Golf 8 GTI Review - We finally drive the latest Volkswagen in South Africa (and on track!)

[@garethluxford5839]

I've never clicked on a video so quickly

[@riaaydkorkie731]

😂😂

[@fisokuhleqwabe844]

😂😩 bro.!

[@sizakelecomfortmtshweni9530]

Bruh 😂🤣

[@AndyGeeeeee]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shadiiyambo8353]

🤣🤣🤣

[@wadesolomon2484]

"0-100 in this car is claimed at 6.4 seconds but it actually takes about 15 minutes" absolutely brilliant!😂 one of the best car reviewers in the world, nevermind in South Africa! Funny but not too funny that you he cannot be taken seriously.

[@ntuthukophlybeatzmakhathin898]

Thee best

[@VeeElJay]

True!! I thought he was going to say "...but it actually takes about 6.1s"

[@ernestlukheli4512]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@claudiacloete4137]

@@VeeElJay Indeed, drove one today and I struggled to maintain the speed

[@VeeElJay]

@@claudiacloete4137 I can't wait to drive one. Dealers here in America haven't gotten one on their lots yet. Atleast at dealers local to me.

[@planetescapemusic]

This new Golf GTI seems like a car I’d take for kilometers around SA while being comfortable and relatively quickly at the same time

[@kentwrankmore]

I've had all the GTI versions up to the 8 and the 5 is still my favorite. Manual fun and solid car.

[@sibusisogama4198]

The 5th generation will forever be the best they’ve ever build. It’s actually for keeps since it’s going to be in demand soon as a classic car just like the bmw 325is 90-94 version

[@kentwrankmore]

@@JP-hr3xq That car was over-engineered but to its advantage. It was such a big step up from the previous generation. It was like night and day when most of today's changes from generation to generation are not that big. Chipped it after its warranty ran out and it went like a rocket.. Still, my favourite car to own yet and I've had a few.

[@ffelaar]

I've had a 4, 6, 7 .... but I am dying to get a mk5 manual .... i drove one and just based on that it is my favourite. I feel like the mk8 is trying to cheat me out of my money a bit. It is obviously a great car, but for that price I did not expect them to cheap out on certain things that they did.

[@wezilebonani]

"OH my NUTS, BEEN LOOKING FOR THEM ALL DAY" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nyikochallensmakondo1330]

12:56 😂

[@vusimuzimazibuko6993]

When I tell you I weaped 😭😂

[@manqobamkhwanazi1956]

🤣🤣

[@kaygizmo7059]

The sound the turbo makes when spooling up or down is music to the ears🔥🔥🔥😍

[@csanvi]

I really like this presenter. He has a funny vibe yet always talking about the things which matter. Good job and Thanks.

[@esametsala3054]

I feel the same! No nonsense, good attitude and also funny 👍🇫🇮

[@oliviafotolela4261]

Its me and you. I only watch his reviews only

[@realebogatala440]

I love this car so much. This man owns the car review market, in my opinion he is the best in Africa, and he does it better than many international reviewers. Cheers to Ciro

[@motheolebelo]

What an awesome review Ciro You make one, want to just to to the dealership and buy one instantly. I still have a soft spot for Golf GTI 5

[@TorqueDriven]

Great video mate! Race between Mk8 and mk7.5 gti would be great!

[@Carscoza]

Thank you, and that's a very good idea!

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

Yess

[@namechecksout6300]

Nothing will ever convince me that this interior is any better than the previous generation interior. The quality and user friendliness has been thrown out the window.

[@mark-qi6di]

And the whole touch interface and buttons just don't work, especially on the steering wheel

[@ruthun]

Agree. Golf 5 was the peak. The rest feel so cheap inside.

[@Chif_GT]

Definitely. Those seats don't do it any justice either. Display screen bezels makes the screen look entry level.

[@baller-fk5ng]

Interior is fine apart from the stupid touch controls for the temperature and volume

[@bobbiexolille]

Can't believe we waited for almost 3 years for this🙆🏾‍♂️ I even forgot about it 🤣

[@bigbadwolf9513]

Like bro?! While the world is already on the Golf 8 GTI ProMax Ultra v2.0🤣

[@bobbiexolille]

@@bigbadwolf9513 Lol🤣🤣 Ahh my guy, The world🌍 is on some GTI Clubsport S R R-Line AMGs RS SRT PROMAX ULTRA PRO. We're here on some GTI with without the Golf🤣 🤣 ...

