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BMW M135 - A Hot-Hatch Contender?
It's been over 10 years since BMW joined the Hot-Hatch game with the original BMW M135i. Since then, things have changed, and whilst the BMW hot hatch still exists, it has lost a couple of cylinders and over a litre in engine capacity.
In this video, John Marcar tests the new 2024/2025 BMW M135 to see if it still feels as special as the original variant did back in 2012.
Written, produced, and presented by John Marcar
Filmed and edited by Henry Faulkner-Smith
Music track: Solstice - Waes Hael | licensed via MusicBeb: MB01LLU6THCAKO7
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Which VW Hot Hatch? - GTI Clubsport, Golf R or ID3 GTX?
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On a recent VW media day, we wanted to sample three different flavours of VW Hot Hatch and took a drive in the Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf R and the ID3 GTX. The question is, which of the three would you chose and why? Produced and presented by John Marcar Filmed and edited by Henry Faulkner-Smith Music licensed with MusicBed MB01FOMVQ7TR7TN
Tesla Model 3 Performance - Good or Gimmick?
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Can a Model 3 really be a competitor to BMW's M3, M2, or Audi's RS models? Tesla certainly thinks so, and in this video, John Marcar spends 7 days with the Model 3 Performance to determine if Tesla has produced something genuinely competitive or something of a gimmick. For the written review: driven.site/words/telsa-model-3-performance Written, produced and presented by John Marcar Filmed by Lu...
The TWR Supercat - TWR is back!
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The TWR Supercat is one of the first creations in the new era of the iconic Tom Walkinshaw Racing brand. The Supercat is a carbon fibre-bodied 660BHP V12 GT car designed and built to be used on the road and on the race track. In this video, John Marcar meets the team behind TWR, including John Kane, Fergus Walkinshaw and Khyzyl Saleem, who all share their input on this incredible new car. Writt...
The Sounds of Goodwood Revival 2024 - The Driven Podcast
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For the first time ever, our famous 'Sounds of Goodwood' episode is available to watch in the form of a video. The Driven Podcast presents The Sounds of The Goodwood Revival 2024. This podcast features some truly fantastic sounds, including an eclectic mix of voices and some wonderful car sounds. John Marcar and Miles Lacey dodged the torrential rain for three days and spoke with: Alex Brundle ...
GT3RS vs. 911 Carrera T & Cayenne E-Hybrid | Two Porsches for the Price of One
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The Porsche 911 GT3RS is widely regarded as one of the best driver's cars in the world. If you want to buy one, though, it can be tricky. For many, it's impossible. With this in mind, John Marcar decided to see if there was an alternative to GT3RS ownership and, in doing so, found two Porsches for the price of one. The two cars are a (992) Porsche 911 Carrera T and a Cayenne E-Hybrid. Produced ...
Ferrari 296C - The First UK Challenge Series Car in the UK
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The Ferrari 296C is here to replace its predecessor, the 488C, for the UK Ferrari Challenge Series. In this video John Marcar visits Graypaul Ferrari Birmingham to see the first UK delivery for the 2025 UK Challenge Series. Like what you see and want to see more?? Good news, there is plenty more of this car to come… Produced and presented by John Marcar Filmed and Edited by Luke Wilson Addition...
Bentley W12 'Economy Run' - Has Bentley Made a Huge Mistake??
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After more than 20 years of service, the last ever iconic Bentley W12 engine has now been fitted to a car, making way for a new V8 Hybrid powertrain. For one last hurrah with Bentley's 6.0L powerhouse, we decided to see how far we could get on just one tank of fuel in a Continental GT Speed and see if Bentley has-perhaps-made a mistake in taking the engine out of service. Produced and presented...
MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025 | A Price Too Good to be True??
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The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid is an all-new version of MG's exceptionally popular SUV. But with a price of just £21,995 - could the price tag be good to be true? John Marcar went on the UK launch of the new ZS Hybrid to find out. Produced and Presented by John Marcar Filmed and edited by Henry Faulkner-Smith Read John's review of the new MG ZS Hybrid here: driven.site/words/mg-zs-hybrid-se
Road Trip to GTI Fan Fest - with every VW Golf GTI Ever!
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In July, the kind folks at VW invited us to attend the GTI Fan Fest in Wolfsburg Germany. What made the trip extra special was the fact that we had the opportunity to drive every iteration of Golf GTI ever since 1976. In light of the adventure, we decided to put together our first-ever vlog on the channel... we're probably not likely to win any awards for this one (for obvious reasons) but we h...
Ducati Multistrada V4S | 1000+ Miles in 24 hours
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John wanted to see if the ultimate touring bike from Ducati was suited for a long adventure in a short time. The experiment would involve him riding from London to Wales, to Edinburgh in one day. In this video, John discovers the very best and the very worst about the Ducati Multistrada V4S. See more in John's written review with a link in the comments. Music track: Sport by Laxity | Licenced v...
Mini Cooper SE - The New Electric Mini for 2024
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Mini Cooper SE - The New Electric Mini for 2024
NEW VW Golf GTI (Mk8.5) & The Story of the GTI so far
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NEW VW Golf GTI (Mk8.5) & The Story of the GTI so far
Steve Soper's E30 M3 - A Legend Reborn
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Steve Soper's E30 M3 - A Legend Reborn
BMW X7 M60 - I’ve Fallen in Love with an SUV!!
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BMW X7 M60 - I’ve Fallen in Love with an SUV!!
10 Things I LOVE about our Land Rover Defender 110 Hardtop
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10 Things I LOVE about our Land Rover Defender 110 Hardtop
The BYD Seal AWD Excellence - Better than a Tesla?
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The BYD Seal AWD Excellence - Better than a Tesla?
Jaguar F-Type R75 - #TheFinalRoar
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Jaguar F-Type R75 - #TheFinalRoar
How to pass a CBT course with Mutt Motorcycles
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How to pass a CBT course with Mutt Motorcycles
The Audi RS6 Avant Performance - The Engineer's Analysis
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The Audi RS6 Avant Performance - The Engineer's Analysis
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 - The Final Petrol Powered Cayman
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 - The Final Petrol Powered Cayman
The New BMW M2 (G87) - The Last Ever Manual M?
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The New BMW M2 (G87) - The Last Ever Manual M?
10 Things I Hate about our Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top
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10 Things I Hate about our Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top
UNBOXING: Arai RX-7V Evo - John's 2024 Helmet
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UNBOXING: Arai RX-7V Evo - John's 2024 Helmet
Off Roading in a Bentley Bentayga EWB | 4K
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Off Roading in a Bentley Bentayga EWB | 4K
Hyundai IONIQ 6 - A quick look at award winning excellence
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Hyundai IONIQ 6 - A quick look at award winning excellence
REVIEW | Lotus Emira First Edition V6 - One Year on: The Good News & The Bad News
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REVIEW | Lotus Emira First Edition V6 - One Year on: The Good News & The Bad News
REVIEW | Driving an Alvis 4.3L Vanden Plas Tourer (Continuation)
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REVIEW | Driving an Alvis 4.3L Vanden Plas Tourer (Continuation)
Rookie Off-Roading... On a £14k Ducati Desert X | FEATURE
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Rookie Off-Roading... On a £14k Ducati Desert X | FEATURE
FEATURE | A tour of The Alvis Car Company
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FEATURE | A tour of The Alvis Car Company

