2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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S - $33,190 MSRP
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$29,295Prices based on sales in LA thru 5/5/25
Best All-Around Commuting Car
AlfaDC, 11/26/2024
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I do tons of research before buying a car, and thus was slightly nervous about taking the plunge on my GTI. So many car reviews ding the haptic controls for the car's systems, and yes, on a test drive you can see their point. But, like actual owners said in my research, I too found the controls very easy to use after my first couple of days using them. I am at 1500 miles currently and have not once accidentally hit a single control on the steering wheel. The car is insanely fun to drive, especially if you live in a town or city. It zips everywhere and you feel joy driving. It's also excellent on the interstate--it feels rock solid at 80mph AND I can hit 40mpg (even with a turbo engine that can do 0-60 in under 6 seconds). The car also takes 87 octane gas and my gas bill has been cut in half with this and its mpg. Inside the car, the GTI also has so many thoughtful, clever touches that I haven't found in my Japanese cars. It's really thought out in its design. And the plaid seats are super cool and comfortable (make sure to follow others' advice online and sit with your butt truly against the seat back to get the best support--which I didn't do on my initial test drive). And lastly, the GTI has soul. Life is too short for driving generic SUVs!
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Great Ride
Skipper, 01/11/2025
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Peppy, Fast, Comfortable, loaded with options, Fun and the infotainment system is not all that hard to learn and use, despite, comments to the contrary.
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI for sale near you
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- SE 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $40,786453 mi away
- 380 SE 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $41,336396 mi away
- Autobahn 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $42,936326 mi away
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40 Years of VW GTI Fun
MyDogBuster, 11/07/2024
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our first GTI in 1984 (a new Black MT Rabbit GTI made in Westmoreland County PA) for $10,598.75 out the door. Fun car....only 90 hp (but reasonably powerful for a ~2,000 lb car), practical, decent handling....did I mention fun? Fast forward 4 decades (?) and we've gotten our 2nd GTI.....a 2024 Kings Red GTI SE w/ DSG (for....somewhat more money). GREAT car....ADDICTIVELY FUN car. Torquey motor...pulls from idle. Wonderfully direct steering and braking. Yes the haptic controls require you to adapt to them and I can say at this point I have to correct control inputs more often than I would like to, BUT....I look for twisty 2 lane roads to get where I would have taken the quickest/most direct route before. So I will put up with the controls and I have NO regrets about buying the car. It puts a smile on my face the moment I get behind the wheel. Wie er saust, kleine GTI......wah wah....wah wah wah wah wah wah.
Stylish, Practical and Fun to Drive
Elise Gotay, 03/24/2024
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Volkswagen engineering has always delivered great safety features for my husband and me. We had a 2016 Golf Limited SportWagen that we needed to replace from an accident. We had no problems with the SportWagen until the accident, and the safety features were very reliable. We also liked VW Carnet since we travelled and could check the car. We would receive messages on the car status, and could also lock the car remotely if we forgot. We did not plan to buy a VW GTI, but we were sold once we evaluated the technology and the base safety features. All versions of the 2024 GTI have power side mirrors, which we also need for a small garage space where we live. We were happy to skip buying a CVT, which was a new technology for us and stick with VW. The GTI is also extremely comfortable.
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I truly enjoy this car!
dmaxwellh, 08/18/2024
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been the fortunate owner of far too many performance cars and have long coveted the GTI. When I learned that the manual transmission was being eliminated for 2025, I knew it was now or never. I purchased a 2024 380 SE last month. The adjustable dampers, smooth shifter, low end torque, and supportive seats all make for fantastic driving dynamics. Entrance and egress are easy. The GTI exudes classic teutonic quality. The plaid seat fabric is essential, and the ambient lights complete the package. My only modification has been the addition of a clutch stop to take up the pedal dead space. Highly recommend this adjustment. I truly enjoy this car!