NEW Volkswagen Polo GTI Review | Better than a i20N or Abarth?

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4 ай бұрын

Small hot hatches are dying. Hyundai hasn't confirmed a next generation for the i20N and Abarth seem to be heading in an all-electric future. Does that mean that this could be your last chance to buy a pure petrol small hot hatch from VW? If yes, is it worth buying before it's too late?
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@apathyboy5306 6 күн бұрын

Man imagine if they offered this in a manual would be near perfect

@johnb4840 4 ай бұрын

This the type of reviews I like quick and to the point without the added unnecessary BS of other reviewers. Good Job Cam.

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@NikdoAdventures Ай бұрын

Have my second polo GTI now, driving in Germany, Switzerland, Italy with so much fun. Abarth and Hyundai are no comparison or competition, don’t understand why people keep comparing these boring cars with this bad ass Polo

@ProductReviewCars Ай бұрын

I'm sure the Polo is excellent for highway cruising, but when it comes to small hot hatches with 4 cylinders, you absolutely should cross shop with Abarth and Hyundai.

@clarkekobelt8096 4 ай бұрын

Nice to see new car reviews coming up

@7motion985 4 ай бұрын

GTI its and always will be my favorite. Hatchback. Thank you for your excellent video. 🎉🎉 I am new here happy to find your Chanel

@claudiadavies5110 4 ай бұрын

It's that excitement factor that I love too😊

@Goatman-wl5nk 4 ай бұрын

Great car! Been my daily driver for last 6 months. Proper hot hatch size & handling with entertaining personality. Not N extreme but doesn’t need to be. Love the heritage GTI touches too especially the tartan. 👍👍 Great review too!

@m3irish4 17 күн бұрын

Exactly! A lot of people seem to don't like the polo gti. But for me it's something that i'm looking for. Fast enough and looking elegant. Can't wait to get mine, but for now I need to save some money for it. I hope next year 💕

@stevodfn 3 ай бұрын

Good review! After my Cooper S started to break down every month, I got the Polo GTI and this dual personality is the best part. It really feels like a smaller Golf - it's well built, comfortable and has a lot of big car equipment. But then it also can be fun on a twisty road. Happy with mine

@ProductReviewCars 3 ай бұрын

Classic Mini things. But glad to hear the Polo GTI suits ya!

@bunsenhoneydew6551 Ай бұрын

Just got mine this week. Luckily in the UK - the 2024 models come with proper buttons on the steering wheel - thank god. Air con is a bit of fiddle still, but I can put up with that. I've only got a base gti, not sure if you get the touch wheel if you go with more options...

@gianlucahead5397 28 күн бұрын

I have the normal version tdi. Love it! It’s bigger than it looks

@danielmaglione6376 4 ай бұрын

Great Video, Can you do a review of the VW T cross?

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've got one coming in the next week or so :) Stay tuned

@claudiadavies5110 4 ай бұрын

Excellent review, loved it, and I love that this one is very user-friendly, although I'd choose my i20N cos it's more of a hottie ❤

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! For that extra driving engagement, I'd personally pick the i20N too

@ravallewindowcleaningservi9421 4 ай бұрын

Great review,...cheers for that. Have been working towards a new Polo GTI for nearly a year now and about to take the plunge, was starting to question whether this was the right car for me but yeah getting near 50 years old I think it is sensible enough whilst still taking care of the mild mid life crisis Im having!!!

@jeffreyhemingway9578 3 ай бұрын

50 I’m 74 and have one on factory order can’t wait!

@mrcurlyrambo5009 Ай бұрын

I’m 53 now , bought one new in September full spec Absolutely love it , quick as well Great handling and awesome steering. Very economical on motorway in cruise control

@informedcarpet 6 күн бұрын

@@mrcurlyrambo5009I’m 57 and wondering whether to take the plunge… You still enjoying it?

@mrcurlyrambo5009 6 күн бұрын

@@informedcarpet absolutely love it , yes really enjoy driving it Great fun car I’ve decided to keep it when finished paying for it 😉👍

@rafiboy05 Ай бұрын

Would be interested to see a comparisson between this and the Cupra Leon V (base model, not the Golf GTI spec). I know the Polo GTI and the Leon V is a diffrent category but almost identical pricepoint. The Cupra seems to have more space and more premiumish feel interior but with a less tuned 140kW engine compared to this with 147kW on a slightly smaller and lighter body. I guess it all depends on your needs?

@ProductReviewCars Ай бұрын

I've reviewed both separately. The Leon just feels a bit too big. That's great for long distance driving and interior space, but the Polo is far more fun on track and to drive on some twisty roads.

@PhazeOfficial 3 ай бұрын

This car or a Audi A1 40TFSI S Line

@germie7666 4 ай бұрын

Good review but the loss of all the traditional switches and dials for A/C, infotainment etc is such a faff! Will stick with my VW CC

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it's a bit annoying when compared to traditional buttons. CC is so underrated!

@GlowingTube 4 ай бұрын

A very nice little hot hatch that's fun to drive yet civilised. If you are expecting Toyota levels of reliability, longevity and running costs best not buy this though.

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Personally have heard good things about the Polo GTI, but yes, parts and labour can get expensive if things go wrong compared to a Japanese counterpart

@GlowingTube 4 ай бұрын

Typical VW issues are: Leaking plastic water pump before 60K; weak under bonnet plastics, inlet valve carbonisation due to direct injection; cardboard like brakes requiring new rotors and pads every 40K or so at $1,600 a go; new timing belt at around 100K @ $2K, expensive servicing. It’s not terrible, but if you have owned a Corolla in the past you may be in for a shock.

@deeray4637 3 ай бұрын

Is the power less in Australia? In the uk the polo gti has 207bhp

@ProductReviewCars 3 ай бұрын

Measured in mechanical horsepower, not bhp. But it's all the same output but just different ways to measure ofc

@deeray4637 3 ай бұрын

@ProductReviewCars ah right, thanks for clarifying man 💯

@gamingmadforever6363 2 ай бұрын

I belive it is less in Australia and also SA

@blackadder1966 Ай бұрын

How's it feel over speed bumps, car parks, etc? I'm looking for a replacement car for my wifes jazz. I drive a wrx, so power is a priority for me. Test drove a standard polo, golf, and impreza. Perhaps a look at mazda cx3 2.5 too.

@ProductReviewCars Ай бұрын

It feels a little stiff, but it's the softest sprung compared to the Abarth and Hyundai. Standard Polo is nice, I'm about the test the Golf. Impreza is alright, but give you AWD which no other hatch in this segment does. CX-3 is great but doesn't really compare here. I'd recommend testing the Polo or the Golf if power is the priority.