2024 Volkswagen Golf (mk8.5) Hatchback Review

2024 Volkswagen Golf (mk8.5) Hatchback Review

• The new Golf and Golf Estate debut revised illumination front and rear that provides a unique and unmistakable night-time light signature
• Dimensions broadly align with the outgoing versions: the new Golf measures 4,282 mm long, 1,789 mm wide (excluding mirrors) and 1,483 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm; the Golf Estate is now 4,631 mm long, 1,789 mm wide (excluding mirrors) and 1,487 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,669 mm
• Elegant and practical additions inside and out make the latest Golf more stylish, more comfortable and more intuitive to operate than ever
• The Golf Hatch line-up launches (July 2024) with a broad selection of turbocharged petrol, turbodiesel, mild hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) powertrains, the latter with improved range, performance and charging functions
• New eHybrid Golf offers an all-electric range of up to 88 miles between charges
• At launch, new Golfs feature either a six-speed manual or six- or seven-speed automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG) and front-wheel drive

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[mikadavies]

It was unbelievable that VW didn't illuminate the controls and stuck with haptic buttons for a few years. Not that I was a massive Golf fan, but it stopped me from looking at any VAG BEV.

[Rockport]

The release of the MK8 started a new era of costcutting, lackluster UI and just overall downgrading in VAG cars for me. Whats sad is that after pointing out all the drawbacks and getting bashed by customers constantly VW was not able to " fix" most of the problems and furthermore rolled out these aweful concepts through their important EV lineup. Yes cars have long development cycles but even after years there hasnt been much meaningfull positive change to that whole dilemma...

[ProbablyNotGoodEnough]

not my cup of tea but a massive shout out to VW for making a TDI version in 2024!

[elvisokich]

Awesome review, this car is absolutely stunning.

[richardhayward]

Great review on what I think is a very nice looking Golf, especially in that blue. Does anyone know if they have blind spot monitoring in the door mirrors?

[AR-rsdy]

How you interact with a car is not minor or insignificant. When you want to do something that up to now you have done with next to no thought and you suddenly have to take your eyes off the road to prod something that doesn't behave as it shld then that's a massive issue. To turn a simple task into such a frustrating one is ludicrous.

[a-z]

why do i need chat gpt in my golf - i need aircon control buttons! vw has lost the plot

[alanmachin]

I have owned three Golf R s which I really liked and I think the boot is a bit smaller with the R. I also had an Audi S3 saloon ar the same time as a Golf R and preferred the golf which was much cheaper when it came to servicing.

[peterscaife]

I’ve had lots of Golf’s and currently got a 7.5 GTD which is a great car. Not sure I’ll get another Golf though. Should have retained buttons / dials for volume and Aircon. Why no gas struts anymore on the bonnet. No longer a mini glove box on driver side. Don’t like the infotainment screen. Looks like somebody has glued an iPad on the dash. I’m sure the 8.5 drives well as all Golf’s do but I’m not convinced it’s a step forward.

[Talhaafzaal]

What a great review, amazing volkswagen car the features are amazing and, i like the way you introduced the car, thats amazing, I clicked on the image of video on thumbnail that looks perfect, keep it up

[michaeljohnson]

I think I will keep my golf gti Mk 7. Real buttons and rotary switches. Replaced by an i pad. Never buy one, next car will be an Mazda 3 with buttons and rotary switches !!!

[jockster]

Thanks for your efforts Jim ..the golf is way too expensive as are all German cars . I looked at a Merc sprinter yesterday. Brand new £88 k plus the dreaded immigration tax ...just ridiculous

[worldofcars_ldn]

Cheers Jim, in my mind they’d sell a lot more a GTi estates than R estates so think they missed a trick there too!

[nickhickson]

My extensive Golf ownership has ended with the MK7/7.5. Until knobs are re-instated then no more modern cars for me, unfortunately. I don't want my car to have 'mood' lighting and enormous dangerous tablets stuck on the dashboard requiring me to divert my eyes searching for essential controls, whilst driving my car.

[Mavasian]

That front quarter angle of the Golf in the initial introduction was amazing. That’s a pretty car. I have a Mk7 red GTI in pristine condition, but the Mk8.5 arguably is more good looking. I don’t like the weird new GTI logos on the front doors though.

[StrykerBeats]

Nice review! I hope to get an R next year if they are available ❤

[Ok-jfnr]

You can control the stereo voloume from the lovely new buttons on your steering wheel

[keithhackett]

Jim. A follower. Used jim10 for ALA gap insurance (£140, 3yrs, on recent purchase of nice 7 yrs old Merc), much appreciated. Was wondering what your thoughts were on extended warranty, given that ALA also offer this? BW, Keith

[AndyRBL]

tbh.. the non illuminated controls is just people bitching and moaning.. i had a cupra formentor for 3 years, had exactly the same screen.. got to tell you that NEVER, at night, have I had any problems... volume was on the steering wheel so I always adjusted from there anyway and climate control was always on 21 or 22 Celsius, so I didn't need to fiddle with it at all. Overall, i prefer climate control like the golf 7

[richardpiper]

Good to hear that the Golf is properly worthy of consideration again. VW certainly dropped the ball with the Mk 8 which was all the more evident because the Mk 7.5 was probably the best built Golf of all series. Personally I still prefer the Mk 7 styling which to my eyes less fussy than the subsequent model. VW are to be commended on offering such a great range of drive trains. Diesels may have got a bad name but they will still suit higher mileage drivers. It is fantastic that the electric range of the PHEV GTE has been extended to (a theoretical) 88 miles as this offers most owners the ability to use its electric range for most of their requirements. VW didn’t do themselves any favours with the cost cutting on the Mk 8, particularly at a time when more and more car buyers were being tempted by crossovers. But, whilst not the most sexy of cars the Golf is still a highly rational choice for many - especially couples or those with youngish children. Because hatchbacks are lighter they are more fuel efficient and sportier to drive. I only hope that VW will not be over ambitious with their pricing so as to ensure that the Golf is good value and cheaper than the perhaps premium draw of the Audi A3.