Top Gear hot hatch ICON 20 years on - Is it still the best?

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This car was the Top Gear Car of the Year in 2004 - Does it stack up 20 years on? Ex-Stig Ben Collins reunites with this hot hatch icon to see if it's still the best.
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@Drivetribe
@Drivetribe 29 күн бұрын
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@9wowable
@9wowable 29 күн бұрын
why are they advertising on loads of car channels at the moment. Dodgy company.
@Stoyon
@Stoyon 29 күн бұрын
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@FatHead1979
@FatHead1979 28 күн бұрын
@@Stoyon Indeed. I enjoyed the video but downvoted due to the channel selling their soul and advertising Beer52!
@winzracingNZ
@winzracingNZ 28 күн бұрын
That music is a modern version of ENJOY THE SILENCE ain't it?
@DashCamSheffield
@DashCamSheffield 28 күн бұрын
@@Stoyon I cancelled my subscription about 2 years ago, they still post stuff trying to get me to re-join.
@IndustrialSociety1995
@IndustrialSociety1995 29 күн бұрын
It’s weird seeing the Stig talk to me in the car instead of listening to “Falco” on the radio while driving it.
@_sam_2284
@_sam_2284 29 күн бұрын
Alles klar Herr Kommissar
@AndrewDRSWilliamson
@AndrewDRSWilliamson 29 күн бұрын
Awesome tho right
@SamF1TheAvGeek
@SamF1TheAvGeek 29 күн бұрын
Fr
@jean-charlesweyland129
@jean-charlesweyland129 28 күн бұрын
@@_sam_2284 and when the cars ends up upside down in the ditch Maschine brennt
@sayhibobbi
@sayhibobbi 29 күн бұрын
All the respect to Ben for his driving ability and what he could do on the Top Gear track, but watching this tells me we were robbed of a compelling and knowledgeable on-camera presenter!
@jshanson04xd
@jshanson04xd 28 күн бұрын
Nahh, if you do that you'll be going back to the old top gear format and you wouldn't be watching it!
@chrisgilkes1687
@chrisgilkes1687 28 күн бұрын
He also wasn’t the first person to be the Stig, that was Perry McCarthy.
@kavinskysmith4094
@kavinskysmith4094 28 күн бұрын
well he told his points to clarkson and then he would pump them out to 11, which makes me wonder what a revisit of all the cars he slagged off would be now as it was funny, every car clarkson hated I liked and it latter turned out they turned out to be damn good cars.
@farishanafiah8461
@farishanafiah8461 28 күн бұрын
​@@jshanson04xdSpeak for yourself, I ALWAYS prefer the pre-CHM Top Gear. It's the reason I also watch Fifth Gear.
@tobyadams7141
@tobyadams7141 28 күн бұрын
How can you say we were robbed of an onscreen present? Its exactly what hes doing now
@opusgazelle
@opusgazelle 29 күн бұрын
Ben Collins is just terrific, great mix of natural charm, deep knowledge and zero BS
@richardhammer187
@richardhammer187 27 күн бұрын
Natural charm... 😂
@Eat-MyGoal
@Eat-MyGoal 26 күн бұрын
@@richardhammer187 Yeah, something you clearly don't understand, Mr Bland-Comment...
@cronoz-sensei4259
@cronoz-sensei4259 26 күн бұрын
He feels like a more chill version of automotive Gordon Ramsey, genuinely amazing bloke. I could listen to him for an entire day talk about this stuff.
@PLively
@PLively 24 күн бұрын
He's have made a great presenter on that Top Gear show they used to have on the BBC. ...er....
@smilepermile8165
@smilepermile8165 28 күн бұрын
0:10 I love how they used the same song of 'Enjoy the silence' (by Depeche Mode+Mike Shinoda) that they did in the original TopGear review. It was the first time I discovered that track and loved listening to it ever since!
@FlyingSpur99
@FlyingSpur99 28 күн бұрын
I wondered about the Linkin Park feel to the cover
@szymonski1905
@szymonski1905 28 күн бұрын
It took me a few seconds to figure out what song it was, but now I understand why I kept thinking it was a Linkin Park track! Need to check out this version of it for sure, thanks!
