The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R ($47,645 CAD as specced, ~$43,645 USD) and the Golf GTI ($40,245 CAD as specced, ~$37,995 USD) are the newest hot hatches on the block. Seen today is the GTI in its performance manual trim, and the Golf R equipped with a DSG automatic transmission. Thomas and James take a look to see how these two new hot hatches compare. Will the all wheel drive Golf R be worth the extra price over its less expensive front wheel drive sibling? Watch to find out what the guys think! SUBSCRIBE!
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Affordable? Seriously? NOT. Dealers only get 1 Golf R and they are selling for $65,000. Total BS. I’ve discovered the real joy in getting a new vehicle is not to get hosed and pay as little as possible but in today’s market only the well off are able to enjoy cars like the Golf R. Vehicle makers have lost their way and are way too tilted to selling to the wealthy and not the masses. The rest of us don’t want to be in debt to enjoy a great vehicle so maybe VW will bring the $25,000 ID2 to the United States and be the “People’s Car” once again!
Not sure why James is so enamored with the sunroof. They add weight to the top of the car, reduce headroom, require maintenance and worst of all, they leak. The 20th anniversary R doesn't have a sunroof, which is great.
Please do a lap time with the R. I really want to see how well it would do!
One word: STI
These cars cost almost exactly TWICE the Canadian price here in Italy, where people are lucky if they earn more than 1200€ a month
Gti in green? The best Gti colour of all time is Oak Green!
I will stick to my my mark 5 GTI thanks
01:20 when these manufactures leave the exhaust pipe exposed in the back I call foul. incorporate it into the body.
Car reviewers are so annoying
The GTI does 90% of what the R does at 60% of the price.
Should have called it
golfer
How can I get one of these please
Just make out already and get it over it
Many people say the Golf AHHH isn't as fun to drive. Pretty weird since it's way faster but that's cars for ya.
the scary part is that you can actually tune up Golf R to 600 hp on stage 3…
I really hate those GTI lights
biggest issue with the new Golf gti and r is that the previous model exists… That is its real competitor
€60000 for the GTI in Ireland 😭, I seen a GTD for €90000 😭🤣.
The latest model looks so lame! The 7 R looked way way better!
My cousin got a nice GTI, he decided to be a fuckin loser and trashed it in a drunk driving accident. Thankfully it was a barricade and not another driver. Motherfucker would brag about getting home safely no matter how wasted he was. Haven't heard a peep about that in a while, Karma's a bitch eh?
22:40 affordable 🤣
GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45NJQl8YWEQ
Wanky 5 meets wanky 5 door
how come NOBODY talks about all the $$$$$ these need in repairs ??? these are a fun very short term ride , but as far as any long term ownership be prepared to spend lots of $$$$ keeping it going .
At 40k and 50k, neither are thrifty.
8:18 – "The exhaust is really loud – it does pops and bangs on the downshift…"
(vision of exhaust outlet, audio of mildly humming exhaust noise)
Umm… what did I miss here / mis-hear?
(🤔 misheard my herd of horse-powers?)
Anyone else notice the Lamborghini references in these? The front bumpers, hexagons. Etc.
I love Volkswagen golfs, I own a mk6. I will never buy anything with those infernal touch buttons.
I love your honest reviews, wish you could do some tests of European cars that are not avaiable in NA. I couldn't find a single EU car channel that gives so much information about actual feeling of a car. Everyone just say "nice materials, nice ride, pretty fast" the meh information. Also, both of you are funny and down to earth 😉
My wife works in media so I got to drive the GTI with DSG at the launch here in South Africa. Comfy, great acceleration, and loads of tec, but misses "the fizz". Also, hella expensive here
Thomas it's not nice to make fun of James' accent. You what having an accent is all aboot.
How disgusting this Generation of the Golf is locking, especially the "R" Version OMG
I am German so I can say "Pfui"!
I personally can't wait for VW to put a boosted version of the eTSI motor into the GTI. That'll really help it get off the line a lot quicker.
It's actually Golf "Err"
Aren’t they the same?
Should've raced them. Missed opportunity. We all know how it would've gone, but it's still interesting. Anyway, other than that, good review.
How important is the DCC on the GTI? Does it help a lot with ride comfort on rough roads? Does anyone have experience?
Nice review, want this caRRRRR 😀
Really dislike people who drive these cars lol.
Gti’s are hardly thrifty at clost to $50k cad at Canadian dealerships.
i LOVE my 2018 mk7.5 GTI SE. It is in White Silver Metallic and has the plaid seats! I love it! It was the only model year that had the upgraded SE model with optional plaid seats instead of leather. This is the best car I have ever owned (besides my track toy miata). MK7.5 is going to go down as one of the best ever
These cars look so good in person. The one thing though, that strip light in front, looks after aftermarket or just poorly done vs the normal headlights at night. The main headlights are crystal clear vs that strip.
15:02 😂😂😂😂
4:40 That wheel hop is the reason I stopped buying GTIs and started buying Rs. That wheel hop is the WORST!
Good review. I’m loving my 8 GTI. And I actually really like the interface.
One thing reviewers haven’t mentioned is how good the GTI is at city traffic using the adaptive cruz control. Super good & seamless
There is a bushing that will stop the hop.
Rear-end play huh… what do you mean by that?