VW Golf GTI TCR 2019 review - is it the best performance Volkswagen? EVER!

This is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR! This new hot hatch is designed to be the perfect Golf GTI for people who are looking to hit the track. But given you already have the normal GTI along with the Golf R to choose from, is it the ultimate hot Golf? Join Mat for his latest review to find out!
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[@thatguy9171]

Please for the love of God do a mk1 gti vs mk2 gti vs mk3 gti vs mk4 gti vs mk5 gri vs mk6 gti vs mk7 gti drag race, rolling race and brake test

[@miljkovicsrb]

YES!

[@magnussiimjensen746]

please!

[@thatguy9171]

@Jon That's obvious but I want to see the progression from generation to generation.

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

That's alot of cars, but YES!

[@r3h4n786]

Hell yessss

[@amartaiba3380]

the perfect thing if they make a golf R-"TCR" 😍😍

[@felipecasey9601]

YESSSSSS😛😛😍😍😍

[@drdoomgoat38]

😍😍💕💕

[@waveyknife2225]

Only if it gets 420hp

[@sagemediacopyrightfreemusi4759]

Or just a tcr?

[@drogenfeld]

Perfect thing if people like you don't get to decide something like that.

[@daanishwaseem7726]

Matt You do realise that your the reason that Carwow has become so popular on KZbin You should be proud 👏

[@blakejarrettegibbons9119]

I like the tcr but in the blue as a racer form but for a day to day I would like is the R. I have been round brands in a R and had a fantastic time

[@Niffty83]

I've been thinking wether or not to get after market splitters etc but wondered if it would come across as a bit chavy but it seems to be going that way, not chavy I mean but splitters etc! So, splitters here I come :) wheey 17 again

[@lordyacht]

They should make a VW Golf R TCR with a 2.5L 5cyl with 400 Horsepower, 0-60 in 4 Seconds and with a top speed of 174 MPH

[@wamiqanwaar8404]

Love your review's

[@ibrahimsher7868]

100% agree with the conclusion

[@Iskalawagz24]

Where is Mat's baby blue/pink hardcase?

[@Aidanmp4]

Just make a 3 door golf R with aggressive styling already

[@l8erzmonkey]

who is the tcr for when it has less power then the r?

[@ADP-ll1tj]

It looks like a normal GTI that was modified on GTA 5

[@OTruthz]

😂😂😂

[@reitumetsimotlomelo1196]

😂

[@fernandoanechina8325]

I think is better to buy a normal GTI and put different brakes, whells and different parts of the car by your self 🤔🤔

[@lewisratford2908]

El Pipiolo plus you can have a manual. The pp brakes are pretty good anyway. Just a remap and save a ton of money

[@user-uy3ti3nj5u]

Buy r

[@fernandoanechina8325]

@@user-uy3ti3nj5u for me the R is too much. A GTI or a i30N is enough

[@TheSauceSultan]

@@user-uy3ti3nj5u foreskin

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

A normal gti or golf r is enough👌

[@MaxMax-di3fh]

Hey Mat Your videos are absolutely amazing. Your humor is great and the bandwidth of the videos (from cheap to outrageously expensive) is awesome. What I would still find cool, especially with the more expensive cars, is a night shot. Both from the outside (headlights and such), but also from the inside. For example, the new Volkswagen Touarg from the inside with ambient lighting looks breathtaking. Surely many of your followers would like to see this as well. Just such an idea ! Keep up the good work.

[@avaragewanker7823]

i would still go for the golf R

[@timmymallet3809]

Pechurka 131 golf r will depreciate like mad this won’t

[@timmymallet3809]

2012日本語がわかりません everyone I know had bort one not lease

[@flacjacket]

@@timmymallet3809 That's not true at all, the R's are far more resistant to depreciation than any version of the GTI.

[@lewisratford2908]

2012日本語がわかりません that’s true where I am in middle England . Rs are much more common than GTIs . The lease deals were very attractive but they are all base spec cars with manual .

