New VW Golf GTI Clubsport 8, better than Golf R? 300hp Volkswagen Hot Hatch | 4K

I spend a week with VW's brand new Golf GTI Clubsport, cheaper than the Golf R, but is it a better package?
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*Some footage was also filmed on private land.

[@ianmcwilliams6453]

Sounds like a real sweet spot in the Golf range

[@gurdipsidhu5984]

It is

[@vogahl34]

I used to think that the new golf was a bit off, but since seeing the new M3 and M4 I seriously think that this thing is now really good looking.

[@davidknell9676]

The wheels give so much to the look.

[@jm9371]

That GTI looks FUN.... that is a big deal for a lot of people.... myself included.

[@volkswizard]

Great work mate! I'd still like this video even if you didn't like the car but I'm glad you do. This video really gets over the magic of the Clubsport especially in comparison to the still very good R which has been hogging the headlines because of its amazing performance on the drag strip. 0-60 in nearly 5 secs was a nice suprise too! The 2 on track would be very interesting indeed, can't wait 🙌

[@Billagio1]

How good is Joe?! Love your videos dude!

[@oldmanjenkins38]

Well done Joe. Cant wait for the US debut over here across the pond. Glad to see there will be a manual (maybe) in the US.

[@joshcarberry4463]

Just got this car yesterday and I’m loving it so far great drive 👌

[@mustanglover1923]

Great video Joe.. keep up the smashing work

[@WebbyOnCars]

Awesome video Joe. I’d take this over the Golf R every time. I can’t wait for them to arrive here in Australia!

[@chancemcclendon3906]

same here in canada. Im so ready. and they are coming to NA in a manual :D:D:D

[@bigabbs8502]

Great review mate. Really enjoyed!

[@harddiillion]

Another brilliant video Joe - your content / delivery Is the best out there

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy 🙏

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

Like the oval pipes at back too

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

That is a nice 0 to 60!

[@KOL630]

I like it. Looks like it sticks on those corners too!

[@eyeamone1]

Great video thanks Jo

[@leevardy852]

I’m loving the variety joe 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you Lee, lovely being able to get my hands on more manufacturers offerings 👌

[@jagman999]

Great video Joe 👌

[@stevesanders4071]

Great work Joe

[@hlulanishihlomule688]

The clubsport is the quintessential GTI. My friend has the Mk7 clubsport, brilliant car.

[@jimfastlane28]

Great review 👌🏼

[@aleksandrshik9208]

the only thing I'm thinking is when people will start tuning them with 100+ hp from stock, R will put all the power to the road where I think GTI would struggle with that much power only with front wheel drive.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Great vid Joe! Have a CS this week so I had to check this one out 👍🏻👍🏻🏁

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers buddy! Keen to see what you think mate, really actually missed this when it went... 👊🎥🎬

[@PeterAndrewH]

Awesome car, awesome video Joe!

[@user-gi4uz5rc6u]

Nice review Joe, would you pick this over a GR yaris?

[@hegartyj1]

Great video review.

[@FootToPedal]

Great video Joe! Interesting about your comment on the 128ti, I've just filmed with one of these and was very impressed by it. That must make this GTI Clubsport a pretty serious piece of kit!

[@lewisvincent7479]

Great review! This or a civic type r though?

[@jamesjohnson3910]

My youngest just picked up his first GTI. White metallic pearl. Beautiful car. Manual. Drives perfect. If anyone here is a real race car driver please give this kid some advice.

[@dm1lls919]

Aweseome content, respect the work gone in to review cars like this, nice one mate!

[@markdennis7119]

Always great video. Car 🚙 content. 👍

[@kevdavies3445]

excellent review may just trade up from my 7.5 GTI

[@markbrisec3972]

I'm amazed every time a watch some car review, with the amount of car channels on the YT. And they all seem to survive. Whether they have 100 k subscribers or 2 million. All of them get these new cool cars to drive, they all make a decent living out of it.. I can't understand that there's a market for all of them and that manufacturers are willing to give their press cars left and right to whoever asks.

[@danielforde-pogson]

Great little review. Glad you mentioned the sticker kit - I think they look far to 80's!! Can't believe they cost so much, but nice little pakage! (And why does video make LED lights flash?? Never understood that!!)

[@uweboker5983]

Great car, great review!

[@terrybrowne256]

What a road that is by the way, ride that on the bike and lovely twists and ups and downs 😎😎

[@tomhirschel8524]

Great review ! VW Should release a "VW UP! Clubsport" Fun city car...

[@tommcmahon6354]

Sounds like you and Mat have another drag race to do....DO IT!

[@RickGTI2019]

Great review. Looks like you had a fun time, as it should be. RickGTI....

[@Mechadondada]

This looks badass.

[@obsidian313]

I am really surprised that you get any cars to review, In my opinion you are the most honest reviewer with no holds barred reviews. And I applaud you for it.👏🏻

[@danielheathcote5625]

Good point - though it’s hardly like joe said this (or any car he tests) is a total spotter - as you say he’s very honest - I always find very very balanced too! And natural how he says it!

