This is WHY the 2016 VW Polo GTI is a Great FIRST Hot Hatch!

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Hope you guys enjoyed the video on this Polo GTI, pretty good alternative for a first hot hatch. Let me know what you think below!
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Hamza

[@TRHamza]

Good little first hot hatch for sure! Make sure you guys follow me on Instagram if you want daily updates! "@trhamza_"

[@theb02boi]

I think you don't understand, he doesn't mean first car, it says 'first hot hatch' not meaning first car, Lol.

[@bashcmr9107]

TR Hamza please do a video on your car history which you had

[@topcar10s78]

TR Hamza bro I saw u on lady pool road at 1am. The atmosphere was so nice. Pakistan

[@majora5171]

TR Hamza Are you going to review vw golf gti

[@AaronKundi]

TR Hamza yo hamza, when are you going to review the fiesta st mk7?????

[@SB_Rizl]

I never would've thought I'd like the look of a polo, that changed today so nice 😭

[@TRHamza]

Yeah it does look very nice for its class

[@Zed_Zone]

Dude remember us when you have 700k subscribers 😉 Great vid as usual, very nice Polo.

[@TRHamza]

Haha when that day comes we're all gonna go for a drive and make some noise :) Thanks pal!

[@xhuntaar136]

TR Hamza count me in that drive then

[@kuttappan1232]

I don't think that day come soon

[@shittyhaircut]

rip

[@kagishokgaile]

I appreciate reviews like this. None of those journalist guys who are paid by manufacturers to spin information. Thanks bro.

[@samuelreid659]

Defo made me want a polo GTI even more now, great vid mate👌🏻

[@tino570]

I Had a Polo 6N2 GTI as a first car, glad to see they kept it going!! polo still my favourite car ever even though I've now moved on to a golf R

[@M17_Max]

2 years later I have now started to like this 😂😂 Spent so long resenting it didnt realise how good it really is

[@STANDUP47]

About to start driving. Cough cough coronavirus. And in two years or so I might be looking into getting a 6c Polo GTI. I mean It'll be better than my shitty C1

[@41ex]

STAND UP They’re quite rare now, good luck finding one.

[@M17_Max]

@@STANDUP47 yeah good to get the experience behind you first

[@grdn2607]

Alex E I just picked up a 2017 manual with 13k miles. Wasn’t even the most expensive one on the market. Great deal imo.

[@george8859]

@@STANDUP47 I transitioned from a c1 to a 208 gti, the c1 can be okay fun in the city if you learn to drive it well, but the Peugeot is on another level, pretty cheap too

[@mohammedbostan9467]

keep going hamza good to see a whole range of hot hatches from hot to hyper,polo gti good first hatch and good to see road test not track.

[@TRHamza]

Thank you bro, I like exploring the full range of what's available, will keep them coming!

[@tommo390]

Sick review man! Thinking of this for my next car and struggled to find a review like this with someone who doesn't compare it to a golf r rs3 etc etc I like how you keep it in relevant context! 👍🏻

[@TRHamza]

Thanks man! 👊🏼 Glad you found it helpful, yeah it is strange how some of the stuff you've watched compares it with cars from a different class, doesn't make sense does it!

[@tommo390]

Funnily enough I brought a white 3 door dsg brand new in August after watching this 👌🏻

[@3150xYz]

Ain't even watched it but I know it's gna be a good vid!

[@TRHamza]

+e2k Thanks bro!

[@thebiker300]

Subscribed! Don't know why you don't have more? Definitely underrated. Keep the vids up bro!

[@Andyfishing23]

Your reviews are great, good sound and feels honest. Nice one man 👍

[@smoketinytom]

Thanks for this, I’m actually looking around for a Hot Hatch like this. Same age as this too. Thanks for dispelling the “Track Journalist” traction issue. Thanks again.

[@superx8299]

Good vid 👌🏻... Usually dont tend to watch car reviews from start to end but you keep your reviews interesting and a good length.

[@TRHamza]

Thanks 👊🏼 Good to hear you watched it all the way through, usually hard to estimate what length videos people like to watch, so thats reassuring!

[@quentinrs2507]

Your reviews are getting better and better, keep'up the work !

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate, appreciate the support :) Will keep it up!

[@mamigagi]

Cheers Mate! I'm looking to buy my first hot hatch now - this is really helpful!

[@yusufsatwilkar6775]

Good video bro. Been contemplating a fiesta ST for a year now as my first "fast" car after having 3 regular hatchbacks up until now. If you give the ST a good review then that's it..my mind will be made up...no pressure haha!

