2018 Volkswagen GTI – Still The BEST Daily Driver You Can Buy

The long running quintessential hot hatch gets a few upgrades for 2018. Highlighting those changes are a new look, more power, improved interior tech, and better standard equipment. It still feels like a more sophisticated car then it should be, but fully loaded models have an eye-watering sticker price that eclipses $35,000 dollars.

[frumpd]

I have put 4 years and 50 thousand miles on my 2015 GTI. I tend to drive it like I stole it because the car is so dynamic, it begs to be driven hard. I look forward to my commute every single day as a result. I have been meticulous with the maintenance, and it has been flawless, still driving and even looking brand new, still comfortable, spacious, practical, and fun. Toyotas are for people who go out shopping for a new dishwasher and come home with a car. It's just an appliance, designed to run as many joyless miles as possible, all while having the maximum number of cup holders.

[burny]

Honestly, As a GTI owner, it's the best car I've ever had by far. The perfect balance between performance, comfortability and practicality. A truly great daily driver.

[BenKurth]

So far I’ve put just about 70k miles on my 2015 GTI in the Autobahn trim. Even still. It continues to be a pretty amazing car. Zero complaints.

[jianyuhua]

My mother is a professor, and she drives a gti, her students loves her.

[jtkent]

Just bought myself an ‘18 SE and absolutely LOVE IT. My 3rd GTI in a row : )

[TeenageMillionaire]

I absolutely love my 2018 GTI! Coming from a CLA250 it’s an awesome and fun car to drive.

[whatevernevermind]

I have a 2018 7.5 Euro spec with 230 hp, love it to bits, it’s a fantastic daily.

[PLHI]

I like this dude's videos and his voice is very generous, NO BS and F words! explain things very very well and in details!
hey bro, please keep up the good job!

[legendray]

The Golf is definitely one of my favorite cars.
I owned a 2004 Golf and had so much fun with it until 2010.
Stable on the high way like a bullet.

[stevio]

I've test driven the Golf and also the GTI numerous times, really considering getting one. I'm cutting down from 2 cars into 1, and just want a great daily that is fuel efficient, but also still fun to drive. The GTI is so nice, handles great, rides smooth even at 90MPH, not a lot of road noise at all, smooth shifts, such comfortable seats. I haven't found anything I can say I don't like. The car is just beautiful inside and out. I prefer the plaid because leather burns butts in the summer.

[dennischeng]

I feel so lucky to get the MK7.5 GTI last year, best choice ever. just look at the MK8....

[jeremytd]

Along with the StraightPipes and carwow Redline is easily one of my go to car review channels.

[megageiber]

Another top notch review man, keep it up

[JacobFrey]

GTI just can't be beat for a fast and practical DD (price considered, of course). Haters just don't know.

[robbyrobinson]

I'm a GTI owner I love it just an ICON and legend. No problems at all I love the engine and handling. My other car is an E class and it's sits in the garage except for week ends. It's fun and never boring I simply love it. If you're in the Market wait until the end of year deals for the huge rebates I got my Autobahn for 28 grand loaded.

[oneofthosecreativetypes]

I bought a 2007 GTI two years ago and I LOVE it! It handles road curves like a dream and is so FAST. It's a good solid, heavy car too. I've wanted one for a long time, and didn't expect to buy one this old, but the mileage was low, the color was right and the condition was excellent. Still loving it. Best daily driver I've ever owned and I'm in my early 50's.

[hammies.]

2:21 when you accidentally inhale a bee

[jacarilamar]

Bought a Focus ST last year that I love. Best handling car in its class. Didn't even consider the GTI (too many friends with VW horror stories). However, I got to drive one of these about a month ago and it's amazing how much more luxurious this car feels compared to mine. Literally night and day. And that DSG is other worldly! It bangs shifts off so damn quick. I don't regret my purchase considering the price I paid (Ford is giving STs away), but this is definitely the better car for daily driving, bar none.

[JohnDoe-xris]

I had a 2016 GTI....I just sold it with only 26K miles. Great car to drive, terrible car to own. All 4 rotors rust overnight..especially if it rains. All 4 rotors had deep grooves cut into them. I can understand one, but all 4? At 23K miles, the computer shut off one of the cylinders while I was on the highway. Limped off the road, had the car towed to the dealership. They confirmed the cylinder being shut off, but said they could not find the problem, could not recreate the problem...sorry about your luck, here's your car back. I drive conservatively and the car burned through a set of tires in 20k miles. Badly cupped...and I even had an alignment done at 3k miles. Then the car accumulated 2 inches of water where the spare tire is. It was like a bathtub. No, I did not leave windows open. Awesome engine and great to drive, but not worth the headaches. I will NEVER buy a VW again!

[therealtroubleman]

I bought a 2019 GTI Autobahn, 6 speed manual. All of the points in this video where taken into account. considered the automatic transmission - it is quite good, but in the end the manual won out. The car itself? There is no better all around everyday driver. No, seriously. It covers all of the bases well. VW manages to make it feel like a far more expensive car. High praise and kudos, and thank you for an outstanding review.