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CupidinColorado
    @CupidinColorado 17 годин тому

    No other driver assist system is as advanced as Tesla’s. A Tesla will drive you home….not just keep you in your driver lane.

  • @gpeaes
    @gpeaes День тому

    I've always wanted a 12.9" iPad strapped to my dash when I DRIVE. THANKS!

  • @redeye118
    @redeye118 День тому

    SUVs do have a purpose when your tall ! not falling into or struggling to climb out a car that feels more like getting in and out a go kart, especially when your old

  • @ViatoremDiEfa
    @ViatoremDiEfa 2 дні тому

    Lovely review and an amazing car. Some examples go for 100k now. A future classic for sure.

  • @qbccc
    @qbccc 2 дні тому

    Makes my Ford Fiesta dated again

  • @javaidzaidi
    @javaidzaidi 2 дні тому

    Tessla recognised BYD's superiority over its cars when it had the U.S. Government slap 100% tariff on its import in America. Teslsa knew BYD would outsell it in its home turf.

  • @Nimrodktm
    @Nimrodktm 3 дні тому

    That adv rider at 15:45 had a bad day because you didn't wave back at them😅

  • @zuzelmonster9450
    @zuzelmonster9450 3 дні тому

    maybe i have missed it. taking the risk that i have missed you talking about it, I must say: it would suit you well to tell people that the fruity noises of the car are not actually the car itself, but rather artificial sounds played through the speakers. Kind of Buyers Deception if u ask me.

  • @sham27007
    @sham27007 4 дні тому

    Can you tell me what came in the box? Just bought one from offical seller but seeme to be a returns.