[@matthewfletcher8064]

Picking up mine this week, test drove it last Wednesday proper little pocket rocket can’t wait 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Randomdonut5]

Great Review. I would like to see another video, where you talk about nice first cars, that are not overly expensive

[@72sezzap]

My wife has a 66 plate in black 5 door she loves it, we are about to extend the Personal lease into a 5th year she loves it that much. It looks good, doesn’t cost the earth to insure and goes well

[@a_grown_ass_kid]

This car has really grown on me, it would definitely my second car(bit of an upgrade coming from my parents 2007 Hyundai SUV 😂). I was considering the mk6 golf r(obviously more power and superior awd) but this polo makes more sense, financial wise I'd assume.

[@Hovis_Enjoyer]

Just found the channel man, pretty good mate! nice and concise and a review by a normal guy!

[@TRHamza]

Nice one mate! Glad you found the channel 👍🏼

[@TheRhodes76]

Good review mate , enjoyed that 🙌👌

[@blurayffan66]

Love the rims...nice video too. Hope VW come out with an Up! GTI soon too. Thanks for sharing.

[@blurayffan66]

Thanks for link!

[@umarnovsarka]

Excellent review as always

[@TRHamza]

+Umer Nov Nice one mate!

[@ConsumerABS]

Bro this is a very cool car. Nice video bro

[@sparkford04]

My missus bought a new bells and whistle spec one like the one you tested and reviewed TR. Retail price £24.5 k approx. But via Orangewheels discounter £20.25k in DSG format. Cracking little hot hatch, she is a quick driver and has done 19000 miles in 15 months. 2nd service due in a week. Car never missed a beat in that time, no recalls ,no rattles and still on original Bridgestone tyres. I get out for the occasional blast ,on my own , in Sport mode around the Wiltshire country roads and its great fun. Maybe not as checkable as Fiesta ST, but far superior in every other way. Useable space5droption, more comfortable in front and back, fit and finish quality is top notch

[@TRHamza]

Yeah pretty great little car, gonna check out the Fiesta ST soon to see what the hype is all about!

[@brandonlee3902]

damn only 7k subs?You deserve more dude ! Love your vids.You my man earned a sub 👍

[@alexandrgr]

145k now :)

[@robertcollis2354]

Would be good to see a review on the i30 N very curious

[@SuperCarsYorkshire]

What camera do you use to film your videos because the quality is absolutely sublime👌

[@forthe4430]

Best in his segment!

[@cliproulette]

Good video as always mate!

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate!

[@iantaf5559]

Enjoyed that. A blast from the past would be a drive in a mk II Polo G40. Not many about and what's left are probably modified as well. I had a GT many years ago and that was great. No power steering though!!😆All the best, m8

[@TRHamza]

Glad you enjoyed it pal! Fun little cars

[@FruscianteSF]

Mate I want one now 😂😫 good vid bro

[@TRHamza]

+240sx98 _ Was my video that convincing 😂 Thanks bro!

[@MisterFeraz786]

Would like to see this compared to the Ibiza Cupra and the Fabia VRS

[@paulb8153]

So many excellent car video's to watch, well that's my Sunday sorted then. But going to start with BMW Mr which is my lottery car.

[@thamp3dude]

nice vid as always :D thanks TR Hamza

[@TRHamza]

No problem, thanks! :)

[@SvN8SiX]

Can you do a video on a good first car that could be bought on a budget with reasonable insurance in places like Birmingham lool or something? A video of that type?

[@picklesrule69]

Currently drive a 1.2 polo 2010 model but saw a 2017 Manuel Gti polo for sale in my local vw dealership. can't decide either to buy that or wait for the mk6

[@deebeedicks2758]

I have a 2017 polo gti dsg that i got about 3 weeks ago, it is the best car. I love it. You cant go wrong getting one of these

[@djibby1157]

Did you have any problems with the dsg gearbox? Thinking of getting one but know they arent the most reliable

[@deebeedicks2758]

@@djibby1157 No, i hade no issues. Even after my software upgrade to stage 2 i still had no issues. The gearbox sounds a bit clunky at low speeds but that is completely normal. And you always after some hard driving get that nasty brakes smell, but all part of the fun. I only had the car a year tho before upgrading to a golf MK7 R. The VW DSG are really good, you should not have any issues. This is my 2nd car with a DSG and i haven't had any gearbox issues. Just pick correctly when buying 2nd hand. And always test drive the car, with music off, windows open so you can hear everything.

