Why you need to buy a Golf GTE

[@philtaylor5053]

I own a 2018 GTE & I couldn't pick you up on anything there Paul. You know your stuff Another excellent offering, thanks. If you want to view your odometer while moving just turn off the cruise control (ACC), for some reason it shares the same display space on the clocks.

[@Saad.D]

same thing with the mk 8. little annoying

[@jeremyr8793]

Got the exact same car I find this so annoying

[@Barry_Kavanagh]

Have one. Love it. Best car I've ever owned!

[@CarsForPaul]

Couldn't agree more!

[@John-x6t9x]

Great review. I’m sold. A GTE will be my next motor.

[@CarsForPaul]

Good choice!

[@TM-on4jl]

Paul, that magic tree was putting me off the video....lol

[@CarsForPaul]

Me too

[@SteezyG]

I couldn't believe it when I was watching Car Pervert (Jonny Smith) and when he talked about the heater bring an option in the earlier models I was blown away. Amazing how the standards in the industry are changing so quickly and the old questions we used to ask are changing. Everything these days is fast, 0-60 is no longer the indicator if a car is for a petrol head or not.

[@tomsixsix]

That's the auxillary heater. The GTE has always had a regular electric heater but it uses a fair bit of range. The auxillary heater was only made available in very cold countries, it burned ethanol to provide heat. Very efficient and actually quite low cost and good for the environment. But many cars have these, even non-electric cars, because the heaters struggle in very very cold weather if you do a lot of slow driving.

[@edc1569]

What, they’ve always had a heater, it’s quite clever as it’ll use electricity or waste engine heat depending on what’s available

[@criticaljim1]

I have a noise generator button on my NA V8, too, it comes as aftermarket option in the form of an impact wrench and it takes off the rear muffler and replaces it with a stainless steel tip. Works pretty well!

[@edc1569]

Hope you don’t work nights

[@alandon2948]

Your knowledge on cars is phenomenal. Where the hell did you get that brain😳? Great video paul u should do more of these educating videos. Who needs top gear when we have Paul's channel 😂👊🏽

[@princew.k9310]

Great vlog as always Paul... such a professional job that most KZbinrs will never be able to do... keep the good work coming bro 💪🏾

Hi Paul, I have got a mk7.5 GTE . I noticed vehicle's Side Assist and Blind Spot monitor are not available when I try to activate through the stereo and through the assist systems. 1) In settings- Side Assist is unchecked and cannot be enabled. I get "Function Not Available". 2) Blind assist is checked, but I can't uncheck it and also it doesn't light up. when I try I get the same "Function Not Available" What could the possible issues be and how can we fix them?

[@campbelljames1784]

Considering this car myself! And will also be driving it around Poole!

[@1881Gordon]

Great GTE Review Paul. Loving the consistent content. See you on the next one👍

[@yassinelimame1434]

Yo Paul yah man needs to be on top gear or something respect brother !! 👊🏾

[@Sonorg1]

Only GTE was the MK2 Astra ;)

[@TheRZBM]

Currently trying to buy a used one of these and was hoping to mod it to satisfy the need for a fun car that was economical enough for commuting (car I own currently is lucky to reach 20mpg) so I am glad to see you are doing some bits to it. Was especially interested in exhaust mods as there arent many videos out there but it looks like you can unlock some decent sound especially combined with the DSG box. Looking forward to next videos.

[@leemelville2977]

5:03 did u let one go Paul lean back get it all out 😂😂😂😭😭😭 I know I know its the chair 😏

[@paulchilds8884]

lets hope VW see this review and give you some cars to test great video

[@davidjewood]

The air con must be on ice box setting all the time, it's the law! 🆒

[@yeomanie]

Great knowledge good to listen to someone who's already checked their facts! Just a suggestion you might need a better microphone the sound comes and goes on your audio. Best

[@karoln7078]

When will you show us how to unlock the 104bhp on motor when using both engines

[@CarsForPaul]

coming soon

[@jellyd4889]

Keys will help.

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and learned a lot. Thanks and greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@adriancahill1642]

Very useful and informative upload. I am looking to buy a 1 or 2 year old Golf Mk8 GTE sometime in the near future and this has really helped to increase my understanding of the features of the car. Thanks for posting.

