Is the 2020 VW Golf the BEST hatchback ever built?
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2020
- The VW Golf has been the go to for decades for people who wanted a compact car with lots of versatility. Under the hood of the 2020 Golf is a 1.4L turbocharged inline-4 that is producing 147HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The exterior of the Golf features very clean line and that unmistakeable shape. On the inside you will find a well designed layout with tons of space even for it's small size. Is the 2020 VW Golf the BEST hatchback ever built?
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As someone buying a used car, I'm grateful to have found a good review of the base model 2020 vw golf.
Countless reviews of higher trims but only one base model review I found. Thank you! Also, I ordered the car this morning and just now found this video. I'm stoked.
That is so awesome Andrew! I am glad that I can bring it to you!
Joe needs to start selling Raiti's Rides branded twinkies! They would be as legendary as his car reviews.
I love how he assumes car buyers are all addicted to the junkiest of junk foods...or should be. Irony is, those people likely arent shopping compact cars, but whatever..lol.
I've been wanting a vw golf since I was a teen and I still do. Nice to see you Joe.
Agreed, I want a Golf too (regardless if it's a GTI, TSI or TDI.)
That is so awesome Soney! I am so happy to hear!
Nice!
I drove a Jetta R Line with that same engine and was impressed with how it performed. I wasn't expecting much out of 147 HP but it had decent torque to get you off the line.
I watched just to see you zonk the fake exhaust. Can we petition these. I love the golf though. Great review!!
I saw an Audi SUV the other day with fake exhaust 😎
@@scottrosburg2382 Mercedes and VW products are the worst offenders
Hey Joe, nice review. At 17:25 you passed my car! It's a 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT. Peace out.
That's why he passed you you're in a Hyundai
D S lol come on dude current Hyundais are good
@@DS-qg9ck lets see the veloster n vs a gti
Been waiting for this review... this might be my daily. Thanks
Great video, going to defiinately put this VW golf tsi on my shopping list. Thanks for all the great videos.
Giving 2020, the year, a major zonk
Damn Raiti you’re on a roll!!!!!! Appreciate the content man I can already see those million subs I’m rooting for you man!!!!!!!!💪
How about just focusing on awesome content, and not on a number of subs?
Gray Arctic Fox Just spreading positivity 😂😂😂 how about you don’t focus on my comment😂
Been waiting on this one! You’re a man of your word Joe!!🐐👑
Thanks Wynn! That really means a lot!
Thanks for doing this car, Joe! As the owner of a TDI, I’d love to see you review a 2015 TDI Golf or Golf Sportwagen.
Hello Joe I hope you are safe and sound. Love your reviews you are the best.
Have always been a fan of the Golf/GTI since the 80's. There's something about the basic design. Great review as always..!
@Miles Doyle Sooo, does Jesus really need an extended warranty orrr….
I like that word zonk😂 You're super detailed in your reviews sir I appreciate that👍🏾
The only history with VW I have are two transmission repairs. Granted it was a 01 1.8T Jetta. Fun first car. Drove for about 20k miles with no oil. Awesome review as always! Cheers!
What kind of clown drives 20k miles with no oil?
Thanks Joe great review hope to get one in a few months from now
Great video Joe! Thx
You are so very welcome! Thanks for always tuning in!
Owned many VW's over the years, their best vehicles were the Rabbit and Jetta Diesels which you can't get anymore. My favorite was my 1978 Rabbit diesel, 4 speed manual. It only had a whopping 48 horsepower but got 50 plus MPG on the highway.
Joe can you do a 2020 Audi S5 review? I really liked your A5 review (I’ve watched it quite a few times 😂), but you should do an S5 review!
great review as always 👍
VW makes a great car for the money. Before driving Audis I had 2 VW Rabbits and a 1986 GTI. Well built, solid, and easy on the eyes. Great review!
I am so glad that I could share this one with you Sully!
@@RaitisRides Right after I saw this review I ran into a guy with a 2018 Golf R, he saw my S4 and we started talking about the joys of the manual transmission. I was thinking about you Joe!
Great review! Love the golf, great value.
This is my first Volkswagen to afford Joe.
I like the idea of maximum interior room in a small package and yet with a gorgeous exterior shape. BTW, the seat material is leatherette, right?
I have a 2019 SportWagen and it’s one of the best cars I’ve owned. Sometimes I wish I had the hatch for a little more fun, but the wagon has so much room for activities. Mk7 Golf/GTI in general is just such a fantastic car, easily one of the most competent VW’s ever. Everyone should try one.