[@timmymallet3809]

flacjacket I see golf r every wer who ant got one no1 as got a club sport or club sport.s so u ant got a clue wot your talkin about

[@harada6069]

Great video! A drag race between GTI TCR, GTI, and Golf R would be great

[@SpeedComparer]

"We really want AND NEED a new Golf version" - No car guy ever "Im going to buy a weird version of a car cause it sounds cool" - Moeez, Marketing Manager for Local Green Food Company

[@Hoktemberjan]

100% agree

[@adiomari]

We really want AND NEED a new Golf version

[@questionyourself718]

@@adiomari -adi omari who isnt a car guy-

[@ncvvalley9736]

@@adiomari Speaking of which, when is it coming out already?

[@ProWagenMedia]

I own a mk7 GTI only talk what you know. But still correct. the mk7 is one of the best cars of this decade for that reason I may not upgrade it to the mk8 because its may not be a huge increase in performace. But the best car for the money inside and out as well as performance.

[@wilfordthe4th422]

It bothers me that the gti looks more sporty and cool compared to the R even tho the R is the high performing golf

[@JavierEnriqueRoquebert]

WilfordThe 4th totally agree! They need to make the R a little more "crazy" or aggressive looking to reflect it's capabilities.

[@filip__1553]

Except the GTI TCR is faster than the Golf R

[@justink9603]

Its the same thing with porsche (VW group) the gts cars look sportier than the turbo cars

[@gtigaming3059]

@@filip__1553 high speeds yes because of fwd instead of awd saves weigjt but 0-60 golf r wins

[@drogenfeld]

@@gtigaming3059 because 0-60 matters a lot... except it doesn't. Especially in a race.

[@mdogzino]

2019 VW Golf GTI T C aahhh.

[@slamminx3]

Golf GTI Clubsport S vs Golf TCR drag race and rolling race please!!

[@lewisratford2908]

Quite expensive for a 40bhp bump with skirts and seats. People who tend to buy GTIs want understated, slick at everything with good kerbside appeal. Looks wise it comes over as a little loud. People who want a more dynamic experience with the fast and furious looks will just go for the Honda or Renault. Not quite sure what VW were trying to do. Personally would save some money and go for a Performance Pack with a remap. Plus could spec a manual if you choose. Kind of stepping on the toes of the M140i where you can get some good deals.

[@GT_FREAK]

Bro its the tcr spec that you can race in tcr championships so its worth the money and audi has an tcr spec that cost more so what are you complaining for?

[@harrisonsloan6036]

I like the updated looks. still looks understated but a tad more aggressive. But I dont understand why you still wouldnt get a golf R though, its faster and has all wheel drive, I guess its for people who like the driving dynamics of a front wheel drive, but still no reason as to why you cant take your golf R to track. I personally would like a TCR edition of the golf R with like 350hp and some body kit and removed weight. But who knows, MK 8 golfs are coming soon so who know whats in store for the GTI and R, plus rumours of a 5 cylinder.

[@lewisratford2908]

GTFREAK not complaining about the fact that it’s a good car. It’s just the price. After options it’s pushing near £40k..want more power get an R and that has AWD. However the R for me doesn’t look as good. Most people who buy GTIs aren’t really fussed with track days. That’s kind of what the Clubsport was for. I love my Mk 7.5 Gti but just feel the tcr is a lot of money that’s all.

[@lewisratford2908]

Harrison Sloan pretty sure they have already confirmed the power plants as 232 bhp , 286 bhp and 325bhp for the R . No 5 cylinders unfortunately.

[@mills3375]

Couldn’t of said it better myself. I would save money and buy a focus st. It has a tiny bit less power but for a much more affordable price. Not to mention that the St is a manual only which makes it more fun to drive

[@thembamogale7408]

I would really love to do the job you do. I'm really obsessed with cars.🔥👑💙

[@aimanstark4714]

I always love the gti looks. It’s very classic and iconic. Btw Love the video mat! Keep the good job.👍

[@carwow]

Thanks!

