VW Golf GTI Performance REVIEW vs new fastest GTI TCR 290 hp Premiere - Autogefühl
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- Опубликовано: 10 май 2018
- In today’s Autogefühl's episode, we present you the VW Golf GTI Performance in a FULL REVIEW as well as a static premiere of the new Golf GTI TCR, which will be top of the lineup with 290 hp.
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Autogefühl dear Thomas can we get updates on the tcr because it has not released in United States
I think GTI/R models look lovely in white. The GTI red accent especially pops with such a colour!
So much so that I’ve just ordered an R in white-silver metallic.
mine is gold/turmeric yellow, and the glossy blacks suit well on it
Picked up my used 7.5 GTI in Black Ruben last week. At first was a little unsure about the colour but now I love it. Rarely see any in that colour.
a review that is always the best. thank you thomas
I had some criticism about the transition between the intro and the car. You just nailed it this time. 11/10 continuous for the team :))
Another brilliant review Thomas, I really enjoyed it thankyou😊
Agreed, so did I. Also, thank you so much for switching from a German review to English. Very much appreciated.
Great review Thomas as always ! I love the colour on the GTI
Golf in a big way followed the Porsche 911 route in basically evolving the car with every iteration, just stick with a proven formula and that is why it's the benchmark. Nothing really wrong with that. Good thing when the competition nails or even betters the formula, we'll probably expect Volkswagen to offer budget/discount deals. So it's a win for consumers.
Fine review Thomas, hope to see you introduce/drive the new Rolls Royce Cullinan sometime.
Thanks Thomas for reviewing manual version.
I now have a new Golf GTI performance in Isaac Blue sitting on my drive thanks to this. Such a comprehensive review that left no questions unanswered. Thanks Thomas👍🏻
Awesome, enjoy!
Nicely Done, quality work
Found this channel a few days ago, been watching alot of videos. Really informative and relaxing to watch :)
Welcome!!
just brought a golf gti performance pk 3dr yesterday had a seat ibiza cupra r 2001 and the difference in ride and cabin quality is night and day great review by the way
Great review Thomas! The manual trans, and red color with the performance package makes this a nice affordable German sports sedan.🇩🇪👍
The Sound of the Car is soothing. The Red GTI stripe is awesome.
Best Review on the web Thomas!
Such a good informative channel. Very well presented by a likeable gentleman you could listen too all day. Thank you 👍
Welcome 🙏
Ist ja geil, Thomas! Gleich zu Beginn des Videos habe ich mir gedacht: Moment mal, die Berge kenne ich doch! *LOL* Und tatsächlich, ihr seid quasi vor meiner Haustür bzw. meinem Wohnort. Hätte ich das gewusst, hätte ich euch schnell mal 'Hallo' gesagt. ;-)
Super Review, super Location!!
Hehe sehr schöner wohnort! :)
I have just discovered this wonderful site.Thank you .Thorough,honest, clearly and intelligently expressed perceptions and observations that I appreciate greatly .👍🚘😀
Welcome! Please subscribe to both of our channels =)
Amazing review!
Looks like you got some beautiful shots of both the performance and the TCR model!
Thanks for the handshake when we both were waiting for TCR to be revealed (the young guy sitting next to you before you snuck up to the other press people)
Thanks 🙏 and great to meet you :)
Manuel V40 Volvo also keeps the cruise control while shifting :) Nice review
Very nice review again Thomas! And yes you are right, i have a clubsport gti with the alcantara steering wheel, and you can drive that car very relaxed... That TCR gti is like my clubsport, in boost it also has 290 hp. Im a Golf GTI lover from the first hour :)
Very good review !
Excellent review Thom,thks.
Thanks
Nice n honest review ,thanks Thomas !!!
cheers Kev!
I really like his reviews
Excellent review as always! That GTI TCR looks like the new legend for the GTI brand, can’t wait for your review of the hottest VW hatch yet!
Will do :)
another great review thomas 👍
thx stick to us!
I'm addicted to your review... can't watch others review than your thomas..
Where to go for rehab?😊😊
cheers keep tuning in for more =)
Nice review
+1. .. Black Ruby Metallic is a current S-Class color too. .. Striking if ya go for a darker color pallet. .. Make my GTI (owned several in the early model years; '83, '86 and '89) a silver metallic something; understated. .. Herr Thomas and crew - a thorough, entertaining review as always. .. Autogefühl is the very best. Check out the enthusiasm at 13:25 .. "Yeah, that's the stuff" ... Too funny.
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Autogefuhl are number 1.
Beautiful. Very true about for what we love Golfs.
waoooo thtz really a great GTI.. my favourite car.... Best review of urz Thomas !! keep going...my all time favourite best cars channel Autogefuhl..😄
Will do with your support
Hallo Thomas, great review
thx rasmus!
