VW Golf Review--GOOD FIRST CAR?

Is the Volkswagen Golf a good first car? Many people ask what I recommend when looking for something practical, with good handling, adequate power and nice interior? The VW Gold does all of these things thanks to a 1.8L Turbocharged 4-cylinder with 170hp and 199 lb.-ft of torque using regular gas. The Gold has independent suspension and a good platform for above average handling. The interior of the Golf is simple, with nice switches and look and two screen sizes starting with a 6.4-inch unit or optional 8-inch screen. These both come standard with Android Auto or Apple Car Play, plus the screen doubles as a backup camera. The Golf is sold in many different trims, starting at a three door hatchback, a 5-door version, a Golf sportwagen, Golf Alltrack, GTI and Golf R.

Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
Canadian Car Review
Motormouth Canada

[seinsmeld]

I just sold my 07 GTI to a friend that was in dire need for a car. My GTI had 283, 000 km on her when I sold it to him. It runs beautifully. I sold it certified. I wasn't trying to unload it. Anyway it was a great car that never failed us. Keep up the great work Zack.

[miiguelb]

My first car was a VW Golf 1992 GTI, and all I can say is that VW Golf is the best car for daily life

[SinclairGT]

I was fortunate enough to have a brand new 2010 Golf as my first car. I had wanted a Golf/ GTI since I was a kid. VWs were sort of aspirational for my family who could only afford Japanese cars at the time. I was super happy with the upscale nature, solid feel, and practicality of mine. It was 7 1/2 yrs old and had nearly 100k trouble-free miles on it when it saved my life in a crash going through an intersection at 40 MPH (60 kph). If you've got the budget, for just a small price premium over other cars in the same class, the VW Golf is a car that is as refined as cars a class or 2 above. In my opinion, it's the only car in its class that doesn't "feel" like an economy car. I highly recommend.

[ather]

i don't know which planet these people live in. These people say that this 25000 car is for a first timer young driver? what?
Is the average salary in canada 200, 000 per year?
first car for a sane young 20 year old guy is a $3000 beater.

[marsgal]

My 2016 Golf is the first brand-new car I've ever owned. It's exactly what a car should be.

I wouldn't mind a stick shift, but the automatic gets the job done and I can shift it manually if I want to.

[JasperMorello]

I actually like this green color! You seldom see one of those on the road.

[malfers]

I'm 19 and have a 2017 manual 5 door Golf S. I think it's a great first car (not my first, had a Jetta TDI previously and a Scion FRS for a bit). But mine just hit 10k miles (16k km) and it's been excellent for both driving around town and road trips. Also, it has to have one of the easiest manual gearboxes on the market. The one thing that has surprised me has been the fuel economy; I did a 280 mi (450 km) trip last week and averaged about 45 mpg (5.2l/100km). My only complaints are the lack of a 6th gear and the wide gap in ratios between gears 1-3 that make smooth shifting difficult as well as the fact that it hangs revs like crazy. Also, at 3k miles an o2 sensor went out which was covered under warranty (would have been ~300 USD). But the interior quality and materials are excellent with no rattles to date (NOT true about my old MK6 Jetta) and the standard Android Auto is great as it gives you the option of running Waze in dash which when paired with a good radar detector makes for a great highway cruiser.

[Drumsticksmcgee]

I love how they kept the manual handbrake, especially with a 6mt. 👌

[steinerding]

I have been in my Golf for 2 years. I recommend the car to all beginners. One tank of fuel I can even drive from Sydney to Melbourne, that's more than 900 km. I have tested it several time. If you want trustworthy and economic transportation, Golf is the choice.

[fakiie-]

Bought myself a 2015 Golf here in Canada, couldn't be more happier!

[kiwi]

Loved my golf. Trouble free, fun to drive and felt few classes above in terms of quality compared to other similar cars. Now waitig for e-Golf to be delivered!

[virgil]

I owned one for 14 years starting in 1993. Loved it with a 5 speed and a 2 door. Only reason I got rid of it was because someone blew a stop light and totalled it

[josh]

I love my MK7! I definitely recommend it as well.

[myparadiseing]

I like that it has an oil temperature gauge - especially because it's a turbo. Most people don't know that you can kill a turbo if you fail to bring the engine oil up to operating temperature (90 - 100 degrees) before revving it up beyond 3, 000 rpm.

[jeremytd]

That little flip up reverse camera is awesome in the winter!

[impinth]

A 2010 GTi was my very first car, loved it!

[BarakaGitari]

I had a 02 Corolla that my parents gave me and it has no problems until 2017. The first car I got with my own money is a 2012 2.0L manual Jetta and I like it.

[SydneyDrums]

The green is funky & not boring like grey, blue, silver or white.. it’s exactly what a younger person might love & older people aren’t into... which is kinda the whole point of this video

[FrankGutowski-lsjt]

My sister bought the base model 2 yrs ago for $16K. Loves it. Does everything she needs.

[jamalmahroof]

What young person has 25000 dollars to drop on a car?