Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI 

Nice comprehensive review!! I own a 2015 Golf Tsi so I wanted to add a quick comment on the storage cubbies around the driver's seat. There is a pull out draw under the driver's seat and a flip down storage compartment to the left of the steering wheel on the dash. Combine that with the center arm rest storage, the large door pocket and the center console storage and I'd say there is no excuse to have any visible clutter in this car!! VW has nailed that part!!

Good to have you back Matt. Glad you enjoyed your 2 weeks away! Feels great to finally have weekly reviews and car news love the channel and keep up the good work !

Awesome review Matt! loving these press cars it allows you to make such a well rounded video!

This guy's great reviews. I'm pretty sure that he's "in character" during the reviews to both stand out among the others and to compliment his "nerdy" enthusiasm. GREAT JOB!!!

I think your hands movement ups and down at the same time is iconic....:)

Didn't realize the interior of the wagon was that nice... Solid review man!

I know this was a 2015 model but your review got me interested in test driving the 2018 SportWagen with 4Motion and I loved it so much it’s parked outside now! I was cross-shopping cross overs and almost went over to the dark side until I drove this. Always enjoy your reviews and would love to see your opinion on the AWD version if you get a chance. Keep up the great content!

I was waiting for this review thank you

Awesome review...thanks for sharing....All your reviews are the best....

Doesn't Volkswagen, pretty much, own everything?

Thanks for the review. Like the Wagon. Seems like a decent daily driver with extra space. Price is spot on. Can't wait to see the sportier models mentioned in this weeks news review.

Nice review again Matt!

Good review as always. Would love to see a new Golf R review.I know the dealerships around me are starting to get the manual transmissions finally.

I own the exact same car i got it two weeks ago and so far i love it 🥰🥰 im inlove with my car and its easy to navigate all the buttons and storages. The back up camera is awesome and the sounds system is on point too!! 💕💕

Nice review! Hopefully we get the Golf R Sportwagen soon. That's gonna be sweet!

APR stage 1 tune, thicker rear sway bar and this car livens up really nice

t-shirt + shorts + flip flops = perfect day

You're the man +Subaruwrxfan

"Let's take it on this backroad here and see how it does" is the equivalent of the bass dropping in music lol

Nice review keep it up

I just traded out of my 2015 silver regular Golf TSI S. I loved everything they gave you for a base model including very nice finish inside and out. Handling was also great but the reliability was horrible! It’s mind boggling how many times I needed to go to the dealer for repairs. Luckily I had a 75,000 mile warranty. I love how this guy talks about how mature a vehicle it is and how great it is. I’m 52 years old and I seriously need a reliable vehicle. This is far from a great reliable vehicle! I would never go near another Volkswagen. I went back to Honda and I seriously couldn’t be happier.

When you turn the radio screen off does the radio still play? My gf has a 2015 jetta and hates the light at night. We had no idea the car could do this.

I got one a couple of months ago and I'm pretty happy with it. :o) I've just read there is a recall on the diesel model (TDI) due to emissions control issues. I'm even happier to have gotten the TSI!

Nice review! Would really appreciate if you could review an e92 or f30 335i.

WEDNESDAY REVIEWS ARE BACK BABY!!!

When you have the cruise on some cars (including mine) will downshift to slow you down to get you back down to your set speed.

If you're able to get your hands on a VW Tiguan I'd love to see you review it! :)

Any interest in a Ford Focus ST? You did the GTI. I feel like you should do the other hot hatches as well :)

I have the same car and the way the climate knobs jiggle really bothers me too! Just feels very un-German and in sharp contrast to how solid and precise the rest of the interior. And you're totally right about accelerating off the line. You have to find the sweet spot otherwise it's either jerky or slow (like the turbo spools up slower unless you give it more push).

Brother it would be awesome if you could review one of the 2015 Chrysler 300 S! Just something I'd like to see reviewed by you thanks!

2015 Subaru Forester XT Maybe? Touring Trim? Could ya?

matt, do you have a plan to review ferrari 488 gtb?