[@SoftPorridge]

This is the sweet spot

[@andrewmontague2636]

Great vid, Joe! Demoing a Clubsport next week with a view to replacing my Mk 7.5R with it. I’m also considering the Mk8 R but I like the fact it’ll sit under the £40k even with options and feel it might be more fun to drive. I also prefer the appearance especially the interior trim. Brilliant car!

[@mattree437]

I’ve got one most fun in a front wheel drive you can have 👌👌

[@nightpovcars7021]

Looks funny! Good car well done 🔥

[@no2embish]

Looks like a dream too… top of the list for wants

[@bruts82]

Have 1 a few months now and was initially pissed with the infotainment system but have gotten well used to it , ride is well stiffer than the normal Gti. A bit more special obviously but I honestly think the normal Gti is the king of Vw s as it’s all the car u need. And is across the board more comfy and well rounded

[@SuperOrbit69]

Do you have DCC on your Clubsport?

[@bruts82]

@@SuperOrbit69 no I don’t plus I sold it It broke my heart

[@user-bn3nx5pq9p]

Joe produces some of the most chill entertaining and no nonsense car enthusiast content out there keep it up!! 💪💪💪

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks buddy, appreciate your support 👊

[@davidknell9676]

I love Joe's content but he's going to show love to the franchise that gave him the space. That being said he has more than enough reason to be a fan. No nonsense is no bias. What I like about Joe is he's enthusiastic about driving, detailed about function and realistic with a lowdown friendly ego

[@leonlittlechild1384]

@@davidknell9676 what a load of rhubarb

[@davidknell9676]

@@leonlittlechild1384 have you actually got anything to bring to the table

[@warrenkinnear8177]

I enjoy your reviews, the honestly and advice for us to spend our money. The VW group interior quality is worrying, they seem to be coming off a high in the previous gen and the number of technical issues with that infotainment is even more worrying. If you are going to be annoyed daily, that will make you leave the brand.

[@nicholaswatts7973]

Brilliant review and just confirmed to me that my choice was seemingly the right one. My Clubsport is being delivered on Thursday. :-)

[@harleyjager8829]

Nicholas Watts the artist? THAT Nicholas Watts? (If so, I have your signature on prints in three rooms.)

[@nicholaswatts7973]

@@harleyjager8829 No unfortunately, I am an engineer. I have seen his work though, very nice. Keep up the good work.

[@Frank-1978]

Great review 👍 Enjoyed that 😁

[@001broughy]

Love it! Even more excited for mine coming in a few weeks watching that! 👌

[@shaunfolan8948]

Me too😀. No delivery date yet but I ordered near identical spec as the one reviewed (Estoril wheels though). I do worry about the infotainment system but once this shortcuts are set up I don’t see it being a huge problem🤞

[@panathaninf]

This exact car is my favorite , I love everything , the infotainment included

[@simonupex2628]

Hi Joe that road route you were on looks suspiciously like the one that Harry Metcalf uses, I hope he doesn't mind you using his manor lol.

[@cheshirered9204]

That S bend is a dead giveaway!

[@Theurgicnick]

I live round the corner from it. If you keep going along that road you’ll come in to Charlbury.

[@Supercarsofcheshire007]

Love all of the performance Golfs great all rounders, tick a lot of boxes ..... R is my favourite for the launches alone .... nice to see a front wheel drive car do a 5sec to 60 for a change. 👍🏻

[@TeaVR]

Make sure you wave at Harry!

[@Mav86asian]

Beautiful roads and scenery, perfect driving roads for a GTI. Where in the UK is this exactly?

[@steventaylor9928]

Hey Joe how does driving the new Clubsport compare to an FK8 Civic typeR?

[@MrMlyarber]

what color is the car, great review.

[@oceanxnova970]

Looks sick

[@thamilawrence8468]

I love these Clubsports. 👌

[@petersothern2909]

they look better than the R

[@user-jb1rt5cw2s]

What would you pick joe a 7.5 or 8 if you was buying one now ?

[@donaldstewart3799]

Mentioned in video not take Moonstone paint to lower the price, then the only choice would be white as all the other colours are double the price of Moonstone. Great video, sorry but only own R-line 2litre TDI in Moonstone with a sunroof and winter pack.

[@TravelWithPreston]

nice. I haven't had my Polo long and need to take it on roads like these. Where about is this?

[@jonathanbotterill1911]

In your opinion joe which should I buy the 2022 430d m sport coupe or the 2022 golf gti clubsport as a daily drive

[@jgrvhvm]

How did this compare to the TCR Joe?

[@drawwithdan5821]

I think this is the best looking version of the Golf 8 so far......which may not be saying much.....

[@NOOLIMITTTV]

- Appreciate The Video

[@andrewmarsden1970]

Fantastic motor that.

[@martin4911]

Can’t wait for aftermarket infotainment

[@VR6Boki]

You always mention does car shift up automatically in manual mode, but what I want to know too, will car automatically downshift, for example, if you are at low speed in 4th gear and you do press full throttle, will it go in second if that is best option or stay in 4th. That was also irritating for me in some cars with automatic gearbox and so called "manual option".