Very cool! Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
Raiti's Rides I also didn’t realize the 2020 was one trim, basically like a 2019 SE minus the upgraded infotainment. Thanks for explaining.
I have the 4 door Golf! I own a 91 VWGTI 2 Door that I love with a Manual and upgrades inside and outside. Tires and Suspension with a Shift Kit. All the Work myself.
That is so very cool!
New to the channel and while this was a great review that covered everything I was curious about, I might just stick around for the twinkies...
Good review
Excellent basic transportation. I love it
I love the pov position while driving
Only if more car reviewers could do the same
Thanks for letting me bring it to you!
I had a 2012 TDI 4 door with sat nav. Easily the best car I ever owned. Inexpensive, handled well, extremely nice interior. Unfortunately I had to give it up because VW messed up.
Sweet build on that Army Green 4Runner!
I just purchased a 2020 VW Golf TSI with a manual transmission yesterday for $24500 with 12,700 total miles and I am here to get Raiti''s opinion of the car. I wanted a Golf for a very long time and I was totally committed to a new or slightly used GTI but the GTI's and every other car at the moment are ridiculously overpriced! This Golf had been on the lot since mid-June and even though it's been 30 years since I drove a daily manual transmission, the dealership was straightforward and there was zero bullshit to deal with. Just a few days prior, I saw and drove a 2020 GTI that I like with the automatic transmission but the dealership wanted stupid money, a bunch of crazy nonsense fees and the $29,000 vehicle was $34,000 before hitting the finance table!
The car is everything I needed and will serve me well for many years!
Try plugging in a USB cable in the console compartment while the shifter is in park.
That is a good point.
At last giving some love to VW! Love this car has full of potential mk7 7.5 gti the best.looks of this timeless like a rolex. New Hyundai N line catching up fast.
My '15 SE Golf Sportwagen tsi has gotten 39mpg on hwy, 35mpg hwy rated and my car is 3200 lbs.
Who wants the 1.4 when the 1.8 kicks ass!
Amazing acelleration, power and economy with the 1.8tsi and I have real exhaust tips, hood strut and engine cover..lol
Nicely done my friend!
@@RaitisRides
Like your detailed reviews.
You should review a 1.8 GSW, SE or sel. You will love it.
Cheers
Donnachaidh i drove a 2017 1.8 tsi like 2 months ago and damn the car is fast and amazing overall. i love lightweight car and the car was both lightweight and fast. i hope manufactures focus on making more cars like golfs.
@@zhila5958
Yes, that engine and car is great.
Stock engine is awesome!
Love mine.
VW makes odd decisions when Subaru sells tons of wagons.
They may still be in Canada and used one for great deal.
Cheers.
Donnachaidh enjoy your ride mate.
It will be amazing if you could test out also the new GTI..the sporty version. 😁
Stay tuned! ;-)
This guy is superb... A fantastic review of a great car. I'm from the UK and so sick and tired of car reviews done here by priveledged journalists who drive and review cars worth $100,000 plus and then with a car like this say oh it's boring, oh there's plastic on the interior, oh it doesn't have 600+ horsepower and do 0-60 in 4 seconds.... My Golf is a cracking car.. Not fast but def not slow, fits 4 adults comfortably, will sit at 70mph on the motorway in great comfort and get 50mpg. Excellent car.
With most VW dealerships full of Jetta's, Golf hatchbacks are incredibly hard to find (looked at inventory of most VW dealerships in Southern California). When I was looking for a new car and looked at VW, the salesman at the dealership forcibly pressured us to buy a Jetta instead of a Golf. We ended up getting a Civic at the Honda dealership next door and don't regret it at all.
Thanks for sharing that info and perspective!
Love the silver
One potential way to add to these reviews could be to get a giant black cloth to drape over the cars to show case ambient lighting/ the color of the lighting of the buttons given that some use colors you cant change from orange to white to blue etc
On the subject of the cargo area I was disappointed that he didn’t mention how many cases of Twinkies it could stow. Otherwise a great, informative video.
Hello Jo great and fun test again. There is already a new Golf model in Germany, when will it be launched in the USA?
Tom Kaestner 2021
LOL Raiti.... The Expert at ad-libbing..... " .. and the seats... really just allows....you... to maximize....how you're going to....love driving this golf.... because you're gonna feel good....as you're doing it" ... Even funnier to listen to at 14:48
Randy Have you done a review on the Vw Jetta SE trim level?
