2024 VW GTI (DSG): Better Than A Civic Type R?

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8 ай бұрын

Today I drive and review a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI!
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@triodekt66 8 ай бұрын

When you read reviews of the “hot hatch class” GTI might not be the absolute fastest, or absolute best handling, but in the end, it is the one you want to own, and use on a daily basis!

@anthonykiedis1765 8 ай бұрын

I agree with you in theory, but owning a VW can be a headache. Mine was constantly in the shop which made it a poor daily driver, even though it was a new vehicle.

@drumflip1253 7 ай бұрын

It’s been around 40 years for a reason. Best all around daily hot hatch.

@JohnnyBitcoin 7 ай бұрын

I tuned mine and added KW v3 coilover suspension and now it is fast and handles amazingly 🎉

@anthonykiedis1765 7 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBitcoin I think calling a GTI fast is a stretch. There is a video on KZfaq where a new Prius almost beats one 😂

@JohnnyBitcoin 7 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765 yeah that's why I said it was tuned 400 HP on a little guy fast AF

@TellurdogIsayhi 7 ай бұрын

VW is my absolute hero for making this in an automatic. I want a fun little hatch to drive, but i do NOT want a manual. Considered the GR corolla or a civic type R, but those don’t come in automatic 🤦🏻‍♂️

@katiecannon8186 8 ай бұрын

I traded my 7.5 for the base model mk8 about two months ago. Love it. It’s my favorite car ever.

@arisgolseen2693 8 ай бұрын

Base model is the way to go I'm waiting for mine

@tyranelewis7763 2 ай бұрын

you're exactly right when you compared it to the Acura and Honda. the interior of the GTI is so much like its bigger brother Audi. it makes you feel you got your monies worth. Plus, the versatility of the GTI makes it a great everything daily driver. I owned 3 different generations of the GTI and even owning a Tesla Model S Performance, I miss driving characteristic of the GTI. that's why I watched your video I'm thinking of getting another one and if I should get the newer one like here or go back to MK7.

@katiecannon8186 8 ай бұрын

I like the new wheel design.

@slow8r 8 ай бұрын

The GTI is a great car as DSG or manual but I think it's best in manual form. Certainly would watch a review from you of a manual GTI. If you can review a 2024 it'll be a 380. If you find a 2023, I recommend trying to find a 40th Anniversary GTI. Like you did with the 40th GLI. Cheers bro! Always solid unbias reviews.

@ericw3517 Ай бұрын

A manual makes no sense for a daily driver, slogging through stop and go traffic every day during the work commute.

@signkutter9218 8 ай бұрын

I was debating getting the Civic SI or the Civic R, Acura Integra Type S... DSG GTI is as fast the Civic R and gets better MPG better more quiet ride, about $15k less expensive. Much Faster and better ride than the Civic SI, just as good mpg, about the same price, The Integra is basically a more pricey Civic type R. The GTI S with the DSG trans is a very hard car to beat for practicality and performance, usefulness. Drop an APR stage 2 tune in it and it becomes a beast when poked

@fpvmississippi 8 ай бұрын

Looks nice!!

@ericw3517 Ай бұрын

Super sharp in that grey

@kevs2good133 8 ай бұрын

Scalepaper plaid not Clark plaid or other cloth materials people say that is wrong.

@dsny121 8 ай бұрын

The ORIGINAL hot hatch!

@hitmanhart6275 8 ай бұрын

@Brian_Eugene_Lee Europe push back the Euro 7 regulation... so maybe there is a chance for manual in the future, maybe.

@bigdaddy-trex8690 3 ай бұрын

@Brian_Eugene_Leeyou have to get the 380 trim for manual

@gigglybeast 7 ай бұрын

I looked at a 380 S today and the infotainment screen had 2 knobs. The one on left controlled volume. Is this something they added to the 380s?

@bucknut2000 7 ай бұрын

The S model has the base infotainment. You gain the knobs, but lose some other features like XM radio. A lot of people prefer the knobs.

@fc1114_ Ай бұрын

What camera is he using to record while driving?

