Volkswagen take plug-in seriously - 2025 Golf GTE Hybrid review UK

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Many brands create plug-in hybrid versions of their popular models as a tick box exercise however Volkswagen take flu-in power seriously and their latest generation Golf GTE is no exception.
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@chasf3433 Ай бұрын

The missing key info in this review is how well the GTE performs and what mpg it achieves when driving as a full hybrid once the battery is fairly depleted. This is what makes the new Prius PHEV such a good car.

@BassMunn Ай бұрын

You've got your data muddled up between the current 1.4 PHEV and the upcoming 1.5 PHEV, the new version will fall into the 5% BIK bracket for 2024 and 6% for 2025, with CO2 levels in the single digits, but yes the new version has the 81 mile EV range.

@roberttye5908 Ай бұрын

If you want a plug in hybrid and want to keep the price under 40k you could go for the Style version which starts at 36k. Still a really nice car.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Completely agree!

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

@@roberttye5908 or go for the Seat Leon ehybrid which is the same as the old Golf for £26k new. 30-40 mile range on electric, 204bhp with electric and engine.

@chriswithey3618 Ай бұрын

Great review thanks. BIK is 5%, I have one on order through salary sacrifice

@markjohnathanappleton8642 Ай бұрын

Iam not into cars but I do like this golf model,and this lady presenter is always excellent which ever vehicle she reviews, Keep up the good work

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@jonathoncross7472 13 күн бұрын

@@markjohnathanappleton8642 She can't even say it's name properly!

@barnoslogik Ай бұрын

As a golf owner, (mk5 currently) i do like the look of the mk8.5 and the increased range of the PHEV makes alot more sense, but the boot space a little concerning, though probably still plenty enough for a weekend away. Now the only thing i would say is i would still prefer the golfs stable mate from cupra, the LEON which i think has a better overall look about it, so when they give that the 300ps treatment as opposed to the 245ps currently, i will have to give them both a good looking over along with the new terramar, though for some reason thats supposedly only 272ps and 70 mile electric range (but again that stilll a big improvement over the 35-40 currently available). oh and to answer the question calipers should be BLUE on the GTE, RED on the GTI, BLACK on the GTD, (which is what i have done with my GT-TDI)

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

The boot is a bit smaller, but you can get cabin luggage in there no problem. The estate is there if you need more space 👍

@barnoslogik Ай бұрын

@@sargfowler9603 I'm looking for an upgrade to be able to take my e-bike without having to remove both wheels in the boot when I'm working away, if I can get away with only removing the front wheel with either the golf or Leon then that would be enough for me! Otherwise it's the estate option or maybe the terramar so I have the bike upright rather than on its side, so I don't have to ruin the outside with a bike rack!

@chris-townson Ай бұрын

A definite improvement. Impressive electric range too. I just wish they'd drop the tacky blue plastic bits here and there. The bits on the sides of the seats looks awful. Piano black down the central console is a bad idea - it'll collect dust, scratches and finger prints in no time. Looks nice in the showroom but that's it.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

I don’t mind the blue bits too much nowadays as there is less than they used to be but I very much agree with you on gloss black. It should be removed completely.

@jonathanprescott5292 Ай бұрын

I have the mk8 gti and think they look alright in red, but agree, on this I’d rather just have black or grey like the gtd

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

Been waiting for a decent review of these and you've covered it perfectly. These are going to sell very well too and be in demand on the 2nd hand market in a few years time. Glad to see VW improving the existing GTE and giving it twice the range and no anxiety like an EV.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it

@RichardContreras-oi8wj Ай бұрын

What anxiety? The petrol engine takes over when the battery runs out of charge :)

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

@@RichardContreras-oi8wj Exactly, no range anxiety 👍

@TheoFennel Ай бұрын

I have a 2015 GTE and never worried about range. I've even driven when it's red and with a good amount of ev left so I know the ev will help me out

@ISuperTed Ай бұрын

Totally on the seats. I had a Mk2 GTi years ago and just loved the patterned seats. Currently drive an EV but seriously considering a Golf Hybrid next time. May have to go for the match version though due to the luxury car tax on cars above £40k from next year.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

I’m pleased that it’s not just me that loves them! It’s a very rare that a car company sticks with some so iconic for so long. Whilst I understand some frustrations surrounding plug-in hybrids, I genuinely believe the plug-in hybrid goals could be run as an electric car for 95% of the time!