[@badash786]

I just bought one and get it wednesday. Cant wait 😁

[@CarsForPaul]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@allenfleckney5969]

You’re such a cool dude. Very entertaining video and skilfully put together. You’re too kind to these guys , but I like your style. I’m not a car geek but happy to subscribe as I make you tube vids too

[@eklektikTechno]

I’m American but not into Mopars I prefer a nice GTI or Golf R 😁

[@TheNorville2]

Just got my after 3 months in the body shop, just brought it over to Spain and I loving it. Charge it up with the engine on the motorway no need to plugin. Forge induction kit to be fitted along with some lowering springs..... got my R valance and waiting for the exhaust to be made.... i am in heaven with this car. Missed my tune-up but that can be done another time. Both ICE and Electic..

[@sajedb]

Hopefully it was not the same body shop as the one in the last episode 😂

[@bodhabless370]

Was good yo I got a gte 2015 fully op 🥰. My question is what type of lowering spring set did u use 🤔?...I'm looking around fo sum nice blue 1s

[@CarsForPaul]

H&R springs

[@jeremyr62]

I have a 2020 Golf 1.4 PHEV called the eHyrid. Not sold in the UK but its basically a GTE with a software limit on the electric motor so total hp is 204hp. Nice car, happy with it but PHEV is a stop gap technology IMO, Be amazed if they keep any PHEV in the range until 2030.

[@philtaylor5053]

Perfect for today though given the UK's poor charging situation.

[@edc1569]

Works great for me, urban commuting most days of the year.

[@gadgetman36]

Another great video. The engine sound button isn’t for you, it’s for pedestrians to hear you coming, especially if they have visual impairments. In the future legislation may make this mandatory.

[@sleepysamk1400]

You need a new chair Paul. 🤣. Sounds like your farting. 🤣🤣🤣

[@nsingh1345]

I loved the car it was sooo fun in gte mode , but in terms of economy it was just awful long distance. Short distance in e mode great but electric range only really did 18 or 19 miles max. Once ran out it would rinse the fuelllll. But the gte mode is just instant power. But sadly got rid it was using too much fuel id get 40 mpg if I did anything over 50 miles. Even thr car in hybrid mode driver carefully id get 45 mpg

[@chriscolman2929]

thanks for this comment I'm in the process of buying one and my daily work run is 34 miles , each way

[@chriscolman2929]

would you not recommend, my other option is a diesel what are your thoughts

[@mattblackledge9068]

If you start the journey in electric, then give it full welly, aren't you putting load on a stone cold engine? Or is there some sort of preheat happening so when the petrol engine is under load, its already at operating temp?

[@johnrutter1787]

Hi Paul what’s the app you used for the GTE ? I’m picking my GTE up tomorrow and the app you paid £55 per year I can’t find

[@CarsForPaul]

its the volkswagen we connect app

[@johnrutter1787]

Thanks all sorted love my new GTE

[@id70b40]

On my daily trip to work( 26kms) I get between 6.9-8.5 L/100km which is equivalent to 35-40 mpg…. And that’s in my 2018 Golf Gti here in Australia… so the GTE isn’t that much more fuel efficient over the GTI. If I go the short way home and drive more spiritedly… I’m still getting c10 L/100km or about 29 mpg

[@jimgoose4877]

I have just swapped a mk7 gti for a mk7.5 gtd and the fuel economy is night and day difference. I get around 47mpg around town and 55-60mpg on a run.

[@bristolcityboy1]

The point of the GTE is for shorter journeys. So comparing it to a GTD on fuel economy is daft. Diesels are designed for long journeys. I was doing to many short journeys and kept needing oil changes as the oil got condensation and gunged up. Love my GTE so far

[@vladmihai306]

if you charge the car at home, you will use 0L/100km if you use it in electric.

[@fdfmad]

Currently driving a BMW 530e and i do enjoy too the boost of the hybrid engine

[@andrewtognola1116]

Hi Paul , I really enjoy your videos , I have just bought number 30 Copart mini . I only do ‘F’ series minis and as a retired ex engineer they keep me occupied and I do ok on them profit wise . Lately I only try to buy Cat N cars but the prices are becoming a bit silly . Keep up the good work as you talk a lot of sense .

