2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE (6-Speed Manual) - POV Review

MSRP: $35,330
MPG: 23 city / 32 highway
Horsepower: 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,133 lbs
Cargo volume: 19.9 ft³, 34.5 ft³ with seat area
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[@henlolneh]

The amount of gloss black trim pains my detailing heart

[@shinatoIV]

Getting rid of the HVAC buttons/knobs is such a stupid design imo. I agree that it is dangerous to relegate them to being only accessible on the touchscreen. Other than that, I would love to get this car, coming from a mkV GTI.

[@Wuhbzy]

S trim has infotainment knobs and it's around 4K cheaper than the SE . I feel like that is the sweet spot for the ‘23 GTI . I just ordered one and I’m so excited !

[@AkioWasRight]

I understand the times we're in, but $35k+ for not even a top ranging GTI makes a bit queasy.

[@cgatito3528]

Regarding haptic "buttons" on steering wheel. Why change what isn't broken? Real buttons have perfect usability and tactile feedback. And don't have haptic feedback mechanisms or capacitive touch sensors to break down the road. No thanks.

[@malcolmn.5222]

Again more people who have never OWNED the mk8 complaining about the "lack of physical buttons".

[@AndreThompson925]

This infotainment WAS a dealbreaker. I am infinitely happier in my Miata where no matter how slow the infotainment is, I can always control my HVAC and heated seats instantly. And the driving experience is better as well. It's obviously a worse single car solution but paired with a CX5, it's about perfect. And the best part is, hardly anyone likes driving in it so it's usually just me, an open road and gool ol' George (Soul Red) Mica.

[@dre32pitt]

Too bad they don't sell a 2-door version here anymore.

[@tooturbo]

As a former Mk7.5 owner, the new interior controls are a huge step back. The MK7.5 had the best mix of physical and touch controls that were easy to use and navigate. I can't believe that those touch controls got thru on a big VW product especially when the performance and driving dynamics are even better than before.

[@stevejones224]

They’re not the same anymore… a gti used to be stripped down raw drive. These are just numb and fast. No feedback at all. Mk2 was probably the best version

[@philbuczkowski3913]

I currently own a manual 2023 40th Anniversary Edtiion GTI (roughly $38,000cad) , and absoulutley love it. I do think the infortainment gets WAY more flack then it deserves.

[@adamquast2337]

The piece "missing" from the trunk space is the Hazard triangle that comes standard in European models.

[@jhrodriguez08]

Topher is just clean and to the point, I don’t even know how we can stand Doug DeMuro’s bullshit anymore 😂

[@ziayerb4882]

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[@charlestonmusc]

Love this video. Real world driving! Not that stupid slow driving you see in a lot of car videos

[@WayApp]

Wow, what a thrilling POV review of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE!

[@ZCARS-01]

Awesome Video!

[@chrisdonaldson9532]

Just grabbed an S for 35k and Golf R's were selling at 55-60k at the dealership (even though both R's and GTI's were basically impossible to find in Phoenix)

[@JuiceBox_272]

Great Work!!! Amazing review!!

[@michaelmueller3228]

Took the words out of my mouth with the review of this GTI. I knew I should have saved up for the R!