All VW with DSG have DSG stamped in the shift lever, if not it is a regular automatic

they don't sell them in America but it would awesome to see you do a review on the vw Passat r36 wagon one day

A big selling point of all the SUV's/Crossovers is the taller, more commanding view of the road. That is the one most frequent reason for choosing an SUV, that I encounter. We are taking delivery of a 2019 Sportwagen S soon. Fun little wagen (wagon?)

It downshifts while coasting down a hill to increase engine braking so you don't have to use as much brakes. My parent's 2006 Civic does it too.

About the downshifting going down hills and such..i don't know if this is the case for this vehicle or not. But, I had a 2012 civic.. if you were going down a hill and hit the breaks a little, it would downshift to hold you back a little.

I quite like the golfwagen, i believe if i remember right they are upgrading the radio (bigger screen and car play) system like is in the euro golf, and they were rumors of the golf r wagen to bad they are not making it.

You don't switch off the ac when you switch off the car?

I've thought about buying the TDi version of the Golf Sportwagen. Unfortunately, I've heard that VWs have reliability issues.

Finally another car review I love them keep up the work do you think it's possible to review any of the Dodge challengers

@subaruwrxfan do a review on the rx8 !

can u please do the volvo wagons please, they are so cool, even the new xc90 is cool as well.

watching this in 2024. thanks sir!

Can you review the Cobalt SS

had a 2009 Jetta 5cyl manual (5spd) & 2012 GTi manual (6spd) loved every second of it, drove both them hard, cruised, long trips, traffic, no issues not a single issue or recall on both cars both were 3 year lease program cars, in the entire 6 years of ownership, not even oil changes i had to pay, despite GTi is obviously the better car, I can't speak enough how FANTASTIC the Jetta 2.5L 5 cylinder engine was with the manual transmission, and from a enthusiast point of view; dogs are men's best friend a GTi as for a car is men's best friend, I've done corners on 3 wheels only on ground, canyons, back roads you name it, always there for you, not once have ever made me nervous nor betrayed my confidence the stock Dunlops were great tires the suspension was spot on the steering AMAZING feel & feedback. The other fantastic point i also enjoyed on my VW's were the level of equipment i had at the base models, the Jetta was the most basic model of the time, i had keyless entry, CD, security system, heated seats, power windows & mirrors. The GTi was the base model GTi apart from button in the steering wheel which i personally don't like, GPS and sunroof, was the same exact car as the $7k more top of the line. I've heard thru out my years folks speaking bad of VW, as they are unreliable, built in mexico bla bla bla, NOT once in every car ive drove in the same price bracket came even close to match value, quality of the ride and overall quality feel those 2 vehicles gave to me. Cheers

HEY Matt for my second car (ive been driving for about 3-4 years) what car would you reccomend: a 2008 mustang gt or a 2006 nissan 350z i cant really decide

are those the new air Jordan flip flops

How come you never review a golf r? I wanna see your face reaction when you accelerate on one

Can you do the ford Shelby GT 350r

Do a 2015 golf R review please

The GTI also has the rear AC vents.

how about 4motion sportwagen manual ?

Review a corolla sport. The engine is loud in sport and manual mode. I think people would like it

can you do a 2010 GTI please if you can

Hey subaruwrxfan, what car should I get as my first car, it has to be FWD/or AWD, 4 cylinders, and under 20k, it can be new or used! Please respond!

The transmission is a regular 6 speed Tiptronic, not DSG.

Dope ass into!

great review, im sure Volkswagen will be happy, please try and speak a little slower snd clearer , you were talking pretty fast there towards the end and mumbling a bit, maybe put ur mic a little closer too.

if you had to choose between 2006 Audi A3 Sportback (you reviewed) versus this 2015 VW Sportback, which one will you pick. I say this because I actually purchased a 2006 Audi A3 with low miles ( your review of the car helped alot). Now the family is growing and I'm looking into the Sportwagen. But ... the Audi A3 mated with the engine configuration but tuned to produced more horsepower (200) and more torque (207 lb-ft). I'm curious on your take on it from a driver perspective. Of course the SportWagon outcast the Audi on space and safety features.

