Volkswagen Golf GTI MK7.5 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @korgond
    @korgond 7 лет назад +31

    Each vw golf review, the motor journalists cannot find a thing to criticise. Golf is the car offers a complete package for the c segment.

    • @AdAstra78
      @AdAstra78 5 лет назад +2

      They're extremely consistent, indeed. Unfortunately, that also equates to being extremely bland. These cars are everywhere...& they all look the same...

    • @13vex
      @13vex 4 года назад +1

      I see golfs everywhere, but I don’t see any RED golfs :>

  • @Rodisflawless
    @Rodisflawless 7 лет назад +102

    The fact that so many people have complained about the awful filter on so many videos and seeing that Carbuyer still refuses to acknowledge direct feedback from their viewers really shows how much they care about the actual people watching. Disgraceful.

    • @QazRiyami
      @QazRiyami 7 лет назад +6

      That's why I sick with carwow

    • @fluidefluide1128
      @fluidefluide1128 4 года назад +2

      It isn't like you're paying for it though is it.? It's free to watch, those that are paying for it can do what they like. Tough.

  • @enam9000
    @enam9000 5 лет назад +68

    This is like carwow but with no humorous jokes.
    I see..

    • @davidhayes4814
      @davidhayes4814 4 года назад +3

      Yes... you are right. Too many jokes can get on your nerves.

    • @caredits6507
      @caredits6507 7 месяцев назад

      he literally copied the whole thing car wow says ruclips.net/video/OYHJt5KCsyU/видео.html

  • @chappy2121
    @chappy2121 7 лет назад +133

    This guy reminds me of will from the inbetweeners.

    • @Yewchooob
      @Yewchooob 4 года назад +1

      No, Will Young.

  • @DRM1891
    @DRM1891 5 лет назад +6

    Love this car. Think it’s got a good balance between being sporty enough without verging on boy racer. Also I prefer it in three doors.

  • @leeeeeeeeeee012
    @leeeeeeeeeee012 7 лет назад +8

    GTI is always be the standard of hot hatches. When you want to play safe, you never go wrong with the Golf, even tough so many better hot hatches out there. Just like Rolex in Luxury watch isn't ?

  • @thehighlander8952
    @thehighlander8952 6 лет назад +7

    Great review James, I changed my mk7 gti for a mk7.5 gti perfect just got better !

  • @JMNTN
    @JMNTN 7 лет назад +3

    The 3 door looks so much better but sadly the mk8 will probably only be 5 door like the new polo, you also very rarely see 3 door mk7's driving around, every generation it becomes more rare

  • @masterroshi8452
    @masterroshi8452 7 лет назад +7

    Still on the Smurfs outfit this time with a jacket because it's got cold and you seem to like gear knobs for some reason

  • @ashwho-6319
    @ashwho-6319 3 года назад +2

    The regular gti doesn’t get the electronically slip differential only the performance pack version does

  • @TheFrasseF
    @TheFrasseF 7 лет назад +119

    Please remove the instagram filter, doesn't really improve the viewing experience does it now

    • @HesteBremse
      @HesteBremse 7 лет назад +16

      You do not use Instagram filters on such Videos, it´s called color grading and that happened way before there ever was something called instagram or the fucking internet for that sake.

  • @nathanmorton8095
    @nathanmorton8095 7 лет назад +6

    I have one on order with those wheels but in Atlantic blue! Can't wait!

    • @markojagar6658
      @markojagar6658 6 лет назад

      You shod buy the hyundai i 30 n its much beter and so more funn then tje gti i know because i had a golf 6 gti

    • @dweatherley
      @dweatherley 4 года назад +1

      @@markojagar6658 The Mk7 is completely different to the Mk6, entirely different chassis...

  • @robbeard6929
    @robbeard6929 7 лет назад +3

    It's not a transmission tunnel, it is a exhaust tunnel.

