Is this VW Golf GTD Facelift MK7.5 a Hot Hatch?

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Something different for once, a facelift VW Golf GTD, the MK7.5! mostly because you guys asked me to do a video on it! Back to some loud petrol cars very soon, hope you guys enjoyed the video!
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Hamza

[@TRHamza]

I’m not saying ‘GED’ it’s my accent relax people 😂

[@Tony786.]

TR Hamza oh na yera

[@-Dylann]

Deffo Saying GED 😂

[@KhanKhan-ss6dj]

Glad I Purchased this been waiting for review in the end gave up lol need to just pick it up

[@therealbatman7915]

TR Hamza is that car yours???

[@woody555kl]

I know someone that has one with a straight through exhaust and that sounds crazy for a diesel.

[@gruffydd1000]

Your accent is fine. There's no doubt you are saying GED over and over.

[@SilverShamrock71]

Other than that, very cool review

[@TRHamza]

You guys requested it so I had to do it! Hope you guys enjoyed the video, make sure to follow me on Instagram too 👍🏼

[@Maverick.420]

Another brilliant video. Keep up the good work.. All the way from South Africa

[@stevenmurney3390]

TR Hamza Really liking your videos. Keep doing cars we can realisticly afford. Great content again! I Used to watch archie hamiltons but now hes changed his content to "me me me, look what i have been given for free " and its boring now. So keep it up!

[@paulb8153]

Your honest review is spot. I'm a GTD owner and like many GTD owners, there is no way I would compare this car to a GTi. I got mine because of the looks and more importantly the fuel economy. I've had my fair share of fast cars. So I will stick with what I've got. Have subscribed.....

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

Is seriously like the Gtd for what it is. I used to think that the Gtd are owned by people who work in offices (which is still is) but now the Gte will soon be the car of choice for them. I have driven one of these briefly and they’re such lovely cars. The quality and aesthetically they have done really well and vw have excelled massively in the recent years. Nice video bro. I like how you’re exploring different things comparing cars and finding out yourself the purpose of a car in such short given time which shows the signs of an upcoming youtuber. Soon hit stardom as I have always said. Take care and can’t wait for the next vid!

[@StuntdoubleDane]

Drove a new Golf GTD for 3 months, was an absolute pleasure to drive.

[@arsenewenger9322]

I actually think this particular spec looks better than some mk7.5 R's tbh. This one looks so freshh

[@lewiscannon8213]

Arsene Wenger Out

[@panashegm2848]

Come back Arsene we might be playing Doncaster Rovers on a regs

[@richboy900]

The r looks more like a stock mk7 golf imo. The gti and gtd look more aggressive.

[@frizie474]

@@richboy900 exactly what I think ☺

[@riversider2506]

FACTS 🤞 💯

[@danjohnson1992]

I just got one of these delivered this week as a company car. Really impressed with it so far, especially for a Diesel. Makes the drive a bit more entertaining from my previous company car anyway.

[@andyclacey2980]

i have a leon fr 184 diesel, ive had it remapped, now has 230 hp, and 465nm torque, its proper quick and get 40mpg around town, lowered it with eibach springs, looks and handles very well, great car unbeatable for the money.

[@dannyeldergolf]

Bought one a year ago and absolutely love it, I'd go as far as to say one of the bedt all rounders you can buy: looks great, loads if equipment, fast, handles great and brilliant build quality. Would recommend to anyone who wants the fun of a hot hatch without the running costs

[@wolfqlf2287]

Is it reliable tho?

[@eclectic_gamer]

@@wolfqlf2287 yes the diesel engines are reliable as long as you service them properly

[@evrensokmener6768]

I find that most diesels now are more refined than their petrol counterparts. For everyday driving this will feel faster than a GTI. It's all about the torque.

[@NewHandle_]

100%, sure speed limits with petrol don't let you use it

[@dopiaza2006]

It won't feel faster, but it might be faster. That's the thing with diesels.

[@Semo11044]

dopiaza2006 yeah true, although the GTI feels faster and is faster.

