VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.6 TDI DSG - POV TEST DRIVE (UK)

[@knt2660]

I’m obsessed with these golf’s

[@ShaksAutos]

Great cars

[@EkayLaive]

Me too honestly

[@patrickmcdonald6065]

Me too and I only 15

[@titan_tvman234]

Bro i cant stop my appetite about golfs bro there just great cars

[@Striker885]

Smooth driving

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

The engine seems to rev a lot before it changes gear. My passat changes up much sooner, I'm curious as go why?

[@ShaksAutos]

This was in race mode probably.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@ShaksAutos ah okay

[@SharnaRiri]

He had it in sports that’s why.

[@aadil8895]

Hi. Thinking of getting one of these what do you recommend to look out fir

[@ShaksAutos]

Timing belt and gearbox services.

[@mosalah8726]

Do you mean if they have been replaced recently?

[@mosalah8726]

Is that good or bad

[@amukelanijubilee4905]

Please try a golf 7 gti dsg❤❤

[@ShaksAutos]

I will 💪🏼

[@aquilinorodrigo]

What's the fuel consumption in sport mode like? My '17 Golf 1.6 TDi DSG really likes to lug the engine, so I'll give the sports mode a try. Is the fuel consumption really bad in S?

[@ShaksAutos]

Not really that bad but it will take a dip.

[@aquilinorodrigo]

@@ShaksAutos Obviously;) The biggest problem is the noise, it's really quite loud at 2.5k rpm.

[@Bell01-]

Would u say the dsg box is reliable over the manual I’m looking at a 14 plate with 56k miles ?

[@ShaksAutos]

Yes both need maintenance as for the manual you will need to change the clutch and flywheel at some point. DSG needs to be serviced every 40k miles. So you be the judge of that 👍🏼

[@Bell01-]

@@ShaksAutos ye I’ll probs go for the dsg

[@Bell01-]

@@ShaksAutoshow much does a dsg service cost compared to a regular service and I’m torn between a 1.6tdi seat Leon or this what do u think?

[@jermaine___]

does this apply for a 2009-13 golf @idontcare807

[@Zain-bj9gh]

@idontcare807thanks for that, Just saved me cos I was gonna buy the 1.6 DSG but imma go for manual now

[@Xenon777_]

Why is the idle speed higher than usual?

[@ShaksAutos]

It is normal

[@777vss]

he was sport mode, which keeps the rpm higher and lower gears for better acceleration, normally it would shift at 2000 rpm since its a diesel.

[@KkKk-px2le]

Hi! Stuck between 2 golfs. 1.6 tdi dsg with 130k good mot history! 2.0 tdi manual with 176k and okay mot history! However has had a dpf delete and remap! Help please! What's more reliable, which has less issues and what's cheaper to maintain?

[@ShaksAutos]

Go for the 1.6 with DSG. Less mileage and automatic.

[@KkKk-px2le]

@@ShaksAutos why, what's the reasoning?

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

@@KkKk-px2le both cars same to maintain, 1.6 tdi will be cheaper on fuel, both have similar reliablity, and the 1.6 has dsg gearbox very smooth and fast i would personally get the 1.6tdi one miles better and if it slow for you, get a economy tune will get your more power and even better fuel economy

[@KkKk-px2le]

@@MrWaheedulHaque bought the 2lt tdi gt... Remapped and dpf deleted. 👀 Let's see what happens

[@hanzlahnisar1373]

Brill, is this semi auto?

[@ShaksAutos]

Yes

[@hanzlahnisar1373]

@Shaaks POV recommend any android entertainment systems?

[@juresusina6820]

Which camera are you using?

[@ShaksAutos]

GoPro 10 hero

[@dailyreviewer6890]

How reliable are these VW MK7 auto gearboxes? Looking to get one just curious as to your experience with it

[@ShaksAutos]

Very good gearboxes. If you getting the DSG version, make sure it has been serviced as per manufacturer between 40k to 60k miles.

[@anthony6006]

Air suspension?

[@ShaksAutos]

No

[@iamjimfan]

All good! Except it is an auto....😅

[@Luke1571]

this is a golf 7? or whats the scientific name

[@ShaksAutos]

MK 7.5

[@JackT21]

Meh automatic

[@falcon5458]

if only it was a manual lol

[@eddyjohnson1096]

Manual is good but automatic is just easier and safer

[@martley5012]

What the point of a review when they DONT TALK

[@ShaksAutos]

I’m sure there are reviews where they talk. This is a first person experience of the drive and walk around.

[@Smokey-A]

@@ShaksAutos Dw theres plenty of people that prefer these types of videos

[@bls3746]

It’s a pov test drive mate not a review 🤡