Volkswagen Golf GTE *HONEST* Owners review - 18 Months + 52,000 MILES!!!!

[@clark5583]

I stopped watching after 'we don't plug the car in too often'.

[@AdrianMcDaid]

Agree

[@Kkkk-iw7pt]

Why

[@andriusposka4483]

exactly my thoughts!

[@mudza92]

​@@Kkkk-iw7ptwould you buy iphone and use it for phone calls and messages only. Yes that's what it's made for but it can do much more than that. You don't buy iPhone just for calls and messages. Same with hybrid. You have option to drive everyday on electricity, or both petrol and electric, and you never charge it and use only petrol engine. He could buy just normal petrol and he would save a lot of money. You should charge it every night so you save money on petrol, that's what this car is made for.

[@edc1569]

Does this mean the battery spends all its time at 10% SOC, not great for it.

[@V10PDTDI]

I don’t understand why you are saying that plugin the car takes too much time open the front VW logo and plug it inn it takes less than 30 seconds the MPG would be way higher not complaining just strange buying a plug in car and not using it at it’s full potential.

[@drivelife.channel]

The car is a company car and because it is a hybrid saves nearly £400 per month in BIK tax

[@paguliukas]

True

[@m.v.v.6836]

@@drivelife.channel is it posible to drive on petrol only ,without charg. battery at that moment? I read about high cosump. in petrol mode because charging batt. Thanks.

[@DashDriver-z1r]

@@m.v.v.6836 yeh it’s looks like it will charge or hold the state of charge in the battery but if you don’t charge it, it’s using just electronic power hence the 44mpg which is similar to the 1.4 petrol stand alone

[@dannywilliams3709]

I have the pre face lift GTE and my long term mpg is around 90mpg but this is plugging it in at every opportunity and traveling to work on all electric. We travel to see family once every 2-3 weeks around a 280 mile round trip. To get anywhere near the 160+ quoted by VW would mean almost never using the petrol engine which is unrealistic. I think around 100mpg is achievable for most people who don't have to do long trips too often and plug in frequently

[@powerletsproperties3925]

I agree with you. It will 100%depends and what do younuse the car for. I have a 65 plate, 73000mls, returning 90-100mpg, last time I have filled the tank 1st of April and still a fifth available. I commute to work (18mls round trip) and charge it almost every night. Its the perfect car for town( I live in London and work in central London) but it's not a car for long trips, live in a village, having a dog or even 2 kids. Lacks of space and if you are using almost always the petrol engine why do you buy a plugin hybrid in the first place? plebty of SUV even from volkswagen around.

[@christopherwilson6527]

I used to average 144mpg

[@rondhole]

That hybrid battery in plugins is 5x more than the one in corolla or prius. Unknown reliability, known fragile engine, but more power than 2.0 L corolla. I would like to rent it but will never buy it. Typical Toyota hybrid battery less about 12-15 years and only cost €2350 installed. And we know it's proven 4 th generation. 1.4 TSI, DSG, are all dreading failure prone system

[@CraigalFun]

@@powerletsproperties3925 how long to charge from flat to full battery?

[@powerletsproperties3925]

@@CraigalFun 3 hours 15 mins from flat to full.

[@LawrenceLamina]

My bro. 👌🏽 Thanks so much for this. Smooth, easy and efficient to understand. I just got my GTE and have been getting to know her.

[@KimHEAP]

Did you measure the battery’s autonomy after 50k + miles, is it still efficient ?

[@XxBretterzzxX]

If my journey to work is 10 miles and obviously I go there and back, could I just plug in everyday and use fully electric for my work commute Monday to Friday and then say I have to do a long journey on a weekend just use petrol ?

[@drivelife.channel]

yes that would be very cheap motoring 😁😁

[@maxdziedz5342]

Nice review... but under the boot floor is fuel tank not battery. Battery is located under the back seat (where tank use to be) to keep low centre of gravity etc.

[@Warandpeace569]

Best car ever !

[@echonitte]

I'd recommend you charge the car with the 3 pin charger. It's so much better in performance with both engines working together. Also pre set the charge time on the infortainment display for night charging at a cheaper rate. 40p I'm paying at night. Just one question, do you get a delay from when you release the foot brake to when the car actually moves forward? I get this and if on a hill my car can roll back without using brake hold mode.

[@drivelife.channel]

Yes it does happen sometimes, however on flat surfaces I find that the car remains still even in Drive until you touch the pedal to move

[@Lucio6Records]

happened to me today I was on the hill

[@jellyd4889]

Interesting, thanks for the info. This will happen in any car on a hill if there is no Auto-Hold turned on, correct?

