First Review Of 2020 VW Golf Mk8 Reveals Many Gains, Few Letdowns
After its unveiling at the end of last month, the all-new 2020 VW Golf Mk8 has finally arriving in the hands of reviewers, beginning across the pond in Germany, though, you'll be happy to know that this first drive is in English.
Here, we have a full 50-minute in-depth review of the new Golf by Autogefühl. It includes first hands-on impressions on the exterior, interior and handling dynamics, an overview of the assistance and convenience on-board tech, and plenty more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc8KbxKl8DY
Since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we're going to let you decide whether Volkswagen did a good job on the styling department. Meanwhile, we'll start off with a couple of things this reviewer did not like about the new Golf. These include a flimsy manual hood strut instead of a hydraulic one, which in his opinion is a bit of a letdown, considering the price point.
Next, he touched upon interior quality, which is strong overall, but parts of the cabin proved disappointing – such as the upper door panels which were made out of hard plastics instead of a soft-touch material.
Otherwise, VW seems to have done a solid job building upon the 7th-gen model's characteristics, making the Mk8 comfortable, safe, smart and reasonably eco-friendly.
This particular model was equipped with the 1.5-liter TSI four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 150 PS (148 HP) and paired to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. On the road, it proved to be refined and economical, and buyers will be able to choose between multiple versions of this engine, including 110 and 130 PS variants, plus eTSI models with mild hybrid 48-volt technology.
Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/11/first-review-of-2020-vw-golf-mk8-reveals-many-gains-few-letdowns/
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
Quote from: Submariner on November 29, 2019, 09:45:46 AM
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
The MKX has one :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And your family hunts feasants in Switzerland for spring break
Quote from: Submariner on November 29, 2019, 09:45:46 AM
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
I prefer them. I've been wacked on the back of the head by too many gas strut hoods to trust them.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 29, 2019, 11:46:11 AM
The MKX has one :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And your family hunts feasants in Switzerland for spring break
pheasants.
Also, I assume, grouse.
Quote from: Submariner on November 29, 2019, 09:45:46 AM
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
Pics of Beretta or shins :devil:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 29, 2019, 12:05:18 PM
pheasants.
Also, I assume, grouse.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 29, 2019, 11:46:11 AM
The MKX has one :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
And your family hunts feasants in Switzerland for spring break
I think y'all mean "peasants".
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on November 29, 2019, 02:26:20 PM
Pheasants are gamier
Depends on if they're domesticated or free-range.
Did they finally add reliability as an option?
Quote from: HurricaneSteve on December 02, 2019, 02:14:22 PM
Did they finally add reliability as an option?
It's part of the $2000 dependability package.
I'll take two then!
Quote from: RomanChariot on December 02, 2019, 02:34:48 PM
It's part of the $2000 dependability package.
Quote from: RomanChariot on December 02, 2019, 02:34:48 PM
It's part of the $2000 dependability package.
So is that some kind of premium roadside assistance that includes free towing and a complementary, non-VWAG brand loaner car when yours breaks down?
Quote from: MX793 on November 29, 2019, 01:39:10 PM
I think y'all mean "peasants".
Better hunting. Fewer people care about them than pheasants.
Quote from: Submariner on November 29, 2019, 09:45:46 AM
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
Taco has a good ol' metal pole to hold the hood up. Those gas struts go bad and you end up wishing you had one.
Quote from: MX793 on December 02, 2019, 07:41:30 PM
So is that some kind of premium roadside assistance that includes free towing and a complementary, non-VWAG brand loaner car when yours breaks down?
Free towing with a limit of once a month plus a complimentary shuttle. I have heard that some dealerships will also offer discounts on coffee in the waiting area.
Quote from: RomanChariot on December 03, 2019, 01:18:27 PM
Free towing with a limit of once a month plus a complimentary shuttle. I have heard that some dealerships will also offer discounts on coffee in the waiting area.
Even my shit Ford dealer has free coffee in the waiting area... but that powdered creamer can go to hell.
Quote from: Submariner on November 29, 2019, 09:45:46 AM
I haven't seen a manual hood strut since my cousin needed a jump in his 91' Chevy Baretta.
My 2016 kIA Sportage has it. ...... My 2008 VW Passat had it not, and I think the 2002 Passat I had before that, didn't have it either