[@reecedonnelly1671]

Just got mine for my second car, blacked out and manual. Contemplated the dsg but the manual just felt perfect.

[@shaanali9571]

Nice video. How much would this car be. The spec you drove. They look good. I have the big brother Golf GTI. 🚘🚘

[@mohamedkhatib4114]

Hamza can you give me an advice about buying a car :- polo gti 2012 vs golf gti mk6?

[@beefbroth6539]

VW needs to introduce the Polo R with ~240hp. Nice video as usual mate!

[@xtremesplit1321]

There was technically a polo r, it’s the polo r wrc with 220bhp, still very fast and looks the part

[@t011md95]

@@xtremesplit1321 you can put an IS20 turbo in one of these 6c Polo's and run 300-330bhp Or an IS38 and run 350-400bhp. (With the appropriate supporting mods and remap/tune)

[@Tsb22364]

@@t011md95 even with the dsg? I heard these dsq200 are sorta limited to a stage 1 max

[@t011md95]

@@Tsb22364 I believe so... There's plenty of people in the UK 6C Polo GTI owners groups on Facebook who have gone "Stage 2" & some even "Stage 3" IS20/IS38... On the stock DQ200. Who post their dragy runs... (0-60's, 100-200 times etc...) But, as you've mentioned, they are apparently known to be weak... hence why most people go for the manuals and upgrade the clutch when wanting to push more power. There's a few things you can consider though I believe, a DQ250 swap from a MK7 GTI or R probably would be the most reliable thing to do but I imagine it wouldn't be cheap... But I think you can also upgrade the clutch plates in the stock DQ200 to Kevlar plates and also a TCU/gearbox remap to increase the clamping pressure etc which would also be helpful in trying to reduce clutch slip. I think more than anything, using a reputable/well established tuner (Ecotune for example) would be the safest bet with a DSG, as well as any car (DSG or manual) They are able to alter the maps properly and adjust how aggressively the torque is introduced (since that is what kills the gearbox and clutches in general) to give the DQ200's a chance. But I thought exactly the same though mate, which is why I went for a manual at the time. But as I mentioned above, there's more than enough people in the Facebook groups who have gone Stage 2 and a few Stage 3... So I can only think if you do it "properly" and use the right tuner's & take precautions etc it can't be as bad as I heard otherwise people would be doing it in the DSG's. Best bet would be to join one of the groups to be honest and ask people with DSG's who have gone Stage 2/Stage 3 and see what they've done etc.

[@leem7471]

great videos, keep up the good work. 👌

[@TRHamza]

Thank you, will keep them coming!

[@goodbadboy6969]

Great little car - fantastic pocket rocket for sure- Nice looker too

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Good solid review thank you 😁

[@johna8999]

Great stuff. Your reviews are getting more confident, you should get substantially more subs. Any chance of seeing more engine bays and some descriptions?

[@TRHamza]

Thanks man, hopefully it'll keep growing! And yeah i usually do show engine bays? This is probably one of the few vids where I haven't haha. I'll try put some more stuff in next time but I don't want to bore you guys too much, keeping it as much about the driving experience as i can :)

[@anthonyallen146gmai]

great video as always, thanks

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate, No problem!

[@saifshaf6162]

Any videos on modifications to add to a stock one ?

[@lisaround8429]

Such a nice car 💯

[@arshy-cars]

Top car, was waiting for this

[@TRHamza]

Hope you enjoyed it bro!

[@watchfreeshits]

Would you pick this or the 1.5l petrol golf?

[@mcxix2742]

Just bought the 2017 model in black today. Thanks for your review mate, helped me make the decision! Very enjoyable to drive.

[@seifyboy2832]

Monte Carlo XIX how you liking it? Thinking of getting 17 plate in October

[@mcxix2742]

YTSeify sorry I only just saw your reply. It's a great little hatch, I have the manual & it's quite powerful & feels very premium. No regrets! Did you end up buying one in Oct?

[@41ex]

MC XIX how much of a difference is there between driving this and a 1.2 polo?

[@mcxix2742]

@@41ex I haven't driven a 1.2 Polo, so I'm unsure of the differences, but my previous car was a 1.0 VW Up! which should be fairly similar to the 1.2 Polo. The difference between the Up! and the Polo GTI is massive. GTI handles better, much better quality interior, obviously 3x the BHP and the torque is amazing. Still no regrets to this day

[@41ex]

MC XIX thank you

[@Beanjuice]

US definitely needs this...