@vanMould
@vanMould 27 күн бұрын
It's not quite the same though. It's Enjoy The Silence alright, but someone seems to have remade it in the exact same style that Shinoda did. I suppose they could afford to pay Depeche Mode but not Mike :P
@saltzkruber732
@saltzkruber732 29 күн бұрын
Cars like this and the Fiesta ST will probably be valuable classics in the future as Hot Hatches are sadly being replaced by dreary electric suv coupes
@Wallstreetavarice
@Wallstreetavarice 28 күн бұрын
I have to disagree. The original GTI's are much more rare and still just barely qualify as collector cars. It's very rare for a vehicle based on an economy platform to become a collector car - homologation specials not withstanding.
@saltzkruber732
@saltzkruber732 28 күн бұрын
​@@WallstreetavariceThe originals in good condition are pricey. And now you wont be able to buy new versions.
@Lewis_Treff97
@Lewis_Treff97 28 күн бұрын
​@Wallstreetavarice the mk1 and mk2 gti are rare because of how old they are and many were scrapped years ago or taken off the road. The mk5 will go the same way with how many are left by the same age due to many being ragged or poorly looked after
@JamesChurchill3
@JamesChurchill3 28 күн бұрын
SUVs are the death knell of small fun hatchbacks.
@joelbates8243
@joelbates8243 28 күн бұрын
@@Lewis_Treff97 Correct - I have a MK5 GTI as my 2nd car, first one I bought with my own money - wanted a non rust bucket with a manual and the classic tartan seats - took me 3 months to find one after looking nearly every day and touring the country every weekend. The dream spec was a white two door with the tartan and a manual 'box but they are rarer than rocking horse shit, let alone finding one in good condition. I "settled" for a silver 4 door with the tartan seats and a manual - bought the car on 80,000 miles and it is completely unmodified. It is borderline rare..
@beanmw96
@beanmw96 29 күн бұрын
Cupra was a MK4 GTI platform. The one shown in this video anyway. Had a 1.8 20v whereas the MK5 golf has a 2.0 tfsi
@Aqualung1981
@Aqualung1981 28 күн бұрын
Exactly, and the same with the Audi S3 that appears in the video.
@bzilla1090
@bzilla1090 22 күн бұрын
Just pictures everyone knows which ones they are referring to
@Steve_A93
@Steve_A93 29 күн бұрын
I love that you used the music from the original Top Gear film on the GTI!
@viggowiin
@viggowiin 28 күн бұрын
Love that they used Mike Shinoda's remix of Enjoy the Silence as it was used in the original review of the car on Top Gear ❤
@Dirpitz
@Dirpitz 28 күн бұрын
still my favourite version
@viggowiin
@viggowiin 26 күн бұрын
@@Dirpitz It's brilliant. And it's not even on many music streaming services.
@linewalkr6500
@linewalkr6500 28 күн бұрын
I had a MkV GTi for 6 years and I ADORED it! It's still the car I compare every other car against. Losing it was one of the saddest days of my life... I actually cried a bit. Miss you buddy 😇
@ApnaChoud
@ApnaChoud 15 күн бұрын
Buy another one then!
@Anamnesis
@Anamnesis 28 күн бұрын
MK5 original owner of over 15 years. That original Top Gear segment with Clarkson sold me on the car sight unseen, before it even came to North America. And it's in my driveway to this day, a bit worse for wear with an entire dash full of warning lights, but still hanging on. 🙂
@Caseyc1017
@Caseyc1017 27 күн бұрын
Warning lights are a badge of honor on that car
@ahihatv468
@ahihatv468 28 күн бұрын
I have this car. In white. Two door. Manual. 2009. With the classic cloth seats. Best car I've ever owned
29 күн бұрын
I am still amazed that the argument for the Stig was that they could not find a racing driver that could talk well to camera and then they choose Ben as stig :)
@markonline1.