[@90albert0]

I was hoping for a long term review, but you just reviewed the car in general. Good video still.

[@dennishansen1769]

its a 6 speed not a 7 speed as you said

[@TIM612826]

Will battery charge mode keep the car fully charged most of the time if you drive it normally, (not spanking it to much) ? Lol

[@sazwell]

Had the turbo replaced, infotainment replaced and virtual cockpit replaced, other than that it's been pretty reliable 😂 doesn't bode well for the future of these cars sadly

[@HologramJones]

That's just VWs when the hype wears off. Had two VW Polos that couldn't keep the windows up when it rained.

[@fozhuq5341]

Imagine not having warranty how much it would of costed

[@kieranhendy]

I'm guessing the paddles work fine? I mean like you said the car prefers to do it itself but does it create a fuss when you try use manual mode or is it all good?

[@drivelife.channel]

it does tell you off 🤣 but it is no different to a GTI with the same gearbox :)

[@eldotjay]

Good to know that it is self charging because was racking my brains about whether to go electric and then install home charger

[@johnrees8322]

So apart from three significant and potentially very expensive (if out of warranty) failures within 18 months, the engine dying in the third lane of a motorway (a potentially fatal event) and an impractical boot for the size of car, it's been a good car? Really? What would a car have to do for you to declare it's not a good car?

[@drivelife.channel]

🤣🤣 when you put it like that 🤣

[@jeremyr8793]

Would you recommend this over a petrol 1.5 golf r line if you only doing 10k or less miles a year, and mostly start/stop urban city/ traffic driving, IF you cant charge it?

[@drivelife.channel]

Definitely:)

[@advancelast1740]

and the battery is under the rear seats, under the boot floor is the petrol tank

[@drivelife.channel]

The MK7.5 GTE has been discontinued and the Mk8 GTE is not on sale yet... in regards to the battery I'm afraid you're incorrect there, it's the other way around, they did not change the location of the fuel tank from regular golf models.

[@advancelast1740]

The BMW Guy - well I’m sorry but you are wrong - I am now looking at my 7.5 GTE’d boot and there is a petrol tank right in front of me - the batteries are under the rear seats (low centre of gravity etc). Yes the 7.5 GTE has been usurped by the MK 8 - that is the order of things but let’s be clear the GTE has not be discontinued

[@advancelast1740]

...more than happy to send you pics of petrol tank should you wish

[@advancelast1740]

The BMW Guy - go to 13.48. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqvi4GHd8ugb7c

[@advancelast1740]

The BMW Guy - and in true internet fashion... stick to BMWs

[@starfarmer716]

led lights is stadard?

[@drivelife.channel]

Yep :)

[@starfarmer716]

@@drivelife.channel thank u my friend

[@markkofi8522]

Avoid these. I bought a 2016 second hand with full service history. After a year I'm having no end of problems.

[@DDDprinting]

What problems?

[@markkofi8522]

@@DDDprinting Hi Pal, the issues seem to be caused by a non vw battery. Halfords changed the 12v battery but they don't have the necessary software to clear all the error codes that come up after the change. So a short time after the Halfords battery was installed the car just wouldn't move. I had errors from Engine management, front assist and clutch failure. I had to have the car recovered to my local VW dealer to change the battery and recode the engine. It spent 4 days with the dealer before being returned to me. After two days I had the same problem again. So the went back at the dealership. On a separate note, the estimated 30 miles, on electric only, is rubbish. In normal driving mode you'll get around 18/20. During the winter months, turning on your heater will take 5 miles straight off the range. These cars are VW's first forays into hybrid world, so I guess teething problems are expected.

[@racingarena1]

me too

[@UltimatumDemon]

Did you get any problems or complicated issues with the car?

[@markkofi8522]

Car is a little bit of a fraud in my opinion. I have one and real world driving doesn't give you anything close to 30 electric miles. Around 21 miles, to be precise. In fact I never get more than 27 miles on the clock, despite all day charging. Had a few issues with the gear box but they've been solved now.

[@PakFan786]

My golf turbo went after 30,000 miles also, same some sensor failed had to replace turbo.

[@drivelife.channel]

sounds like the same issue! very strange that Volkswagen's aren't as reliable as most think they are!

[@paulloper8333]

Hahah they fucked you guys over, waste gate stays open, either the actuator or the filler sensor went. Actuator costs 130 Euros and the sensor approx 30 Euros. However, at the dealer they just swap the whole manifold with the turbo and the actuator and the filler sensors.