[@aj63]

TR Hamza, Another great car review of yours, thanks ;-) I have both the Golf GTD mk7 DSG and Golf R mk7.5 DSG. The GTD just pulls and pulls when effortlessly accelerating when other petrol sports cars I have owned are much more shouty and frantic about how they reach their motorway speeds, the GTD just feels comfortably lazy in a good way by comparison. Like you say, this is due to the GTD's performance being much lower down in the rev range. I love both my Golf's, GTD & R and both have great qualities. Where the GTD does really make me smile after a fast drive is the great return on MPG, I always chuckle to think "no way is that possible to get such good MPG after driving fast on a long journey". The R was never expected to deliver anything to report on positively on MPG - it's just outright epic performance, period. Keep up the great reviews. Thanks, AJ

[@ryanmiddleton2431]

Loved the review man 👍🏻I have a GTD pre-facelift and can honestly say it's one of the best cars I have driven (comfort, practicality and handling wise). I would have gone for the R or GTI, but with a young family we are looking at economy. That said, I like my cars, and I can still have a bit of fun in this! My first two cars were Golf 1s (which I wish I still had now!) - it feels great to be back in a Golf 👍🏻

[@riversider2506]

Where are you from bro? I ask this because we're literally the same person 😂🤞.. My 1st car was a VW MK1 1.6i and I now have a Mk7.5 GTD in white and I WISH I still had my Mk1... I'm from *DURBAN , SOUTH AFRICA* by the way 🇿🇦 ✊

[@xxxraider9686]

Always high quality videos bro! Just wanna know your S3 is ok now. Hope to see more videos about your S3! Thanks!

[@shabir7671]

Wow! Good review bro... you have actually sold me a GTD or like you would say GED 🤓 all being well picking it up at the weekend. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[@ir0n2541]

It's a nice car, i drove one from London to North Wales and it was a delight to drive. they are relatively cheap for what you get, affordable to maintain.

[@clayaustin9155]

Just brought a gtd yesterday worth money best car I've brought so far had BMW and Ford and Volkswagen beats it by far road tax of £20 per year cant beat it and sounds better than what it does on video love this car money worth spending

[@Tazzrahman]

Nice vid bro! More videos on powerful diesel cars please! 335d 125d etc.

[@johna8999]

I really thought it would come out better than that. Based on reports off the older model. Good honest review.👍

[@tomfernandi8496]

Getting the 2017 GTD next week . Looking forward to it . Had the 2015 one . Great car .

[@bobmarley6161]

Thanks for that brother seriously good review I like the fact you drove it around. I like it not interested in engine sounds noise etc. Thanks again for the info much appreciated

[@imyk6115]

Great content as usual! I know you're in the process of reviewing the New blacked out RS3 saloon. there's alot of interest in seeing the FL S3 V FL RS3 comparison in performance. Side by side pulls and performance figures (0-60) by yourself would be awesome!!

[@hughnaidu1541]

Glad to see the channel growing man, great videos!

[@TRHamza]

Hugh Naidu Thanks man!

[@allseeing357]

They are an excellent car. I had two pre-facelift 5 door manuals in relatively quick sucession as company cars.... a 2014 which I was loaned whilst my ordered car was built....mine was a 2015 that had the nav, winter pack and kessy as additional standard kit. The loaner was ace, my car was a Friday afternoon car and went wrong ALOT.....I ended up getting shot when the e-brake developed a habit of deactivating when opening the drivers door to get out...having to chase a car down the road with your child still strapped in the back....not fun!! But aside...look great, v comfortable...now v well spec'd and you probably get 90% of the GTI experience (bar the extra nose weight dynamically v similar) with less running costs. 184 TDI motor excellent...effective rather than involving but made for a fast relaxed motorway cruiser. Still they like to rev and sound reasonably good for a diesel too. Handling is great....think they are almost too polished.....can travel A to B at massive pace but a bit dull as the car does all the work and you dont feel like you are really contributing...again super effective rather than being genuinely fun. Its a warm hatch, but an excellent one. Id still choose one over a GTE because dynamically it shades it big style, but I have a 6C Polo GTI now and whilst its arguably not the better car...its a far better (and faster) hot hatch.

[@MrTarnjitsangha]

Excellent review. I pick my new 3 door version next week.

[@AnupC]

“You can tailgate...so it’s a good car” 😂😂 damn Audi drivers!! Haha good video mate 👍🏼

[@TRHamza]

Haha had to give that little insight there 😂 Thanks mate!

