NEW Volkswagen Polo GTI Review | Better than a i20N or Abarth?

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5 ай бұрын

Small hot hatches are dying. Hyundai hasn't confirmed a next generation for the i20N and Abarth seem to be heading in an all-electric future. Does that mean that this could be your last chance to buy a pure petrol small hot hatch from VW? If yes, is it worth buying before it's too late?
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@Feral6-h3g 4 ай бұрын

This the type of reviews I like quick and to the point without the added unnecessary BS of other reviewers. Good Job Cam.

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@borigodofo 5 күн бұрын

I’ve owned my Polo GTI for two years now, fantastic car. Love the tech it comes with. Sunroof is great.

@apathyboy5306 Ай бұрын

Man imagine if they offered this in a manual would be near perfect

@clarkekobelt8096 5 ай бұрын

Nice to see new car reviews coming up

@7motion985 5 ай бұрын

GTI its and always will be my favorite. Hatchback. Thank you for your excellent video. 🎉🎉 I am new here happy to find your Chanel

@Goatman-wl5nk 5 ай бұрын

Great car! Been my daily driver for last 6 months. Proper hot hatch size & handling with entertaining personality. Not N extreme but doesn’t need to be. Love the heritage GTI touches too especially the tartan. 👍👍 Great review too!

@m3irish4 Ай бұрын

Exactly! A lot of people seem to don't like the polo gti. But for me it's something that i'm looking for. Fast enough and looking elegant. Can't wait to get mine, but for now I need to save some money for it. I hope next year 💕

@stevodfn 4 ай бұрын

Good review! After my Cooper S started to break down every month, I got the Polo GTI and this dual personality is the best part. It really feels like a smaller Golf - it's well built, comfortable and has a lot of big car equipment. But then it also can be fun on a twisty road. Happy with mine

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Classic Mini things. But glad to hear the Polo GTI suits ya!

@claudiadavies5110 5 ай бұрын

It's that excitement factor that I love too😊

@bunsenhoneydew6551 2 ай бұрын

Just got mine this week. Luckily in the UK - the 2024 models come with proper buttons on the steering wheel - thank god. Air con is a bit of fiddle still, but I can put up with that. I've only got a base gti, not sure if you get the touch wheel if you go with more options...

@ravallewindowcleaningservi9421 5 ай бұрын

Great review,...cheers for that. Have been working towards a new Polo GTI for nearly a year now and about to take the plunge, was starting to question whether this was the right car for me but yeah getting near 50 years old I think it is sensible enough whilst still taking care of the mild mid life crisis Im having!!!

@jeffreyhemingway9578 4 ай бұрын

50 I’m 74 and have one on factory order can’t wait!

@mrcurlyrambo5009 2 ай бұрын

I’m 53 now , bought one new in September full spec Absolutely love it , quick as well Great handling and awesome steering. Very economical on motorway in cruise control

@informedcarpet Ай бұрын

@@mrcurlyrambo5009I’m 57 and wondering whether to take the plunge… You still enjoying it?

@mrcurlyrambo5009 Ай бұрын

@@informedcarpet absolutely love it , yes really enjoy driving it Great fun car I’ve decided to keep it when finished paying for it 😉👍

@claudiadavies5110 5 ай бұрын

Excellent review, loved it, and I love that this one is very user-friendly, although I'd choose my i20N cos it's more of a hottie ❤

@ProductReviewCars 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! For that extra driving engagement, I'd personally pick the i20N too

@danielmaglione6376 5 ай бұрын

Great Video, Can you do a review of the VW T cross?

@ProductReviewCars 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've got one coming in the next week or so :) Stay tuned

@gianlucahead5397 Ай бұрын

I have the normal version tdi. Love it! It’s bigger than it looks

@rafiboy05 2 ай бұрын

Would be interested to see a comparisson between this and the Cupra Leon V (base model, not the Golf GTI spec). I know the Polo GTI and the Leon V is a diffrent category but almost identical pricepoint. The Cupra seems to have more space and more premiumish feel interior but with a less tuned 140kW engine compared to this with 147kW on a slightly smaller and lighter body. I guess it all depends on your needs?