[@vaughan2203]

1:38 - that rear corner shot .... if it was not for the 'GTI' badge, you'd think it was a Tiguan. Cover that left side of the scren area with your hand if watching on a tablet. You'll see it.

[@richardbower8707]

Is it good enough to upgrade from my Mk 6 gti? Mk 8 lots more power, but I have all the tech plus a manual gear box. I’m not sure I need more power on the public road...

[@iMiik]

loving the red shoes mate 👌🏼

[@totom5095]

Great honest review 👍

[@sme8499]

5 days into MK8 Clubsport ownership and I love it!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Awesome car 🙌

[@sme8499]

@@JoeAchilles1 It didn't get off to the best start after the dealer had left the transportation chocks attached to the front suspension during PDI. After a somewhat 'firm' 110 miles, it's now resolved and I'm enjoying every moment, only 800 more miles to go until it's run in. I have to say that the CS looks far better in real life than it does in any videos or images.

[@brianiswrong]

@@sme8499 Similar situation to shmee150(Tim) and his new Mustang in the states

[@sinisajakus1744]

Nisi normalan,kupi BMW 5 za 50.000 eura

[@sme8499]

@@brianiswrong it’s was that bad I was lucky luck not to have destroyed the top mounts.

[@autoframed]

What a car !

[@sl22uk]

When can we expect to see your new M3?

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

awesome car

[@BenDover_.]

Is the Dynamic Chassis Control a must?

[@leefoster8015]

Would you have this or the Cupra Joe?

[@jamesr8897]

Looks like the same bit of road Harry’s garage uses ?

[@markwilson4330]

Wow it’s a nice one

[@bananathecockatiel1439]

Would you pick this or 128ti if you had to buy it?

[@441stainesphil5]

Joe, great video,. Very interesting, I get the impression you liked it more than the R? I liked the colour too

[@keithbowen9561]

That looked like Harry M's favourite corner at the start of the vid

[@emiliospowerballer1441]

I currently own a Golf 8 1.5L 150PS and I am looking to buy the Clubsport part exchanging it with my own. One key matter needs to be mentioned. The 7 speed DSG changes at the rpm it wants to, even in Sport Mode, unfortunately. However, if you figure out when the gearbox changes gear, you can press the paddle and shift almost simultaneously. Even with the Golf R, the same problem persists. But its completely normal because the computer knows better than you. Great review

[@okay7332]

there is a way around this i believe you have to turn off something and you can bounce it off the rev limiter

[@jboi9309]

It's incredible how an ordinary family car can be pushing out so much power.. that was the equivalent to what a ferrari would of been pushing out years gone by..

[@davidsomething4867]

Hot hatches have come a long way. I had an 1984 XR3i in the 90's and my last car before my Leon Cupra was a Skoda vRS Octavia Diesel that was quicker than the XR3i. Like the old hot hatches are now like warm hatches.

[@craigyirush3492]

Would have been

[@narieksmith2457]

I remember my dad had a skyline when I was a kid which was about 300 hp and faster than most things on the roads now a golf has that much power lol.

[@narieksmith2457]

It is a 40 grand car tho 🤯

[@davidsomething4867]

@@narieksmith2457 Prices of cars have gone up in last 2-3 years I have a Leon Cupra and that is now 5k more. Golf R has gone up same amount I think.

[@PKP1]

Get the manual GTi and put a stage 1 kit and some mods and surely it could compete with an ECU map. If possible.

[@arrontobin4269]

Well this is pretty exciting with this exact colour and pretty much spec on order, being delivered on Tuesday 👌👌👌

[@ephyslebs3599]

Are we gonna see the TCR on golf 8?

[@briansteele2723]

Are you and Harry Metcalfe sharing the same favourite road. It seems all youtubers end up there at some point :)

[@jamiroquai01fan]

Any plans to drive the new Cupra Leon, Joe? I'm strongly considering getting one. Seems to be more or less the same car but with a better interior and a lower price tag! Still has fiddly temperature controls though, but physical buttons on the wheel!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha funny you say that, I had one for a few hours on Monday, video coming over the next week or so 👌

[@jamiroquai01fan]

@@JoeAchilles1 excellent! How funny is that? Shall look forward to that one.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yeah great minds and all that... 👊

[@PietrekP]

@@JoeAchilles1 any first impressions? Better/worse/pretty the same as this lovely clubsport? Don't keep us in suspense for too long :)

[@billx4266]

Hi mate, which one would you choose, this or the 128 Ti? Help me choose please, im in for a new car.

[@stephenritacco1607]

Clubsport OR type R as a fun to drive daily???

[@viridianofficial4637]

Wish we had these in the states

[@Jmoneyy365]

Will the clubsport come to the us?

[@ThomasJohnson-fr4gp]

Better than a Civic type R FK8 joe?

[@leemason666]

Great video as always Joe. Would love you to get hold of a VW T-Roc R for a future review and share your thoughts on that SUV.

[@TheKhazar]

VW are moving GTI to the space the R used to occupy. Costs almost what Mk7 R, S3 and M140 used to cost.