  • @SeaJayBelfast
    @SeaJayBelfast 7 лет назад +4

    I normally hate leases but this is going for under 200 quid a month. Bargain price and you can just rake it for 2 years

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 7 лет назад +4

    So nice, inside out.

  • @thehighlander8952
    @thehighlander8952 6 лет назад +1

    I traded in my mk7 3 door performance pack for a 6 month old 7.5 5 door performance pack pick it up on Saturday 😊 great review James keep it up

  • @longwayhome-akash
    @longwayhome-akash 7 лет назад +2

    in the next video, I'd like to see a different location with some traffic around. It'll be more realistic you know..

  • @kinda_ineffable4275
    @kinda_ineffable4275 5 лет назад +13

    Am I the only one who noticed him struggling with an empty suitcase 🤣

  • @thehighlander8952
    @thehighlander8952 6 лет назад

    James I upgraded from a 2014 performance pack 3 door night blue gti to a 2017 white mk7.5 5 door performance pack gti with bresecia alloys ,manual of course .even better than mk7 your review was brilliant 😊

  • @zstation64
    @zstation64 7 лет назад +14

    Quentin Wilson's love child still at it then?

  • @joebloggs4191
    @joebloggs4191 7 лет назад +5

    The 3 door looks out of proportion, the Golf looks much better with 5 doors as do most hatchbacks except maybe the Audi A3 where actually the 3 door looks better and the 5 door looks like an estate / station wagon!

  • @khabib9926
    @khabib9926 7 лет назад +27

    The GTI should have the engine swapped with the R. They should not have a more powerful model than the GTI.

    • @howster34
      @howster34 7 лет назад +5

      Imran Rajput gti has always been front wheel drive though, it's the same engine in both the R has some hardware changes that boost the power output

    • @JMNTN
      @JMNTN 7 лет назад +2

      They had that since the mk3 with the vr6 engine, they should make it back like then, a gti with an i4 and an r with a vr6

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs 7 лет назад +1

      howster34 not exactly the same engine with a different software
      The golf r has much stronger internals (even though the engine on the gti can handle up to 320hp easily) + a bigger turbo (is28 vs is38)

    • @howster34
      @howster34 7 лет назад

      |〉 TARIQ k. 〈| yeah I said hardware changes I meant turbo etc! Still the ea888

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs 7 лет назад

      howster34 didn't pay attention to the hardware part
      My bad

  • @trusty099
    @trusty099 7 лет назад +5

    Excellent review James!

  • @klasseact6663
    @klasseact6663 7 лет назад +3

    Large packet of knicknacks, was there a run on crisps?
    Great review James👈

  • @newtsarmy
    @newtsarmy 6 лет назад

    I’ve got a manual Golf R and think the gearbox is not the best. It bogs down under hard acceleration and is notchy compared to a Civic Type R.
    Also, despite being massively competent in almost all areas, it’s just not a car that puts a big grin on your face. Most other reviews point this out so surprised this one is declaring golfs are such fun! A safe choice but pretty boring, so for fun I’d look at a Type R or Focus RS.

  • @p.b.678
    @p.b.678 7 лет назад +1

    Good review.

  • @torqueofthedevil8145
    @torqueofthedevil8145 7 лет назад +1

    BMW M140i if you want a proper hot hatch, 6 cylinders always beats 4

  • @t8polestarcyan22
    @t8polestarcyan22 7 лет назад +2

    I want a manual but I need an auto so I'll go for DSG.

  • @volkswizard
    @volkswizard 7 лет назад +1

    Nice review, GTI has been overshadowed by the R but I bet it's fast enough for most and will be taking a lot of sales from the GTD due to 'you know what'. Just as long as it's noticeably cheaper than the R on PCP it should sell well (this wasn't the case with the Mk7).
    I'd highly recommend the Performance Pack though for the minor premium, the review car has 19" wheels, delete those and you are half way to the PP which gives more power, better brakes and the amazing VAQ diff, now that is a drivers car and on 18" wheels it will ride better than your test car too, win win!

