2024 Volkswagen GTI review // We review our new car! Not all perfect...

This is a Motormouth couple car review of our new 2024 VW GTI. So far we are really loving the 2024 VW GTI, it’s sporty and fun yet offers a sophisticated ride quality, it’s a great daily driver. It has a standard limited slip differential and models above the base get dynamic chassis control.
The 2024 VW GTI has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission or an available 6-speed manual, 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This is a FWD model and 2024 is the last year for the manual transmission, so get it while you can. In fact, the Golf R and Jetta will no longer be offered with a manual for 2025, only the GLI will have it.
The interior of the 2024 VW GTI is comfortable and actually feels quite spacious. We decided to delete the leather upholstery on the top trim and opted for the plaid seats. We don’t get the power driver’s seat because of it and we thought we would miss it because we share the car but we don’t because there is a power recline on the seats which is all we need.
Take a look at the pricing, it’s pretty close in both Canada and the US. In Canada, including freight, PDI and fees, the GTI DCT starts at $37,370 CAD, Autobahn Manual $39,470 CAD, Autobahn DCT $40,170 CAD, Performance Manual $43,570 CAD and Performance DCT $44,970 CAD.
In the US, S $31,965 USD, 380 S $32,685 USD, SE $36,915 USD, 380 SE $37,485 USD, Autobahn $40,505 USD and 380 Autobahn $40,825 USD.
We bought the top trim Performance 2024 VW GTI model with a manual transmission which is equivalent to the 380 Autobahn trim in the US.
Our 2024 VW GTI has the larger 10” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, navigation, a 10.25” digital driver display, wireless charger, Harman Kardon sound system, heated and ventilated front seats, manual front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting with 30 colours, a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats and power folding exterior mirrors.
The top trim does come with leather upholstery and a power driver’s seat but we deleted both features to get the plaid upholstery.
The 2024 VW GTI has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission or an available 6-speed manual, 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This is a FWD model and 2024 is the last year for the manual transmission, so get it while you can. In fact, the Golf R and Jetta will no longer be offered with a manual for 2025, only the GLI will have it.

0:00 Intro
0:22 The power
1:06 Key standard features
2:08 Ride/handling
4:02 Manual VS Automatic
6:25 Exterior
8:19 Interior
9:53 Rear seats and cargo
10:42 Questions, Coffee & Cars
16:51 Hot topic
17:54 Vitral stats
18:53 Final thoughts

[davidbias]

I just a 2024 GTI SE with leather and DSG. So much more refined than my gti of the past. I love it, so much performance and still a great daily driver

[colingoldthorpe]

The best anti car theft device is a manual transmission 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ jeez I recall Andrea learning to drive a stick a few years ago 😊😊 now look at you shifting like a PRO 👍👍👍👍

[milbose]

This is so funny to see you two buying this car and releasing this video 9 days after my wife and I just bought a white 380 Performance with the manual. It's like you were listening to all our conversations. We also had a Cayenne, (manual) and we traded an Audi A4 Allroad on this... and we LOVE the FUN despite the two cars being siblings in the car world.

[nica]

I had a 1985 VW GTI. When my father saw the car for the first time and read the name and asked me in his Filipino voice “What is this Geeh-tee my son? I smiled. From then on it was referred with that endearing name. I miss my father who baked bread every night to please us.

[frumpd]

I had a MK7 GTI for five years and loved it. Great cars!

[jeffer]

My first car was a 1978 VW Rabbit (which was a Golf everywhere else in the world). Always have a soft spot in my heart for these. Congrats on your GTI. You'll have many years of affordable fun with that car.

[dirkdesouza]

Had a ‘22 GTi like it, didn’t love it. Swapped it for the “R” and I LOVE it. It is a true practical pocket rocket. Love your content guys and congrats on the GTi.

[jr]

When the reviewers respect that factory break-in period, gotta love it. Congratulations on the new GTI!

[KimKirchner-ij]

I can't believe a German company (i'm half german) is getting rid of manual transmissions... I learned to drive manual on a Pinto station wagon when I was 13 years old! Then drove my dad's Rabbit when I was 17... always drove a manual!
Good for you to order a manual!😀
Love the plaid seats!

[martink]

Those who get it, Get it. GenZ/Millennials, you don't need to drive boring and clunky compact SUV's. Test drive this and experience driving dynamics at a great price. You can drive boring cars when you get old.

[JRZ]

I was a VW fan boy for 17 years. I’ve had an ‘02 1.8 ‘03 VR6 and ‘11 GTI, ‘06 and ‘15 GLI. The GLI’s were my favorites. You guys picked the choice year, color and trim. Although people complain about the haptic buttons, the ‘25 will have a giant infotainment screen which is going backwards in design from the smooth linear look of the ‘24 display. I currently drive a ‘24 BMW 230i xdrive.

[lawrencemerrick]

When you park it and as you are walking away and you look back at it .(yes) .you have a keeper❤🎉

[anthonyb]

So awesome to see you review your own car that you purchased, so honestly and thoroughly! Props to you both for another extra special and phenomenal review!

[Baltisar]

It has been over 30 yrs since I drove a manual transmition. The trick I used was using the hand brake. I would put the car in first and as I release the clutch and the engine engage I would release the hand brake. Cheers to you both.

[seinsmeld]

I had a 2007 GTI which I sold yo a friend a number of years ago/ When I sold it to him the car had 290, 000 km on the dial. Currently to now has near 4000, 000 km on it. Fantastic car. Keep up the great work Andes and Zack.

[gregp.]

And congrats on reaching 350, 000 subscribers!

[breakandrun]

Love your reviews, Very down to earth, Thankyou! I've had a couple GTI's & one Golf Type R, Which I tuned & modified to a Stage
3 The only other thing that I could have done was to put a bigger turbo charger on it. Did not need it, already putting down massive
power, I could smoke the Mustang 5 litre! Just did it a couple of times.Keep the downloads coming, Love them!!

[Beer]

Amazing review so far Andrea and Zack!
Thank you for feature on the coffee and question...woohoo!

[brichpmr]

Love your reviews, and good luck with the GTI. However, I just went out and jumped in my 2012 TSX Wagon, which includes physical buttons, paddle shifters, great suspension and the K24z3...one of the best 4 cylinder motors Honda ever built...and I realized again how much I don't miss touch screens, sliders, crummy stereos, etc.

[chrisbuchner]

As usual, a frank and honest review, congrats on the GTI w/manual. I have been driving VWs since 1978. Despite what CR has published, I have had great reliability with various Golfs and Jettas. My current VW is a 2018 Tiguan with 217k km. Had one major issue, there is no maintenance interval for the Crankcase Ventilation Valve in either the owners manual or dealers service program. To avoid overpressurizing the crankcase and unseating the timing chain gasket, check or replace the Crankcase ventilation valve at 80k km. intervals. Love the reviews.