VW Golf 8 GTI FULL REVIEW - driving the Mk8 Golf GTI 2021 - Autogefühl

This is our in-depth review of the VW Golf 8 GTI. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

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[vomErsten]

"The control of capacitive buttons on the steering wheel is just bollocks."

And there you have it, automakers! Even the most gentle car reviewer on YouTube hates it enough to be blunt about it, so please stop! :D

[iansneddon]

9:01 Thomas says "Bollocks" and therefore becomes an honourary Brit👏

[julianwhitta]

You had me at “capacitive buttons are bollocks”!

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[medellon]

I don't understand it, do automakers not research feedback from other brands? Honda had the touch capacitive control for volume, got a ton of crap about it, and replaced them the following year. Why would VW come out with touch capacitive controls after Honda learned its lesson?

[l.e.i.]

And VW said: F...k all that ergonomics. Let's confuse them and put some blacked piano sliding capacitive buttons to see if they manage

[fredericoamigo]

I’m so disappointed about the golf 8. Golf 7 looked way better, and the infotainment was really nice to use.

[valhallafz]

I'm currently driving GTI MK7 Performance and do not feel convinced in any way to get the newer one. Good work Autogefühl after all, love your tests. Cheers...

[rhajaro]

His cheeky laugh when he dusted the "bully from behind" was perfect. 😂

[steve]

Well said Thomas regarding the capacitive buttons .

[chewbagz]

No gas strutt, no logo on key, no badging on engine cover, laggy UI, no cup covers. So much cost

[blaise]

Button-less interior. The deepest circle of hell. This is an obvious cost cutting measure and it's absolutely disgusting. 🤮

[johncollymore]

Guessing Game: got it wrong! Gas strut excuse seems illogical. Some of its sisters (Audi A3?) have gas struts. "Just bollocks", and "poor user interface" - Thomas says it as it is! Well done Thomas. As always, many thanks for the great detail, driving and driving commentary. Best wishes.

[thejfg]

Welcome to new 'Dieselgate Interior' - what a shame, I owned a Mk7 GTD from new and the quality and ease of use was exceptional.

[jacthemuss]

Love hearing you get more opinionated Thomas - your views are insightful.

[ceefeeshswim]

Thank you Thomas. I am a 7.5 GTI owner and I really enjoyed your “warts and all review” of an iconic car. The negative aspects of capacitive buttons and software clearly irked you. You are way more articulate and descriptive than most native English speaking motoring journalists. Keep it up.👍👍👏

[autonewstv]

*At least VW hasn't oversized the grille, just saying ;)*

[thegreatalta]

Thomas, full HD, full screen, full length, lets go... always love that!!! Best reviewer of cars ever you are m8

[scottdc]

I think I'll stick with my MK7.5 GTI and skip this generation. I don't like the look of the front of the car and the new sliders/cap. touch buttons are horrible.