@markonline1. 28 күн бұрын
Just bought my first ever GTI. It’s a mark 7. It’s a fun run around /commuter for when it’s too wet to ride. Traded in a Mustang GT for it, and although there was a part of me that thought I may have regrets, the Golf is waaaaaaay more fun than the Mustang! I am in love with the car!!!!
@matthewmason8982
@matthewmason8982 28 күн бұрын
So many vids on how iconic and brilliant the mk5 GTI is. Easy to see why I haven’t replaced mine in the ten+ years I’ve owned it.
@bruzie900
@bruzie900 28 күн бұрын
Stig driving a car that looks like Stig's helmet, and a Depeche Mode remix soundtrack - feels like an old-school TG video :)
@DJSvenNo1
@DJSvenNo1 28 күн бұрын
To me, that felt very Top Gear. Thanks for sharing Drivetribe!
@mnamescole
@mnamescole 28 күн бұрын
20 years ago, on S5E6 of Top Gear, they used Mike Shinoda's Enjoy The Silence as one of their songs while reviewing this car Time passed, the world changed but as much as I can see, (old) Top Gear isn't as dead as we might think.
@Moray2023
@Moray2023 29 күн бұрын
I was hoping it was the W12 one.
@christophb2736
@christophb2736 29 күн бұрын
Wasn't there only one, VW made for Wörthersee?
@Chris.1812
@Chris.1812 29 күн бұрын
The episode that featured on is permanently etched into my brain in its entirety, as I had it downloaded on my iPod nano from a code in an edition of top gear magazine. I must’ve watched it a hundred times
@jimboh.2654
@jimboh.2654 28 күн бұрын
It's concept car not mass produced
@petargalic4765
@petargalic4765 28 күн бұрын
Same here
@kavinskysmith4094
@kavinskysmith4094 28 күн бұрын
@@jimboh.2654 kinda like the Baja version of the bug, which they should have made, as that would have been fun, or even the 1.8 turbo beetle, the snap orange version
@-PLAYER0NE-
@-PLAYER0NE- 28 күн бұрын
Its really wild to look at this car knowing it's 20 years old... it aged very well, you can see the 80's ooze from 80's cars but this thing still looks brand new.
@PlannetuRev
@PlannetuRev 27 күн бұрын
I saw this on Top Gear when i was 9-10 and i’ve loved them ever since. I’ve had one and I own a MK7 now but the MK5 will always have a special place in my heart. Hopefully i’ll have another one!
@SuperiorModel
@SuperiorModel 29 күн бұрын
The value of these cars will now go up.
@johnnyr6391
@johnnyr6391 28 күн бұрын
I've had my MK5 for 12 years now. Still one of my fav. cars. Great video!
@CatchiestWorm12
@CatchiestWorm12 28 күн бұрын
The song in the intro is the same song that was used in Clarkson's original road test of the MK5 on Top Gear. Fantastic little detail.
@nickunderhill8068
@nickunderhill8068 27 күн бұрын
Would love to see a similar look back at a Clio 172/182. Iconic drivers car of the same era. Very cool TG review of a racing blue 182 back in the day
@coxbright
@coxbright 23 күн бұрын
I'd love to see this too. That review was one of the reasons that made me want one. I still have mine after 9 years of ownership and still love it. I always remember Clarksons Impression of it growling at you.
@diogors6
@diogors6 28 күн бұрын
I loved that review. Would be nice to see more reviews of cars Ben drove in his Top Gear days
@michaelcourtney4969
@michaelcourtney4969 28 күн бұрын
I like the fact that they use music from the video clarkson made when he reviewed the car when it was new. Such a subtle yet cool throw back. Ben is a great presenter and should definitely be included /considered for a revised top gear in a few years after people have had a chance to miss it. Original fans and many new ones would flock back to it.....I believe hey would anyway
@Z-u-m-a
@Z-u-m-a 26 күн бұрын
Great video and a lovely car. Have driven both mk5 and mk7 GTIs and prefer the 5 tbh. Not as fast or polished but the steering feel makes it so much more engaging.