[@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld]

It definitely sounds like GED😂 good video bro👍

[@davidsomething4867]

I'm just replacing my 3 year old Octavia vRS Diesel with a Cupra. Got very good MPG ( avg 45MPG) with frequent spirited driving. Excellent A and B road cars with the torque and you just get a shock when you look down and see how fast you are actually going. I am going to miss the Torque and the MPG :-( .

[@saii4gti134]

Seen you at the MSL meet lol good reviews man keep it up 👍🏻 Still waiting for mine to be reviewed lol the White mk7 GTI

[@leem7471]

Love ur videos!!! And i love golfs😍😍 Keep them coming xx

[@ggcpf2874]

I've got a pre face-lift stage 2 GTD, pushing around 230bhp, can easily beat stock GTIs and is very fun to drive, plus whenever you want to just chill you can turn on eco mode and just cruise and get great mileage... I've also straight piped it pretty much (except for the cat) and also have the sport and sound pack so it sounds much better than the one in the video, it is now essentially a diesel GTI (you can actually map these to popcorn mods that pop and bang and sound just like petrol cars, need full straight pipe for that tho, including downpipe)

[@fatwalletboy2]

The diesel certainly benefits from having dsg as the torque can stay almost constant thru the gears.

[@JayanWarden]

I don't know why I am here, but hey. I also own a mk7.5 GTD, has been working absolutely flawlessly since 2018. mine's in "silver-blue metallic" , VWs special 'offwhite' paint. Only gripe I have, my car is parked outside 24/7/365 and my glass roof plastic trim is starting to crack at the edges. Think it's thermal stress and UV exposure related. But electronics and the engine work absolutely flawlessly, I really love that car. Will drive that thing untill it breaks!

[@barringtonbig9203]

Cracking car. Just brought a red one exactly the same. Mint. It chases down petrol gtis for fun

[@samwarren2674]

Been waiting for you to review the GTD! Agree with what you said, i commute 95 miles per day and i get great mileage (57-60mpg on motorway) then enough power to make it fun driving elsewhere

[@mnls7878]

Sam Warren an average speed for these 50 mpg please!!!

[@gingerbreadman5265]

i had the mk7 gtd with dsg with stage 1 revo and averaged 37mpg when driven nice 32ish when messy around (was same pre remap). do you have a manual?. not really the best mpg if I'm honest 330d does 40 mpg when you drive it like you stole it. i alway put bad mpg down to the dsg if i got anywhere close to your mpg id more then likely still have it

[@fraudobaggins8246]

@@gingerbreadman5265 your gtd sounds like it was fucked

[@scribblesig8]

Ive just ordered one of these, i keep getting mixed answers about the heated seats. Do they 100% come as standard on the new facelifts?

[@scottptolomey3498]

This is a great breakdown video top work pal

[@PeterB96]

Best reviewer going at the minute 👍

[@TRHamza]

Peter Benson Thank you mate 👍🏼

[@Don2Nas]

Best video on the new gtd out there

[@awaqar2]

I just returned my a class A200 1.3 2018 Merc and sat in one of these... Driving position is spot on... It just has that feel it'll be fun to.drive.

[@EspiritoTT]

The sound generator is just inside or this version 7.5 mantain the sound generator in the exhaust ?

[@sinanc3961]

Loving Your Vids Bro keep doing them👊 And can you please review a GTI Clubsport or a Clubsport S

[@Zed_Zone]

Nice to see a diesel on the channel always been intrigued by the GTD although if it's for long commutes and torque then a 320d in m sport spec is probs a better bet. By the way what was that in the background at 2.06 a 6 series GC? Do we get a review on that?

[@CrispsBoy]

Great video mate. Love the Golf GTD/I.

[@BarryShite25]

A hut just for drying your clothes out!!! Never seen that before in my life! Some people just got too much money man 🤣🤣🤣 great video. Should definitely do a review on a GTI just so we can see how you compare and contrast the 2.

