2021 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn POV Review - Should You Just Wait For Mk8??
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2021
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I appreciate the knowledge of the GTI from a reviewer who has owned one. The ability to compare the GTI and a Golf R from someone who has owned both, not just test drove both appreciated as well.
Finally someone who knows the specs and reviewed it well
Thanks Johnson!
@@NewEnglandPete europe make such better vw. Likr just look at the vw golf interior from europe its just better. Why cant the US models look good inside like europes
Nice review. I just picked up a 21 Autobahn loving it so far
Same here with the Cornflower blue
Do you know what the 0-60 is on it? Also what kind of mpg do you get? Thanks
Just traded my 2016 GTI in on a 2021 GTI DSG in Cornflower Blue. I got so tired of all the European reviews of the Mk 8 and the fact that not many seemed to like all the cheap touches and the seemingly lack of acceleration considering the horsepower increase, I'm happy with my decision. Those wheels, I believe are off the Clubsport we don't get here but they are forged and only 17 pounds, pretty nice addition!
How are you liking your GTI so far? I also drive a 2021 and I love it with the exception of couple things that are annoying the hell out of me!! Passenger door has developed a really annoying creaking/Squeaky noise from plastic trim around the doors also, when Idle or stop/start is activated I hear a high pitch noise that seems to be coming from underneath the car. Have you noticed any of these issues? Cheers
@@earthrocks7885 Hi, no problems like yours, I too love driving the car. My bitch is the "Infotainment" display which should have the G-meter, oil and water temperature gauges is still missing after 14 months of ownership and I get ZERO help from VW Canada, my 2016 GTI had this as does my wife's '19 GLI. VW's software has a lot of issues, I wish they nailed this down before selling the car. If it wasn't't so much fun to drive I would consider changing brands but stuck on the driving experience...
@@meleana4 I hear you. I was thinking to go for IS 300 but the ride is too sweet. I forgot to mention the backup camera image has frozen twice upon putting the car in reverse. The camera displays a frozen static image. This is a serious problem as I was very close hitting other parked cars. Also, occasionally I get no sound at all from Infotainment system!! I have to turn off the car, wait 5 minutes snd start again.
Number of electronic problems with this car. VW has recalled over 43,000 cars and SUVs to fix a software glitch. I am getting the software update next week.
@@earthrocks7885 Are you in the States or Canada? Is your G-meter, boost gauge, oil temp etc...showing on the centre infotainment screen?
I had the media playing music loudly and no volume control and couldn't shut it off, had to park in the driveway and leave it for a half hour, finally shut off. When this freezes try pushing the volume knob and holding for over 10 seconds, this reboot SOMETIMES works. I wish VW would start looking after their long time customers better.. My dealer is OK, their hands are tied by corporate VW's lack of response to myself or them.
@@meleana4 Hi David, Canada. No performance monitor in the infotainment. I checked friends 21. Same.
Great Review on the 7.5 Gti.
I might be slightly biased, but pure white look so so good on the gti, so sharp. Great review!
You and me both! Thanks Robert!
That's "Pure White" plastic wrap you're looking at - car still hasn't been prepped since delivery from the factory. But yeah, underneath that stuff, it does indeed look good.
@@BrakRulesAll I worked at a ford/vw/audi dealership all last summer and fall. The cars come off the truck in a big coth zipper bag, that plastic wrap is only on the hatch. Recon members (what I did) fuel the car, bring it back into the wash/detail bays, remove the rest of the plastic and cloth wrap that wasn't removed in the drop off area. Then it's sent to the technicians to be pdi'ed. Also, I own a pure white mk7.
I got white silver 21 autobahn, digging it
It does nothing bias about that 😁
I just purchased an 6-speed manual SE in this same color. What a hoot to drive. I'd say go for the 2021; dealers are heavily discounting these, and you get a bunch of stuff standard now (the better breaks, limited slip diff, etc) that used to be extra. Plus the MK8 is kinda ugly lol
I’m not that into cars but I’ve been looking into Golf GTIs and Rs just because they look damn cool
Those wheels are nice!
Great video! when will Mark 8 GTI appear on the market
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Those are my favorite OEM wheels besides Pretoria’s.
Lighter than the Pretorias, big win for me.
great review! would you consider the DCC to be worth the upgrade from SE to Autobahn?
I have a 2017 GTI but might be upgrading to the new Golf R in a few years when I can get one used.
Great move! I’m glad I made the switch.