@adamm.1367
@adamm.1367 28 күн бұрын
The mk5 GTI is such an iconic car...the modern version of the mk1 if you will. I owned a mk5 & a mk7 and they were so enjoyable. Sadly, VW has lost its way and doesn't seem to care about the driver crowd anymore. Really tragic to think they used to make fantastically fun vehicles 😢
@jamescroft1522
@jamescroft1522 29 күн бұрын
I have a mk5 today and I'm still in love with it because that engine has soo much potential. Mine is running at 340bhp and has been for over 4 years and has never put a foot wrong. And one of the best feelings you can have is to see the look on someone's face when you trash them in their brand new golf R. Great car and less tec to go wrong.
@groupb5420
@groupb5420 28 күн бұрын
Wow , how did you get it to 340 bhp 👍
@terot8341
@terot8341 28 күн бұрын
@@groupb5420 propably just bigger turbo, intercooler, upgaded air intake and exhaust and tune.
@intractablemaskvpmGy
@intractablemaskvpmGy 28 күн бұрын
I have the 06 mk5 "rabbit" version with less than 100k miles. Garage kept. Punished in the parking lot. I did an ECU tune and removed the rev limiter etc and it is even more fun to drive! I'm keeping it forever
@rockervdrive
@rockervdrive 28 күн бұрын
Wow, what a clean example! Great insight and review from Ben. It made me super nostalgic.
@AviAvikesh
@AviAvikesh 26 күн бұрын
I do not comment much but it is nice to see @drivetribe using the same bit of Enjoy the Silence that they originally used on that Top Gear episode 20 years ago. Well done to the editing team!
@giorx5
@giorx5 28 күн бұрын
Civic Type-R for trackdays, Focus ST for daily use for this gen of hothatches. Golf had more electronics and didn't deactivate.
@bghoody5665
@bghoody5665 28 күн бұрын
I remember, when watching TG, thinking "Wouldn't it be great to hear Stig's opinion on the cars he's driving? It's too bad they don't have him speak." Well, it's 20 years later - better late than never. More of these? Yes, please!
@harrywilson__5470
@harrywilson__5470 29 күн бұрын
This era of cars are the best. Everything you want no bs
@ClutchKickOfficial
@ClutchKickOfficial 28 күн бұрын
Wow, the instant nostalgia hit of that intro track taking you right back to Clarkson's review in 2004.
@EWhite-95
@EWhite-95 28 күн бұрын
Great video, more of this style please!
@andynorris3537
@andynorris3537 15 күн бұрын
This era of hot hatches (early to mid 2000s ) will never be beaten. This, the Astra VXR , Focus ST , Mégane 225, Civic Type R, etc are just peak hot hatch fun
@Lewis_Treff97
@Lewis_Treff97 28 күн бұрын
These have aged really well for being 20 years old. I do really like them and I remember my dad wanting one after driving a couple of them. Although now my dad has a mk7 gti while i have a mk3 cupra which i enjoy on these types of roads too
@b2tall239
@b2tall239 28 күн бұрын
I have an '18 Mk VII as a daily driver and I can see myself hanging on to it for a very long time. It has Stage 1 tuning and once the warranty expires (late next year) I'll definitely entertain the idea of taking it to Stage 2. Love it.
@ethanellwood2277
@ethanellwood2277 28 күн бұрын
I feel that one of the hot hatches that aren't that talked about is the Fiat Stilo. Came with a 2.4 NA 5 cylinder and quite modern styling. I may be a bit bias as mine has been running like a charm and is still able to put the power down but they really are quite slept on, at least here in NZ.
@HoodlumMedia
@HoodlumMedia 29 күн бұрын
Awesome to see stig giving us all this nostalgia!
@1969Risky
@1969Risky 28 күн бұрын
Ben, you have to drive the Holden (Vauxhall) Monaro & the VXR8 & see how it stacks up today please!
@gazzzzza911
@gazzzzza911 28 күн бұрын
Great vid - remember my mate from work getting one on loan and us all going for a blast at lunchtime. Nice watch aswell Ben!