[@minjaijung]

Ikr no overdoing but my fav design

[@arminius301]

until the 2020 model, they managed to flush 50 years of leading aesthetics among hot hatches down the toilet with that new pikachu body design, absolutely dreadful looking

[@Tzacaron]

@@carwow Hey you forgot golf clubsport

[@thiccboi1726]

I would still prefer the Golf R

[@bvssl]

yeah, me too

[@flacjacket]

Pre facelift, the facelifted cars don't look as good.

[@snoop-doggviews637]

Nissa gtr 2009 model looks more fun

[@thehelperofthepeopledems2525]

flacjacket I disagree, the pre facelift looks rubbish

[@SpeedZL1]

the helper of the peopledems Totally agree. The wheels are the mk7s are horrible compared to the 7.5s

[@swanblake]

Isnt this the same thing as the Clubsport S just 3 years later? Really moving the needle VW....

[@sheetalsakla4108]

Matt Watson my favorite KZbinr ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@johnnym6343]

Pretty much a Leon Cupra with a nicer badge 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@NuhanHidayat]

Average comment post on every Carwow videos: * complementing Mat * * put a country name even though it doesn't have something related to the video *

[@deang3359]

- You're my favorite car reviewer Mat Love from Uganda - 😅😅😅

[@bencrosbie]

😂😂😂😂😂 excellent car review mat greetings from Ireland 😂 🇮🇪

[@dadangkkurniawan8442]

You did it too. By your name.

[@123thor2010]

Rs have depreciated so much, a lot more than the stock GTIS so you be mad to pick a R over a clubsport or a tcr,

[@AlexandersPrestigeLtd]

Rather have a Clubsport GTi 40 Edition for us.

[@nickgardener5802]

You'll be seeing the four tailpipes from the R in the distance. The R is more of a wolf in sheeps clothing rather than 'Look at me, I've been to Halfords to get some snazzy decals'.

[@TheVeryteddy]

3 Door!!! Yes!!!!

[@carwow]

🙌

[@TheVeryteddy]

@@carwow in a world of hothatck converted almost exclusively to 5-door it's nice to see that the icon has retained the possibility of choice!

[@-MarcelDavis-]

What's so good about a 3 door?

[@t-bone9239]

Are 3 doors significantly lighter or is it just a design preference?

[@TheVeryteddy]

@@t-bone9239 both of them, and in some cases more rigidity of the frame

[@Nicklasolsen98]

Still prefer golf R, only because of AWD

[@CM.243]

I prefer my R, maybe because of AWD, but because I am not going to track it and more importantly, mine is an estate.

[@CM.243]

@A real petrol-head How can an inanimate object be homosexual?

[@stantorren4400]

your right how are they gay you saying that says you need to make yourself feel better

[@psychobread1252]

A real bisexual petrol-head...you’re fucking gay

[@jghjghjghish]

this car makes no sense. basically the same as an gti but worse than an golf r. boring 2 Liter engine as well...

[@mmaworld552]

Yeh bit of a waste considering you got the golf r just above it with AWD

[@Happyface45678]

Haha i drive a mk6 gti and i can tell you the gti 2L is not boring

[@leweee]

Laurenz Edelmann i4 are boring

[@TheYBGOON]

You make no sense. This car is fwd. 0/60 in 5.3 is bloody fast. It doesn’t have 4wd. So lighter and faster around corners. Take it to a track and the r would probs loose to a stock gti. You would only buy the r if it’s very wet all the time or your a shit driver that wants to cars aids to make you look better at driving.

[@michaelrussell6661]

My TE Cortina 3.3 litre 6cyl did the 1/4 mile/400metre in 12.98 back in the early 1980's. It was an awesome Sleeper...........which blew away a lot of V8's :D

[@MickDavies]

I always like the GTI red highlights and even the seat trims, I wish they had those offered on the Golf R when I got mine. Those red headlight highlights are dope.