[@spudder94]

I think you should do a video with my 2017 JCW Mini . It’s cool that I’ve always got the video of my S1 to look back on , but this is much more fun

[@weaponautomotive7686]

Keeep the hard working going bro🔥smashing t❤️

[@SilverShamrock71]

Really like that indium grey, torn between that and white, although my current mk6 is white, so fancy a bit of a change. Prefer the 19" brescias and looking for one with a pano roof

[@joonapuro8055]

Removing mufflers actually makes it sound nice under load

[@ach6973]

Can you tell me about the seats? Are they confortable? Im thinking im gonna buy this car

[@Kraken2681994]

Just got my Mk7 GTD in Pearl Black with DSG, i was looking at that or a 320d. The GTD was a way better spec and the ride i also felt was nicer. Yeah the bmw is a bmw but in the 2nd hand market the GTD out classes a lot of serious cars, and its quick enough i came from owning a C350 CDI and was worried the gtd would feel slow.. around town and up to 80mph theres really little difference after 110mph the merc was off. The golf runs out of steam a bit, nevertheless, new car, low miles, warranty, 60.7mpg on a run through Scotland highlands nc500 and back to central belt. Very happy with my GTD.

[@Srdj0ne]

Just subscribed . Good job and keep going !

[@Aaronage1]

You should try a GTE, you’ll be surprised how good they are The electric instant torque is super addictive

[@user-s8jb3qb6y]

Would be good to see what a Mk 7.5 GTE is all about and how it compares to the GTD.

[@andyevans6567]

Could you get hold of a 125d for comparison? 218 ps and rwd twin turbo diesel should tick the diesel hot hatch box if the GTD didn't .. I have a GTI performance pack mk 7 if you ever want to try it out and see how it differs to the GTD.

[@MissionKid]

I’m getting 2017 model in a few weeks second hand if I get one with fsh How many miles would be too much for the car considering they’re not cheap 15k for good spec or should I go for 435d?

[@jstar3029]

been waiting for a diesel model

[@cmdrsalsa]

As an American, it distresses me that we don't have this in the US. New dream car for sure

[@3150xYz]

Was waiting for this! Top video!

[@TRHamza]

Glad you enjoyed it bro!

[@samallahyari9318]

I just got a GTD a year ago and have a lot problems, i think i brought it from a dodgy dealer and tired to get my refund back but didn’t succeed and the dealer had the right to repair. i would love for you to check it out and see how much digging you can do.

[@ItsDanLatham]

I've got a pre facelift GTD DTUK tuned to 240bhp and 400lb-ft in manual. Its a torque monster and excellent on fuel not to mention the awesome styling. Just ordered a Cupra 300 DSG because I fancied a change and still wanted front wheel drive for now. I also think the standard spec is much better than the 7.5R. As an all rounder though the GTD is just awesome. I've had mine 2 years and it still puts a smile on my face. Awesome video as always bro.

[@joshjouault9050]

How much did you have to do to get 240hp, I have a mk gt tdi

[@ItsDanLatham]

josh jouault My GTD has the 184bhp 2.0TDI, just a remap and an air filter can easily take it to these figures, very tuneable engine

[@joshjouault9050]

Thanks, local places around me was saying lhey could take it from 170 to 205 and 400 ft pound but my goal figure is 250. I guess I just have to look around

[@willohanlon]

Want to try a GTD with the sport and sound pack with a tune and a pedal box? You'd be surprised by the sound and the go and I drive those roads every day.

[@adamkhan5274]

Relevant review. So many of these about.

[@paulb8153]

Thanks I actually enjoyed ur video

[@DanielRodriguez-kl1ls]

Nice, man can't wait to get one.

[@nickpeers9386]

Nice review Hamza, it's a great little car, much better than diesel focus ST which sounds like a tractor 😁

[@mohammedbostan9467]

plenty of these in bradford and most of them are only doing short trips from one street to the next,a complete waste of a gtd car but a good car and a warm hot hatch.

[@TRHamza]

mohammed bostan yeah they are really popular everywhere, I agree they are wasted on short trips, won’t get the full effect of the efficiency

[@ayubalom786]

How many miles under is considered a short trip?

[@zaink7037]

Ain't short journeys bad for newer diesels with a DPF? I drive a diesel fiesta however that has no DPF plus I blanked the EGR so hopefully no soot build up. I do between 1000-3000 miles annually

[@cupra2Jock.]

Zain K do 1000 in about 3 and a bit weeks

[@MhmedProductionz]

sounds like your saying GED, great vid though.