@alexanderduran7455
@alexanderduran7455 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great video on the GTI mk 5. As a 2016 mk7 owner since 2017, saved significant cash buying a Lease return. Only 8500 miles on it. It now has 75k plus now. Its been a great utility driver for me, i even made a round trip from western USA back to the west. A 7700 mile trek with out any issues. Enough... i agree with your assessment Of both GTIs.
@clarkscat9386
@clarkscat9386 29 күн бұрын
Is the song in the beginning sorta like enjoy the silence by Depeche mode
@okokokaytom4919
@okokokaytom4919 29 күн бұрын
It is the Mike Shinoda remix
@lazartsaprev2580
@lazartsaprev2580 29 күн бұрын
Ben Collins is the best car reviewer, a little jumpy from topic to topic, but everything he says is just pure knowledge and understanding of the machine
@tkgg
@tkgg 28 күн бұрын
Probably makes more sense before they edit it. It's like making a joke and cutting out parts of the build-up.
@richardhammer187
@richardhammer187 27 күн бұрын
Better than Clarkson, Needell, Hammond, May, Harris...don't talk nonsense!
@coxbright
@coxbright 23 күн бұрын
Never thought Harris talks nonsense. He's tough to beat. Maybe Catchpole is up there with him.
@sardav160479
@sardav160479 29 күн бұрын
Great video awesome seeing Ben Collins on the channel
@tubejorrit
@tubejorrit 29 күн бұрын
I own a C63s and my daily is a mk6 GTI, I love the GTI just as much as the C63s. It does everything right, the engine is fun (mapped to 260hp), its easy to ride and the seats and seating position is perfect.
@macgriannad168
@macgriannad168 28 күн бұрын
Interesting what he's saying about the early 2000s and an 'analog experience' - i feel like this is true for most products not just cars. By the late 2000s and 2010s, everything had computer chips all over them and are now harder to fix, maintain and connect with
@ukdroneking
@ukdroneking 25 күн бұрын
Its time to hand it over to our tame racing driver ... Some say..He sleeps upside down and he edits his own family photos All we know is he's called the Stig
@Drivetribe
@Drivetribe 25 күн бұрын
😂
@jv6miata
@jv6miata 29 күн бұрын
Seriously, the Mk5 got me to love VW's, such character and fun. Mine had an APR K04 kit that I unknowingly bought it with and it was a complete riot. Of course it had its issues and left me stranded 2-3 times but it wasn't enough to shy me away from it.
@okokokaytom4919
@okokokaytom4919 29 күн бұрын
Loved this
@Bluth53
@Bluth53 28 күн бұрын
Lovely blast from the past! 🤩 I'd love to see the same thing done with the OG Ford Puma ❤
@coxbright
@coxbright 23 күн бұрын
This is a great shout!!
@spitalul2bad
@spitalul2bad 28 күн бұрын
I love how in the intro they used the same song from the Top Gear segment.
@theninethrees8044
@theninethrees8044 28 күн бұрын
Clarkson was right, the world moved slower in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s. Starting 2010’s with the internet and social media, everything became fast paced and time went quicker. Nobody stops to enjoy the moment anymore
@RVicente
@RVicente 28 күн бұрын
Great job from Ben in front of the camera! Great car review!!
@GraveUypo
@GraveUypo 29 күн бұрын
at the time i drove a 1 liter car with 60hp. now i drive one with a 3 liter v6 with 240hp and awd. kinda like the golf R of the time. so, despite not being anywhere like a golf, i still consider my current car to be like a dream from this era come true.
@ASJC27
@ASJC27 28 күн бұрын
At the time I Just got my driving license and didn't have a car. Now I drive a 2 liter turbocharged hot hatch, much like the GTI, but it's got 330 hp and a mega chassis. It's definitely a dream. I often just go out for a drive in it at 4:00 AM on deserted mountain roads. Or drive past my home coming back from work, because I want just a little bit more time in it. Nothing better for the soul.
