Hi, I have my Tornado-red/Black roofed “Baby-girl rocket” from brandnew, 2019 model. Today 28000Km With 145BHP, lowed 30mm/KYB-gasdamp & KN-airfilter & Miltek. LED headligt (6000K) Next summer I put on 4x Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40! Great little fast car-love it/gonna keep it to the end🚗❤️
Thought I’d update you on my test drive. Wow what a fun little car I absolutely love it. I bought it and the ride wasn’t as bad as I expected. It’s the most fun I’ve had driving a small car. I’ve owned a lot of cars over the years and none have made me smile as much as this. The Up gti is definitely a keeper for me 👍
Nice review. I owned an Up GTi for nearly a year and really enjoyed it. A couple of easy mods that I thought improved the aesthetics was fitting some genuine aluminium pedals and also replacing the orange indicator bulbs with some Phillips silver vision.
Spot on review. I put the pilot sport 5 on mine and have found 30psi at the back and 32 at the front helps calm the bouncy suspension and pothole shockwave a treat. Only negative on mine is the lane assist, which takes control of the steering when I don’t want it to and actually feels dangerous. Overall though, it’s definitely the most fun I’ve ever had on four wheels!
12:38 about a month ago i travelled with my mate from aberdeen to towcester for silverstone in about 9-10 hours of constant driving/stops and traffic on the m6. All done in a farmer beaten up! tsi brimmed with us 2, food n camping supplies. Surprisingly comfortable ride both ways for such a basic car
Have owned my GTI from new, bought in November 2018. Excellent review, first replacement part 2 weeks ago, screen wash pump. No mechanical issues in 44k miles. My has sunroof and parking sensors, stupidly I did not get the height adjuster on the passenger seat, my wife always complains about that. I changed the original tyres, they were Goodyear's and very harsh riding, I have Yokohama advan flavas, much better! I also put Bilstein shocks on it, made the ride and handling much better. The car has been brilliant to own, drive, and to transport stuff in. They will become cult cars, values are holding now that they are no longer made.
I’m taking one for a test drive next week, I’ve heard a lot of negative reviews about how harsh it is over rough roads. I know the guys at my local dealership so they’re letting me take it for the day so I can give it a thorough test before I decide to buy.
Hey, thanks for watching! There should be, I haven't be able to test. However, for any adult the back seats can be a bit cramped and are best suited to shorter journeys.
Hi,
I have my Tornado-red/Black roofed “Baby-girl rocket” from brandnew, 2019 model. Today 28000Km With 145BHP, lowed 30mm/KYB-gasdamp & KN-airfilter & Miltek. LED headligt (6000K) Next summer I put on 4x Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40!
Great little fast car-love it/gonna keep it to the end🚗❤️
Thought I’d update you on my test drive. Wow what a fun little car I absolutely love it. I bought it and the ride wasn’t as bad as I expected. It’s the most fun I’ve had driving a small car. I’ve owned a lot of cars over the years and none have made me smile as much as this. The Up gti is definitely a keeper for me 👍
Glad to hear! 100% agree on it being fun 😄
Nice review. I owned an Up GTi for nearly a year and really enjoyed it. A couple of easy mods that I thought improved the aesthetics was fitting some genuine aluminium pedals and also replacing the orange indicator bulbs with some Phillips silver vision.
Thanks for sharing Jack!
Refreshing review, straight to the point - love it.
@@Dalamain Thanks for watching 😃
Spot on review. I put the pilot sport 5 on mine and have found 30psi at the back and 32 at the front helps calm the bouncy suspension and pothole shockwave a treat. Only negative on mine is the lane assist, which takes control of the steering when I don’t want it to and actually feels dangerous.
Overall though, it’s definitely the most fun I’ve ever had on four wheels!
12:38 about a month ago i travelled with my mate from aberdeen to towcester for silverstone in about 9-10 hours of constant driving/stops and traffic on the m6. All done in a farmer beaten up! tsi brimmed with us 2, food n camping supplies. Surprisingly comfortable ride both ways for such a basic car
Have owned my GTI from new, bought in November 2018. Excellent review, first replacement part 2 weeks ago, screen wash pump. No mechanical issues in 44k miles. My has sunroof and parking sensors, stupidly I did not get the height adjuster on the passenger seat, my wife always complains about that. I changed the original tyres, they were Goodyear's and very harsh riding, I have Yokohama advan flavas, much better! I also put Bilstein shocks on it, made the ride and handling much better. The car has been brilliant to own, drive, and to transport stuff in. They will become cult cars, values are holding now that they are no longer made.
Thanks Martin! That’s awesome, it’s a great little car 🚗 thanks for watching 😄
Great review, I love my up gti
Thanks Antony! 🚗
I’m taking one for a test drive next week, I’ve heard a lot of negative reviews about how harsh it is over rough roads. I know the guys at my local dealership so they’re letting me take it for the day so I can give it a thorough test before I decide to buy.
Well im glad someone found enjoyment out of an up
Yep! It is great :)
Good review. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great vid, really helpful 👍
Glad to hear!
Just not sure whether to bite the bullet and get one instead of my beloved MX5 🙈
25:50 the Up was not bulit in Germany, but in Slovakia
Great video..! I have a golf r 7.5 aswell as my up gti.. the up is the fun car ❤
Thanks Brian! Sounds like a great garage to have 🙌
Baby GTI 👶
Excellent video. Having had the GTI for 5 years would you have still bought the 5 door version as opposed to the 3 door version for your needs?
Thanks! Yes 100%, it definitely feels more practical and being able to put shopping behind the seats is super useful 👍
Does the VW UP GTI have a timing chain or a cambelt?
@@Redbaron8779 Hey, yes it does
@@Redbaron8779all UPs have cambelt
@@theinterfacecarswhich didn’t actually answer the question. It’s a dry running cambelt by the way.
I have a 2019. Have you had to talk about the timing belt yet, Alex?
Hey Mike, thanks for watching! I forgot to mention it in the video, but the timing belt was done at some stage this year.
5 years like all cars with belt or 80k
@@1family473incorrect - vw updated their official info recently that no replacement required
First view and First like 🎉
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Doesn't look like there's as much space in the back as I was hoping, any chance of getting a 6ft tall+ person in the back?
Hey, thanks for watching! There should be, I haven't be able to test. However, for any adult the back seats can be a bit cramped and are best suited to shorter journeys.
Can you fit a bike in the car with the front wheel removed?
if you put the back seats down i’m sure you could fit it in there sideways