  • @iaing9028
    @iaing9028 4 дні тому

    I had a test drive in an BYD Seal AWD, it was an awesome drive & I was really impressed. But this car really needs to be available as a hatchback to make it user friendly. 40/20/40 split rear seats would also be a great addition instead of 60/40 which are just rubbish & saved about £20 per car!

  • @honourisdrumming
    @honourisdrumming 4 дні тому

    Yeah,4.9 not 5.9 to 60. Bit of a glaring error in a hot hatch review I think!

  • @dominolehmann8227
    @dominolehmann8227 5 днів тому

    Lol setting up the steering wheel on the screen is annoying? Sorry but you don't need to do that all the time and there are roaming profiles for a reason. Mirrors the same including the possibility to save a position for reverse. Wipers no problem. Hit the button once and adjust if needed

  • @slen6293
    @slen6293 5 днів тому

    Exterior looks decent, though miss the old design headlights. Interior is a serious downgrade from the previous f40 which was best in class

    • @jockmarshall7601
      @jockmarshall7601 2 дні тому

      Are you kidding, the interior is 1000 percent better than the F40. I have an F40 and I am upgrading to the F70. It is amazing.

    • @slen6293
      @slen6293 2 дні тому

      @ I’m very serious haha. I mean, I’d say majority of reviews agree. Motechs main dislikes were the interior quality. F40 quality is by far and away superior in terms of material quality and ergonomics. The fact they’ve got rid of the idrive is a massive negative!

    • @Lu00CH
      @Lu00CH День тому

      @@slen6293 100% Agree

  • @driven.videos
    @driven.videos 5 днів тому

    Do you consider the BMW M135 a hot hatch? Would you pick one over a Golf R or Civic Type R?

  • @GBFeb72
    @GBFeb72 5 днів тому

    4.9 not 5.9 😂 looks perfect… great review by the way

  • @suepoveob8365
    @suepoveob8365 6 днів тому

    Nice, thanks for the awesome review.

  • @BeautyBySage
    @BeautyBySage 7 днів тому

    Completely agree about the value. Great video.

  • @psileasfogg5377
    @psileasfogg5377 7 днів тому

    At 0:55, bad editing mate.

  • @billzer9102
    @billzer9102 8 днів тому

    7 seats aren’t pointless when you’ve 5 kids and a dog 😅

  • @katiecannon8186
    @katiecannon8186 8 днів тому

    I have accidentally turned the steering wheel heater on exactly twice in two years of owning the mk8 I quite like the haptic buttons. But I’m fine with going back to real buttons. I definitely prefer the integrated screen & really hate that huge screen. The new front looks nice. I like both the 8 & 8.5. That giant screen is awful. Really awful

  • @mikebracco890
    @mikebracco890 9 днів тому

    its not a van

  • @chrishampton1981
    @chrishampton1981 10 днів тому

    Great review and I definitely want one of these. Looks like an absolute hoot to drive especially in Insane acceleration mode

  • @NickWainwright6970
    @NickWainwright6970 10 днів тому

    I’m on my second P Tesla in 4 years, and use autopilot on all motorways trips, and I have NEVER had to turn it off due to it getting confused!

  • @DIY-DaddyO
    @DIY-DaddyO 10 днів тому

    Want one!

  • @NamHN420
    @NamHN420 12 днів тому

    I love the type R but hearing "the best FWD performance car" just doesn't do it for me since there really isn't many if at all fwd performance cars. Performance is and will always be RWD or AWD. So having that FWD title means little to nothing 😆 Still love it and the Integra type S

  • @Cujo-yr4bk
    @Cujo-yr4bk 12 днів тому

    i saved a Jag...2018 FType R..in love with my car

  • @maxarchambault2426
    @maxarchambault2426 13 днів тому

    Great video! What watch ya wearing?

  • @AyanoYandere-h1r
    @AyanoYandere-h1r 13 днів тому

    I loved it❤❤❤

  • @pete_stewardson
    @pete_stewardson 13 днів тому

    I was torn between the M3P and the Polestar 2 Performance. In the end I went for the Polestar for a few reasons. The biggest being the brakes, I feel like the Polestar brakes have a bit more bite to them and just gives you a bit more confidence in them. It also has stalks, which I know you can probably get used to on the Tesla, but I felt it was a bit of a risk I wouldn't get on with the idea. On the B roads I think the Polestar might edge it a little even though it i heavier ( and feels heavier ). On the flip side the tesla obviously has the charger network, and has a slight edge on 0-60, however given 0-60 isn't something as important to me as the overall driving experience I wasn't fussed about that one. The seats are better in the Tesla too. Both great cars, just subtle differences so best to try both and decide.

