2019 VW GTI Rabbit Review // The Best Daily Driver Just Got Better

The Rabbit is back! This week we test the 2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit, to find out if it still remains the go-to hot hatch, and if the Rabbit nameplate brings something special to an already loved car.

Big thanks to Volkswagen Canada; Thomas, Dimitri, and Habib, for getting us the Mk1 for the intro!

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[bodhran]

Did I get lucky, or what? Walked into the VW showroom on a Sat to just kick tires...they wheeled in that cornflower blue. I told the salesman and friend Mike, "I gotta have this car." Called the angelic wife...got a "go for it honey" and bam! I have a cornflower blue Rabbit...I'm in love;-)

[alanmarshall]

The analog gauge cluster will age better IMO...

[RCGJR_]

Such a refreshing view when i see these in the streets, tired of seeing subies, civics. Don’t get me wrong they’re great but, there’s something about a golf gti.

[drfredostein]

That intro was the best I’ve seen on this channel, actually had me dying🤣🤣. So clever, the intros are one of my favorite parts about this channel, it makes you guys so unique

[chauncey_vw]

Man I love that car! I like that you guys actually give some love to VW. Plus got the old TH hoodie yesterday 👍🏻

[WestBabSelect]

Just picked up mine today in cornflower blue. Absolutely in love with it.

[cjsnylons]

Such a solid introduction! Along with a great video review.

[jumon-]

“Thomas I don’t feel good” that part got me 🤣🤣🤣

[robheater]

This review is a big reason I test drove and then ultimately decided to get the Rabbbit. Unfortunately there was no cornflower blue within 100 miles, but I love my Urano Grey DSG. This car rocks!

[michaelliu]

The blue is just stunning. Great review as always.

[sergioserramusic]

I'm not a Golf guy, but boy does this looks good in that blue... but you know, used M2, that has a great blue too

[CarStory]

My wife has a 2018 GTI Autobahn with manual trans and we love it. If you are looking for your next car, test drive a GTI.

[clintgunter]

Reasons to not have a sunroof: more headroom, less weight (better performance), better gas mileage (because of less weight), fewer things to break (glass cracks, leaks, etc.).

[WhiteGoldSynesthesia]

Retro Avengers intro! What will they do next?!!!

[pjay]

This is amazing, I love you guys. I don't miss Motor Trend anymore.👍😀😁😂🤣

[cordjones]

I saw one at my local VW dealership today and I INSTANTLY fell in love with the color

[ryanbickford]

Great video! Loved the intro! Also, I didn't hear you mention that this now has the 7spd DSG passed down from the Golf R

[YasumotoUS]

The US version is spec'd with the lower end head unit, FWIW. Street pricing is at just under $28k USD, too, which makes it a very competitive offering v. any of the other hatches when comparable features are thrown in. The inclusion of the LED lights, LSD and bigger brakes is nice at that price point, too. It is nice that the Rabbit is also spec'd with the front and rear collision sensors, especially if used for grocery getting and the daily commute.

[GojoLovesCheddar]

Humor got my like & QUALITY just got my sub 🤟 AMAZING PRODUCTION

[rudroc]

Only a few mins in, already subscribed and hit the bell. I never hit the bell! How does this channel only have 68k subscribers? Amazing production quality!