I've had 3 Golfs, and have always thought they are excellent cars. I'm a bit sad that they aren't going to bring the base mk8 Golf to the USA. My current 2015 mk7 Golf TDI is excellent. It's really a joy to drive!
I love this Golf, Joe! (Especially the diesel, which is nice too)
I am so glad that you like this one!
I have a 2019 golf 1.4t 6spd manual. Any suggestions on what I should do?
Is the 2020 honda civic type r a good sports car?
I love my golf sportwagen except for the darn leaky sunroof situation that vw refuses to find a solution
I have a Jetta wagon, drives like a million bucks but that stinking sunroof leaks likes yours.
Are these good for short drivers I'm 5’0 and looking for a hatchback
Your reviews are always so gorgeous. Keep them coming. :--)
Thanks for saying that! I promise to keep them coming for you!
Nice video Joe. We've owned two rabbits and two golfs over the years. Love them and they're great cars. We really want to get the Golf TSI, but it comes standard with a sunroof which is notorious for leaking in VWs and Audis. Love to pull the trigger, but don't want puddles on the floor and dash. Any one have VW sunroofs that don't leak.
I got an audi a3 with panoramic sunroof ( no leaks) , after 11 years of ownership.
I had a Jetta Wagon with a sunroof, the frame cracked and of course leaked. I would never get a VW with a sunroof, or really after my exp a car with a sunroof. Not worth the risk or yearly cleaning to me. Plus its dumb, most people never use it after a few times.
I don't know what's in VW's mind but the Gen8 Golf is already selling in Europe.
North America usually gets the newer generation VW models a year later. In fact, VW is not bringing the regular Golf (mk8) here at all, only the GTI and R.
Paul Yuen last year of the golf in us. 2021 only brings gti and r
The golf / GTI proves you don't need tons of horsepower to have a fun car. Yeah I can't wait for the GTI either. I had a beetle once (the "masculine" refresh) and it felt like I was in a go kart. So much fun to throw into turns.
Hey Joe, nice review. I’m deciding between a Forte GT and a Golf TSI. Which do you put above the other??
I would go Forte GT! You just get so much more for the money.
Golf. Kia sucks.
Do you think the 1.4t engine is much slower than the 1.8t in the older models? Great Review!
It’s slower on a quarter mile but faster from 0-60 due to 8 speed transmission compared to 6 speed in the older model
love Golf but why no huge zonk for pre historical headlights with yellow halogen bulbs and lack of projectors!
I have a tsi, it’s incredible!
Do you know when the 2021 GTI is coming? Thanks
That is the million dollar question.
USB C is nice. I love my MK6 Golf GTI.
Is the limited slip diff mechanical?
The only remaining VW that looks like a VW.I was fortunate enough to find a 2018 SE/1.8 new.There were only two Golfs on the dealer's lot.He's right-those clean,cohesive lines age well.VW's don't look ridiculous within a few years.I politely overlook the fake exhausts,otherwise it's been flawless.For someone sounding so obsessed with candy/sweets,he somehow stays in shape.
I love the Golf. I own a MK4 and after 17 years it’s still as solid as the day it rolled off the line in Wolfsburg, they also make Volkswagen sausages at the same plant. It’s comfy, dependable and actually a really nice drive. Everything works well, well priced and a great interior and it’s aged well. Wouldn’t consider any other hatchback.
I got a 2003 Golf TDI, manual 5-speed. Still is a going machine. I would like to get a new one but can't justify doing do since this one is still in great shape and fun to drive. Maybe next year?
The only problem with the back part is that dirt and water stays on it at the back, annoying to clean at times haha
Yesss
Joe finally reviews my car! Although mine is a manual; we can't all be perfect! Can't wait to watch this later today!
I just bought a 2020 6 speed golf. How are you liking yours?
Does this model have parking senzors
I've been between the TSI and a Civic Sport Hatch with a manual transmission and by the time was ready to buy all the Civics are gone. Only CVT's. The Civic was kind of my choice but since I couldn't find one I went and test drove a Golf. If I hated the Golf I was going to go back and buy the Civic hatch with the CVT. I read all these reviews that were saying that the TSI lacked power on the highway. First off, 0-30 mph it's very quick. I was really surprised by it. 0-60 it's in the mid 7 seconds. I got out on the highway and it gets up to 80 mph no problem. Sure if you want to blow by a Vette between 70-100 mph, it can't do that but I found it just fine. I mean, how often do you have to accelerate up from 70 or 80 mph? That's cruising speed already. The steering is super responsive. It shifts great. Super fun. It's just not made for the Autobahn. On back roads it's a hooligan. Moon roof is standard. It has a real Tach and Speedo. The styling is classic European, not Japanese Transformer. I'm actually happy that the Civics were gone. I bought the Golf. Oh, the only thing it needs is a cool racing stripe! That's happening!