[@peterbennpan7288]

I cant understand why vw havnt given the 7.5 gtd an extra boost in power?

[@RobertsMikiasvili]

Why don’t I have folding mirrors in my GED? If it’s standart???

[@ItsDanLatham]

Recently moved on from my MK7 GTD, underrated car a nice option for those wanting something a bit more affordable to run in the hot hatch world. I rekon its one of the best all round dailies you can have. This video had me looking at upgrading to a mk7.5 but I had a mad moment and got a Cupra 300 DSG instead. Just done a res delete on it as well got done filming and realize why I moved away from diesel!

[@georgesmith151]

I know this is many years later but I am looking to do exactly what you did! How was the Cupra in the end?

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@georgesmith151 had two of them now, very fast and good fun, very balanced daily, not the best handling hot hatch though. If you want something that will destroy everything in the bends get an i30N. But the cupra is a great daily driver. Averaged around 30mpg and stomped all over most stuff. I have a fair few videos on my channel on the cupras including a POV drive, full review etc.

[@georgesmith151]

Nice one mate! Yeah I’ve been mulling over the i30N for a while now. Ah wicked, I’ll check it out 👍

[@groan_of_tedium]

Can anyone advise, is this car good for commuting and a bit of fun?

[@ThisIsBarcode]

Great looking car...Indium grey really sets the lines off...that said, no diesel should be donning the “GT” branding.

[@was4wa]

Yesss yesss Amir khan g wagwaan akkiwan.. good review doni.. blessings from the upmost high. Stay blessed g 👌👌

[@0t523698gamjpdagjt]

Great vid Would you get a mk7 gti or mk7.5 gtd?

[@spockman0961]

Another great video, keep them up :)

[@TRHamza]

Thanks man, will do!

[@umieranjam1551]

Another Great video... Bro!! Keep it Up

[@TRHamza]

Umier Anjam Thank you bro! More to come

[@IntriguedEv]

More of a mild hatch. 🔥

[@paulgreenhill8368]

be interesting to compare that to a GTE, I drove a Zipcar GTE and it was quite brisk in GTE mode

[@GildersM88]

Only thing letting down golfs is the boot size, i went to test drive a 2018 GTD this morning and it was a great drive. But i wasn’t impressed with the boot space, my old mk5 had poor boot space too when compared the fords. However having owned both a golf and a focus. I would say the golf is a much more refined car overall.

[@mysweetlovefr]

Beautiful car. I love it!

[@mohammedsohaibmajeed]

You should review a 335d xDrive M Sport Shadow Edition. Would love to see that in action!

[@RyanM129]

What cars did you own before the s3

[@Victor-999]

How do you engage launch control?

[@freddiewilloughby9951]

GTD vs GT is there a massive difference?

[@yennerz00bradderz]

@ TR Hamza Any chance you could get hold of a C63, would like to see your review of one

[@OlkjU287]

Top review! 👍🏽

[@wolfqlf2287]

So this would be the perfect daily?

[@bigjak7358]

Man your garden is hench

[@xe2ac]

Enjoyed your video.

[@riversider2506]

The *GTD* looks way better in *white* 🤞 🔥

[@josephsartini3366]

Thinking about getting one due to my high mileage and the options that come as standard

[@goodbadboy6969]

Interestiing video TR, I enjoyed this one also, I now know what the GTD is like, Very informative, Good looking car and goes well for what it is, Just not for me, Well done on the vid though

[@NightStalker94]

What kind of speed meter is that ?

[@mastertitan-jl9fi]

What up bruv I love the videos 💖

[@fod293]

Nice video man, try and review the bmw 335d xdrive and the 125d

[@forza223bowe5]

How reliable are VW golfs ?

[@kevjenny4294]

It’s making you smile as mine does me… cracking car. £20 road tax. 50+ to gallon. Cheap insurance.. what more do you want

[@richy10vtec52]

In individual you can change everything to sport and its a little bit better, but mpg is great on a run, not really as good as a GTI.

[@dstar7886]

Keep up the good videos up there too samey. Maybe go on a long adventure to Scotland wales maybe even paris. But yh keep it up 👍🏼

[@TRHamza]

D Star these review type videos are meant to be similar for consistency, I will do some more adventurous vlog style videos when I get time 👍🏼