No worries at all! The Oryx white is stunning and many congrats on your order! I also love the R-Line having tried that car also...they look and drive great 😊🎉
WoW. Very nice. Can't wait for my regular Golf R-line 1.5 eTSI in oryx white :p !!! Thank you for your enthusiasm, very communicative :D Mine will arrive end of the year ! 3 months to go...
Many congrats on your incoming R-Line also in Oryx White! No worries at all! I am passionate about what I share and I really enjoyed my time with this incredible highly specified Oryx White GTI 😊🎊
Great video Sam, really interested in the differences with DCC and 19” wheels. Mine arrives in two weeks, still not seen it in Oyster Silver with black roof!
Thank you for the positive feedback! For sure there is a difference by having the DCC and 19" wheels. The car feels more focused and engaged through the steering. It is wonderful to drive. Oyster silver is a great colour as I love that look also. Many congrats on your order and upcoming delivery 😊🎊
@@SamAustin I would be interested to know the drive with the DCC and 18" wheels. Is there a massive difference? I ordered the DCC/18", mostly because I want the car for everyday casual driving, to enjoy the A/B road, but then to also cruise comfortably on the motorway. A balance between drive, comfort and noise were my considerations.
Thank you! For sure it is all the car you will ever need is very much a line I stick with when it comes to the VW Golf and the GTI. Granadilla black also looks special for sure 😊🎊
Thank you and a big thank you to subscribers, such as yourself, who enable opportunities like this to happen. I hope you enjoyed the film with the GTI 🙏😊
It is very subjective. I feel the base GTI I tried on 18" wheels was plenty comfortable enough. With this car having 19" Wheels with sports suspension and DCC it is more of a focused car. In comfort mode I found both fine for my subjective tolerance with the base GTI on 18" wheels perhaps being a little more compliant actually. I hope to spend more time with the Golf GTI's to feedback further. The truth is I can recommend both for daily driving for sure 😊
Nice one Sam, lovely car,I would change a couple of things,loose the pan roof and add leather, black package and hk sound ,perfect for me,it's all subjective of course, but then an R with leather ,hk,dcc ,and 19 inch esterols is only another 2k,I say only,but awd, more power,but then more expensive to run,it's a tough one Sam ,looking forward to your Troc r film.
It is a great car and for sure you can add a few more options should you wish to suit your preference. I hope to share the T-Roc R film soon as that car really impressed me and was wonderful to spend time with also 😊
Personally, as so many of these cars interiors don't offer different colour leather, you get a lot blacks and greys, making it rather dark inside so pan-roof helps brighten it up a little but I guess that's all down to personal preference
I enjoyed the seats. Supportive in the corners and comfortable during my time with the car. I have not tried the Vienna Leather seats as yet and hope to in the future 😊
Perhaps a mixture. Volkswagen state on the option that with the 19" Wheels you get the progressive steering also which may increase the weighting I would say. Also, the wider profile tyre size for sure may increase the weighting.
@@SamAustin progressive steering is kind of “default” setting for all GTI’s, even basic.. so maybe the wheels here, or even DCC somehow connected to steering when you option that, i don’t know..
Is it a gti yes it is its on the door on the seats on everything lol please vw put one on both rear doors so the passengers know they are getting into a gti
Enjoyed the video. I imagine it will be sometime in 2025 before we see the 8.5 GTI here in Canada. Still enjoying my 2018 with three pedals, of course! Cheers.
My base GTI film can be found here: ruclips.net/video/SfgMiGSqdQQ/видео.html Thank you for the positive feedback towards the channel it is very much appreciated 😊
Noticed you kept the lane assist enabled. I have exactly the same car minus the sunroof but to me the steering is poor with lane assist enabled but great with it disabled.
I actually found the lane assist not as intrusive as I thought with it on. For sure with it switched off, along with traction control off, it would add even more dynamics when driving. Many congrats also on your Golf GTI 😊🎊
@@SamAustin for me it’s about steering consistency. For sure you can have more or less resistance and this ok. It’s the detecting road markings where there are none and dragging the steering away that I deem downright dangerous on roads with no markings. Fortunately it is easier than ever to turn it off.
Changed my calipers to MK 7/7.5 GTI performance / TCR /R . With this power I used to have on my Mk2 BE S3 should have a decent callipers for this 8.5 and Mk8 GTI 245 bhp.