    • @Bestow3000
      @Bestow3000 Год назад

      Personally for this gen I prefer the sharper design of the GTI over the R.

  • @JTheAndroidFreak
    @JTheAndroidFreak 7 лет назад +30

    Excellent video. Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻😜

  • @manxman8008
    @manxman8008 7 лет назад +1

    dont forgot the.....underseat tray and tray on right of steering column... too late

  • @scoss2
    @scoss2 5 лет назад +1

    What’s the sound system like in this? I love my B&O in my A3. can you spec better speakers with a sub etc?

    • @heyitsme939
      @heyitsme939 4 года назад

      you can spec Dynaudio with 9 speakers including a sub

  • @LoveLikeaHurricane
    @LoveLikeaHurricane 7 лет назад +1

    Its a shame the manual isnt great. Owners have to take that clutch pedal spring out, and the bleeder block valve mod.... to get it to feel good. In addition the clutch isnt beefy to handle more power and the gas pedal spacing is weird for heel toe. The hyundai i30n seems interesting though!

  • @georgezoitakis
    @georgezoitakis 5 лет назад +1

    The three door 100 precent better than the five door

  • @minjaijung
    @minjaijung 6 лет назад +2

    You wasted half of the video talking about practicality. We have already seen that in the normal Golf review. GG. GTI is all about performance and everything u said was that u like the 6 speed manual.

  • @frosty1112
    @frosty1112 7 лет назад +10

    "Heritage" doesn't make those tartan seats anything less than awful in 2017

    • @freespirit906
      @freespirit906 7 лет назад +3

      frosty1112
      I thinking that too.... those seats are horrendous

    • @blinkzh
      @blinkzh 6 лет назад

      And there are no other options... black seats would look much better

    • @NubletPie278
      @NubletPie278 6 лет назад +1

      They're probably the only interesting part of the car

    • @sdogsdog9136
      @sdogsdog9136 6 лет назад +2

      Ur all wrong

  • @deanryan7369
    @deanryan7369 7 лет назад +11

    VW will always be the best

  • @Memories-_
    @Memories-_ 7 лет назад +4

    Omg haven't had nik naks for so long

  • @joecairney3466
    @joecairney3466 7 лет назад

    When did dale winton start reviewing cars?

  • @TheRealAdimo
    @TheRealAdimo 4 года назад

    Just stumbled across this vid again and he really is a discount Mat Watson

  • @moustaphaelabe8688
    @moustaphaelabe8688 7 лет назад +1

    Nice hot hatchback car

  • @abcomnxyz98
    @abcomnxyz98 7 лет назад

    The rear seat leg and head room looks about the same as the Kia picanto but you didn't like that for some reason

  • @rousseau327
    @rousseau327 7 лет назад +3

    "exquisite build quality" proceedings to make the speedometer/tach hood look like its about to peel

  • @boy638
    @boy638 7 лет назад

    what's the weight difference between the 3-door & 5-door version?

    • @Morag11951
      @Morag11951 7 лет назад +1

      boy638 what kinda question is that? Even if it's 50kg more is ur decision gona b based on that?? If u need 5 doors u buy the 5 door if u don't buy the 3 door

    • @boy638
      @boy638 7 лет назад +3

      Morag11951 just curious

  • @mlee6136
    @mlee6136 7 лет назад

    Why is there a center trans tunnel when it's a front wheel drive car?

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 7 лет назад +1

      M Lee shared platform with the awd models.

    • @ilmiosmani3689
      @ilmiosmani3689 7 лет назад

      pokest225 bravo sir because i see some idiots talk shit that they dont know.