@chryschrysostomou5392 Ай бұрын

Every time Tish reviews a VW Group car, her presentation jumps a couple of levels. I'm pretty much determined to go for an ID Buzz, when it becomes available here in Cyprus. But, ever since Tish presented the new Tiguan with a promise of a PHEV, my attention has been somewhat turned.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

It definitely helps that I’ve always driven Volkswagens and worked in Sayles for a few years, so I feel like I know the product inside out. If you keep an eye on the channel, there may be a new Volkswagen product coming. 👀

@georgesbv1 Ай бұрын

there is Skoda Kodiaq PHEV or Superb/Passat PHEV. Only 5 seats, though

@Sherlock-py2hh Ай бұрын

Good review...... including the phrase "Low slooping bonnet". :)

@Hali88 Ай бұрын

274L of boot space is less than some superminis, and the price being over £40k means it's going to cost an extra £2k in VED over 6 years.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Very fair points

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

Blame that on the road tax system. The Ford Kuga PHEV is also just over the limit Do your bit for the environment and pay a load of extra tax.

@Wigwamwish Ай бұрын

Get an electric

@AlanMacdonald-on6nd Ай бұрын

Another great review Tish, giving my age away in 1975 I bought a bright yellow Golf 1600 LS, thought I was the bees knees at 20 and a golf ,it went like stink well I thought so anyway cracking car but out of my price range now

@P.J.B.769 Ай бұрын

Great cars absolute bomb proof and always have been. Finally the electric range is getting more useful to those who commute. I wouldn't be a fan of the ice blue though. Good review as usual Tish.

@IvoIvanov-cc5pw Ай бұрын

It’s my favourite! Very good car! I just love it! Thanks for the video!

@pigletsdaddy3052 Ай бұрын

Always quality videos. Thanks Tish

@CocoYazmin07 Ай бұрын

I realllyy like the tech in this car, looks amazing too!

@jamiep61 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching the video review, One of my favourite Electric Hatchbacks 😊

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tomashley5869 Ай бұрын

Great color car and review Tish. Blue, definitely. Cheers, Tom

@jasonsmith4052 Ай бұрын

Only problem is if you was buying this car on say a pcp as a private customer rather than a company car driver priced at just over £40,000 you then have to pay an extra £320 a year in car Tax for the 1st 5 years on top of the £190 so in total £510 a year in tax!😨

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Yes it’s a real shame, disappointing as well because it’s not that far over the 40k mark.

@bikeman123 Ай бұрын

VW on the ball there then 😂

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

@@bikeman123 The Ford Kuga PHEV has the same problem. What is worse is that the tax is based on RRP so even if you could negotiate a discount it wouldn't help. I pity the person who buys a four year old 100000 mile one of these then discovers what the road tax is. IMHO the manufacturers should try something creative like selling the car for £39999 then charging £3000 for the key code to enable the radio.

@georgesbv1 Ай бұрын

not sure how a Golf can get to 40k , it's the same price of an entry level Kodiaq with some options without any bonuses

@monkey555500 Ай бұрын

blue calipers not red

@roberttye5908 Ай бұрын

Personally I don't like hybrids would rather go fully electric than half way. Been driving my mum's Ford Puma and really don't like the hybrid system. My golf is a mild hybrid but you hardly notice it. Like the colour of this car. That's cool. Otherwise I like this car very much!

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

@roberttye5908 Ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK yeah only my opinion Tish. Hope that's ok. I just don't get full hybrids lol.

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

Save money on the purchase price. I saw a 24 reg Cupra Born with 1500 miles on it for just over half the price of this today.

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

It's to avoid the issues with charging an EV. We run around locally in EV mode 95% of the time and do longer journeys without even thinking about running out of juice.

@lesvassallo5760 Ай бұрын

Worth a look To replace my 2018 330e That's if the car is available previously you couldn't get them.

@robertd2363 Ай бұрын

Nice car! Love the seats @ colour but the boot is a bit small?

@stephenbagwell8275 Ай бұрын

I prefer blue brake callipers & there’s blue inside it too

@siblej1 13 күн бұрын

Those wheels don’t seem to be an option for the GTE..at least in the U.K.

