17 min
2022 Volkswagen GTI First Impressions Talking Cars (MP3)
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- Automotive
On this episode, we drive the 2022 Volkswagen GTI. We discuss how this classic hatchback has evolved since the 1980s, where it fits in Volkswagen’s SUV focused lineup and the one thing that holds the GTI back from being a great all-around vehicle. We also answer a question about the safety of paddle shifters.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Volkswagen GTI discussion
12:20 - Question: Does CR consider paddle shifters a safety hazard?
LINKS:
Perview: 2022 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R Gain Power, Tech, and Sophistication: https://www.consumerreports.org/sporty-cars/2022-volkswagen-gti-gains-power-tech-sophistication-review/
Volkswagen GTI: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/gti/
Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #38: Volkswagen GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uGj5Cv6oY
VW Golf R vs. Golf GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uLwY-A35ko
On this episode, we drive the 2022 Volkswagen GTI. We discuss how this classic hatchback has evolved since the 1980s, where it fits in Volkswagen’s SUV focused lineup and the one thing that holds the GTI back from being a great all-around vehicle. We also answer a question about the safety of paddle shifters.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Volkswagen GTI discussion
12:20 - Question: Does CR consider paddle shifters a safety hazard?
LINKS:
Perview: 2022 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R Gain Power, Tech, and Sophistication: https://www.consumerreports.org/sporty-cars/2022-volkswagen-gti-gains-power-tech-sophistication-review/
Volkswagen GTI: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/volkswagen/gti/
Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #38: Volkswagen GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1uGj5Cv6oY
VW Golf R vs. Golf GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uLwY-A35ko
17 min