  • @jjsian7378
    @jjsian7378 7 лет назад +1

    Golf R is 310bhp 👊🏽

  • @jamescornett
    @jamescornett 7 лет назад

    Nice Seamaster Professional

  • @S01-k9z
    @S01-k9z 4 года назад +2

    Hate it when they go on about storage space, no one cares

  • @PaulHojda
    @PaulHojda 7 лет назад +9

    3 door + manual: the only proper way to buy a Golf

  • @hendryonosaputro5143
    @hendryonosaputro5143 7 лет назад

    like manual transmission so i feel this is not so bad

  • @ig33ku
    @ig33ku 7 лет назад +3

    I want to ride that bicycle. I want to ride it now.

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls 7 лет назад +5

    Some of the information in this video was incorrect. I can't be bothered listing it.

  • @nazadz251
    @nazadz251 7 лет назад +3

    7 Speed DSG on the facelift

  • @7up45p
    @7up45p 5 лет назад +1

    Reminds me of Q from James Bond

  • @Maximalanders
    @Maximalanders 7 лет назад +1

    Mooooooooooment mal, sehe ich da eine Tüte Nic nac's, die tatsächlich das ganze Handschuhfach ausfüllt? Auto hin oder her, wo gibts solch große tüten Nicnac's?

  • @dkpirie
    @dkpirie 7 лет назад +2

    The GTi badge on the steering wheel and tartan seats are not just a cliche, they are cheesy, as is the Golf GTi. It smacks of the Golf GTi of 30 years ago, if fact all Golfs are just a dull morph of the previous model. Time VW grew a pair and brought out a completely new design.

    • @gratigo1
      @gratigo1 7 лет назад +7

      Del Mac you're an idiot

    • @dkpirie
      @dkpirie 7 лет назад +2

      jensen chase:- If that is all you can come up with, then I know it's you that is the idiot.

    • @robertbob5597
      @robertbob5597 7 лет назад +1

      Del Mac but i turned 40 and now i appreciate this design😉. Previously driven civic

    • @dkpirie
      @dkpirie 7 лет назад

      Robert Bob:- Congrats, I am sure you will be happy with it, it's a good/very good car. I just remember my wife's, then girlfriend's, VW GTi from 25 years ago looked so similar. I guess it makes me feel how much has the Golf advanced design wise since then, and I feel very disappointed.

  • @andrewelburn4555
    @andrewelburn4555 4 года назад

    i dont think all GTIs come with the Sat Nav enabled

  • @ben3291
    @ben3291 7 лет назад +1

    227 Bhp In 2017 its lagging behind big time VW its not 2007 anymore and from 28k a complete RIP off you can get a Focus ST for 26k with 250bhp and a even skoda Octavia VRS with 245bhp for the same as a focus and a Peugeot 308 GTi With 270 Bhp and is More of a GTi than the VW.

  • @michaelforkan5298
    @michaelforkan5298 7 лет назад +2

    Nice to see a real car not them shit silent electric go carts a real Golf

  • @miksumakah5683
    @miksumakah5683 3 года назад

    0:28 quality?

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirst 5 лет назад

    Transmission tunnel it’s front wheel drive

  • @josepister
    @josepister 7 лет назад +9

    Those trousers should be banned from all future videos

  • @jukkal4382
    @jukkal4382 7 лет назад +1

    The most expensive three door hatchback in the world?

  • @simman191
    @simman191 4 года назад +4

    Who is this guy? 😂

  • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
    @RobertLeBlancPhoto 7 лет назад

    Shouldn't you be reviewing the 2018 model by now?

  • @lulumink0
    @lulumink0 6 лет назад

    I'm depressed. Why does this sound even better than a Boxster 718?

  • @maffbuckley600
    @maffbuckley600 6 лет назад

    Bleargh @tartan seats... think il take another look see at the Focus rs..