Congrats! Thanks for sharing that ownership experience!
Yes... often imitated never duplicated!
You can say that again!
I think it's a great car for the $$. The seats look nice! The wheels don't look so hot but other than that not bad!
So much fun
Undisclosed location! Hahaha! Really? I know exactly where you are Joe. I live near there and drive those roads almost daily. 😀
Great review. I do think that the design, especially with that color, makes the car look super dated imo
Watched this review, as well as the Impreza Hatch review a few months ago. I’m gonna buy one of these in the next few weeks. Which is the overall better car? Cost is super similar.
Which one did you buy and why?
Mask On Impreza Premium Hatch. Resale value is so much better with a Subaru, and safety features are superior. AWD as well. VW is a turbo and a lot faster. But I’m not looking to race anyone.
Corbett Troyer thank you for the info.
My golf is 2018 and the infotainment is all touch screen. Does it differ from uk and US models?
I believe it does.
The VW website says you have to use Premium (93) gas to get the claimed 147 horsepower. Strange that the Jetta specs doesn't say the same with the same overall engine. (In fact, I hope its a typo, but the normal horsepower for this car is shown as 110 on the VW website for this car). Also, is this a Tiptronic automatic, because some reviews say it is.
I just got a 2020 VW Golf about 3 weeks ago and yes I can confirm that it is Tiptronic automatic however that premium gas thing is news to me 🤔
You guys get "hangry" in Florida?
Oh yeah!
this car is beautiful
Im thinking of buying the exact model but worried about reliability? Any thoughts, thanks.
The 1.8t/2.0t engines are pretty reliable they're the good engines I have a 14 jetta with the 1.8t and had no problems in the 5 years of owning it
Is the VW GTI 2020 coming out?
Marcon already out
So it looks like they got rid of the old 1.8 and are using the 1.4t from the jetta?
You are 100% correct!
To be honest the 1.8 NA is much much better than this 1.4t.
Hi, my 2020 VW golf has sound between 30-40 mile speed- also you feel little vibration at 60 mile speed. kindly advise
How are you liking the car? Any problems yet? I ask because I just got one (same year) a couple weeks ago
No LED headlights?
Nope
This is golf VII, now in 2020 is golf VIII
60s Lincoln continental ?
Tiger needs a golf. Specifically for Hawthorne blvd.
This or Elantra GT N-Line ??
The 2018 golf tsi was the best before the change it to the small 1.4T engine..
the 1.4t is a great engine. good power and reliable too
lol I like the title even tho the golf got a new redesign that will be released in the states next year. So guess this is temporarily the best hatchback ever built till next year
Only the Mk8 GTI and R are coming to the US, no more regular Golf.
This is the perfect small car.
I'm just wondering what the driving difference is between this engine and the old 1.8L turbo that had 175(?) hp?
Not much difference? Try and find a used 1.8L?
sopwithsnoopy the 1.8t was much quicker I believe and easy to tune for more hp
1.8l is much more reliable
Interesting pronunciation of the Volkswagen. In South Africa we pronounce w as v.
I think it’s a fair assumption that Joe likes Twinkies and candy.😁
It’s a lovely car, it’s the corolla of hatchbacks 😁 (ignore that the corolla hatchback exists 😂🥴 it doesn’t count it just came)
Thanks for letting me share it with you Miguel!
Do they still make Twinkies?
When the regular Golf looks better than the GTI, you know you messed up. Here's to hoping they don't screw up the Golf R as well.
Agreed
It's going to be interesting to see how it turns out!
@@Raven-uu7lb Yes sir!
@@RaitisRides waiting patiently for the reveal of the Golf R 😉
@@RaitisRides we have the eighth generation
released in europe but i think it is not in us market
I like the golfs but I love my kia Rio hatch. Best car I've ever owned
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
The Rio would compete with the VW Polo not the Golf. The Kia Cerato is Golf sized.
Golf and Rio are not in the same class and league it's more towards Hyundai i30 (Elantra GT) and Kia Forte 5 (hatchback variant currently not sold in the US).
VW IS THE BEST
I am so glad that you like this one!
New RS6 next?