[@letsflywiththemusic]

I have had a Mk6 1.4TSI for 10 years, have had this problem twice with the turbo related issue (no/intermittent boost). Replacing the turbo cartridge fixes it, not fiddling with the actuator, manifold or anything like that. Takes about 2 hours to swap the cartridge and about £150 for the cartridge itself, easy. Still unacceptable failure though.

[@Maody66TV]

In case someone is interested how sporty the GTE really is - Nordschleife Onboards here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3jQiGqBeMhnq7s | kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn2lgGmPrbGXgMU

[@danielfl.9347]

Crazy that the turbo had a failure + the infotainment fault + another computer failure. Honestly what's going on with thar shitty quality?!

[@rb192]

My my you could have cleaned it before posting this video.

[@BartCee]

why buy hybrid if you don't have time to plug it in? stopped watching

[@aidanh88]

52,000 miles in 18 months?? Poor choice buying a PHEV. Given the charging times and high mileage why didn’t he buy a diesel ? Would’ve saved himself a fortune Edit: I learn it’s a company car and the appeal is the low BIK. Suggest your dad opts out of his company car scheme and save himself a further £2000 a year by running his own diesel car and claiming the mileage back

[@rondhole]

Glad take corolla hybrid instead. Classic VW problems in it's TSI , ignition, and fuel system. Fortunately the hybrid system holding better than the engine

[@leewalerzak]

Had many of golfs over my time bloody love them never a hybrid though looks mint that does but why am I not suprised you've had turbo issues 🤣 classic vw they aint changed then

[@KiltCars]

I averaged no more than 25mpg in mines and got rid for a 7.5R which does exactly the same mpg!

[@SirMrShanks]

Sounds like you'd an issue you never rectified.

[@jakehammond7972]

How long does battery charge last in hybrid mode

[@stephenbagwell8275]

On motorways it mostly uses petrol but around town it has a lower range

[@rushparry]

5:30 its a 7 speed gearbox, no its a dsq400e dsg with 6 speed gearbox

[@rushparry]

4.28

[@jellyd4889]

Yes, and a wet one. I.e. it needs new DSG oil occasionally. Better than the dry 7 speed mistake...

[@justarandomusernamex]

hi really sorry if this is a stupid question, is this car VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 TSI GTE Advance 5dr DSG electric/hybrid only , as in is it a car that only works if its charged? or can you just put petrol in as norm. again sorry if this is stupid i know literally nothing about cars and am learning to drive. thank you x

[@SirMrShanks]

You can put petrol in as normal. Engine will always keep battery charged

[@justarandomusernamex]

@@SirMrShanksthankyou :) I forgot I wrote this comment haha!!

[@ciarangunn]

I get better mpg in my gtd stage 1 running 220 hp 330 ft lbs 😂😂😂

[@mrscotthaskins]

I’m getting 80s/90smpg form my 2016 company motor. Bloody brilliant. Tons of free motoring. The only real balls is the refuelling. It takes forever, click, click, click.....only only ever put £10 in, any more and I’d be screaming! Overall, fantastic motor, handles well and goes like a robbers dog...

[@drivelife.channel]

Glad you like it Scott! just hit 64,000 miles in our 67 plate!

[@mrscotthaskins]

Mate, it’s the business, costs me next to nothing to run. We have twi Labs and simply drop the back seats to take them anywhere. I would like to try the Passat GTE as it’s got a great boot. However, the Tesla 3 has just come available on the company car list.....hmmm

[@drivelife.channel]

@@mrscotthaskins Yeah and the BIK alone saves us hundreds per month! Model 3 is defo an interesting proposition! not sure if the range would be long enough though for some times 250+ mile days!

[@hkjhhkhkjk]

VW Golf best car ever!

[@ricololo8535]

How much insurance would roughly be for this car

[@garethh81]

So what sort of mpg on engine only??

[@drivelife.channel]

40ish

[@therickman1990]

Well since he said it's pretty much never plugged in about 44mpg

[@dazza4345]

@@therickman1990 he meant that he charges through regen while driving.

[@duderu4real94]

Hate the checked seats 😝

[@jeremyr8793]

Same I just bought one yesterday. Need to get seat covers

[@johnrees8322]

@@jeremyr8793 They are a nod to the history of the early groundbreaking and brilliant golf gti

[@sazwell]

It's a GTI thing 👍

[@TIM612826]

I actually like them, each to their own I guess 😂