[@KWASHIC]

VW Golf is a beauty. All the way since Golf 5. and Interior is now as modern as it should be! great!

[@nkgudih]

Iconic indeed, despite being an endless money PIT as it age.

[@jacovanwyk46]

Take a bread and take a gti from 1997 - the percentage amount of appreciation is exactly the same. My point is things don't get more expensive, your fiat currency is getting weaker.

[@stukkak1976]

Nice plaything if you change it when serviceplan is up. However it will still cost you. Never an investment.

[@ndumndum1000]

Scotty fan, I see you😂

[@nkgudih]

@@ndumndum1000 100%

[@alessandrofaxelhas6628]

Im actually liking those seats, and the car has grown on me...can't waiting to check one out in the parking lot😂👌 great review

[@lesego2933]

Lol😂😂😂...

[@adinwilson1094]

The GTI is an awesome all round performer as always. What did impress me is the track and facility, everything is looking sharp. Well done to the club.

[@michaelmeckies7072]

GTi stands for GET THEM INSIDE.

[@lutevanolsberg4341]

Thanks Ciro for the review. Indeed the extra weight seemed a little surprising but overall I can tell it’s more plush, 180kw with 370nm is not bad at all.

[@GraemeScala]

A couple things annoy me about this new GTi. I cannot understand VW's obsession with its new touch-sensitive interface - what's wrong with buttons? Good luck adjusting the climate control or volume while driving without ending up in a ditch. Also, there is no excuse for the additional 165kg kerb weight. Where did that come from? Lastly, I'd be interested to see how much quicker (or not) the new GTi is compared to the model it replaces - is it worthy?

[@kam8165]

Well....The type of people that will buy these cars grew up with iPads so...

[@anthonytromp6265]

On the steering wheel you have volume controls .The aircon is no problem you do not change it all the time.

[@siphelelekhankhan]

They added the 165kg so they can take it out on the GTI Club sport and sell it to people as a more playful GTI.

[@miljanivanko2312]

Well golf 7,5 gti went 8:29 on Nurburgring with AMS testing .thats maybe 5 seconds slower than VW does it when testing, and the new one goes 8:07 on the Ring ,so its pretty much faster than 7,5 GTI

[@luvomdleleni84]

The guys overdid the touch buttons and it’s really sad they did that to such a special vehicle. Most of additional 165kg mass could be linked to the electronic systems required by the digital instrument cluster and infotainment. That’s my 2 cents.

[@donitobarnett7907]

That Turbo in the back ground hey, whistles alot

[@fido5067]

Yes Vw's do drive well, but have far to many electronic/mechanical gremlins hiding under the bonnet, waiting to pounce when you least expect them... There's a reason they only offer 3 year warranties.

[@lefikaotukile8287]

i see a lot of relationships being started, broken, ended and marriages being tested because of this new G8 GTI

[@madikgetlakagiso1525]

Eish......😂

[@njabulosibiya6578]

without a doubt

[@kjn5973]

@@njabulosibiya6578 eish 🤣🤣

[@zwonaka95]

I'm here to remind everyone that the Yaris GR is a better and FASTER car... great review as always Ciro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thubelihlekhumalo2377]

But still a Yaris!

[@childofyah268]

Yebo yes!

[@childofyah268]

@@thubelihlekhumalo2377 Developed by toyota's legendary rally racing team '' GR"

[@brianmak1879]

@@thubelihlekhumalo2377 yes but who ever thought a Yaris would be faster than a GTI

[@teddymartin7633]

And about the same price range 😭😭

[@PerformanceWithPage]

Insane video, in so many ways!

[@Carscoza]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Ernest

[@drevil2783]

While you are selecting and deselecting things to get of the line, i'll just jump on my bicycle and wait for you at the end😆😆

[@kripstoe]

Great job on the audio. Multiple mics?

[@sibusisovincentdlungwane4032]

Long overdue great review as usual 👌

[@branwinnmakwatie8672]

Amazing review 😂I honestly love this guy, literally my favourite car journalist, keep it up...I love the review, I really hope you get your hands on the GOLF 8 GTI CLUBSPORT tho', can't wait for that one

[@Bubbles12345-cat]

Honestly, if I had to win this car, or the money to buy it, I will. I'll drive it say 150,000km max, and then get rid of it before it starts falling apart and turning into an endless money pit. I'm not a vw fanboy by any stretch of the imagination, but this presentation by Ciro really made an impression on me. Thanks Ciro!