[@jeremyr8793]

I have this car 2018, love your channel

[@qwi2311]

I bought a 2018 GTE Advance with 50000 Miles on it. Best purchase Ive ever made. Any advice on the Stage 1 Tunings that are available and if they are safe?

[@philc787]

Great video. I do wonder whether this 2030 is a pipedream and the reality of no petrol, a severe lack of charging stations, and the consequences of having thousands of cars out of juice on a motorway after gridlock for a few hours makes it unrealistic. I think hybrid will be the way from 2030 and i'd be surprised if we see pure electric for at least another 20-30 years as the infrastructure just isn't there. In addition I suspect the ever increasing cost of energy will also make it just unrealistic unless massive subsidies are provided by the governments, and thus the tax payer...

[@karoln7078]

Can you also show us how to service dsg on this car 🥰🥰

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes I will, in a future episode

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Paul, great video, certainly has more gadgets than mine has lol,to set on the phone is brilliant.i think hybrid cars is a good idea.

[@ollie8329]

Wait till it gets to winter and you need the heating on, you only get about 14 miles out of the battery :(

[@garethneal82]

You preheat the car while it’s in charge via the app. Keeping it warm is then no great shakes.

[@wiggumo]

So I'm torn between a TSI 1.4, 2016 32k miles for £14k vs GTE £18k, 49k miles. Which one to go for? The insurance was aboit 200 more for me per month. And the maintenance I feel will more costly for GTE such as every 2 years the 6 speed dsg maintenance, or something . And I've got to do a mixture of short and motorway driving from London to bham. Which model do you thjnk is more suitable for me? I had a 1.6 tdi diesel 2011 mk6 before, but due to a gearbox issue of 2k mechatronic unit issue and a clutch replacement due.... and diesel, im advised to sell it. Sadlly

[@Automonium]

The plastic on your steering column has not been put together properly.

[@agenericaccount3935]

I would, if they saw fit to sell them in North America (Uncle Sam telling me to buy one is supreme irony). We always get the shaft on neat oddball sporty stuff. They don't see a market for it here, sadly. Also, RS3 is really the attainable ticket. It's suave and not overstated.

[@liamp9646]

What is the consumption like running on just the combustion engine?

[@wolfqlf2287]

Is the engine reliable

[@CarsForPaul]

Very

[@mickleburgh9]

Hi Paul can you help I can't find the app in the play store

[@pipodeclown3782]

Nice review and learned more about EV's. But buying a golf? Never! Although I do have a cap🧢

[@user-zh9kc7tw4n]

Hey Paul you should check out Nissans E power cars that are due next year in the UK. 1.5L Petrol generator and 188Bhp electric motor.

[@a11csc]

give it some paul

[@UsmanDar92]

I'm driving my 2016 in GTE mode and I average around 25mpg, not sure why its 20mpg less than yours. Mine doesn't seem that fuel efficient

[@jeremyr8793]

Hi Paul I have this car and the Weconnect Go app but cannot connect it to the far because I dont have a dataplug that it states in the app. VW said you dont need it as the GTE should directly connect with the phone through bluetooth. Is this true? How have you connected yours? I asked WV for the dataplug anyway and they have made a big fuss and said its no good anyway yiu dont need it?

[@IgboTIFOSI]

Love this GTE content

[@wolfqlf2287]

So how is it on fuel pretty good or decent?

[@CarsForPaul]

Very good, in hybrid mode it gets between 50 to 63 mpg

[@kfb500]

Am thinking of buying a Audi S3 any tips ???

[@liamdtraxxas2011]

That's mad 204bhp a normal 1.4 would make 85bhp to 120bhp, so that electric motor adds an extra 80bhp to 100bhp thats mad electric motors have come a long way aswel as batteries have got alot better, I couldn't drive an full electric car, I love my mk1 golf and wouldn't change it for anything but if I had to get a new car it would be an golf R or an rs6 both in white, I didn't know thay can do what u was showing I'm abit far behind wid tech in the sense of my car 🤣🤣 the only computer in my car is my phn hahaa. Love your car keep'em vids coming

[@vedelcarby773]

Would love for you to help me get my mini cooper s r56 back on road

[@andym8181]

Hi Paul how about a audi s8 for your next project rs performance at a bargain price

[@malcolmbale9566]

What do you do for a actual living apart from doing cars?, great content!!

