2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Review: Is this the Golf GTI to have? | CarGurus UK

The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR represents one last hurrah for the seventh-generation Golf. It has the same 286bhp as the Edition 40 and it’ll crack 62mph in just 5.6 seconds. In this CarGurus review Dan Prosser puts it to the test to see if it'll be remembered as one of the greats.

Pros
Possibly the most upmarket Golf interior yet
Fast, comfortable and economical
GTI and R performance versions are true icon

Cons
Reliability niggles plague the car, especially DSG-equipped models
Entry-level models a bit basic
Boot space is useful rather than exceptional

The CarGurus verdict
When you're behind the steering wheel, the mk7 Volkswagen Golf is a mighty fine car to drive. It’s relaxed, comfortable, economical and faster than you might at first give it credit for. It’s often referred to as the best hatchback available, and that's even taking into account more premium rivals like the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and BMW 1 Series.

But reliability issues have dogged this seventh-generation Golf, meaning that a full service history is essential, as is a chat with a Volkswagen dealer to ensure that every piece of recall work has actually been carried out on the car you’re considering. And if you’re looking at a model with a DSG automatic gearbox, insist on a longer test drive to ensure that it changes gears seamlessly at all times.

Bear these points in mind and you'll have what is arguably one of the best all-round family hatchbacks of all time.

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[andrewjohnston]

great vid checked it out before selling my GTI pp to get my TCR

[kirkcircus]

The TCR will be the classic not the Clubsport you’ve got that wrong

[PsyentifiqueLtd]

How would tcr without dcc compare to standard gti in terms of ride quality??

[thamilawrence]

Can we get a head to head comparison between the TCR amd the Clubsport.

[TDS]

Shame the R didn't get a special run out instead, the Clubsport was all the GTI we ever needed.

[mrheisenberg]

Shite send off from probably the best ever golf, the mk7

[ChrisMisMYhandle]

How is that good value when you can get a type r with all the bells and whistles for this price. It might not have styling for everyone but next to this golf the type r is so much more car for the money

[valentinpopa]

Downvote because steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car.

[swanblake]

What a poor send off by VAG. Nothing new and a step back compared to the Clubsport S. DCT only in a "drivers car" is a bit of a laugh. This car isn't about out right speed so give us a manual so at least we get engagement