[@peterbennpan7288]

I know the sat nav option is either a £700 or £900 option which i think is stupid. Should come with it as standard

[@darealkcthehunchoboy]

that engine sound...wow!

[@paulgardner7847]

been looking for a review on this car. I am looking to either HP or PCP at the moment, but noticed I could pick up a low mileage polo GTI 2015/16 at 11.5k-12k? Is it even worth considering getting a golf GTI or just a polo. I could afford a polo whereas Golfs an extra 5 bags. Any ideas? Rate the vid too bro

[@AJtheSwede]

I love red and black, not particular fond of blue. So I wish the R had red theme as well. I mean they could make the R a bit more aggressive then it is now instead :). Like the R400 concept car :)

[@22344able]

Thanks for the video on this car it’s made me really want to buy one to be honest I was thinking of going for the 1.4 dsg version, but what’s the difffence apart from 11bhp difference?? 1.4 dsg is 180bhp and the 1.8 dsg is 192bhp

[@Chickenpantz]

the 1.8l is a detuned golf motor, its way more reliable, less engine strain, more power opportunity, easier for parts, in general much better than the 1.4 tfsi, both the DSG's are terrible though, if you want a dsg thats decent go up to a golf, otherwise stick to the Manual in the 1.8l turbos :D

[@st4331]

Good video. Like your comment about reviewers criticising cars based on track performance; well said.

[@TRHamza]

Thanks pal, yeah had to bring it up, so many people read reviews about stuff that won't impact their actual driving!

[@dawidmencel6739]

Just an idea, You could also include a price of the cars in the vids.

[@eazyk5276]

Cool ride dude

[@StephenButlerOne]

I love this car. Rip. For me this is what the original golf gti team would of made. I do think it's a true successor to the original golf gri.

[@CrimeWithC]

Jheez, sick video 👍🏼

[@TRHamza]

Thanks bro 👍🏼

[@tonypasby8287]

would love to watch you review some Lexus F cars. ISF, or preferably RCF/GSF. Stunning under rated cars.

[@TRHamza]

That would be awesome, its a shame they're so rare to find, I'd love to at some point!

[@khabib9926]

Try do top 5 positives and top 5 negatives in your opinion at the end of the vid.

[@TRHamza]

+Imran Rajput the video would be 30 minutes long. Don't want you guys to fall asleep 😂

[@khabib9926]

TR Hamza if you check car wow they do it, its very short like 60-120 seconds maximum. Just a suggestion moving on in the future as Alhumdulillah your channel is growing and you have a good following.

[@fatwalletboy2]

Smack on comment about steering wheels. Feel appearance and rim thickness and material.....it really makes a difference. So too on a manual car the gearknob......

[@james7749]

Great review

[@JOPOV]

You can test drive my 1.8TSI Ibiza Cupra to compare to this if you're willing to travel?

[@jamesthornton8882]

Test drive one of the new Octavia vRS 245's with the VAQ diff.

[@iPein36]

Great video !

[@peternufc1981]

good channel this mate 👍

[@TRHamza]

Thanks mate!

[@REDEEL16]

My first hot hatch was a 2006 polo gti great car but time to upgrade to a Ford Focus rs

[@rubenTR309]

much nicer than the newer models

[@shaanali9571]

Thanks Gassed. Not cheap then. Lovely car. I had a polo once upon a time. How they have evolved. I am a DSG like a girl!! 🙋🏼🎉🎊🎉🎊

[@Keisha7612]

Shaan Ali DS3

[@miserablecherry7651]

is it the same 1.8T from the mk4 gti?

[@marti9]

just picked mines up tonight blew a full tank melting the pedal it’s a nippy little thing!

[@StephenButlerOne]

Hope it's not new, as that isn't good for a new engine.

[@6thewolf]

Are you going to review any of the old school hondas? like the ep3/ek9/dc5..

[@TRHamza]

+6thewolf Maybe in the future, not anytime soon. Although EK9 I could make an exception.

[@Musty33]

Can you review the Astra VXR next ?

[@mattyschofield6766]

Could you try get hold of a 208 gti ? Seriously considering one or a fiesta St stuck between the more of a "drivers car" fiesta or a much much better Interior, apparently much softer more liveable suspension and a tad faster straight line speed in the pug seen as the car will be used mostly commuting too and from work

[@TRHamza]

Maybe 208 GTI but i can't guarantee it as then I'll end up having to drive everything haha! But yeah Fiesta ST is something that will come at some point, as Im curious myself.