@jmcampbell Ай бұрын

Now just image this design as a fully EV. This exterior and interior design would be better looking than the ID 3 in my opinion.

@siraff4461 Ай бұрын

I agree but I think the battery height forces ther I.D. models to be that bit higher which is why they look the way they do. Strange because I've always thought a Renault Zoe looked better than the Clio yet VW seem to make the ev's look a bit bulbous compared to this.

@edwinng2046 Ай бұрын

Great Tish , plugin 81 miles would be considered 🎉

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Many people I know could run in electric all week on 81 miles!

@prakashnarismulu3332 Ай бұрын

Needs a garage plug in point for daily charging . Otherwise it’s pointless. 😊

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

Totally, most people will be having one installed before too long, but I realise 45% of the population can't install a home charger. Not sure what happens in that case.... Devalued houses?

@felixarkang5414 Ай бұрын

You dont need garage to have wallbox at home they all are waterproof so its issue to have it outside.

@ISuperTed Ай бұрын

We don’t have a garage, charger is outside and fine. You almost don’t need anything other than a 3-Pin lug with these as the battery is small.

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Yes, which ever way you look at it it’s a luxury car to own. However, it would also be possible if you had had a charge point at your work. Some people will buy these cars for the low tax rates and then never charge them which unfortunately is a waste..

@sargfowler9603 Ай бұрын

@@ISuperTed I used a granny charge for a while, but it loads the circuit and I didn’t want to leave out in the rain. You can get a proper charger installed for less than a grand.

@stevencampbell1150 Ай бұрын

Hate to say this but 88 miles in the standard golf is 141km not 100.

@kn0t2brite Ай бұрын

I've ordered one as my next company car, but unfortunately it only comes with horrible 17" alloy wheels.

@thedarkerknight22 Ай бұрын

I've ordered one too. It's so bizarre that you can't upgrade the wheels. Those 17s are awful

@eponymous7910 Ай бұрын

I've seen far worse on a golf. 17" is usually the sweet spot in terms of size too

@neilt86 Ай бұрын

I have had my GTE for 2 weeks now. Great to drive reason they giving 17’’ to avoid the £40k barrier

@kn0t2brite Ай бұрын

@@neilt86 Yeah, cant wait to get mine, it was only ordered the start of the month. How long did you wait for it to arrive?

@neilt86 Ай бұрын

Only a month as the company i got the lease with had orders already built that was shipping in. Its great to drive and so comfortable. EV range is 71 not 82 as listed in real life 😊

@martynlaverick3405 Ай бұрын

I thought the bik was lower as it could travel 80 miles plus on electric only?

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

Possibly even lower, I will see if I can find out. It was quite tricky to find the information online.

@chriswithey3618 Ай бұрын

5% bik for new GTE. I have one on order through salary sacrifice

@martynlaverick3405 Ай бұрын

@@chriswithey3618 didn’t know you could get this through salary sacrifice. Thanks very much👍

@JuicyJohnEV Ай бұрын

Perhaps some information on the infotainment would have been useful but a great video nonetheless

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

@@JuicyJohnEV it’s pretty much mimics the standard new golf 8.5, I go over the entertainment system in that video ☺️

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

Will they do an estate version? I brought home a 6.5 ft tall shelf unit in my Golf 7.5 last weekend.

@siraff4461 Ай бұрын

Almost certainly and that will be the one to get for me.

@danielduesentriebjunior Ай бұрын

Could be my next car.

@craigtrigg4288 Ай бұрын

well done on 54k subscribers tish loved every video that you make , love this vw review as well

@laurentiutrifan8173 Ай бұрын

Hi, Tish 💙

@laurentiutrifan8173 Ай бұрын

A car that I would buy any season. 👍 In metallic blue, of course ... 🙂

@chryschrysostomou5392 Ай бұрын

I'm a little confused. 88 miles equals to 130 km. Which is correct?

@999pez Ай бұрын

Yes I was confused by the reference to 88 miles being 100km. 100km is about 62 miles.

@siraff4461 Ай бұрын

100km is what VW says on their website and is probably quite realistic. 88 miles (81 for the GTE) is what the WLTP test says and is complete cloud cookoo land - but they have to print it as the official number even when VW themselves are acknowledging its not happening.