[@AtacTarziu]

That Mk4 is also a limited Edition. It’s the 25 years limited. It’s the only one which had 180hp. The “regular” 1.8T had 150

[@Raprada]

2:22 That oil pan looks like its made of plastic. I hope Volkswagen isn't stupid enough to use that on its production cars

[@blower1]

They've had plastic, well GFRP, oil pans since the Mk7 came out in 2013. I was dubious about durability at first but they seem to be holding up - they don't appear to be any less durable than the normal aluminium pans, which can crack just as easily upon a heavy impact. As it's GFRP - glass fiber reinforced plastic it doesn't shatter or crack in the same way as ordinary hard plastics, it does have a behaviour similar to that of aluminium.

[@flacjacket]

@@blower1 Adding to this it is lighter than an aluminum equivalent.

[@corinoliver5341]

A real petrol-head are you regarded, it’s when the engine is there on the stand

[@YourAssAintSafe]

@A real petrol-head ?????????????

[@tpersaud7010]

My 2018 Autobhan Gti is a blast.. way more fun... and such awesome understated looks with performance and quality finishes too!! Best choice I made!!

[@richardhifi]

I’d just buy the R

[@alldaytony2751]

The R is really advanced though. Looks exspensive to maintain.

[@richboy900]

@@alldaytony2751 not only that, I heard a gti would hold its value better than an R. Not by much, but still

[@JackoBanon1]

@@richboy900 Here in Germany you can buy a lot of used GTI's (1-4 years old) for 10-15k €. Golf R's in that age on the other are pretty rare and much more expensive.

[@emiliojavier8268]

@@JackoBanon1 wow it's amazing how cheap they are

[@fredericduwe9920]

Don't get why you would buy this over a golf R

[@carwow]

I take it you voted for the Golf R then?!

[@fredericduwe9920]

@@carwow yes, i think the additional 2k is worth it for awd and some more power

[@mohdalilafi6828]

@@carwow no reason to buy it over the golf r

[@Horizon301.]

frederic duwe heritage. That’s all.

[@Cous1nJack]

Cos everyone with £250 for a lease has a blue .:R. This is unusual if nothing else.

[@Account1746]

Can’t go wrong with a golf

[@dj331]

A real petrol-head fancy a bum?

[@mmaworld552]

@A real petrol-head so an audi rs3 hatch is gay ? You obviously have never drove or been in one 😂

[@Account1746]

A real petrol-head damn that’s crazy

[@willpark7483]

A real petrol-head ironic when you have a skoda as your profile picture lol

[@dotdotdot1113]

@@willpark7483 you realise Volkswagen owns Skoda?

[@MrRonan3]

If VW are putting almost 300bhp in this. where does it leave the Golf R...?, the answer the R needs another 30+ bhp,

[@basithph8958]

I rather take the Golf R with the 6-speed manual

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Its a turd. Trust me.

[@basithph8958]

A real petrol-head wtf

[@basithph8958]

A real petrol-head bro im straight

[@richpotatothebestg.m.ovegg2599]

@A real petrol-head Says the Skoda fanboy

[@LITTLEbigREG]

Have you driven a manual Golf R? The gearbox is awful!

[@philipewetter8695]

Hey matt I love your video's. Keep on the good work (also a special tgabks to carwow). In this video you use a app on your phone to measure the 0-60 time. Which app do u use for that. I would love to test my own cars. Kind regards

[@supahotfireOH]

would like to know as well

[@TrolledBy]

Random question: Can I have the TCR text vinyl at the bottom without the freckle vinyls?

[@sayulannaicker2266]

Breaking News, Vw makes the best hatches in the world 😬

[@rasmusbonn]

The steering wheel looks like a snack

[@cgaal17]

It’s still a front wheel drive shit box the golf r is much more worth it

[@ZZGTKING]

Boring, the MK7 Clubsport is a much better and more complete track day product than this fussy thing

[@mittyahmed7362]

Golf GTI TCR best hot hatch

[@mittyahmed7362]

Golf gti is the best german hot hatch and now the tcr being better than the R, means it's the best hot hatch

[@BC-cp5vr]

I still think the GTI pirelli is still the best GTI of them all, great styling and great seats, also has the rear uptilt and the dsg box. Still rocks after 9 years.