@badbob1982
@badbob1982 22 күн бұрын
I’ve never owned a Golf, but my wife had a Mk5 Golf Cabrio and of all the cars she has ever owned, that was my absolute favourite. A dream to drive and so much fun, and so comfortable even when being ragged. She replaced it with a SLC and, while faster, just wasn’t as nice to drive,
@diegosg448
@diegosg448 22 күн бұрын
I have driven a GTi MK5 so I totally agree to have this one as one of the best hot hatches back on the day
@dazamanday
@dazamanday 29 күн бұрын
Would love to see you do the 306 GTI-6!
@khizarmuhammad8991
@khizarmuhammad8991 28 күн бұрын
I love they edited the first bit like the old top gear with Nike Shinoda's enjoy the silence 😊
@johna3421
@johna3421 28 күн бұрын
Leon Cupra next review please. That's when Cupra name was a proper hot hatch!
@chameleon1001
@chameleon1001 28 күн бұрын
Did anyone else notice all the flashing warning lights on the dash? 6:52 It's lit up like a Christmas tree.
@opbk88
@opbk88 26 күн бұрын
Excellent work Ben! What next? I’d advocate for a review of the subsequent generation of hot hatches: Golf VII, Megane 265, Civic Type R, so on.
@CAL1MBO
@CAL1MBO 28 күн бұрын
2004 Golf aged the least. The styling is fantastic.
@alexandermclaughlin3978
@alexandermclaughlin3978 25 күн бұрын
Great nostalgic review Ben 😊I'm a former owner (probably future too, as I'm unhappy with my Volvo) of a MK2 Skoda Octavia, which is on the same platform as this. Mine was a lowly 1.4 TSI, but the chassis was GREAT. Honestly, the whole car was great. I would love to own their version of this, a vRS.
@notkilometres
@notkilometres 28 күн бұрын
Onto my 3rd mk5 Gti and I couldn't be happier with it. Now on to a Pirelli Edition with the k04 so a touch more power over the regular Gti. Will likely move to the mk7 platform in the future.
@philanim10
@philanim10 26 күн бұрын
One of the best car reviews I've seen, we were robbed off this talent
@cliff8669
@cliff8669 28 күн бұрын
My first GTI was a 2016 midnight blue two door...standard trans. Fun car.
@untouchableali
@untouchableali 23 күн бұрын
I had an r32 back in the day and it used to do 14 mpg 😂 unbelievable!
@Yorkshirepetrolhead
@Yorkshirepetrolhead 27 күн бұрын
excellent Ben! Would love you see you review a classic Impreza or something which I can’t say I remember you reviewing or Nissan pulsar gtir
@tristramdavies2301
@tristramdavies2301 28 күн бұрын
Great review 👌. Would love to see a Mk2 Mazda MPS being revisited/ reviewed.
@addyhawk2842
@addyhawk2842 28 күн бұрын
I would of had the focus rs or pretty much any mk1 focus i still believe its the best handling out of them all the right size and weight the corner speed is crazy
@ca9968
@ca9968 28 күн бұрын
The first car that I ever drove and decided that the auto box (DSG) was way better than the manual...it blew my mind just what a leap forward that box was! I`ve has a MK5, a MK6, a MK7.5 and now have a Scirocco R with the DSG, so much better for every day use than a manual...
@latrinedveen
@latrinedveen 28 күн бұрын
I would like to thank Ben for speaking to us so much. After all this time silent, it is about time he shares his wisdom.
@madmax5836
@madmax5836 27 күн бұрын
I've got a 2019 gti and absolutely love it
@gewglesux
@gewglesux 27 күн бұрын
Love a GTI.. I had the 83/84 loved it.
@AdamsWorlds
@AdamsWorlds 28 күн бұрын
Love my mk5 golf gti, feels like a new car to drive still in many ways so tight.
@aaronalp2639
@aaronalp2639 28 күн бұрын
I’ve the successor to the R32 being the mk6r which shares a similar ea113 platform to the mk5gti. My dad used to have a 5 gti but had the optional tartan hardback wingbacks in it. Seats are probably worth more than most gti’s now lol. Crazy! Future classic, must be surely!