@tdusko Ай бұрын

I would never say it is just 273 L boot 🤷‍♂

@markgillespie8842 Ай бұрын

My golf r seats are comfy as buyt not the best looking. I like these seats.

@siraff4461 Ай бұрын

Biggest annoyance for me is the lack of rear side airbags as standard even on a car higher up the range like this. Yes its only a few hundred quid to add them but thats a pretty low move when there are likely to be kids in the back. Does it still score its claimed NCAP figure without them? Looks like all the usual electronic nonsense to help people who can't put their phone down when driving is more important than keeping your kids safe...

@georgesbv1 Ай бұрын

@6:40 25 minute is under 1 hour, but 1 hour is very pessimistic

@paulbowler7602 Ай бұрын

Have they fixed the leaks in the boot from the mk7 / mk8

@wassap786 Ай бұрын

The MK 8.5 eHybrid is 5% BIK not 12%

@lastoneleft844 Ай бұрын

What does this mean please?

@roelolthof7179 Ай бұрын

Is the engine coming in full power when it is very cold....That is not good for the engine. Ore is it warming up?. When not... In s is not good in his live...

@royyoung3104 Ай бұрын

VW commercial..although not a mention of road noise,suspension stiffness or even how it drives in town.

@pubblivoro8555 Ай бұрын

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@chrispenn715 Ай бұрын

Can't see the point; all the complexity and service requirements of a petrol, plus all the EV stuff, high price and small boot. EVs have enough range now - why not just buy a Cupra or ID3/4?

@gerrymac5865 Ай бұрын

Don't think a VW golf that's more expensive than a Tesla model 3 will sell well. Just crazy 😂

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

If you want a cheap VW there is always the option of the ID3.

@georgesbv1 Ай бұрын

@@MrDuncl ID.3 is a Golf, not anywhere close to Tesla Model 3. Maybe ID.5 would be not that far behind.

@999pez Ай бұрын

Plenty of people would take the Golf over a Model 3. I certainly would.

@blackghost769 Ай бұрын

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@kev_scheiba Ай бұрын

Blue 🩵

@bikeman123 Ай бұрын

5:18 235 mpg.. Why do you even repeat that nonsense?

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

It’s almost as if I said: ‘Although I’m really to a fan of these crazy figures.’ Straight after

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

Official U.K. Government figures which determine the taxation rate. Two fun facts: A Porsche Taycan is £0 road tax presumably due to the infinite MPG. Checking out the latest rates the 2.2L "Gas Guzzler" Vauxhall I bought in 2001 would be around £1500 for the first years road tax if sold today !

@TonyMontana-zl8pz Ай бұрын

81 miles what a joke

@yangzao2218 Ай бұрын

Unless thé site si ofaut

@LiridonGashi-u4v Ай бұрын

❤p

@caboodle5462 Ай бұрын

36k for a base model hatchback. Absolutley bonkers.

@rob-in-the-marsh5311 Ай бұрын

Why don't they make a non-plug-in hybrid?

@AutoSocialUK Ай бұрын

@@rob-in-the-marsh5311 they do, it’s called the Golf… or the Golf GTi

@rob-in-the-marsh5311 Ай бұрын

@@AutoSocialUK The Golf GTi is automatic, but I can't find any reference to it being a non-plug-in hybrid. Can you help here?

@stevenmoran4060 Ай бұрын

What is the point of a plug in hybrid really? If VW took hybrid seriously they would develop a self charging system as Toyota and Renault etc have done. Why have a car that needs fuel from a petrol station and, then having to plug it in to charge up for what? 30 miles at best? My Austral hybrid, ting 3 cylinder 1.2 lite engine and self charging hybrid and does over 60 mpg all the time so, fill my tank then not again for over 700 miles. And, the biggest bonus is, it’s not a VAG car.

@MrDuncl Ай бұрын

I'm sure the self charging setup is one of many options. Unlike the new Prius which is only available as a PHEV. As for what is the point, when I looked at Passat GTEs they all seemed to have done about 100000 miles at four years old. I'm not sure what that proves other than the type of people / companies who buy them.

@georgesbv1 Ай бұрын

She said 81 miles EV range which way above daily comute of the majority.