[@sub39h]

The Clubsport was the best looking Golf.

[@livingboost3121]

sub39h LOL NO!!!! The spoiler was ugly as fuck

[@Fred_P]

0:48 Mat black? 0:53 Mat grey? Sorry, I'll see myself out...

[@Allen_Blunt]

Mat Watson

[@longtailgt]

I'd actually spend less and get the standard Golf GTI. I can have that with a manual as well. Also, I think the Golf GTI (and R) is one of the nicest looking hot hatches right now. There are others that look more striking and in-your-face (Civic Type R, Megane RS) but after a few years those will look dated while the Golf will still look nice.

[@Robin-pj9qd]

How did that logic work in your head. The golf r will continue to age just like the type R. And I’m vw guy lmao

[@grantpalmer3020]

Always annoyed me that the GTI looks better than the R. But you can’t ignore the performance of the R. As for the car in this video...meh

[@joemason6189]

Golfs are great, had a MK7 GTi. Did everything great but had 0 character! Swapped it in for a Caterham 7 👍🏻

[@L8ugh1ngm8n1]

So GTI finally brought up to the same power as the Cupra? Just no where near as good looking or easy to live with day to day.... and more expensive?

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Regular car. 5.3 seconds to 60mph 13.6 for the 1/4 mile Race car : wheel spins like all hell. All number are worst. All the technology helping the regular guy!

[@MrOpticBlade]

Welcome To The Madness You don’t stop on a track

[@suhaildesai5867]

Welcome To The Madness A Race Car isn’t about straight line speed, it’s more about cornering and weight loss. Getting rid of driver aids makes the lap times faster.

[@delanhenry4457]

Then again if he had controlled his throttle better which I think he punch it deliberately it would have easily crossed .2 or .3 secs faster

[@narojdebeste]

Regular guys arent supposed to drive race cars anyway

[@ArsalanAFG-fo1yx]

depends on who is driving, i'm sure a proper racing driver would've done it in 10-11 sec

[@omaromar-sq1vh]

My dream to get a golf gti 😰

[@jesaaj1007]

omar omar you w get there

[@supposedly6991]

Clubsport S is the best performance golf ever.

[@mohamadattar9330]

Love seeing legend CARS at your show...👍👍👍

[@TomQuigleyArt]

How many golfs do they need. The Clubsport is surely the track focused variant??

[@moizmughal5363]

great review best wishes from pakistan

[@faiqhassan]

MOIZ MUGHAL same here

[@haiderishtiaq6010]

Hey Moiz I’ve noticed that you make this comment on each videos isn’t it😂😂 By the way agree with you😂😂

[@snmthecloser]

TECH MAN boooo hissssss

[@AutoCarPk]

Please edit your comment and do the letter "P" capital in Pakistan.

[@justina9914]

Poliomyelitis

[@ronron7181]

You sir just broke my heart... where’s a VR6! That motor spec is the legend

[@aryans4519]

The VW golf gti and the first focus rs are the best hatchbacks in my opinion 😍

[@mmaworld552]

Rs3 best hatch back

[@alpenjodel24]

5.3 with massive wheelspin, that thing can do 4.8 for sure

[@ivandoe33]

dude what TCR success? 2018 was fail for teams using VW Golf TCR. Best in Europe position was 8th in drivers standings, 6th in teams. In WTCR they got owned by i30N TCR. Loeb Racing Team using Golf TCR finished 4th, in drivers standing ended 8th. Say no more...

[@whirlymurley3974]

well it won 3 years running in new zealand..

[@DjStiv3]

you still gotta represent. how many other cars dont even get the chance to race anyhere and arent worth tracking? im sure its more worthwhile..... creating a fucking hyundai accent RACE inspired version.