[@The_journeyy]

As you all know I'm a petrol head, the minute I heard that I destroyed the like button Paul is indeed a petrol head 🥳

[@cristobal.palmero4919]

Does the GTE come in a coupe?

[@CarsForPaul]

No, only a 5 door hatchback

[@st200ol]

Can't beat the torque, if you like lots of torques, its got to be electric or diesel.

[@jeffcartwright7270]

Paul - Regarding your latest paint job by Gary on the rear quarter, I was a little surprised he did not blend the colour into the rear door ?.

[@rightwheeldrive]

I did indeed blend the rear door. Painted the complete roof rail also. 😎

[@jeffcartwright7270]

@@rightwheeldrive Oh ..... I am sorry. I just assumed that the rear panel had been painted ONLY and that the rear door had not been coloured blended and finished, because Paul said the colour match was "still out" ?????.

[@rightwheeldrive]

@@jeffcartwright7270 unfortunately, the previous paint work was undertaken with what can only described as chewing gum paint. Really needed stripping back to bare metal, as the paint underneath is still doing it’s thing. So it will corrupt the newly applied top coat. Hence why the two panels have a slight difference. Even though they were painted together.

[@jeffcartwright7270]

@@rightwheeldrive What a shame !. "Bill & Ben" did a shite job and had Paul over BIG time !. You live and learn as they say. Well, you are back in control on his future ventures now Gary. I worked in the aircraft industry for thirty years, water based paint has been used on large passenger jets for a long time in the U.K. due to VOC's levels.

[@rightwheeldrive]

@@jeffcartwright7270 Too many cowboys about unfortunately. There is a right way and a wrong way of doing things. The right way takes effort and graft, some people try to take the easy road. And the results show. I only use water based paint if a can help it. Love the stuff. Although car aqua base is easier to use than the aircraft stuff. I did interior paint for the aerospace industry. Micro ice, soft touch, ceramic pants etc. Loved every minute of it.

[@malcelwell7209]

Hiya Paul I’ve got the bmw x2 which has an app The same but it’s free 🤔

[@leonclarke897]

Great video

[@t5jerry]

Have bill & Ben " the bodge it men" been back in touch flouting for "work" 🤭🤭🤭

[@jakehammond7972]

Does the car have a cam belt or chain

[@CarsForPaul]

Cambelt

[@TimmyTonk]

I can't believe you missed out the RS7!

[@ramaiya9L]

what a about a toyota prius, that is also a hybrid

[@edc1569]

Nothing sporty about that transmission! Fine for ubers tho

[@fahdmaroof7861]

How does the car perform if the battery is dead in Gte mode?

[@CarsForPaul]

it will start charging the battery a bit and then use it when in demand, so you still get a kick

[@fahdmaroof7861]

@@CarsForPaul does the GTE have launch mode?

[@fahdmaroof7861]

@@CarsForPaul also do you charge the battery to 100% each time, if so have you noticed the battery deteriorate after sometime?

[@CarsForPaul]

Not really, but you dont need it with a hybrid

[@grahamrolle3923]

RS3 RS4 RS6 R8 ... Hey what about the RS5 & RS7

[@jakehammond7972]

How long does battery charge last in hybrid mode

[@CarsForPaul]

I can drive all week in GTE mode without charging it. thats with me doing about 60 miles a week and driving a aggressively.

[@jakehammond7972]

@@CarsForPaul thanks for the reply. That sounds very good. I’m deciding between one of these and an id3

[@jakehammond7972]

@@CarsForPaul what’s the fuel economy like when using the car like that ?

[@wiggumo]

DO YOU PAY MORE FOR THE APP?

[@CarsForPaul]

yes, £55 a year

[@wiggumo]

@Cars For Paul thanks Paul. I'm test driving one today. It's a bit heavy I heard, but hopefully will see. Really want to get one for around 16k, or lease a PHEV golf mk8 for 11k over 3 years. Not sure which is the better deal

[@malcelwell7209]

Much better mach plus 190 miles less When it was resprayed so that’s a plus 👍😂

[@greengrass9572]

5 cylinder fiat coupe 20v turbo sounds better than the modern audi 5C.

