Golf GTI Mk.VII Road Test. - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

It grew up years ago, we have to accept that. But the Golf GTI is still one of the best cars to actually own, isn't it?

[Athomas]

To anyone that's thinking about getting a MK7, you should. I absolutely love mine. Its cheap, fun, and practical. I love cars, but I can't afford the Porsches and Ferraris of the world. All my friends have WRX's and I didn't want to go down that road. My first car was a 97 GTI and I Loved it! I have owned the Mustang Bullitt and a Boxster but both sucked in the snow. So I got this 2015 GTI and love every second behind the wheel.

[Munkenba]

My mum told me this morning she wanted to get rid of our 12 year old prius and get a golf gti, spent all morning on the classifieds looking through them, dream come true! No more embarrassment!

[JonnyBeoulve]

Man, this guy is LEGIT. He knows how to translate the driving experience into words.

[bigyankee]

Analyzing cars like a fine wine...gotta love Chris Harris

[jordanpomerleau]

I hate people who just rate cars by their power. It's so useless. Stop focusing on that and enjoy a pure driving experience from this car that most of the competitors won't give you... The GTI is an amazing car !

[Somene]

I have a 2015 Gti and went on a drive with a few people. There was a Lamborghini 560-4, a v8 vantage, GT-R, 2015 M3, and a bunch of American muscle cars. It was super fun and in the real world I kept up with them in the front of the pack, at the checkpoints of the drive almost everyone was surprised of how quick it was and more so I could keep up in the mountains, on the straights they would destroy me but again in the real world your not going 150 mph the whole way we would be going about 80-100 in most parts and the GTI did flawlessly. I can't wait for the APR tune and some springs then really surprise everyone.

[codyellis]

This video is the is the reason I bought my GTI. Would've loved to have a performance pack model but couldn't find one. Mine is tornado red and came with a third pedal and stick with a golf ball on the end of it! Thank you Mister Harris, I really enjoy your videos!

[Incudius]

Best review of this car in the world.  Says it all.  Treats the car for what it is.

[davidmatthews]

I’ve owned my Mark V GTI since I bought it new in 2006. I still enjoy driving it every day. A great car.

[GrotrianSeiler]

Chris, you are at the top of the pack when it comes to reviewing cars. What you say and how you say it, in such a philosophical way...you are the thinking man's journalist. Keen words, expert driving skills. Always a treat. Thanks.

[JimJamDaMan]

Buying myself a mk7.5 gti this week and i have wanted one ever since the day I saw this video.

[jarednevin]

The best reviewer. No shitty background music, no stupid jokes. Just great car noises and intelligent reviewer. Well done as always.

[half_r_mk]

always great review from Chris. The GTI always has a soft spot in my heart.

[macaron]

About the pricing, In America, A gti starts at $24395, already pretty well equipped, perf. pack is $1500 more. That's about the same as an equally well equipped focus st and around the same as a wrx. A m135 coupe starts at around $45000. So In the states this car's a bargain.

[ThePythonGuy]

The MK7 Golf GTI is a fantastic car and the best golf gti so far.
The release of the MK7 Golf r really overshadowed how good this car actually was.
The introduction of the 4wd 300bhp golf r really stole the GTI thunder.
These cars really don’t get the credit they deserve. A solid all round package and dam near perfect.

[chrismcconnell]

In the US I bought a new SE which includes the lighting package, limited slip differential, upgraded brakes, 10 extra HP, leather and a moonroof for $26, 800. It’s honestly more fun to drive than the M Sport 328 it’s replacing. Not as plush and power is not as smooth across the rev range, but it just makes me smile more often. Both great cars!

[callmekitt]

Chris, your thoughts are always so spot on! Im looking right hard at a GTI for a all-around-the year right now :)

[Nigel]

Fantastic review, Chris! Thanks! Held great weight when I got my 2017 GTI in July. I got the DSG (like many, the wife didn't want to learn stick), and haven't looked back at all. My last car was a stick, but this is FAR more fun with the paddles and how quick the shifts are. And dead on: no reason to drive this in anything but Sport mode! I, personally, only drive mine in paddle/Tiptronic mode with the Sport mode steering and suspension. Responsive as hell, and a straight-up blast to drive. Cheers.

[BrettsGarage]

My dad always daily drove a GTI. He started with the Mark 1 when he was a kid, went astray for a number of years, then had a mark 4 when I started to drive and then 5, 6, 7. The Mark 4 was coolest to me because it was my first 'sleeper' moment. It doesn't look quick at all, but it blew away all of my friends v6 mustangs/camaros, civics, integras... and that turbo at 3000rpm just threw you into the seat. Mark 5 and 6 were kinda meh, but 7 was on a whole new level. More refined and comfortable. Audi-lite and my grandfather says.

[Arcticarc]

I test-drove the GTI last thursday, I'm definitely thinking of buying it. Will go for the base 3-door though.