@geraldthompson4633 7 ай бұрын

What’s with the all the crappy gloss black dodads? Especially on the steering wheel controls….

@nikserof2183 8 ай бұрын

5:02 GTIs in the US don't seem to have the "Auto Hold" function (blank button beneath parking brake switch), which is a shame as, IMHO, it's very handy especially in city driving. Is it cost-cutting or due to some obscure vehicle regulation? Some auto Golfs (non-GTI) in other markets don't have it because they have a torque converter auto, not a DSG.

@TellurdogIsayhi 7 ай бұрын

The auto hold/start stop feature is almost universally hated in the US. I haven’t met a single person here who actually likes that.

@blue-ck9ns 6 ай бұрын

@@TellurdogIsayhi start stop and auto hold are two different things. Google what auto hold is, I use it in my 7.5 Golf R all the time. I wouldn’t buy a car without that function.

@fpvmississippi 8 ай бұрын

Like that HP!!!

@carguy718 8 ай бұрын

380 is not the HP number. The car has 241 HP and 273 lb/ft

@fpvmississippi 8 ай бұрын

Looking at one now. Would be a fun car! Thanks!

@frunzasergiu8557 4 ай бұрын

do you know when mk8 facelift is coming to the US?

@GlacierWhiteA4 4 ай бұрын

25 I believe

@tatalan750 22 күн бұрын

That isn't the facelift GTI 2024. That is the old model from 2020-2023. It doesn't have the slider light and the smaller screen.

@ricktrue8441 7 ай бұрын

Also those Honda Acura products have really noisy cabins. They sound like you're driving in a 55 gal. oil drum.

@piranhakeet 7 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely would appreciate a review of the manual version!

@tim3172 4 ай бұрын

It's the same car. It's just slower, produces more emissions, and uses more fuel.

@Green915Hornet 2 ай бұрын

That is not a hounstooth design on the seats, it's more plaid. :)

@Vladg111 5 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if it's worth waiting for 2025 GTI.. I've heard there are some improvements including more horse power.

@thereandback1313 3 ай бұрын

No manual in 2025 for any golf models.

@cheddarage 8 ай бұрын

The 2024 has power fold mirrors but my 2023 does not 😢

@manunava1776 7 ай бұрын

Does the 2024 GTI carry-over the haptic touch steering wheel buttons or has that problem been addressed with a revised wheel with actual push buttons controls??

@katiecannon8186 7 ай бұрын

Capacitive, which I actually really like. I think it’s silly that reviewers complain. Owners really don’t complain

@eskimocheeks9911 7 ай бұрын

Dude I knooow, those horrible touchscreen buttons are the only thing that's prevented me from getting this vehicle. I thought they'd have fixed it by now, I swore they said they were going to, but they haven't. And now this is going to he the last year they make the GTI... so I guess we won't be getting one with regular buttons.. hopefully the future Golf R's get real buttons..

@katiecannon8186 7 ай бұрын

@@eskimocheeks9911 I actually really love the UI & haptic, multi functional, buttons on my GTI base trim. Also, it’s the last year a stick shift is going to be produced. But the GTI automatic will be produced until 2007 or 8. Maybe it won’t be sold in North America that long. But I’d imagine it’s safe to say that the 2025 certainly will.

@jbowgo9599 7 ай бұрын

Don’t know about the earlier MK8 but the haptic buttons work fine in the ‘24 SE and easy to get used to.

@katiecannon8186 7 ай бұрын

@@jbowgo9599 I have the 23. It’s fine. I think it was just the 22 that had some glitches

@jordanimatedstreaming 8 ай бұрын

3:00 does anybody know what that front lever does on the side of the seat? is the drivers seat power reclining but manual height adjust? just curious to know

@Sneeder88 8 ай бұрын

I think its lumbar adjustment.

@jordanimatedstreaming 8 ай бұрын

thanks@@Sneeder88

@LordStaind 8 ай бұрын

@@jordanimatedstreaming It is not lumbar. It is in fact the adjustment for the backrest. That is the only power adjustment for the entire seat. The lumbar adjustment is positioned at the left side of the backrest and it’s manually adjustable.

