2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Review - The Best Generation Of The GTI?

My thoughts on the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI with the 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 and 7 speed automatic transmission!

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The thoughts, feelings, and opinions expressed in this video are the sole thoughts of Zack and no one else. The purpose of this video is to provide entertainment with the hope that you will take what you see and formulate your own opinions. I highly recommend consuming other reviews of this vehicle before making any form of financial decision.



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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Engine / Transmission
3:21 - Interior
6:25 - BFB Test
6:43 - Interior
7:10 - Back Seats
8:34 - Trunk / Cargo Space
9:29 - Exterior
9:58 - Final Thoughts
12:10 - Outro

[sentiencepsn]

The Mk7 was the last over engineered GTI.

According to Jason Cammisa, it had such a high quality interior, low overall noise/vibration/harshness, and smooth ride, that it forced the delay of the W205 C-Class by a year. The Mk7 was a 50k car selling for half off. The cabin of the Mk7 was so quiet, VW actually had to install a physical “sound actor” modules to pipe in engine noise through the firewall.

[msmoniz]

I know people (and dealers) refer to the DSG as an automatic transmission, but it's actually a computer controlled manual. No torque converter, so why it's not a traditional automatic, hence no slushiness. To the driver it looks and you shift it like an auto, but it's the computer doing all the clutch shifting and gear selection for you.

[markhealey]

Always loved Golf GTIs! 😍😍 However, 2 door cars ALWAYS look better to me! All of the sportiest versions of hot hatches should have been kept as 2 doors! I imagine it was cost cutting, as usual, being the reason almost all of them are 4 door these days🙄🙄

[paulmcdonald]

Looked and waited forever for an MK 8 coming from a sorted MK 6 coupe. Reviews of the infotainment and interior soured me. Instead, I was very lucky to have purchased a new CPO 2021 MK 7.5 S model about four months ago with 5.5K dealer miles at $1k below sticker. (Not gonna happen now with how crazy the market is.)
Has a duel clutch. First time I've owned an "automatic" in very, very many years of MK model ownership. Bought the aftermarket paddles and holy mackerel! Semi supercar territory!! Maybe..., but damn exciting. It's a Tiptronic.
Love your review and it's spot on in terms of a turning point with this model. Keep up your good reviews. Subscribed.

[brianlee]

If I had a GTi, I'd take it in stick, it makes the car so much more fun to drive. Same with any TDI product.

[bigchrisgh]

I just noticed how the European golf 7s and 7.5s have an automatic handbrake with auto hold

[baronvonjo]

Don't understand how this is considered a family car in Europe. It lacks so many features crossovers and minivans give as standard.
I mean it can't totally do it no problem. But automakers really don't try to make sedans and cars be competitive towards crossovers in the family department. I'll give credit to the rear vents I guess.

[bwofficial]

VW's DSG is one of the best dual-clutches on sale. With that said, I'd have a hard time deciding between DSG and manual. The DSG is faster and is tuned well. But if I'm driving a sports car, I want the engagement of rowing my own. I want that connection to the wheels and the engine. Both transmissions are so good.
With all the hate VW is getting for the Mk8's lackluster interior and mediocre improvements this Mk7 will be worth holding onto. Possibly the best-driving GTI with a better interior than a Mk8 while not being overly complicated.
I was at a new car show once and I saw some kids try and fail to figure out where the hatchback handle was. I'd watched a walkaround video not that long before so after they'd left I walked up to the car and opened the hatch. Also, the backup camera hides behind the VW logo. When you put it in reverse the logo hinges and the camera pops out. The Germans love complicated things that will break after the warranty ends.

[ryans]

bro I have the same car and you gotta put the big freakin bottle in the door cup holder spot, it fits.

[nolahahnshouse]

I don’t know why the mark seven doesn’t have duel zone climate control when the mark five does

[deanmarr]

I love my 2017 Sport. Is38 turbo swap for the win.

[criticalloves]

Lovely. Even better 😋😋MANUAL TRANSMISSION 😋😋

[mbc]

Auto gearbox and manual AC? That should be illegal :)

[keke]

Is it good for a new driver or maybe to fast?

[TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Fun cars. But. Nightmare reputation for high service costs…..

[arminprnjavorac]

no, they are not fun to drive. I had one and I sold it.

[davinp]

What about Android Auto? Stop focusing on Apple all time and don't forget about Android

[llk.nxumalo]

this car is so clean 😭🔥 Brent is a real G with them mods 😪🤌🏾 just listen to her... 🥲❤