Buying a VW GTI is not only a practical, economical decision, it’s a rewarding one. In this video, I will go over why this easily stands up to the Honda Civic SI, Hyundai Elantra N, Subaru WRX and more. I will also go over what’s new for 2023, predicted reliability, and the issues plaguing the MK8.

Full review
   • 2022 VW GTI 6-Speed Manual (Mk 8) / T...  

DSG base trim review
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(UPCOMING) Subaru WRX vs VW GTI

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00:18 What's new
00:58 Features
02:31 Powertrain
04:24 Handling
05:06 Comfort
05:34 Practicality
06:22 Reliability
07:28 Drawbacks
08:56 Final Thoughts