[@riccccccardo]

While u charging your car for an hour I'll be zooming around town I've got more productive things to do with my time not even to mention your range anxiety issues lol I get full tank 470 miles range on my mk4 Lexus GS hybrid 450h f sport.

[@edc1569]

What a weird comment, you sit around waiting for your phone to charge?

[@wordreet]

For me, it's a bit too small, and a bit too expensive. Plus I can't charge at home.

[@wiggumo]

Wish this guy was my dad

[@kfb500]

Hi Paul

[@antoMcG]

Just saying, the ultimate Audi is the RS7 :)

[@MrGMawson2438]

🤣 hooligan mode 😅

[@jeremyturner4327]

That app is better than the A3 app you cannot set the AC temp.

[@mickleburgh9]

Hi can you help I can't find the app in play store

[@deanwood2332]

hi Paul . not like you to have no content on in 2 weeks i hope every thing is ok mate

[@philtaylor5053]

Averaging 13.4 m/kWh - Someone's using the TSi a lot. :o)

[@moresmoke5994]

🤣 hooligan mode...

[@Skr1lla_Official]

anyone else did a search for a GTE

[@Steelman6666]

The range of the electric is pathetic they will be more desirable when the next gen of batteries come out. These cars are just made to balance the carbon books for the manufacturers of cars as a full electric car no matter range reduces the overall carbon footprint for that manufacturer

[@philtaylor5053]

The range for me (22 - 24 miles between charges) is perfectly adequate, I only (often) run the engine for sh*ts & giggles. My weekly commute was factored into my choice to purchase my GTE :o)

[@tomsixsix]

Plug in hybrids are a dying breed anyway. Most manufacturers are focusing their efforts on pure electric for the future.

[@edc1569]

It’s pretty good for a plug-in, you do need to actually use the engine at times, otherwise buy an EV!

[@marktyler2396]

when hell frezzes over i might consider getting a vw as for electric not in this life time or the next

[@edc1569]

Cool?

[@BM_PAZ]

I’ll tell you why…ridiculously cheap company car tax 👍

[@DaraM73]

I bought an ID4 1st, and honestly wouldn’t go back to combustion, even for the sound. After all, steam power is far superior in all romantic departments to ICE, but I doubt any of you guys want a Stanley Steamer?

[@riccccccardo]

While u charging your car for an hour I'll be zooming around town I've got more productive things to do with my time not even to mention your range anxiety issues lol I get full tank 470 miles range on my mk4 Lexus GS hybrid 450h f sport.

[@DaraM73]

@@riccccccardo …and I got 304miles range touring the Highlands while you were “zooming around town”, and it only cost £28 recharge, a coffee and a piss in the bushes. Plus, I get to refuel at home, so no more anxiety that the Mrs will be abducted by you in some dodgy motorway services Burger King. 🤣

[@edc1569]

@@riccccccardo you compensating for something, you seem to feel the need to justify your choices!?

[@DaraM73]

@@edc1569 no, simply reporting the truth. You can be in denial all you want.

[@riccccccardo]

@@DaraM73 🤣 p.s as you know not every one as fortunate and privileged as you to own their own home and be able to do at home charging.😝

[@MrGMawson2438]

Hooligan mode 😅

[@FredericFreedom]

200 bhp 😳😳😳😳

[@richardsquires4884]

Had one and certainly would never get one again worst car I have ever had

[@Lionel_473]

What was bad about it?

[@jellyd4889]

There is not a single bad YT video, or internet report, about the VW plugins with the 1.4 motor. None. One eastern European team had to take a battery apart .. why, no one knows.... must have been under warranty still.

[@Steelman6666]

I will never be a fan of the electric crap. I have bikes and cars and 1 of my favourite things about them is the noise they make especially on start up. 🖕 to electric

[@philtaylor5053]

Great. Thanks for your input.

[@edc1569]

How do you start them, you have to hand crank them?

[@BlackLung911]

First

[@BM_PAZ]

🥱