[@manqobamkhwanazi1956]

You get a girl in this, you are going to nut no story. Hear the sound of that turbo 🔥

[@CobusDerrenberg]

Brilliant review, as always! Great work !

[@baruchpillay]

Really good review. Really liking the new GTI. Everything feels modern and the vehicle is well priced compared to the European markets where this car is about the same price as an A35 and costs more than an i30n and 128ti. Love that in SA we get the leather seats as standard. Does anyone know if the SA version will have a PPF? Can't wait to see the SA spec of the R and praying that we get a clubsport version locally soon. That would definitely be for the GTI purists and will sell even better than standard gti and r !!

[@HJ_Systems]

What is PPF?

[@abramthipe]

Good question regarding the PPF, however I thought the Auspuff (VVVRPHA) was somewhat audible in the video. I hope the guys in Wolfsburg left it behind because in Africa we are not governd by the stupid EU laws.

[@baruchpillay]

@Hezekiel Nkambule its a petrol particulate filter. In Europe they have to have them to reduce emissions and it can't be removed but it makes the cars sound kinda dull. Don't think our versions, America and Australia will have them so hopefully the sound will be there 👌

[@ffelaar]

i was dreading those cloth seats I saw in overseas reviews ... even in the R, it looks terrible. My brain just refuses to accept that a premium car can have cloth seats lol. So was very happy to see the leather.

[@baruchpillay]

@@ffelaar definitely. They look terrible and the leather is like a 2100 pound option overseas. The R has really nice leather seats too with a carbon effect, hope we get that as standard as well.

[@FaeezHendricks]

Such a great review as always. Imagine Ciro on top gear as a presenter. Would be very interesting 😁

[@claytonponiappen5848]

Why does it look and sound so much better than the European or American reviews, it's like the GTI was designed to look good in South Africa. The looks through me before and now all of a sudden love it. Every reviewer also hated the volume swipping and Chiro just made it so South African with the hol DJ/Amapiano vibe that it is cool.

[@baruchpillay]

Don't think South African, American and Australian versions come with a petrol particulate filter so hopefully it sounds better.

[@nostramashego4226]

South Africa makes every car look good😁, but i also, think our mkt/customer taste is superior so the cars reflect that, hence here the sunroof is standard

[@banelegaza]

Chapters made for this video are highly appreciated!

[@_jayMGL_]

Great looking car, and I'm absolutely loving the turbo noise and the cracks and pops! Can't wait for the Golf R review.

[@johankriek1306]

Love that interior and seats colour combination!!!

[@brapanda7247]

VWSA is disappointing us. There’s already a Golf R, GTI-clubsport and clubsport 45 and they only brought it out now? Porsche and BMW are much quicker. Nice car. Moving with the times. Let’s see a test against 128Ti.

[@bernadineponte8609]

Awesome review Ciro...fantastic car. Glad you found your nuts! ! Your humour is always appreciated.

[@SoloVentureExplorer]

What an excellent review 👏. Keep it up Ciro..nice work man and great camera shots

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

Cool car i must say i like the Jamie Orr BBS version that's a Yes from me, but can we talk about what the tracking car was down the main straight??!!!

[@ernestmashilo7728]

When are you reviewing the new VW Tiguan and Tiguan R?

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

The polo gti is still more true to the original gti..lighter and feels more on the edge

[@avuazahc1966]

Until u meet Festa ST

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

@@avuazahc1966it maybe more fun to drive but it's not a german car and is not built to the same standard. It's also not as fast

[@ExcellentLeoSilinda]

I'm getting one next week

[@kanomorojele4956]

I see Midrand is about to look Different. ..there's more Gti than Houses.🤔

[@ca9968]

Same as Alexandra, Thokosa, etc etc...

[@kanomorojele4956]

@@ca9968lol Bra Trust me I know.. but I'm referencing the 'mzansi memes' on Twitter about "Midrand" GTi owners😂.

[@ca9968]

@@kanomorojele4956 hehehehehehehehe

[@rustom1981]

There is a short cut to disconnect traction control in less than 5 , no need to all the steps to go in Manu 🙃👍🏼.