  • @zynan
    @zynan 7 лет назад +1

    Great review. Great Car. #S1driver

  • @eltingville81
    @eltingville81 7 лет назад +1

    "Exquisite touch" then sounds like hard plastic when he tapped the dash. lol

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs 7 лет назад +1

      eltingville81 it's soft
      I have the car
      The dash and front doors have soft plastics however rear doors feature hard plastics

  • @ewanmcarthur2071
    @ewanmcarthur2071 7 лет назад +1

    Thank god this review has a 3 door

  • @Danny-1875
    @Danny-1875 7 лет назад +5

    Transmission tunnel?😂

    • @Josh_0579
      @Josh_0579 4 года назад +1

      What's so funny?

    • @stevenmilloy3933
      @stevenmilloy3933 4 года назад

      @@Josh_0579 It's front wheel drive.

    • @Josh_0579
      @Josh_0579 4 года назад

      @@stevenmilloy3933 Yes but there are all wheel drive versions of the Golf (the Golf R)

  • @matemarijan3795
    @matemarijan3795 7 лет назад +3

    Who buys 3door FFS?

    • @dougm8128
      @dougm8128 5 лет назад +2

      People who don't need to carry around passengers and would prefer to have a massive driver door and window not to mention the overall aesthetics of a cleaner more streamlined vehicle.

    • @Nyle95
      @Nyle95 5 лет назад +1

      Lot of people

  • @MRK-lt4eg
    @MRK-lt4eg 7 лет назад

    A45 for me 👌☺️

  • @anjarkusumawan1724
    @anjarkusumawan1724 5 лет назад

    dreamcar

  • @jpht1964
    @jpht1964 7 лет назад

    Those English car reviewers always go wild about cupholders....

    • @chakawhyte5753
      @chakawhyte5753 7 лет назад +2

      Hans Anderson it so in any crisis instead of showing any emotion, we can reach for a cup of tea, roll our sleeves up an get the fuck on with it.

  • @g00dfeeling
    @g00dfeeling 7 лет назад +1

    There is something with Peugeot 308 GTI which makes it much nicer than Golf.

  • @skylineXpert
    @skylineXpert 7 лет назад +1

    If It's got an electronic parking brake then it's bad.

  • @domanater480
    @domanater480 7 лет назад +2

    Dammit! I keep thinking your matt. Nothing personal just prefer his way of reviews

    • @MICHGO1
      @MICHGO1 7 лет назад

      AT LEAST THIS GUY CAN SPEAK PROPERLY, MAT LIKES TO MUMBLE AND IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND.

  • @hectorandem2944
    @hectorandem2944 6 лет назад +1

    Lol, that's just a Scirocc-
    Oh...

  • @maksymtt
    @maksymtt 7 лет назад +16

    3 door version looks... weird. I prefer the 5 door

    • @robertbob5597
      @robertbob5597 7 лет назад +2

      Maxim Jonson only golf looks better in 5 doors.

    • @joshstreet3919
      @joshstreet3919 7 лет назад +2

      Maxim Jonson it only looks weird because you don’t see many of them. I just bought a 3-door golf and was the same at first but now I prefer it.

  • @rockafellaash2183
    @rockafellaash2183 4 года назад

    Awsome i have one lovely car

  • @minjaijung
    @minjaijung 7 лет назад

    Isn’t it DSG7 on facelifted models? Correct me if I’m wrong. Besides, please check your goddamn information before you do the review. Last time, even on the Panamera Review you said that the 4S model has a 3.0 V6 TT which is not! It is 2.9. Btw, my favourite car of all time is the GTI, and my ideal GTI would be a White 3 door Performance Pack with DSG7 and modern tornado 18´´ revolver wheels + full option such as leather seats, panorama sunroof, dynaudio audio system, etc. But without Digital Cockpit cos it looks SO MUCH UGLIER, 19 inch is too big for the car.

  • @andreaprudente1158
    @andreaprudente1158 7 лет назад +5

    Wtf is this filter? is horrible really

  • @nicholassmith3248
    @nicholassmith3248 3 года назад

    I’ve seen loads of bad reviews on the DSG auto gearbox, is it really that bad?

