous shoe tap 5:15
@jamesrothwell8693 Жыл бұрын
I don't think they did enough visually to differentiate it from the regular GTi.
@mrhmd83083 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to remove the rev limiters on cars?
@bignae88453 жыл бұрын
Yes easily
@swabilius3 жыл бұрын
Back looks similar to the Hyundai I30N
@dwade32023 жыл бұрын
Idk why but golfs never intrigue me, this one actually looks the best from any other golf, but still I dont like it. and the new interior is apsolute trash, plastic city with no buttons.
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
It's a cheap car not premium, maybe Honda is better
@DavGreg3 жыл бұрын
Looks like they aped the awful interiors Tesla makes. Absolute trash.
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
@@DavGreg if they added a button for every touch button this would've been a great minimal interior.
@cvayta3 жыл бұрын
An option for weight purposes? Marketing is at it again.
@BobK53 жыл бұрын
Premium petrol only though which will be up to 10% part bio fuel by the end of summer 2021, will performance cars like this and the R suffer? In the 7.5 you can change gear with the shifter, can you do that with the new micro shifter?
@rceauto3 жыл бұрын
How do you compare this Clubsport to the 7.5 TCR? Many diferences?
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
enjoy this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiyapqKi8qWgdk
@lukasmrosek57763 жыл бұрын
Das ist kein metallic sondern uni
@PeterAndrewH3 жыл бұрын
Great production as usual Thomas and fantastic car to boot!
@buzzpedrotti54013 жыл бұрын
Where is the spare?
@_b_k3 жыл бұрын
Nice and good looking, Sound is awesome... P.s.What's new about burnt new GTE in Hessen?
@dannywilson28863 жыл бұрын
Are you getting a new Citroen C4 to test?
@rainerk97823 жыл бұрын
And Opel Mokka too
@shendnamlegjiu97913 жыл бұрын
Will you review MEGANE RS, it would be fantastic to have your thoughts on that car also 🤷♂️🙏
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
will try to !
@shendnamlegjiu97913 жыл бұрын
@@autogefuehl can't wait to watch it on full hd full screen and full length 🔥🤩
@charisgiannatos24863 жыл бұрын
Cheap , full of chinese tablet screens , very ugly and insanely OVERPRICED!!! At least as far as I know they've replaced the direct injection system with double direct - port injection that probably fixes the huge carbon deposites problem of the last 5 generations.
@Barkermenia3 жыл бұрын
Your "DSG fart" is fake burbles. DSG fart is when shifting up, which the name DSG fart actually describes.The Golf 8 GTI so not really have the DSG farts anymore..
@MoveoverAndbark3 жыл бұрын
Early in, should mention the unavailability in the United States and maybe even add a speculation about why not. Also may list other large significant countries which they are not available in and again, speculative reason, reasons may be different. A large number of American buyers, especially the young kids, probably often choose other cars, manufacturers which are lower priced, and may have a few horsepower more...but they don't understand Fahrvergnügen !!!.... .
@superpoon162 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas for nice review video. Miss my golf iii already 😊
@autogefuehl2 жыл бұрын
👌
@marilynkirkby48203 жыл бұрын
Always get a sun/moon roof :)
@rongosund1113 жыл бұрын
I think that popping sound ridiculous, sorry to say. Personal opnion. Sounds like an old rally car. I want street car. Also it is apparently extra pollution from those pops, although relatively unsignificant. :)
@BigSmoke1463 жыл бұрын
Ordering mine next week!!
@DanielL.3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review of a fantastic car👍
@caerroma3 жыл бұрын
mk7 GTI owner here and VW enthusiast, I can understand and tolerate the cost cutting but the design is a complete shit, fix it VW asap, considering how expensive it is and how ugly it is, a Tesla is now a more intelligent and attractive decision
@iam3mondoot3 жыл бұрын
You said "fart" 😃
@ZubiForce3 жыл бұрын
This must be one of the worse interiors of the segment for this year, so many cheap plastics surprised you didn't mentioned it more!
@mrhmd83083 жыл бұрын
Would like to know if this GTI would have better have better handling with Quattro system
@WYXYXYW3 жыл бұрын
Very cool review, Thomas! I always love the Golf! Clean and simple design lines! Cheers 🍻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@sebtirabaaoui27053 жыл бұрын
I prefer hyundai i30 N
@aeroeng32 ай бұрын
is that a stock exhaust ? sounds awesome
@donalshanaghy63813 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sporty and powerful car. If only I was 50 years younger !
@donalshanaghy63813 жыл бұрын
@@MT-kx2uc Exactly, 50 years ago I had a 2nd hand Fiat 850 while living in a 2 roomed flat !
@ionuttomu3 жыл бұрын
Is it worth the price difference between this and the i30N Fastback?
@IXtremos6663 жыл бұрын
What's the German price for this setup ?
@dominikstahl97043 жыл бұрын
well looks like it has most to all equipment so about 48.000 to 50.000€. however you can save about 20% if you go to the right dealer. it starts at 42.000€
@IXtremos6663 жыл бұрын
@@dominikstahl9704 insanity, I bought an all new GTI 7.0 full option manual for 36k, already including Mwst. To be honest that's 7 years ago, but still...its a golf GTI... I would say these prices are Golf R territory.
@dominikstahl97043 жыл бұрын
@@IXtremos666 yeah i know the prices are way too high, however compared to audi you would only get a new 150 ps a3 for that price if that makes it any better
@michielvanschoor3 жыл бұрын
I love panoramic roofs in my cars, I have a Tiguan with one and an Tiguan Allspace without one and it feels much more sombre without it.
@sarkishacikian6211 ай бұрын
What is the fuel economy
@kermitthefrog36853 жыл бұрын
How the hell can the golf 8 still make popping noises but the Cupra sounds like a mouse since 2019. Makes me so mad.
@andrewmarsden19703 жыл бұрын
This or the S3 for me.
@magillas85113 жыл бұрын
Wait for Cupra petrol 300 , much much better
@sophiawoods67482 жыл бұрын
Very professional high level video. Love this man.
@MICHGO13 жыл бұрын
TOO BAD WITH ALL THAT PLASTIC THEY CAN'T BOTHER TO HIDE THE RADIATOR.
@yes80323 жыл бұрын
Wow I love the VW golf
@lechatnoir573303 жыл бұрын
Hi. Is there an active valve for the exhaust piping?
@nasnas34783 жыл бұрын
Great video but when are you going to test the GTD?
@autogefuehl3 жыл бұрын
also in the making :)
@nasnas34783 жыл бұрын
@@autogefuehl I look forward to it, thanks
@j.r.36643 жыл бұрын
My personal favourite hot hatch for Southern Europe. For Northern Europe I would go for R.