@ProductReviewCars 2 ай бұрын

I've reviewed both separately. The Leon just feels a bit too big. That's great for long distance driving and interior space, but the Polo is far more fun on track and to drive on some twisty roads.

@thomaspettit1416 8 күн бұрын

Test drove this car. Both my wife and I thought it was so boring. Quite fast yes but no character. A mini Cooper S or Abarth are much more fun. Owned both those over this and happy for it

@ProductReviewCars 7 күн бұрын

It's a very practical hot hatch for sure. Abarth and Mini provide much wanted theatre

@germie7666 5 ай бұрын

Good review but the loss of all the traditional switches and dials for A/C, infotainment etc is such a faff! Will stick with my VW CC

@ProductReviewCars 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it's a bit annoying when compared to traditional buttons. CC is so underrated!

@PhazeOfficial 4 ай бұрын

This car or a Audi A1 40TFSI S Line

@GlowingTube 5 ай бұрын

A very nice little hot hatch that's fun to drive yet civilised. If you are expecting Toyota levels of reliability, longevity and running costs best not buy this though.

@ProductReviewCars 5 ай бұрын

Personally have heard good things about the Polo GTI, but yes, parts and labour can get expensive if things go wrong compared to a Japanese counterpart

@GlowingTube 5 ай бұрын

Typical VW issues are: Leaking plastic water pump before 60K; weak under bonnet plastics, inlet valve carbonisation due to direct injection; cardboard like brakes requiring new rotors and pads every 40K or so at $1,600 a go; new timing belt at around 100K @ $2K, expensive servicing. It’s not terrible, but if you have owned a Corolla in the past you may be in for a shock.

@deeray4637 4 ай бұрын

Is the power less in Australia? In the uk the polo gti has 207bhp

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

Measured in mechanical horsepower, not bhp. But it's all the same output but just different ways to measure ofc

@deeray4637 4 ай бұрын

@ProductReviewCars ah right, thanks for clarifying man 💯

@gamingmadforever6363 3 ай бұрын

I belive it is less in Australia and also SA

@jeffreyhemingway9578 4 ай бұрын

I have one on order 20 weeks and waiting patiently, polo gti now disappeared from VW website not good news.

@ProductReviewCars 4 ай бұрын

😢

@David-np4vo 4 ай бұрын

Did you order ed25

@jeffreyhemingway9578 4 ай бұрын

Would have loved one but unfortunately not enough funds!

@apathyboy5306 Ай бұрын

Man they are killing off every fun car :(

@Bambotb Ай бұрын

It’s noisy why would anyone prefer noise to a quite normal version while city driving i dont get kt

@moonbaby6134 14 күн бұрын

You guys not get a Mini Cooper S?

@ProductReviewCars 14 күн бұрын

That's more of a Golf GTI size

@moonbaby6134 14 күн бұрын

@@ProductReviewCars I mean the 3 door hatch. Perhaps you’re thinking of the clubman.

@blackadder1966 2 ай бұрын

How's it feel over speed bumps, car parks, etc? I'm looking for a replacement car for my wifes jazz. I drive a wrx, so power is a priority for me. Test drove a standard polo, golf, and impreza. Perhaps a look at mazda cx3 2.5 too.

@ProductReviewCars 2 ай бұрын

It feels a little stiff, but it's the softest sprung compared to the Abarth and Hyundai. Standard Polo is nice, I'm about the test the Golf. Impreza is alright, but give you AWD which no other hatch in this segment does. CX-3 is great but doesn't really compare here. I'd recommend testing the Polo or the Golf if power is the priority.

@NikdoAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Have my second polo GTI now, driving in Germany, Switzerland, Italy with so much fun. Abarth and Hyundai are no comparison or competition, don’t understand why people keep comparing these boring cars with this bad ass Polo

@ProductReviewCars 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure the Polo is excellent for highway cruising, but when it comes to small hot hatches with 4 cylinders, you absolutely should cross shop with Abarth and Hyundai.