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Enjoying these reviews. You are a doppelgänger for a guy I work with!

[@philipheelham3061]

Another great review thanks

[@MrDanielsahne]

That car doesn't sound good at all. Just noises, no real sound.

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Yeah...that doesnt even make fucking sense mate.

[@lewisratford2908]

MrDanielsahne subjective

[@fpvrollie]

It's a 2 litre engine... wdym?

[@MrDanielsahne]

@@LivingLifeSlower There is a difference between a kid beating sticks on drums or a professional musician playing drums. Same with car engines.

[@marcellukacic5221]

IMO MK 5 had the best performance versions. GTI and R32 were amazing!

[@sbomorse]

Those decals look wank. Only a fan boy would buy this over a Civic Type-R. And if you must have a Golf you should just get the Golf R instead which is a better all rounder.

[@kgtv1forthedads882]

Only just realised this guy cold watch a tennis match without moving his head 👀

[@MrHidinho]

golf r way too common nowadays and are huge thief magnets. these gti's are way more rare. still fun, fast and practical.

[@suhaildesai5867]

Hidik Omar VW Golf GTIs are more popular than the Golf R.

[@A1God25]

I see way more GTI’s in NYC than Golf R’s.

[@matthewoliver9055]

In the UK Golf Rs are everywhere GTIs hardly seen and that's the one I'd have

[@suhaildesai5867]

Matthew Oliver The most popular model is the GTD, they are absolutely everywhere.

[@Enselladus]

0:50 Do you know what matt paint is? I can only guess you're mistaking matt paint for solid paint because that is without doubt gloss.

[@TheHateSpeechChannel]

His name is matt though 😁

[@andrelima5124]

Pointless car. No manual No actual weight reduction No actual decent exhaust Not even actual sport seats Is just a 3 door hatchback with some some brake, tune, small body parts. Still prefer the Golf R with a manual gearbox.

[@Way2fast4u82]

André Lima Manuel schmanuel. Dsg ftw

[@prestigeworldwide1138]

It's basically the same car as the seat leon cupra 290

[@kartoffelwillipeter3067]

The Mk6 is the coolest Golf un my opinion. It's just beautiful!

[@ГеоргиБойчев-о3л]

Agreed

[@nobledunkley3977]

Shoulda added an AWD option so that power can actually be useful

[@Ctje-cc6kr]

Then you just buy the r

[@00Mass00]

It looks more like a GTI Clubsport which you forgot to mention though.

[@nemesisxxprime]

No manual? No thanks 👎🏻

[@JMEAUS22]

RagingNipples manual is inferior

[@syd_jzx100]

Can always get an i30N, and with the price difference, you can spruce up the cabin with carbon fiber and alcantara.

[@Cous1nJack]

Have you ever driven dsg

[@MrSupersixfour]

Manuals our only inferior for people with limp wrists lol

[@KING0SISQO]

Moe Syzlak lazy. Put ya foot down and go. And that’s ferior to you? So 0.5 seconds slower is the only reason why it’s better? I bet your like one of these drivers on games that likes auto brakes and auto acceleration and will say your settings is way superior. It’s just not engaging at all. Spend 35k+ so enjoy it properly

[@aliawaseem6833]

Mat Watson reviews ...amazing!!!! Thank you!😆

[@grgfourtinas]

ill stick to a golf R or a rs3 !!

[@1988josip]

Rs3 is miles away from both gti and tcr

[@alexrudaj1435]

every single person on earth would get an RS3 before a fuckin VW but that shit is expensive, however i'd rather get bus than a european honda....

[@1988josip]

@@alexrudaj1435 just look at new rs3 limousine...it s top car

[@TheYBGOON]

Why mention rs3. Got nothing to do with this

[@Q8Police777]

I think you ment the s3

[@adrianoheinzenv8]

Veja que legal o comparativo sobre os detalhes do fusca luxo pacote 2 e o fusca série ouro kzbin.info/www/bejne/nneUg3yCjaZrldU

[@igor125s]

Why buy a gti, if you can get a cupra for less?