My problem with vw golfs & it’s a good problem, & only problem I have lol. They’re so good in white,red,black,blue & silver. I don’t think personally any other car model I actually like them in all those colours. Red cars I actually hate outside of alfas & Ferrari. lol
There are so many options with the colours for the Golf as you say and it is hard to choose between them all for me also as they all suit the car very well. I found Kings Red Metallic to be one of my favourites, particularly for a GTI, although the Oryx White is now arguably top of my list 😊
Price gone up and quality and reliability has come down from earlier models Shame that we will unlikely see a golf 9 series m and this is how it goes out They should have brought back the buttons on the dash and brought back a physical button steering wheel for the r But then again vw could be going bust so they could only fix so much
Nice facelift review love the color! I’m building up a pure white mk7.5 2021 SE 6MT 🇺🇸 w/TCR muffler, IE rear sway bar and TB perf. Torque traction bar 🎉. Enjoy 🎉🥳✌️
It’s just too expensive. A well specced GTI shouldn’t go over the 40k threshold
base spec and a paint colour gets you luxury car tax...its ridiculous
Too expensive rather get a 7.5
@@nickandsue1rrp isn’t used for car tax. So base spec and a colour still comes in below £40k
@@wakaflockaproject How do you buy that new? lol
Shouldn't go over 35 honestly
Thanks for this video.
Now, i see oryx white color.
I ordered a oryx white golf 8.5 r-line, i can pick up the car next tuesday.
No worries at all! The Oryx white is stunning and many congrats on your order! I also love the R-Line having tried that car also...they look and drive great 😊🎉
I strongly dislike the slapped on GTI badge on the door. Looks like an afterthought.
Yeah me too. Theres no reason why they’re on the door. I’d have them removed within an hour of owning it 😂
did you put the car in the bin and keep the gti badges
Yup same, it’s too big chavy & cheap. Needs that streamlined thin badge on it from mk7
WoW. Very nice. Can't wait for my regular Golf R-line 1.5 eTSI in oryx white :p !!!
Thank you for your enthusiasm, very communicative :D
Mine will arrive end of the year ! 3 months to go...
Many congrats on your incoming R-Line also in Oryx White! No worries at all! I am passionate about what I share and I really enjoyed my time with this incredible highly specified Oryx White GTI 😊🎊
Could you tell us afew more times about the bloody pan roof and the 19 inch wheels and the pearlescent paint. So repetitive
Has it got a pan roof ??
At least one Pan roof 😊
Panoramic roof looks like trouble waiting to happen.
Waiting for mine on a lease deal but build date still unconfirmed and seems to keep going back. Might bail out as am getting annoyed now.
Great video Sam, really interested in the differences with DCC and 19” wheels. Mine arrives in two weeks, still not seen it in Oyster Silver with black roof!
Thank you for the positive feedback! For sure there is a difference by having the DCC and 19" wheels. The car feels more focused and engaged through the steering. It is wonderful to drive. Oyster silver is a great colour as I love that look also. Many congrats on your order and upcoming delivery 😊🎊
@@SamAustin I would be interested to know the drive with the DCC and 18" wheels. Is there a massive difference? I ordered the DCC/18", mostly because I want the car for everyday casual driving, to enjoy the A/B road, but then to also cruise comfortably on the motorway. A balance between drive, comfort and noise were my considerations.
Great video! The car is enough for almost all moments in life on streets! My colour is black!
Thank you! For sure it is all the car you will ever need is very much a line I stick with when it comes to the VW Golf and the GTI. Granadilla black also looks special for sure 😊🎊
That paint is beautiful 😍
It looked stunning in person also. Wonderful paint option 😊
If we get the bump in HP here in Canada I'm upgrading from my mk8 to this new one.
Interested to see what comes your way in Canada with the Golf 😊
So happy for you Sam that you got invited by vw to drive this!
Thank you and a big thank you to subscribers, such as yourself, who enable opportunities like this to happen. I hope you enjoyed the film with the GTI 🙏😊
Is the DCC in comfort a lot more comfortable than the base GTI?
It is very subjective. I feel the base GTI I tried on 18" wheels was plenty comfortable enough. With this car having 19" Wheels with sports suspension and DCC it is more of a focused car. In comfort mode I found both fine for my subjective tolerance with the base GTI on 18" wheels perhaps being a little more compliant actually. I hope to spend more time with the Golf GTI's to feedback further. The truth is I can recommend both for daily driving for sure 😊
Piękne białe GTI 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Nice video as per. Sunroof a full length of half? Ty
No worries at all. I believe it is half length however I would recommend trying one out to see if it suits your needs as an option 😊
How many times do you say pan roof 😂
Dont forget the queens down wheels
Dont forget DCC 😅
Nice one Sam, lovely car,I would change a couple of things,loose the pan roof and add leather, black package and hk sound ,perfect for me,it's all subjective of course, but then an R with leather ,hk,dcc ,and 19 inch esterols is only another 2k,I say only,but awd, more power,but then more expensive to run,it's a tough one Sam ,looking forward to your Troc r film.