It looks a bit dull on the outside, that low trim level doesnt even come with fog lights... My rental car here in germany is better equipped. You are also getting the North America version here with slightly less quality but a real manual handbrake. I hate the electric e-brake in the euro model. The 1.8 is a little bit thirsty, you could almost drive a GTI with that much fuel. The DSG- trans is really good, no auto slushbox that thinks ten years before it changes gears and takes for ever doing so. But its nice that you show what the entry level wagon looks like, this really is a Volkswagen.

subaruwrxfan So it feels like naturally aspirated engine and acceleration is a bit laggy from a stop? Which is it?

There's just something about the side profile that I dislike. It's clean and simple but boring. The back end and front look great but the side is just not interesting. Their Jettas and Golfs look fine and Audi's have the same simple approach to them but this one really just doesn't appeal to me. Maybe I'm weird.

Can you review the new Jetta GLIs.

Very informative review. On the other hand, many of your comments are redundant. Try practicing a little more and organize your thoughts clearly and spit out your points rather than filling the gaps with ramble. Good work.

I like the Sportwagen but the rear seat legroom is a bit lacking. As someone who would rather have a wagon versus a cross over or SUV there are not that many options on the market today. This is one of the better wagons I have seen.

damn, my vw cc does the same thing, it is a duo clutch, and when you give it too much gas, it is very jumpy and it almost felt like there is something wrong with the car. lol

Yeah my cars transmission feels the same. I have. 07 Rabbit 2.5

impressed with the interior. glad VW didn't cheap out on the materials for the US version. a little bland but a solid wagon

Do what thedudeinblue does , your reactions would be epic. Review older cars, these new ones are kind of junk.

Review Golf R Plz

This or a Mazda 3??

COOL Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI

do a dodge challenger hellcat review plz

This car in TDI is like THE family car

My experience with a tsi engine so far: After 5000km this engine- when running iddle -started shaking. Engine misfires - according to VAG that is a normal behaviour for the TSI engines. ( Why the engine didn't have that problem the first 5000 km, remains a mystery). So expect this to happen at any time. My collegues car ( french make, also direct-injection petrol engine) which cost half the price, runs smoother. She makes fun of me, but in Germany they call this "Vorsprung durch Technik".

I love my GF's trim pieces....

Probably downshifts when you're going down a hill for engine braking so you don't speed as quickly... wouldn't consider that performance oriented rather just good transmission programming

the thing is, im debating between this (Topline) and a Volvo V60 (mid-tier) and im just unsure about the reliability and repair issues i heard from other sources about Volkswagen...

Haha you are so used to your brz/mustang push button start that twisting a key feels unnatural.

My man wearing shorts from when he was in middle school

Old time subscriber and fan here so no hate...but maan...those flip flooops...

waiting for tjhunt to comment...any second now

It's funny because the new 1.8 tsi golf stage 1 gains over stock is almost as powerful as a mk5 and mk6 gti stage 1.

10:06 backroad drop button.

kuddos from Tijuana mate... it is a DSG? here in Mexico is anounced as a DSG but a buddy bough a Golf Sport (almost a GTI) but less equiped and it says Automatic, not DSG in the brouchure, and he bring it to service and it is a DSG, there is even a Polo Sport that has the DSG with a 2.0 engine... that little car is a beast, but I mean... here they have al the models mixed up lol... maybe this one is in your review is a DSG... thanks for the cool reviews

My GF's trunk space is large too!!

Lol wore that same shirt today

I drove my friends fathers 2014 Passat TSI and the first thing I noticed when driving it was that the transmission felt like a DSG... It's super weird and I checked his window sticker and it's not DSG... It's a Japanese transmission

Review a Subaru WRX STI Hatchback.

Who reviews cars in their flip flops? Is it even legal to drive in those?

too much coffee that morning?

Not a fan of the wagon body style

T to the S to the I...

Matt, do you currently record with an external mic? Also... please....please, for the love of everybody, write a small script out and follow it. For how well you present and record, the uh's, you know's, I means, takes away from that. Also, your usage of "Nice" and "Good". There's a million and a half ways to get across what you're saying, try to steer away from just calling everything nice.... You feel me?

suppp 😎

cool you drive in flip flops!

Omg under 301 club lol

Prohibit rebel Latin several enormous

slow down ..... when talking ... good video though