Really good review. Has helped me confirm my decision to stay with the Mark 7 GTI before the model changes. Good deals currently available to trade in; my current GTI purchased early in 2014 will be exchanged tomorrow for a new one. My only regret is that my manual gearbox will be exchanged for the automatic version (manual no longer available on Mark 7 version) and the Alcantara/interlagos seats will be changed for the "Clark" material version. For me the version 7 Golf GTI has been the best car I have ever owned.
Keep up the good work with your reviews and thank-you.
Thanks ! Keep following us!
Thomas is soooo relaxing to listen to
Thanks Thomas for your in-depth review as always. But vw is my favourite brand i have owned. I still love my golf altrack. I love the extra room and styling. I just think they should of added slightly more power because of the size difference at least.
thanks pal !
Golf is one of theh very few front whel drive cars that I like , thank you for the video
cheers!
Great review. I have the exact same car but with alcantara seats. That rally style track must’ve been great fun with an agile car like the GTI
kewl!
Great Review and the top of the line TCR. This is the one to have after the R.
Thanks 🙏
I have said it before, Thomas’ reviews are second to none. Perfectly informed and to the point but with brilliant delivery and charisma. This colour is an interesting one that I have seen in person, but a GTi has to be in Tornado red and I really like those ‘tornado’ alloys.
thanks Darren !!
My 1st car was a 1983 Red GTI. This just might be my 2nd GTI!
I’m 52 and just brought my first GTI 2020 S I just wish the US got better wheels
Have to be one of the best sounding hot hatch around now that i've heard.
#1~~ good job guys!
Great review Thomas, specially the autobahn instant acceleration on third gear. The golf GTi has over the years has become nicer, sleeker, a lot quieter, comfortable and subjectively better looker. The basic design to the golf hasn’t change specially the C pillar and now there are two more GTi models TCR and the performances to choose from why? Because of one car, the Hyundai i30N which has 275hp with mechanical LSD and it is raw. It is also cheaper and fun to drive. The rawness was the signature to the golf GTi decades ago with rally inspired by having the exhaust popping sound with rev matching with your toe and heel for every down change. The i30N is the car to beat but, the golf is premium in every way and hopefully the TCR will bring the fun back for every drive.
Thanks! We would drive the Hyundai very soon
So true I am from RECIFE in Brasil South America and I own a Chevy and also now two Volkswagen up tsi, virtus tsi, and now I am just so hooked on wolkswagen
Great video Thomas, love that dark red color on that GTI! Also VW, please stop with the top hinged gas pedal, you have ruined driving comfort for many people changing from the nice bottom hinged (like BMW), to this old version... WHY? I see no benefit in making this change.
I miss the GTI performance pkg brakes, the seats, the exhaust note and the short steering rack.
Curious, where in Germany was this filmed?
This is my next vehicle for sure! Right after I pay this darn Wrangler!
Great liitle sporty car! Great outside design,great interior quality ,but hey Thomas can you get the GTI with a dual clutch automatik or not? I would prefer an automatik because it's a bit more relaxing to me.Anyway ,great review as always Thomas,keep it up !
Yes you can get all GTIs with manual or DSG
THOMAS FOR PRESIDENT!!!!
Wow, that glossy, black interior trim really shows up the fingerprints and dust. Yuk. Great review, as always.
Any chance so that we watch a test drive with the GTD DSG 2018, please?
I like Thomas, hope you bring New Audi Q3 review soon
Yes, as soon as embargo lifts :)
I bought a new i30N Performance a couple of months ago. I had considered the Golf GTI as well, but ultimately, it was way too expensive. Nice review, but still waiting for a review of the i30N Performance because it's more than a match for the Golf GTI...
We ll do soon!
What type of watch are you wearing greetings from California?
Thanks a lot for the review! Ordered one yesterday - even though the test drive consisted of 1 hour mostly stuck in slow local traffic. 😂
Was frustrated at first and then noticed how totally at home I felt in the car. And the engine noise was lovely. Great compromise between everyday and responsible racing for me.
(Re. the seats: My test car had the leather seats and as a small person I found the bottom bit a fraction too long - fabric was fine, though.)
cool enjoy it! Yeah the fabric is better
@@autogefuehl Thanks! I much prefer fabric anyway (as you often say, much better in winter or summer) but I had not really thought about the cruelty to animals aspect until you mentioned it in your videos... Now definitely won't have leather if it can be avoided.
Interesting addition to the range but the Golf performance range confuses me to the point that it makes me wonder what the thinking behind each new iteration is. We've had the standard GTI, the GTI performance pack, the Clubsport, Clubsport S and now the TCR and the differences seem to be mainly hardware, ecu and styling except for the S. I prefer the styling and the easier to understand range of the Leon Cupra which is why i'd go for one over a GTI. I must admit though the GTI brand is cool.