@WalesIsFat
@WalesIsFat 13 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks
@samaulhaquetasdid8561
@samaulhaquetasdid8561 28 күн бұрын
Glad to see Stig
@eppyz
@eppyz 27 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed seeing the Stig driving the GTI, own a GTI myself (7.5) great cars and very underrated here in the USA. I love seeing cars we never got to see here in the USA like the Cupra. Being a former Lancer Evo owner, also would love to see the stig drive the Evo that is getting built right now. Once its done, hand the keys over to the Stig and role the cameras😎
@OGMehrin
@OGMehrin 28 күн бұрын
Proud owner of a mk5 ed30 the ultimate golf in my opinion , great vid
@WigsyDoesSimRacing
@WigsyDoesSimRacing 28 күн бұрын
I've got a mk4 gti - the 2.0 N/A version - and my 1.2 polo nearly has the same amount of power.
@Bryan-ul9le
@Bryan-ul9le 29 күн бұрын
How about a Ford Mondo? Those guys always seemed to love that car. Obviously test a go fast one! 😂
@navneetmalhi8724
@navneetmalhi8724 28 күн бұрын
what track is being used in the background? havent heard it in ages
@onebillionlol
@onebillionlol 28 күн бұрын
I have a mk5 with the 2.5. Handles amazingly, and if I’m not mistaken, has more torque on the low end. Big fan and I still drive it every day. Has had new suspension and brakes all the way around over the last year so it really does feel good again
@jonathansteven9938
@jonathansteven9938 28 күн бұрын
awesome car but they have 240nm the GTI has 280 (supposedly, dynoed a stock one for 304nm) at 1800rpm
@wesleyvanbommel151
@wesleyvanbommel151 29 күн бұрын
What was that blinking red light on the dash Mike 😂
@wanderingdevonian
@wanderingdevonian 28 күн бұрын
I think it was either seat belt or handbrake lol
@miz_vlg8772
@miz_vlg8772 28 күн бұрын
Handbrake light alongside the ABS light. But I would imagine vdub would have unplugged the ABS sensor to allow handbrake turns for more dramatic scenes for the video. That or it's just suffering 20 year old Volkswagen commonalities.
@mikeyap4159
@mikeyap4159 28 күн бұрын
Guys Ben Turned off the traction hence its on, the MK5 you can fully turn the traction off!
@matthewmason8982
@matthewmason8982 28 күн бұрын
Looked like all the lights were on 🫣
@CarObsession
@CarObsession 21 күн бұрын
Big up to Ben for shouting out the Leon Cupra!
@carlosoruna7174
@carlosoruna7174 29 күн бұрын
MArk 5 is up there with the mark 1 and 7. 1 was my favorite..
@lukeguilfoyle2425
@lukeguilfoyle2425 29 күн бұрын
I had a red mk6 with the optional rims, such awesome cars!
@thenonadventure
@thenonadventure 27 күн бұрын
20 years ago, the MKIV .:R-32's 3.2L 24v VR6 reigned supreme. The MK5's 2.0L deserves little praise by comparison.
@Lacigany.
@Lacigany. 29 күн бұрын
Stig ❤
@chelli95
@chelli95 28 күн бұрын
The Mk5 GTI is one of my favorite Golfs 😍😍👏👏👏
@jamesyeiren7920
@jamesyeiren7920 28 күн бұрын
Is the bgm also the one used in the original episode ?
@theVTECmaster
@theVTECmaster 28 күн бұрын
Very knowledgeable!
@54mgtf22
@54mgtf22 28 күн бұрын
Thank you, Stig.
@MaxMabey
@MaxMabey 29 күн бұрын
CAN WE SEE BEN IN TOP GEAR’S 2012 and 2013 CARS OF THE YEAR (GT86 and MK7 FIESTA ST)!!!!! Please🙌🏾🙌🏾
@coxbright
@coxbright 23 күн бұрын
Would also love to hear his thoughts on these two cars.
@mikeormond7883
@mikeormond7883 28 күн бұрын
I’m currently half way through Ben’s audiobook “Aston Martin” … I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving this a listen.
@steveberridge4648
@steveberridge4648 28 күн бұрын
The bargain modern classic of the moment - drove one for the first time recently and was so impressed- buy one whilst they’re cheap.
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