[@DeanWilliamMills]

Aweome video. I liked it more than I thought I would. Will def get 1 in the near future👌

[@lebogangkwata2452]

Million dollar question, VW Golf 8 GTi or BMW 128ti?? 🤔 Otherwise this was a great review. It surely looks good on track than on internet pictures🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@avuazahc1966]

128ti makes more sense. . . .Service Plan vs Maintenance Plan. . . . .Ordinary Brand Vs Premium Brand

[@patrickmakgato9121]

Ciro, when are you reviewing the new Audi A3?????

[@shibechuene8464]

I’m just here to watch and dream🥺 I’ll stick to my grandi10🤣🤣

[@bigbadwolf9513]

Haha 😂

[@sibonisokunene2549]

Thats a fats hot hatch too

[@michaelstanley934]

R669k is a special launching pricing. Since all the dealers I called stating it would be asking R755k+ and every single stock is sold, ( new arrived stock will be more expensive ). What a false information. It is like saying RTX 3060 is announced for $299 but there is no stock for that price.

[@MrMartinHattingh]

This is simply because the first few post-launch units of most vehicles (especially European ones with vast option sheets) are highly specced. It's very much expected that a mid to high-spec GTI costs around R750k. Maybe you'll see some base spec ones in the market in the next few months, but maybe not, it all depends on what consumers want. I personally would not be interested in base spec one.

[@michaelstanley934]

@@MrMartinHattingh so, is there a R669k GTI, or any GTI always pricing at R7550+ like i said?

[@waydonbrandt3578]

Nice car, it looks like the current Polo with a few more pork sausages under the belt. Interior stunning, but I saw the Germans took some inspiration from the French with the front spotlights of the Megane RS...

[@avuazahc1966]

Straight

[@ntsikamboxo7531]

Please do a corolla quest 2014 model review again thoroughly

[@twistedsanity623]

never been a GTI fan... but I like this one

[@stephengriffin4990]

love the paint colour and all the interior colour scheme

[@Bulumko]

I AM SOOO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!!!

[@wesleybijailall2201]

Excellent review Ciro, the Golf 8 Gti is a cool car😎

[@Yas_786_]

#30 on trending! Well done boys!! Keep it!!

[@duffydon1741]

Ciro, this car is a looker, no doubt, I'm sure it flies, judging by the numerics, however I am a bit concerned about the ergonomics, i looked behind you and I realised that leg room is a bit compromised, could this car suffer from carrying adults with comfort?

[@faizachmat5888]

Would love to see the Golf 8 GTI up against the BMW 128ti

[@avg89able]

The best thing about this engine is that the intake does not hide the sound of the turbo and bpv.

[@thasomk]

I have the 2020 polo GTI. Thinking of changing it for the golf 8

[@miljanivanko2312]

Great review...as always !

[@deanwilliams2374]

Here we are, talking about the launch of the new Golf 8 GTi. Meanwhile the rest of the world is on the Golf 8 GTi Clubsport 45 Edition

[@mlulekideandladla]

Dawg you know

[@googlegmail6997]

That's so bull bro, UK and EU has been driving this thing late 2019 and it's given to us almost 2 years later.

[@deanwilliams2374]

@@googlegmail6997 they're almost on their updates while we're on software version 1 😂

[@bonolomodise5807]

Already have the R version but I think the chip shortage from last year also played a role

[@pjb9010]

Damn the pops sounds good

[@rizaanjappie]

Buying an older model and modying it will probably be a better option

[@vincentmotonya2859]

Ciro is awesome keep up the good work buddy

[@makhoable]

You guys are rockstar!! You have the latest stuff!

[@LemogangM]

Finally part of the first 1K views!

[@tman1591]

It can do with a little more kw, what a nice car to celebrate 45 years of GTI, my money can be well spent on the Toyota GR

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

Yaris is faster but the GTI is more of an all rounder

[@tman1591]

True

[@tman1591]

@@WaseemKhan-iu4bh True, but it can do with a little more kw

[@TheJoStephan]

Great review, thank you! And it's a beautiful car, with a sharp design that I really like, as a Gti fan & owner. Also, it's noticeable how the Point of View angle over the bonnet looks very similar to the Golf 1 Gti . Not a fan of all the haptic buttons, but such is life in 2021, and i'm sure I would get used to that. These specific wheels also work so well on the Gti (the standard 18" design does not look good). What a beauty!