[@StephenButlerOne]

I took a 208 (non gti) for a test drive a month of so ago. I wad killing time why having my tyres changed next door. It wad a crappy 3cyl engine, bit want amazed me was how good the auto box was. It don't have paddles, but not aimed at driving hard, however the auto box was amazing, it was so fast and seamless. Better than the DSG, and I like thst one too, so that's saying somthing. I do like what pug is doing atm with interiors. They are streets ahead of their comp atm in that regard.

[@sohailg2340]

Got a facelift GTD coming next week👌🏻

[@TRHamza]

Nice!

[@donatmehmeti4457]

Is this a stock exhaust ?

[@SSAmotors]

I remember there was a dude on that car racing me in the city, that thing is sticked to the road😃

[@TRHamza]

+SSAmotors pretty good handling!

[@forthe4430]

How is the sound? Which car would you boy Polo gti 2015 Mini cooper 2015 Clio rs 2015 Its a diffucult choose for me

[@scrokostas]

Polo or clio . Both good choice .

[@_lawsy4057]

Can you try and review an Octavia Vrs ! cant beat the price/performance being a golf gti in sheep clothing!

[@peterbennpan7288]

Does it feel like your sitting on a dining chair in this polo or do you sit low down like in your S3.

[@TRHamza]

Felt about average, driving position was typical VW, decent

[@alexbrook9096]

Need to do a golf gti mark 7.5

[@hiteshparwani8606]

What's the wheel size or diameter for diamond cut alloy wheels used in this ?

[@Lukeo_]

17 inch

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

I am very fortunate that I woke up for Sehri otherwise I wouldn't be able to see your review until very late tomorrow. This was a video I was dying to see and now that you have reviewed it, it has given me a proper insight to the car which I do not get with many youtubers who have done the same. The polo gti is a nice car, fantastic car in fact, but it if wasn't for the golf R, I would probably look at the older ones on the user market. I know the polo serves a different purpose, but as a driver and a car enthusiast, I would much rather have the bigger meatier 300 bhp car! Also if you can bro, try get your hands on a Renault Clio rs220, I heard they are pretty nippy cars. I would love to see your verdict on the car as it is a car I am considering. If you would review it, it would save me time from having to test drive one as I strongly belive in what you say in your videos and your overall verdict on cars are pretty much bang on. Anyways take car and God bless brother.

[@TRHamza]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! Yeah you're not alone on that thought, I'd get a used Golf R for not much more, but then again some people get this for its lower running costs I guess! I will try my best to get hold of a RS Clio, they are quite rare but its worth a shot. As always thanks for support, love the fact that you value my opinion on these cars so much! Tc bro

[@ryancrombie5281]

You should try and get your hands on a 595 abarth competitione

[@TRHamza]

I'd love to try one of them!

[@parvindermander5664]

Looks sweet

[@warisqurieshe807]

U need to do a c43 similar bhp as these hot hatches

[@TRHamza]

That can be arranged 👍🏼

[@helllohelllo5971]

Good vid a fq300 evo any good to review?

[@TRHamza]

I love Evo's, always have done, just can't find one for a video, so rare!

[@helllohelllo5971]

Loook at your insta dm mate

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

i heard the new one is getting a 2,0

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

These cars are underrated for power by VW most are making over 210HP particularly the newer models, also it is about as fast as the Golf GTI if not quicker off the line

[@TRHamza]

+Waseem Khan Didn't feel particularly underrated to me, felt like an under 200hp car. Over 210 would be more noticeable.

[@AR-fw5bn]

It’s Definitely not faster than a golf

[@martinhouseman3800]

I got my 2015 Polo GTI remapped and it was running 211HP stock with V-Power. Now running 255HP.

[@willsmith9767]

I've got a polo bluegt stage 2 running 215hp and I won in a race with my dads golf gti haha

[@mattsamuels3607]

@@martinhouseman3800 same 256hp on a stage one here

[@aadilsabir4028]

Please do a review on the Mercedes a45

[@TRHamza]

Its coming soon 100%! July

[@kennethli260]

Lovely!!!

[@Fluffyybacon]

did u just say that an audi s1 is in the same price range as an s3 and golf r??????

[@tayabmahmood6366]

test drive a seat ibiza 1.4 cupra