  • @Mr11ESSE111
    @Mr11ESSE111 13 днів тому

    it looks way way better inside especially then anything else in this price range and stupid Dacia Duster hybrid are more expensive and have interior like some tractors with those cheap hard plastic

  • @SuperWolffie
    @SuperWolffie 15 днів тому

    GTX.......better called the GTS with the S of Sleep

  • @MarkEnriquez1971
    @MarkEnriquez1971 15 днів тому

    The MK8 GTI, clubsport, and R all had different front bumpers. They gave all of them a “facelift” for the 8.5 which means VW is admitting they seem to be struggling on the design of the front bumper facia. That’s now six different versions of the facia. I mean come on. The MK8 clubsport is the best looking facia of all of them in my opinion.

    • @JacesOwnWorld
      @JacesOwnWorld 12 днів тому

      That’s not necessarily true. Even the MK7’s GTI, R, and TCR all had different front bumpers, and they were changed for the MK7.5’s, but VW was not struggling to make sales on those generations. The front bumpers, and other items, are changed to differentiate generations/facelifts, as well as spice them up a little bit. But you are correct in that the MK8’s have had some of the lowest sales in VW history of the Golf iterations, so VW knew they needed to make a change.

  • @honestjohn6222
    @honestjohn6222 16 днів тому

    10 years in Australia

  • @katocmd
    @katocmd 16 днів тому

    185 litres per kilometre? That's burning oil rig territory. Pretty sure you've stuffed that up with the golf r stats

  • @VBMichael_D
    @VBMichael_D 17 днів тому

    This is how you make a flagship sports car with a MANUAL (and no F@#$@#$ V6 engine OR front wheel drive), Chevrolet, Lexus, Nissan, Cadillac, and Honda.

  • @ThoughtfulAl
    @ThoughtfulAl 17 днів тому

    I watched right to the end before giving a like, and a sub

  • @Blasphemism
    @Blasphemism 17 днів тому

    The bulging creased fender treatment ruins this design. Ugh.

  • @windingroads_Louis
    @windingroads_Louis 17 днів тому

    Wow that’s pretty nice video! If you allow me to get this clip and can I introduce your good review with Korean subtitles for golf lovers here on my channel? ❤

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 17 днів тому

      @@windingroads_Louis thanks for commenting. I’m sorry but we do not authorise re-posting of our content. Our channel is auto-dubbed so viewers in other countries can watch in their native language without the need to copy/re-upload our content that we have created.

  • @JaimeVisser
    @JaimeVisser 17 днів тому

    Setting wipers on screen? Nope. Hit wiper button on steering wheel once, then use left scroll to change the speed. No need to even look at the screen.

  • @riggingengineer
    @riggingengineer 18 днів тому

    I have a 1200 and the seat sounds similar on very long rides. I added an Airhawk seat pad, and it's bliss. 750 miles with no pain. Highly recommended.

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 18 днів тому

      @@riggingengineer amazing! Thanks for the tip. Will look out for those

    • @riggingengineer
      @riggingengineer 15 днів тому

      @@driven.videos They're not cheap, but worth every penny.

  • @richardharris6313
    @richardharris6313 18 днів тому

    I have a id3 GTX Performance on order, 322bhp to the rear wheels.

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 17 днів тому

      @@richardharris6313 great choice!

    • @wyston1
      @wyston1 17 днів тому

      My GTX is built and on its way to the UK.

    • @Phaedra808
      @Phaedra808 7 днів тому

      I have the same one on order, just hope they don't walk out on strike half way through putting it together.

    • @wyston1
      @wyston1 7 днів тому

      I thin Zwickau where the EV’s are built aren’t yet on strike, i might be wrong though !

  • @driven.videos
    @driven.videos 18 днів тому

    *WHOOPS* - there is an error in our ID3 GTX 0-62 time. The correct time is 5.6 seconds. Apologies for any confusion!

  • @chrishyde1216
    @chrishyde1216 18 днів тому

    Elon Musk is doing to Tesla what he did to Twitter. I have a Model 3 and it's a great car, but the link with Musk is a turn off.

  • @peterarmstrong3853
    @peterarmstrong3853 18 днів тому

    Did the 0-62 say 4.1 on the GTX?