[@claudiacloete4137]

I drove it today at Advanced Driving. I have not ever been so inlove with a car.

[@rochjepetersen2119]

Shot in PE, great stuff man

[@maxperlov7071]

We need a 128ti review

[@Carscoza]

Coming soon!

[@bonolomodise5807]

Can’t wait.

[@lindonkwanyana4807]

Our very own Matt Watson 👏🙌👍👌

[@declansgamereview6523]

So much electronics.... so many things that will eventually break... Welcome to the future!

[@conventionalfusion6416]

Nami ngiyayifuna, ngitiyitsenga 2023

[@thamzet]

Wish I had a R670 000 lying around, by the way GTI stands for Grand Touring Injection, I think it fits well with one :)

[@emihlenzama8943]

Great content, perhaps a review for a Polo GTi for those who are still into the younger brother please

[@etienne6641]

How can we get notified when you in PE again? Would love to meet the crew.

[@masonwabetshobongavsc.2340]

VW took waaay to long to deliver this car on our shores. Great review though. Thanks Ciro.

[@ld9387]

Blame the semi conductor shortage

[@Drwezloka]

Brilliant review. 👏

[@TheJoStephan]

"oehhh, there's my nuts!" What a funny guy! :))) It's really a great video review, well done! Just madly in love with this new Gti 8!

[@loganpadayachee6048]

I love my Golf 8 GTI it's my 5th one

[@XITSONGABombaMugaza]

You give Ashley too much credit🤣👌🔥

[@nhlanhlamthembu4702]

Almost all your videos are now on track. What happened to public road reviews?

[@bondigrey]

Crime is high in SA since Cyril Ramaphosa took office. That's why

[@KayMyName]

@@bondigrey you're damn right!

[@brycelevipillay]

Nice video 💪🏽

[@nevinnarraidu8608]

Test drove the 8 and went for a pure grey TCR low mileage, so much more engaging, is 213 kw standard and also Limited to 300. I don’t regret a day in it. VW messed up the 8 and went backwards.

[@fuaadharoon8436]

If it was MY money? Yaris GR.....probably will appreciate in value too and I must admit I am liking Toyota's new way of thinking with getting back to drivers cars

[@devannaicker5214]

Would like to see a drag race between the golf 8 gti and the golf gti tcr

[@mahlatsigallery3051]

Dj Stokie watching this video like "K'mele ngiyi thole le mfana!"

[@solrath5596]

The golf 7.5 is the one to have.

[@305abyss]

I have been a fan of the GTI since I can remember

[@lungadlamini6693]

It’s tradition that I like before I watch

[@Ms666Brandon]

Love the turbo whoosh!

[@clinicalpsychology9598]

Why are they always making us Leather seats all the time in our SA Golfs? While VW knowing they haven't got it when it comes to quality in terms of the leather used. It was already difficult to find cloth seats in the previous golfs, except in the Clubsport & the recent TCR. In Europe, you're given options from the get go, you'd get cloth from their Golf R & GTI. Here in SA it's a problem😏😏😏

[@Deckard717]

All Toyotas use fake leather...not sure if GTI uses the real stuff.

[@clinicalpsychology9598]

@@Deckard717 for gti they way it shrinks is out of this world. Within 2 months of buying it, already it changes shape.

[@Deckard717]

@@clinicalpsychology9598 Is it real leather? ..according to Toyota they use synthetic as customers don't want to sit on dead animals 😉. According to them..most of not all manufacturers use synthetic leather. The "leather" (heard afterwards it was synthetic) in my last 2 Corollas stretched within 2 months. I never had any issues with my 2005 Corolla leather..so I suspect it was genuine. Let me not even start on how quality of interior material has declined in the past few years with Toyota.

[@teboholenyatsa3746]

Ciro when you said "ooohh my nuts" i looked the other way thinking you've hurt yourself with the steering or something 😂😂

[@keletsomaredi185]

I am dead

[@astridluyt7509]

Oh my heart breaks. Wish my dad could see this. Almost didn't want to watch this. Rest well my pappa! #03082021.. Obsessed with GTI for life

[@mbongisenismarts9480]

this VW is going to sell big time in south Africa coz most people like it i will wait for polo 8

[@kidsypherlilboy2483]

The production team is really killing it...stunning visuals

[@thobaningcoya2010]

I been waiting on this review....