Hi Thomas. Very enjoy watching your video. I have a question, are the suspensions in GTI 7.5 different from those of normal Golf (e.g., 110TSI) ? thanks
Yes a little lower m8
Oh my god the red trim in the lights are so awesome bro I really want that on any BMW with a M badge oh my god that's so mean
@ 6:30 we have "pump it up yo!"
Another great review. Can’t make my mind up. GTI or R. Will be buying one this year
R ofc! but the gti looks sportier.. :/
eriks vonrosen R worried about theft. GTI not so. Both versions have horrible std alloys
Lindsay Green just buy Audi s3
Karim Kamalov that’s also on my shortlist S3 saloon or convertible
theft? if you have a audi s4/s6 rs4/rs6 then i can understand, but golf R? not so much..?
Amazing! the TCR looks sweet! yet my Preformance GTI is getting delivired in 2 weeks xD wish I waited a month ahhaha
congrats!
Nice pipe
Great review...with his voice he should narrate hansel and gretel stories.
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Autogefühl that was meant as a compliment.
I know, hehe
The stock colour of this car is a strange choice, not a fan at all but love the car and hope to get one later this year
So is this supposed to be faster around a track than the Clubsport S? Bit confusing
I used to have a VW Corrado 2.0 16V 94M&VW Passat 1.8T Sport both 150bhp 99T..
nice !
My favorite new color is Bred;)
With car do you take between GOLF 7 GTI or GOLF 8 GTI ??? @Autogef
It's good to have one without a sunroof... mine rattle constantly and vw can't repair it ! A bummer. My last VW with a sunroof for sure, or probably VW even.
The color is nice style Edition One
seems like the designer of seat was inspired by Pijama !!! :))))
Love that color. Looks more like "eggplant" than "black ruby" to me though.
Hi Thomas, I want to ask you one thing.. would you choose golf GTI or the golf R? looking forward to your reply 😊
Tough question. If i lived in a snowy surrounding, golf r awd would help. If not, consider the gti is 10k less expensive and the engine remains the same displacement, just tuned to more hp. Also, long term motorway the roaring sound of the R can be annoying. My choice: base GTI in Thomas blue with DSG, clubsport S alcantara steering wheel if available :) and rim choice is important: max stay with 18, 19 gets too bumpy. So 17 or 18
Autogefühl thanks for your answer Thomas :) i had a gti mk7 manual before and i loved it..but thats why im not sure if would go for Golf GTI again or try the Golf R... :)
I'm always confused between the two Golfs... R & GTI I don't know which one I should go for.... since I'm always In love between the two. Greetings from Namibia Windhoek.
In Namibia you can live with GTI. You will never be disappointed. In real life it is all u need unless u live in 8 inch snow covered areas.
See my comment regarding this in the other comment
Also feel free to compare our reviews, we have both, use RUclips search Autogefuehl golf gti or golf r
Hello!
I had the same issue as you, specially leaving in a area with snow (Switzerland).
Besides the Obvious, Golf GTI is funnier to drive than a Golf R (unless you like to make good drift in snow). Is a little more unpredictable than Golf R and it give more emotions. Golf R is a heavier car with more with power BUT is much more predictable when driving.
So, my choice was the GTI. I saved money (which i can use it for a lot of gas and maintenance) and it can put a smile in your face easily. And it make more sense to make a GTI a daily car than a Golf R.
In resume you SHOULD try them and the choice generally depends on your personality and style.
Joel Araújo Thanks very much Joel....
I love that euro spec model so much. Way better then the US model.
Eurowheels It is always like that. Euro and Chinese spec models are better compared to US. I don't know why?
I mean I understand for safety reasons why they have to be different. But this GTI is a whole another car. The tailights get the Audi like tailights, it sounds better, it gets the digital cockpit etc. And whenever you ask VW they just say market research shows that Americans don’t care about (insert feature) Well I know many Americans including myself who do.
Also "way" more expensive. Comparably equipped Autobahn trim in Germany runs about $54,000.
Stephen Hendricks yeah people in the USA would laugh at a Golf let alone any VW for that price.
This car made might compete with type r in pricing in USA
+autogefuhl why don’t they release a golf GTI wagon? Anything to do with the Octavia RS? I can’t fit anything in a hatch!
Good question. Golf r exists as variant
If I were u GTI or R which one would you go for Thomas? Please reply.
See my comment to the same question
Arjen Kroos gti. The golf r is faster and more fun, but as for fun per $, the gti has better value. Unless you live in a snowy or Icy area, in which case the golf Rs all wheel drive will be worth it.
will be manual?