[@lightofjahs]

Golfs keep their value far better so you'll lose more money buying the cupra in the long run.

[@MrOpticBlade]

igor125s Seat’s have horrible plastic interior

[@norafirestorm]

@@MrOpticBlade it's near identical to the golf! Same design, same materials!

[@MrOpticBlade]

norafirestorm I’ve driven plenty versions of both. Same platform drives pretty much the same except the cupra is filled with much more cheap plastic bits.

[@norafirestorm]

@@MrOpticBlade your wrong, traded in my Mk7 Golf R for a Cupra 300, the level of plasticness is identical, infact I'd go as far as saying the Leon is screwed together better, waaay less rattles in it than the golf! Plus the Golfs silly font used in the displays drove me crazy, something a 13 year old would choose!

[@bastianglimpel2489]

Nice Review BUT !!!! Come On VW. You bring a Golf as a TCR Edition and car looks like every Golf,boring and with no emotions. The specs are nearly the same as the old 2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 with Perf Package. Nothing special ,but expensive.Bring the car with the available 310 hp 2.0 as you have it in the TTS or Clubsport S , a special TCR bodykit and a nice exhaust sound ,then you will get the attention. But not with this one. There are better hot hatches out there with the same or less money

[@Riyazatron]

Golf R over this any day

[@Majinvash]

I've own owned every Golf GTI but the 3 and 4, I am now in the 2018 Golf R. The best of them all is the Mk5 Ed30, it was just perfect. IMO

[@benupde1979]

Majinvash the mk5 is the only Golf that can be classed as hideous looking. Nothing about the mk5 was good to look at. I have a facelifted Mk7 R and a Mk4 R32. The 2 best looking, and best feeling Golfs ever made.

[@jezstokes8592]

Having driven a Hyundai i30N performance I know that’s what I would have

[@Ben-qq6jq]

Have you driven the golf to compare though? Strange comment otherwise

[@perfeet702]

@@Ben-qq6jq Manual gearbox....

[@lewisratford2908]

Lovely package the 130N but after being a passenger in one the ride was a bit busy....

[@perfeet702]

lewis Ratford In what way?

[@minjaijung]

@@Ben-qq6jq completely agree. Golf is the best hatchback out there. I mean it was the first one after all. GTI is the bet hot hatch out there. I mean it was the first one after all. From a Korean guy's perspective who has owned a Golf before

[@soupistasty5]

Of the 3 cars shown at the start, make mine the Golf R (1:32) But, in truth, if I had to put down my own money.. I'd grab the Audi RS3. It's the pick of the bunch with better interior n' 400 ponies.

[@chlpataLOPticKa]

almost first :(

[@carwow]

Not even close ;)

[@chlpataLOPticKa]

There were only 48 people befor me😂 you have to agree I was close😪

[@Rommellollis]

what about the Golf 7 GTi clubsport and clubsport s? Isn't it the same thing really?

[@jansommer4441]

yes

[@ullsp]

Matt, you are with no doubt one of my favorite youtubers (neck to neck w C Harris)... and know what, you might just make purple shocks cool again ;)

[@SloanZurnToto]

Golf R will smoke this GTI. Plus you get better handling, road holding, traction and acceleration with the R. Much better wet or snowy traction as well.

[@just_bickers]

Couldn’t they just called it the GOLF TCR and given it a widebody kit as well!?! Smh

[@GD-kf4wt]

BEST CARWOW REVIEW EVER !💕💕🔥🔥😍😍

[@rh6777]

I'm about to collect a highly spec'd 3 door TCR this week. Full dealer history, two owners (ex demo), pure Grey with DynAudio, DCC, performance pack, decals......and it's less than £21,000 🤐🤐🤐🤐 ....and it has a year's VS warranty, service pack, MOT and breakdown remaining on it

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

I remember TCR from the 1970’s. It was a cheap knock off of Scalextric. 😄