VW Golf 8.5 GTI Review - Last Hot Hatch Standing!

In this video review Ciro de Siena gets behind the wheel of the facelifted Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI. He highlights how this updated model's performance and features compare to the outgoing derivative. The Golf's superpower has always been able to perfectly blend hot hatch fun and daily driving comfort, can the facelift live up to this legacy?

But the bigger questions here are numerous. What happened to the enthusiasts who love manual gearboxes and where are all the other hot hatchbacks? It seems the days of the Volkswagen Golf GTI battling the fast Fords, agile RenaultSports and monster OPCs are over. There's something so special about the Golf GTI and how it's intertwined with South African culture!

00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:45 – Exterior Design & Facelift Changes
02:10 – Engine Specs & Performance (195kW)
04:20 – Driving Impressions & Handling
07:15 – Interior Features & Technology
09:00 – South African Context & Availability
10:30 – Final Verdict & Thoughts

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