Volkswagen Golf GTI 2013 review - Auto Express

[adnanalagic]

My brother had a Mk6 Golf GTI and my God was that a fantastic thing! It had two doors, white color and the classic GTI wheels. He drove 140 mph on the freeway and could barely feel it. He also did 157 mph with it! In a hatchback!

[joaosoares]

To all the people bitching about VW reliability: if you don't give any concrete examples of things gone horribly wrong with your cars no one'll give a shit about your whining...

[brandonfriesen]

I asked the salesman that basically, and he said that VW doesnt believe in tire shredding ricers. They believe in quiet, quick, and comfortable. Thats exactly what he said. Its still pretty quick and it will break into the 5 seconds to 60 because VW claimed 6.9s for the mk6 and it always did 0-60 in 6.5 or lower.

[thewolf]

My friend has one of these and I took it for a spin today, really fast acceleration and loved the DSG gearbox too. It shits all over the ST, and is a better alternative to the r32 for fuel economy/price.

[jonnyp]

I am glad Matt is now doing Auto Express reviews :)

[seinsmeld]

Mat mines still going strong at 229, 000 km an 07 with no major issues. this looks like the new ride.

[dimiterdakov]

UK and American gallons are slightly different. 47 UK MPG is around 39 US :)

[martinwhite]

I've had a Golf GT1for several years now, very reliable and excellent build quality, not as fast as some I like also and not as sleek as some. I do like the look of the new Peugot GTI too.

[panhandle]

Thank you vw for making my 2010 look fresh for a few more years

[MARTIN]

VW Golf GTI is like the Ferrari of hot hatches, it has something money cant buy and what all the other hot hatches never gets. It has a great history!

[brandonfriesen]

Car and Driver just released the mag yesterday. It had a comparison. The GTI did 5.6 to 60 and the ST did 5.7. The GTI had 100mph in the quarter mile while the ST was at 99mph. Pick the July copy up and see for yourself

[Colin_Shapton]

@Autoexpress, Mat good review but when is the GTD test scheduled for?

[DoctaM]

wow.. new Mk 7 looks pretty good and I do like a bit.

[AudiophileTubes]

GTI is a world class LEGEND, with a long, respected pedigree! A serious and fun car to drive! A 'drivers' car!

[MrMintaka]

Also super review. Only review that talks about the limited slip diff option and the dynamic chassis controls. Subd.

[imraanrauf]

Is there a Golf Gti that handles like the old Peugeot 205 Gti? I love go-kart like handling and would love to own a car that sticks to the roads - any suggestions?

[phantomhofficial]

i'm in america are these specs accurate? Mine has 200 hp and 24/33 mpg city/highway. Is this a different version?

[Alaatin]

Nice review as always Matt!! I filmed tge new GTI

[Tednessful]

What the heck. The first pre-series of this GTI featured symmetric vortex rims but not this one. Were those wheels randomly fitted for special laps around the track?

[madarauchiha]

What are the 0-60 times with the DSG transmission
my 2012 can hit 0-60 in 5.5 with the paddles
I know its just not the same as a manual but with that big of a difference I couldnt reffuse