+1.1 .. A second post is in order. .. View SMPTE code 33:04. .. The VW spokesperson basically say's what many a VW'dub owner knows to be true. .. When the Volkswagen car get's in your blood long enough it becomes part of a car enthusiasts DNA. .. So true. .. Everyone has a 1st Volkswagen . . . For me and a brother it was a hand-me-down 1965 sunroof Beetle from neighbor Old Man Winslow. .. It was the late '70's we were both learning to drive and work on the V'dub. .. A couple of years on and the Beetle would go off to college with me; skis out the window. .. The many road trips bwt NJ/NY and Colorado have fond memories. .. The VW spokesperson tell's it like it is. . . . .
The GTI TCR had better come to the states. .. Put your deposits down!
Kewl!
What about the Clubsport?! It´s still faster around track. And lighter. And got real bucket seats. Cheers
We also have a review of the clubsport
ruclips.net/video/dVhw8q8fODc/видео.html
Great review Thomas.
I’d get the Golf R every time; can’t beat 4-Wheel Drive for everyday roads.
Thanks 🙏
Golf R is only better from standing start, R is heavier and understeers, GTI more fun and from rolling start GTI Performance not much in it especially if ya tune it.
With this TCR we are in the same range of the R, it’s either they will be bringing a more extreme R as well or there is something wrong in the offering, GTI & R same power and the TCR is sportier and maybe faster than the R because of the weight reduction and parts used from the racing cars, there is something that is not making sense.
The R will remain more expensive and with AWD. And it will still be faster in acceleration because of the grip
The TCR might be faster in laptime depending on the situation, see our interview with benny leuchter about this in the video!!
I saw the whole review but am not too convinced.the R will remain more expensive just because of the AWD on the other hand the TCR you get a sportier look like the exhaust, the alcantara, the racing parts, for a cheaper price. I honestly still think they should be bringing a more extreme R that can beat even faster hatches from competition and is faster than a TCR
is the TCR only available as a 3 door?
Richard Sakyi it will ONLY be available as a 3 door 😉
So is the tcr better than Clubsport?
ruclips.net/video/dVhw8q8fODc/видео.html
Question from one of your US viewers - I've heard Europeans say the Golf/GTI is a quite reliable car, yet in the US the engine has a poor reputation for reliability. What is your take on this difference, especially with this latest generation of TSI ?
More on that in our snow driving episode that was launched recently
ruclips.net/video/GzPbRKeFWH0/видео.html
@@autogefuehl I watched the video, and thought you made some very good points. The iterative process is most important. Thanks for your reply and enjoyed the drifting!
Toyota was faster on the on ramp, later Thomas reached 118 Khm - but I was asleep so we only have the van driver as a witness and he was dozing off as it was a boring day
Too bad you can't get a 2-door GTI these days! Looks more sporty.
I thought they still sell gti and R as 3door?
How would you compare it to the BMW M140i?
I drove both myself on different days and at different places and the BMW felt so much nicer. That straight six cylinder...
Isn't the BMW a different pricepount? It should be better surely
I30N.. Please
Will do
come on Thomassssss ! DSG ? who want manual in such a nice car. :D
that's why I took manual on that one here ;-)
2 doors and manual transmission, then we're talkin' :-)
John Grytbakk got my vote
Mine too.
DSG RULES and rules ALL! :-P
Where is the usual micro Thomas ^_^
FULL micro)
As I said, we change that according to background noise situation :)
Ah the engine light again...
you mean that? the engine check light is ALWAYS on in every single vehicle of the Volkswagen corporation brands when the ignition is turned on. This is to show that the light itself does work. As soon as you start the engine for real, the flash disappears. You only have a problem when the check engine light goes on when the engine is running :)
Am I the only one that heard him say the tcr is coming to U.S. ?????
I Think they might not
Autogefühl bummer! I wish we got the cool gti’s! I’d get one! Thanks for responding!
I’ve just started driving, learning in a Ford Fiesta. I hate the manual it’s so much to think about at the moment I’m sure I’ll learn but it’s drooping my confidence also people keep over taking me and cutting me up on the road, and that’s terrifying. I had someone right at my back today trying to intimidate me. Overall driving is really stressful any tips 😂
BMW ///M Major tip mate : Act like you own the road. Dont stress about your surroundings. Remember you are from the mafia and no one dares to intimidate you. Do this and your driving will improve. I did the same lol. 😂
S¡lence ! Hahaha I don’t think anyone will take me seriously in a bright yellow ford
BMW ///M Haha. Dont worry about your car. Just drive like you own the road. People are gonna beep at you but just dont care about it. If you stress about people are gonna see you, who you are, they'll recognise you and you gonna be embarassed etc.. Just wear a cap and sunglasses lol. No one's gonna know.
Black cap
Black sunglasses
Black shirt.
😃😃😃
S¡lence ! Hahah thanks man will do, scare my instructor while I’m at it 😂
all practice...