@jordanimatedstreaming 8 ай бұрын

@@LordStaind thanks

@geraldthompson4633 7 ай бұрын

Manual recliner

@user-nj2px3gq7b 7 ай бұрын

Nice review, put the interior is plaid, not houndstooth..

@kobi6y6 4 ай бұрын

I have the Golf GTI 8. The handling, driving , acceleration, etc are wonderful! But the ergonomics is terrible. Almost all of the buttons are touch (very unsafe while driving). Even the steering wheel comes with capacitive buttons.

@commonduck10 8 ай бұрын

Don’t understand compare automatics to manuals

@ricktrue8441 8 ай бұрын

Does the GTI feel more refined and quieter on the road than the Type S and Type R?

@signkutter9218 8 ай бұрын

Yes, more quiet than the civic Si or the R... DSG GTI is as fast the Civic R and gets better MPG

@bucknut2000 7 ай бұрын

The GTI is off the shared platform with many Audis, so that makes it seem more refined. Also at least on the manual, the gearing is kinda long and relaxed. For me type R drove better, the clutch was more progressive and I preferred the shifter and it was already ready to go in top gear. The GTI hangs around 2500 at over 75 MPH vs the over 3K on the Hondas so that makes it quieter also. The gearing, quieter ride and I like the seats better make ti seem more luxurious if thats what you prefer. The DSG makes the car even more sedate to daily drive also.

@jaksacurepic1635 Ай бұрын

@@signkutter9218 Please check Nurburgring laptimes for both cars😉

@coasterpath 9 күн бұрын

That’s not houndstooth It’s more plaid design.

@nateisright 8 ай бұрын

That’s not houndstooth, it’s tartan.

@BenHardyCars 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@kevs2good133 8 ай бұрын

It’s neither. Scalepaper plaid

@timjim660 5 ай бұрын

@@kevs2good133 scalepaper tartan plaid is the correct answer

@taemeister9302 6 ай бұрын

Would much rather get the type r. Why? I dunno.

@fpvmississippi 8 ай бұрын

Do they make a 6 speed??

@BenHardyCars 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@bashfullJ88 5 ай бұрын

Yeah it has a really sloppy long throw manual.

@serjezati4244 8 ай бұрын

Of course Golf GTI is better care maaaaaaate! 🇦🇺

@seinsmeld13 5 ай бұрын

It would look much better as a two door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@arthurwright255 8 ай бұрын

I still prefer the MK7 but this is very cool. Idk why but the MK7 looks more like a drivers car than the MK8.

@Fmandan77 8 ай бұрын

I think the MK6 and MK7s look more like a driver's car because they're shorter. The MK8 looks great, but it's getting a bit long in the side profile.

@user-mr7ky4zz1l 6 ай бұрын

I can't get over the fact that VW has killed an icon. Those touch buttons are my red line, I won't cross it, ever. Even if gas hits $100, I'll still keep my mk7.

@lukefish52 4 ай бұрын

Should I wait for the electric version?

@onimisilovesonmusic4548 3 ай бұрын

Volkswagen is like Samsung android phone . Looks pretty good fresh in box. Once u start using it cost of maintaining is crazy and the value goes down . No one wants to buy a fairly used Volkswagen 😮

@dansu92833 5 ай бұрын

VW yaaaa~

@dejongdon 6 ай бұрын

It would be great if he could talk just a LITTLE BIT FASTER

@ryanmccullion4492 4 ай бұрын

Boys & females are gonna love this car.

@kennak476 8 ай бұрын

The poorman’s BMW?

@ohnoanyways6672 8 ай бұрын

That makes no sense my guy it would be more funny to say “poor mans Audi”

@kennak476 8 ай бұрын

I could buy a A3 sedan for the same price and this GTI would walk right over it!

@tdub25 8 ай бұрын

@@kennak476 unless it was snowing and the a3 is Quattro….

@TTGamingTrinh 8 ай бұрын

@@tdub25i drove through a foot and half of snow in a lowered mk7 last year with blizzark snow tires. Gti is very capable in the snow because of the LSD

@eduardopereira5245 Ай бұрын

Bmw... the poorman's Porsche?