It is a great car and for sure you can add a few more options should you wish to suit your preference. I hope to share the T-Roc R film soon as that car really impressed me and was wonderful to spend time with also 😊
Personally, as so many of these cars interiors don't offer different colour leather, you get a lot blacks and greys, making it rather dark inside so pan-roof helps brighten it up a little but I guess that's all down to personal preference
What are the upgraded seats like ?
I enjoyed the seats. Supportive in the corners and comfortable during my time with the car. I have not tried the Vienna Leather seats as yet and hope to in the future 😊
Sam, do you think the steering here was heavier because of 19" wheels?
Perhaps a mixture. Volkswagen state on the option that with the 19" Wheels you get the progressive steering also which may increase the weighting I would say. Also, the wider profile tyre size for sure may increase the weighting.
@@SamAustin progressive steering is kind of “default” setting for all GTI’s, even basic.. so maybe the wheels here, or even DCC somehow connected to steering when you option that, i don’t know..
Would rather have a manual 7.5
Is it a gti yes it is its on the door on the seats on everything lol please vw put one on both rear doors so the passengers know they are getting into a gti
Enjoyed the video. I imagine it will be sometime in 2025 before we see the 8.5 GTI here in Canada. Still enjoying my 2018 with three pedals, of course! Cheers.
Thank you for the positive feedback! Hope you do see the GTI in Canada soon 🤞😊
Hi Sam! Can you show us what a base model 2025 GTI looks like? Love your channel!
My base GTI film can be found here: ruclips.net/video/SfgMiGSqdQQ/видео.html Thank you for the positive feedback towards the channel it is very much appreciated 😊
Don’t forget mine was your first 😂😂 great video as always. Keep going bro 👊🏻
You never forget your first 😅 Thank you mate! Long live the Golf GTI 😊
what is the color called? Is it pure white? VW does not offer a guarantee on the paint if something goes wrong when removing the "GTI" logos!
Name of the paint is Oryx White Premium Mother-of-Pearl. Pure white is the non-metallic option.
It's a stunning vehicle I own a white 2021 GTI❤
What they like heard their very slow cars I got BMW m140i
Noticed you kept the lane assist enabled. I have exactly the same car minus the sunroof but to me the steering is poor with lane assist enabled but great with it disabled.
I actually found the lane assist not as intrusive as I thought with it on. For sure with it switched off, along with traction control off, it would add even more dynamics when driving. Many congrats also on your Golf GTI 😊🎊
@@SamAustin for me it’s about steering consistency. For sure you can have more or less resistance and this ok. It’s the detecting road markings where there are none and dragging the steering away that I deem downright dangerous on roads with no markings. Fortunately it is easier than ever to turn it off.
Changed my calipers to MK 7/7.5 GTI performance / TCR /R . With this power I used to have on my Mk2 BE S3 should have a decent callipers for this 8.5 and Mk8 GTI 245 bhp.
Looks nice but their very slow cars compared to 140i /135i golf r s3 etc
yeah, and if you think about it, the rs3 is slower than a formula 1 car.
@@miguelmoratal2931 for the price u can get 140i s3 or golf r, the GTI are alright if u want cheaper insurance etc but they slow as hell
@@lukeskywalker1666gti
The faster fwd this generation
My problem with vw golfs & it’s a good problem, & only problem I have lol. They’re so good in white,red,black,blue & silver. I don’t think personally any other car model I actually like them in all those colours. Red cars I actually hate outside of alfas & Ferrari. lol
There are so many options with the colours for the Golf as you say and it is hard to choose between them all for me also as they all suit the car very well. I found Kings Red Metallic to be one of my favourites, particularly for a GTI, although the Oryx White is now arguably top of my list 😊
@@SamAustin that oryx white is probably my favourite as well. But something about the dark navy blue with the red GTI contrast on it I just love.
@@SamAustinlove your videos Sam. I ordered my kings red gti yesterday. 3 month wait now. Thanks for all the info and help in your reviews.
Price gone up and quality and reliability has come down from earlier models
Shame that we will unlikely see a golf 9 series m and this is how it goes out
They should have brought back the buttons on the dash and brought back a physical button steering wheel for the r
But then again vw could be going bust so they could only fix so much
Gli esterni estetica sono molto belli ma la qualità degli interni non mi appaga.....no
Nice facelift review love the color! I’m building up a pure white mk7.5 2021 SE 6MT 🇺🇸 w/TCR muffler, IE rear sway bar and TB perf. Torque traction bar 🎉. Enjoy 🎉🥳✌️
The Golf that the 8 should've been from the off
Un vero peccato senza cambio MANUALE!!!! E poi quelle plastiche cruscotto ancora povere....povere
Dude it’s just a golf not a Maserati
The GTI community is passionate about our VDUBs. 🔥
@@kevn99their very slow cars man
A Maserati is nothing special either.
@@vr6gls gti are very slow cars bro
@ My 500whp GTI would beg to differ. 😂