    • @Whiponized
      @Whiponized 3 года назад +2

      No 😂

    • @nicholassmith3248
      @nicholassmith3248 3 года назад

      @@Whiponized just I’m looking to get a golf next I just don’t know whether to get an auto or manual

    • @Whiponized
      @Whiponized 3 года назад +1

      @@nicholassmith3248 it’s up to you I saw get a dsg fast and you get those lovely dsg farts

    • @Jangusmedia
      @Jangusmedia 3 года назад

      Idk where you heard that but the dsg is one of the better dual clutch transmissions and one of the best automatic transmissions

    • @warriorrob1
      @warriorrob1 2 года назад

      It’s literally the best automatic box of any normal car (excluding 100kcars) bmw and merc don’t compare to a vag auto

  • @billmahroof
    @billmahroof 7 лет назад +1

    I'm split between the new Golf GTI and the new Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro. Don't know which one to go for.

    • @Sherukka
      @Sherukka 7 лет назад +1

      billmahroof Choose anything from outside the hideous VW corporation, we must vote with our feet and stop believing lies from the motorjournalists and the "herd" people because the truth is found elsewhere.

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs 7 лет назад

      billmahroof
      Ignore that mentally challenged reply
      I'd say go for the gti since it's much much much more fun to drive
      However, if your country's roads are terrible then i recommend going for the a3 instead since the gti's suspension is more on the stiffer side

    • @Sherukka
      @Sherukka 7 лет назад

      |〉 TARIQ k. 〈| Stupid is what stupid does.

  • @tomgray7302
    @tomgray7302 7 лет назад +1

    My grandad used to have one of these from 2010-2011 ish and it was fast as fuck boii

  • @MrNeilg71
    @MrNeilg71 3 года назад

    Is he the love-child of Quentin Wilson?

  • @ivanlazarevic78
    @ivanlazarevic78 7 лет назад

    Why they allways glorify a vw interior?I find the plastics inside not that great.It is ok but nothing to write home about.Its ok car and nothing more.

  • @Saavvvv
    @Saavvvv 5 лет назад

    Standard GTi has an open diff. The performance has the E-Lsd

  • @Mark-qc5ts
    @Mark-qc5ts 5 лет назад

    People?? .. what would you prefer a Golf Gti or an Audi S4 Avant? best answers get 6 months of good luck !!!

  • @trealNoOne
    @trealNoOne 7 лет назад

    No khrisps?? I came for dat

  • @gbej1
    @gbej1 7 лет назад

    In summary, the golf is perfect? Hmmm.......

  • @davidhayes4814
    @davidhayes4814 6 лет назад

    Wait for the mark 8

  • @aryandesai7998
    @aryandesai7998 6 лет назад

    This guy’s last name is funny

  • @sakk1192
    @sakk1192 7 лет назад +3

    Talking about a gti, put your foot down and talk about the experience

  • @sweetfreedomGB
    @sweetfreedomGB 7 лет назад +6

    Golfs have always been decent solid cars, but my oh my they're boring as hell!

    • @Sherukka
      @Sherukka 7 лет назад

      george mcray Paintwork, turbo, TSI, DSG, yeah! Very "solid" cars. ;)

    • @korgond
      @korgond 7 лет назад +2

      george mcray it is called presence, not boring

    • @sweetfreedomGB
      @sweetfreedomGB 7 лет назад +1

      rolla ... nah it's boring but then Germany is boring

  • @SilverShamrock71
    @SilverShamrock71 4 года назад

    don't be eatin' nik naks in the Golf y'all

  • @andy98_utc
    @andy98_utc 4 года назад +1

    Am I the only one who thinks them seats are awful 🤮

  • @thomasdelobel7665
    @thomasdelobel7665 7 лет назад +3

    Filter crap

  • @staycasual7203
    @staycasual7203 4 года назад +1

    Camper than a field of tents, Jesus wept ⛺️