Is 2019 VW Golf GTI Rabbit Edition the BEST Hot Hatch to BUY?

For 2019 VW is ready to celebrate the Golf GTI with the Rabbit Edition. Under the hood is the same 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged engine now producing 228 HP and still available with a 6-speed manual or new 7-speed DSG. Also new for 2019 is upgraded brakes from the Golf R. The Rabbit Edition bring unique touches and finishes you can't get on the other trim level. Is the 2019 GTI Rabbit Edition the HOT HATCH you should park in your garage?
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[RaitisRides]

FYI: I miss typed the contact person's last name. It's Zaq Berridge at Reeves VW.

[TurfSurf]

The best looking hatch for sure in the US.

[dextersmithbsee]

Oh how do I love the VW GTI! I wish I had time to count all the ways. This baby is my numero uno for the best hot hatch and overall car in the under $35K segment. Haters- don't start nagging me about reliability, et., al. Go spend some time in the GTI and if you have even an inkling of a driver's bone in your body, you will get this vehicle. I spent quite some time in this vehicle as a rental and absolutely loved it!! Great review Joe Raiti!

[Nptz]

Honestly this car is phenomenal for what is it. If you're someone who wants an automatic over a manual I can't think of a better combination of practicality and performance sub 40k.

[dextersmithbsee]

This is a great review! I love the 2017-2019 VW GTI. You gave this car the respect it deserves! Kudos to you Joe. Kudos to you.

[danielhilley]

You have an exceptional eye for detail! I thoroughly enjoyed this review. Now I want a flipping VW.

[matthewmackay]

Great review. My first GTI was the 84, and I’ve loved them ever since. Still can’t get my head around a 4 door GTI thought. ;-). Appreciate your great reviews.

[LS]

I never was much of a VW fan but that looks like it would be a fun to drive and versatile car. The seats remind of the 1970’s. Back then I think it was AMC that had denim seats in some of their cars. Good job Joe! Have a great weekend! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[sorensictitan]

Great video of the GTI. Appreciate you bringing this to us!

[mblumenstein]

Love my 2021 Autobahn. It's my fourth Rabbit. Buy with confidence as this car is the perfect blend of performance and practicality.

[ichifuerte]

I just purchased a white gti rabbit two months ago. I love it. Another great vid.

[davemcguigan]

Joe I had 3 GTI's back in the 80's, an 84, 85 and 87. Back then they were all 2 dr and 5 speeds only. No 4 dr or autos. They were built in PA, my state, and the first was white, second was red, third was blue! How patriotic! The 79 Rabbit was first built in PA and too Americanized! But when the 83 Rabbit GTI was introduced here, 76 in Germany as the Golf GTI, it had an American interior, but not bad and was a blast to drive. It gave me some tickets!!! Like the new ones it has a decent amount of room for people and luggage. They have been very popular in Europe, especially Germany, Italy and England. They were also reliable unlike the latter Mexican models. Also decent on gas. Finally in Europe they even made some GTI Cabrios and Sportwagens, Not to mention the Sportwagen Golf R!

[whatsforsupa]

Thank you for doing a review on this exact spec of a rabbit GTI without the experience pack.

[garykr]

Just bought my wife a rabbit Gti in cornflower blue. She loves it. I'm not even telling her I'm throwing a Jb1 and wheel spacers on it hehe

[cocoyc]

Thanks for the video. I never paid attention to VWs, but your detailed review has changed that. BTW you need "Zonk" t-shirts lol.

[HansDelbruck]

The GTi and the -R are my two favorite hatchbacks. Nice Review.

[PsychicMedium]

Love my GTI... I had a bmw 335i and Mercedes C320 and none were exciting like my GTI. I had a Jetta GLI and love that car too

[TWOhype]

Just bought this exact car (all black). Gotta say it’s definitely BY FAR the best car I’ve ever owned! I didn’t even know that this has the same breaks as a Golf R 🤯, probably why it feels so “sporty” compared to others. I couldn’t imagine spending money on an SE or Autobahn tbh. You may get things like a sunroof and leather seats but personally I prefer the traditional plaid cloth seats (which are still heated) and for the price of an Autobahn trim you might as well get a Golf R.

[superwiseman]

Just bought a GTI S. What an amazing car. This is my car forever.

[YasumotoUS]

The DSG is a very tempting option in the GTI, but the MT is really smooth / easy to use and I think would be fine in daily traffic. I rarely adjust my seat once things are configured so, I have no issue with the combo electric manual controls. The rabbit has a really good feature set with the LED lighting and the keyless entry / fob -- two high value options for me. BUT the older radio v. the newer unit found in the SE and Autobahn is disappointing. I've found the faux leather seating to be really hot against my body, almost uncomfortably so, so the cloth is probably a better option. I wish that the GTI in the States had synthetic suede centers on the seats.