2024 VW GTI (DSG): Better Than A Civic Type R?

Today I drive and review a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI!

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[triodekt]

When you read reviews of the “hot hatch class” GTI might not be the absolute fastest, or absolute best handling, but in the end, it is the one you want to own, and use on a daily basis!

[katiecannon]

I traded my 7.5 for the base model mk8 about two months ago. Love it. It’s my favorite car ever.

[TellurdogIsayhi]

VW is my absolute hero for making this in an automatic. I want a fun little hatch to drive, but i do NOT want a manual. Considered the GR corolla or a civic type R, but those don’t come in automatic 🤦🏻‍♂️

[slowr]

The GTI is a great car as DSG or manual but I think it's best in manual form. Certainly would watch a review from you of a manual GTI. If you can review a 2024 it'll be a 380. If you find a 2023, I recommend trying to find a 40th Anniversary GTI. Like you did with the 40th GLI. Cheers bro! Always solid unbias reviews.

[signkutter]

I was debating getting the Civic SI or the Civic R, Acura Integra Type S... DSG GTI is as fast the Civic R and gets better MPG better more quiet ride, about $15k less expensive. Much Faster and better ride than the Civic SI, just as good mpg, about the same price, The Integra is basically a more pricey Civic type R. The GTI S with the DSG trans is a very hard car to beat for practicality and performance, usefulness. Drop an APR stage 2 tune in it and it becomes a beast when poked

[ScottKelley]

Holy moly... what a beautiful scenery!

[kevsgood]

Scalepaper plaid not Clark plaid or other cloth materials people say that is wrong.

[gigglybeast]

I looked at a 380 S today and the infotainment screen had 2 knobs. The one on left controlled volume. Is this something they added to the 380s?

[nikserof]

5:02 GTIs in the US don't seem to have the "Auto Hold" function (blank button beneath parking brake switch), which is a shame as, IMHO, it's very handy especially in city driving. Is it cost-cutting or due to some obscure vehicle regulation? Some auto Golfs (non-GTI) in other markets don't have it because they have a torque converter auto, not a DSG.

[geraldthompson]

What’s with the all the crappy gloss black dodads? Especially on the steering wheel controls….

[tyranelewis]

you're exactly right when you compared it to the Acura and Honda. the interior of the GTI is so much like its bigger brother Audi. it makes you feel you got your monies worth. Plus, the versatility of the GTI makes it a great everything daily driver. I owned 3 different generations of the GTI and even owning a Tesla Model S Performance, I miss driving characteristic of the GTI. that's why I watched your video I'm thinking of getting another one and if I should get the newer one like here or go back to MK7.

[fc_]

What camera is he using to record while driving?

[ricktrue]

Also those Honda Acura products have really noisy cabins. They sound like you're driving in a 55 gal. oil drum.

[frunzasergiu]

do you know when mk8 facelift is coming to the US?

[cheddarage]

The 2024 has power fold mirrors but my 2023 does not 😢

[Vladg]

I'm wondering if it's worth waiting for 2025 GTI.. I've heard there are some improvements including more horse power.

[manunava]

Does the 2024 GTI carry-over the haptic touch steering wheel buttons or has that problem been addressed with a revised wheel with actual push buttons controls??

[tatalan]

That isn't the facelift GTI 2024. That is the old model from 2020-2023. It doesn't have the slider light and the smaller screen.

[jordanimatedstreaming]

3:00 does anybody know what that front lever does on the side of the seat? is the drivers seat power reclining but manual height adjust? just curious to know

[GreenHornet]

That is not a hounstooth design on the seats, it's more plaid. :)