2012 Volkswagen GLI Review

My Thoughts on the 2012 Volkswagen GLI with the 2.0L turbo charged inline 4 cylinder engine and six speed manual transmission:
This wasn’t my first run-in with the GLI badge. I had driven a couple other VW’s, all powered by 2.0L turbo charged 4 cylinder engines, so the power was as expected as well. That being said, what sticks out on the 2012 GLI? A couple things.
The GLI has been updated to feature electric power steering, which is easy to maneuver, but lacks road feel and feedback. As a car, it’s nice and easy, but as a driving experience, I expected more. With that, the throw of the six speed manual was a little longer than I expected: a short throw modification would go a long way. Attached to the manual, is of course the clutch which gives little to no feedback to match the numb feeling of the steering. I’ve never felt a clutch quite like it. Yes, it was light but it didn’t feel like it was actually connected to the master and slave cylinder. It felt like my Xbox clutch pedal I use when playing Forza Motorsport 7. While these aren’t deal breakers, they’re things I noticed and remembered, even though I’m writing this two days after I stepped out of the GLI.
Contrary to the last paragraph, I really liked this car, as a car. It was loaded with features, looks great, and provides above average performance. It’s a car that will get you around in comfort, style, and on time. Would I buy a GLI to extensively modify to try to get into the 9’s on the drag strip? No. Would I buy a GLI to wrench on over a long weekend? No. I would buy a GLI to be my daily driver, my car I can trust day in and day out. If It came down to a decision between a Honda Accord v6, or a GLI, I would have the GLI every time

[@ShootingCars]

I later learned the radio is touch screen when in a different mode. Hope y'all enjoyed the review!

[@THEONE2F3AR]

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[@dympiece]

In love with my frost metallic gli autobahn. It look better than some 2021 modern cars being a 2012.

[@locolo2204]

Do you still like it? How’s the maintenance? I’m looking at purchasing one

[@bentleyg90]

Solid and accurate review coming from an owner of a platinum gray 2013.5 Gli 6 speed

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[@tropicalpop3593]

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[@M.rosebrough]

I'm subbing because of the intro 😂

[@tubamirum007]

What else is interesting is that the 2012 GLI I now drive was preceded by a 2006 GLI!

[@voyfan99]

2:04 Clutch stop is a necessity. Along with an upgraded clutch for a firmer pedal.

[@THEONE2F3AR]

You need to post that video of you on that show. I need to know what was going on fire extinguisher and all

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Would love for you to review my Miata.. like you haven't reviews one already before but..😁

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Thanks bought one

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How’d you get on the letterman show????😄

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Shoutout to mayor Pradel

[@tubamirum007]

It IS a touch screen!

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That food lacks nutrition, Bud! ;-)

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Zack..............let’s race

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I'm down. As well as I wanna review your car lol

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Who else has the same car with window problems?

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passanger window?

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