New VW Golf 1.4TSI Review – The Golf 8.5 Range finally gets a non-GTI version in SA (2025)

2025年5月8日

The Volkswagen Golf 8.5 has finally landed in South Africa, and this time it’s NOT just the GTI or R! We get behind the wheel of the new 1.4 TSI Golf 8.5 to see if it lives up to the iconic Golf nameplate and if it’s the perfect hatch for Mzansi roads.

In this detailed South African review, we cover:

🚗 Exterior Styling: New lights and sporty R-Line looks.
💻 Interior Tech & Comfort: That HUGE new infotainment screen and YES, physical buttons are back! We dive into the user experience.
💨 Performance & Drive: How does the 1.4 TSI engine paired with the 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox handle South African city streets and open roads?
🇿🇦 SA Specs & Pricing: A look at the different trim levels available in South Africa (Life, Life+, R-Line, R-Line+) and what you get for your Rand.
🤔 The Big Question: With the Golf 8.5 GTI & R delayed for SA, is this TSI model the Golf to buy right now?
For a while, the Golf 8 was all about high-performance GTI and R models in South Africa. Now, Volkswagen brings back the “people’s Golf” with the refined and updated 8.5 TSI. Is it a compelling alternative in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs? Join us for the ultimate South African Golf 8.5 review!

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0:00 – Intro
1:32 – Advert
1:40 – Performance Scene
5:48 – Boot Scene
7:27 – Rear Seats
9:10 – Pricing
11:58 – Transmission
13:00 – Conclusion

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