I can't wait for the mk8 golf r to hit the states. Can't wait to see how it handles and steers compares to the civic type r
Didn't turn out too well with the electronics and cheaper interior, glad I got a '21 despite some software issues, I like the "fun" emergency brake, analog gauges and the fact that the 8's price has been so inflated...
Nice video, I have a 2020 GTI but in Mexico we get the DSG with 6 speed instead of 7, how it feel the difference between, and in you opinion what the extra gear improve?
Never had a DSG before, all manuals, I imagine the six speed is pretty good..
I wanted the autobahn trim but I was going to buy in January 2020 Chicago so snow was still on the way, and didn’t want to dump money into all new tires
My dream car, even the white colour. Except here in Europe this is last year's model, maybe it even stopped in 2019? Either way, good video man. It does look better with the other GTI alloys though, not sure what they are called.
"Estoril" 19" look great
They are called Belvedere’s in Europe
Gti can use regular gas instead premium. Great review 👍i am waiting for my 2021 gti autobahn to be delivered in next frw day's 🚗💪
Thanks for the comment! Congrats on your new acquisition!!
I use premium, especially after I get my stage 1 tune
@@hospagalief mine is stock that's why i am using regular with no issues at all.👍
Would not use regular gas....
Using Chevron 94 always, no ethanol (Canada)
lot attendant lyfe :D
There is a glitch where the G-Meter and boost are not showing up, a little disappointed in this but hoping for a "flash" soon
One year later and nothing from Volkswagen, pretty sad corporate care.....
I’m looking to buy one but 6MT 2015 to 2017 what do you think about it and what to look for?
get 2016-2017 updated infotainment and 15 required vw proprietary plug (no usb) connection 16+ use usb, reliability is all the same, 2015 had a problem of blowing is20 turbos but have long been fix if you can swing a 2018 get that if not make sure it a performance pack with the limited slip
I have a 2015 base model. I know everyone will say it’s the one to avoid but if you can get it for significantly cheaper than a 2016 or 2017 I say go for it. In my area the 2015’s were almost 2k cheaper than a similar spec 2016
Alao have a 2015 with 50k miles no issues on it
@@9847tristan Problems with the 2015's were resolved in 2016.
No digital dash??
We have a digital dash in our 2019 GLI, I prefer the analog in my new GTI as well as the old fashioned "fun" e-brake.
The stock Bridgestone Potenza that came w/ my ‘17 GTI were mediocre in the rain, and had no traction at all in the snow.
God, I hated those tires. They lost enough tread by 35k miles to beed the new ones.
*need new ones.
They don't require premium. Minimum requirement is 87 octane. Says directly on the label beside gas cap. Premium is only recommended for best performance, says directly on label beside gas cap. Hearing that a GTI take only premium or 91 octane is a myth. Hell, my wife has been using regular gas in her Golf R since 2012. It has zero problems and 230,000 Kilometers. I am not condoning the use of regular, however, using it is not going to ruin your engine my boys.
Nice video, but you really need to get some track experience and learn how to hold a steering wheel while turning...
This MK7.5 GTI is better than the MK8 in my opinion
6 speed Manuel > 7 speed dsg. Forever and always
If im honest the mk7 is a million times better looking
The MK8 is trash don't wait
No hydraulic hood strut, no lining in storage pockets and very distracting steering and dash electronic controls..Our '19 GLI is loaded but no height adjustment or lumbar on the passenger seat, annoying!
Why?
@@rodolforascon5712 Why? Do you mean the lack of features that VW seems to remove more of each year? I just bought the '21 GTI and am happy, all the European tests had it slower to 60, Car and Driver had 5.1. I wonder why all the rest were so slow? It was a deciding factor besides the cheapening every year.
@@meleana4 My question was to Joel Present, why is MK8 a trash car? is it worth the wait or it would be better to buy a 2021 mk7?
@@rodolforascon5712 Apples and oranges I guess, I had a '16 GTI manual and my wife has a '19 GLI "35" Edition which has lots of bells and whistles but is missing a lot, shiny plastic on the back doors, no hydraulic hood strut, no height adjustment or lumbar on the passenger seat and more, I would easily trade "lane Assist" for all of the above.
That's why after planning on a MK8 for more than a year I bought a '21 GTI Autobahn in Cornflower Blue with DSG and those fantastic, forged 17.5 pound Belvedere wheels. The only issue which I hope gets resolved it the software is from the new model and it sucks, you can't turn the Lane Assist off and no G-Meter or boost gauge (at least not yet). Last year of a model is "supposed" to be the best and I can see a lot of recalls for the new model..