Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews

Honest review of this vehicle.

Gettin' the GTi

It is a most civilized Hooligan car I've ever seen! Fun to drive 'spiritedly' without a harsh or 'jiggly' ride. Still discovering all the gadgets and modes. Just made a mad-dash run to Pinehurst NC and back to Willow Park TX with wife and two dogs. "Garth" was packed to the gills and still returned 32.2 mpg (Calculated) for the trip. Nominal Speed +5.

Can’t stop loving it

I purchased the car with 65,000 miles on it only because it was hard to find a two door autobahn. I did not want the four-door so I had to search for a 2016. The car had a lot of highway miles a few chips on the front but the interior was impeccable. the performance package works well. I love the glass sunroof and the ride quality reminds me of a Mercedes C class are used to drive. I feel very secure and well taken care of when driving. I also like the size of the vehicle being two door it feels very roomy yet the size is very small which is a feature I like. The backseat is roomy enough with air vents for feet and center. Also love the Fender subwoofer w Apple CarPlay.

Supatight Slick Ride

This car continues to impress me! I have the SE with the Performance Package and Lighting Package and 6 Speed manual and it was love at first test drive. My only hesitation was buying another VW product-I had three VW's starting with a Jetta GT back in 1996, a '99 New Jetta, and a 2002 Passat, which were ALL problematic. But that was then, and this is now. After putting over 13K HARD miles on the car (a couple of cross-Texas and cross-country jaunts), as well as in constant stop and go traffic here in Houston, I can honestly say I have had ZERO issues. No interior trim pieces breaking off, no squeaks and rattles, and no engine issues. The EPC light did come on once when I started up the car. I shut the car off, then cut it on again, and proceeded to start a 250-mile road trip right after, and the issue never resurfaced. The Apple CarPlay works flawlessly, and there are even cool performance monitors (like measuring G-forces, etc, and a program that tells you how to increase your fuel economy-it even grades you on your progress. And of course, the handling, braking, and engine power are top notch. This car keeps growing on me, and my VW dealership experience (both in Austin and in Houston) have both been top notch, with far better service than I had with my Mercedes or Audi. My only complaint is that the rims are easy to scratch on the curb if you are a terrible at parallel parking like myself LOL.

Big Smile Car

The 2016 GTI, my first VW, is my fun car, practical car, luxury car, all rolled into one. I've got more than 5,000 mi on it so far and it just keeps on getting better. If I have one complaint with it, its the exact same as a previous review. It has to do with the drive and sport mode, that comes with the DSG package. Drive mode is the fuel economy mode and is best on the highway at 60 mph or more. Sport mode is very reactive to your right foot and great when you want the car to GO instantly. What the GTI needs is a mode in between the two for normal driving around town. If it had this feature it would be the perfect car for the vast majority of people who love the art of driving as much as I do. Do not know why all the reviews I have read do not mention this fact. Acceleration is very strong, and I'll have to do a lot of soul searching to decide whether I will put a APR stage 1 tune on it next summer. If you own one of these new GTI's, life will be a lot more fun, guaranteed.