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 18 днів тому

      Yes, well spotted. This is an error on our part. The correct time is 5.6 seconds. Thanks for highlighting it! - John

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 18 днів тому

    Has anyone noticed the huge proliferation of shameless EV shill videos , mostly for BYD that look like they came out of the CCP/PLA propaganda department? Many of the reviews are by bonkers Aussie and Kiwi propagandists hyping $70k Utes as the greatest vehicles ever designed. Others are wacky videos of Chinese EVs being driven under water or for 700km on a charge when real range is more like 200km. Reminded me of marketing advice Joseph Goebbel's (Aka 'The Poison Dwarf') : “Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth..." Will Chinese EV makers help you're when left stranded with no way to diagnose or repair a $70,000 vehicle you will for years be making payments that's been sent to the scrap yard?, and Why would anyone NOT rush to send their money to China and finance a communist revolution in their country? For over 75 years Communism has worked great wonders for China and accomplished incredible feats with the pandemic! As such, why would anyone NOT want communism to transform their country and their lives as well? "Chairman XI in 2019 preempted my keynote speech to Chinese automakers to say: 'There's 650 car companies, I want to see about 150 by the time we get to 2025, 'We're all brothers so figure it out.' It was kind of a sad audience after he stopped talking. Today, there's about 160 car companies..." ~ Sandy Munro

  • @haydensmith888
    @haydensmith888 18 днів тому

    I’ve had both the GTi and the R and for me the Golf R is just far superior. The AWD in England’s crappy weather and roads is ideal

    • @samuelhall2397
      @samuelhall2397 16 днів тому

      GTI Clubsport is much funnier car to drive, R's are so boring...

    • @haydensmith888
      @haydensmith888 16 днів тому

      @ I had the 7.5 TCR with APR stage one (including R600 intake and turbo elbow) and I would still choose my stock Golf R every.time.

    • @slen6293
      @slen6293 14 днів тому

      @@haydensmith888what did you dislike about the TCR? Just the lack of traction all year round? Feel like TCR is peak looking golf

    • @haydensmith888
      @haydensmith888 14 днів тому

      @ don’t get me wrong it’s absolutely fantastic car, we absolutely love it however in the UK with our poor condition roads and in particular long wet winters the AWD on the Golf R just makes for a much more comprehensive offering especially when you want to have a bit of fun and push on a bit. I’m a massive Golf fan and I love the GTi heritage but for me AWD beats FWD for my needs and use case.

  • @IvoTrend
    @IvoTrend 18 днів тому

    Somehow you forgot to mention the power output of the ID3 GTX and also that it's rear wheel drive (important things especially for a performance orientated car) and also you showed 4.1 seconds 0-60 which is obviously wrong... Otherwise I like the comparison between the 3 models.

  • @adambeaver1749
    @adambeaver1749 18 днів тому

    In the last 5 years I've had an Audi TTS, Honda Civic FK8 Type R, BMW M140i, Toyota GR Yaris CP, Seat Leon Cupra290, Hyundai I20N, Kia Stinger 3.3 GTS and a Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition. Been in my Tesla Model 3 Highland LR AWD Dual Motor for just a week.....Brand new and its already my favourite car of the lot ! And the best thing I'm pretty much running it for nothing due to getting £1k in Tesla credits! It's a fun as my previous cars....and although a petrol head i thought i would miss engine noise and pops and bangs.....I don't think I'd ever go back ! I love it 😀

  • @AllanFarrell
    @AllanFarrell 19 днів тому

    I just priced up the clubsport in Volkswagen Ireland website. With all the decent options it comes out at 80k (euro). Madness

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 19 днів тому

      Ouch! - but then doesn’t everything seem to be so much more expensive than we all expect these days?

    • @rapidrick
      @rapidrick 18 днів тому

      The gtx is 42k or thereabouts with most options so not far off half price if you don't mind electric 🙂

  • @russ6362
    @russ6362 19 днів тому

    Although I like both the GTI and Golf R I prefer the GTE or GTD. Would never go fully electric.

    • @driven.videos
      @driven.videos 19 днів тому

      GTD is still a superb choice for a fun car with sensible economy. Good choice!

    • @simondehaas8784
      @simondehaas8784 16 днів тому

      As an ID3 driver (not even a GTX) who has also driven a GTE and used to own an Octavia VRS diesel, the ID3 is far superior. If you want pure driving go for the lighter GTI but the GTE is unnecessarily complicated and compared to the ID3, trying to get it off the line is horrible. I would definitely go full electric.

    • @russ6362
      @russ6362 16 днів тому

      @@simondehaas8784my niece had an ID3…sorry but didn’t like the looks and felt soulless. She swapped it for the normal golf and lost a lot of money doing so. I will never go electric…I can’t charge at home and keep my cars for a long time.