Top Gear hot hatch ICON 20 years on - Is it still the best?

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This car was the Top Gear Car of the Year in 2004 - Does it stack up 20 years on? Ex-Stig Ben Collins reunites with this hot hatch icon to see if it's still the best.
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@Drivetribe Месяц назад

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@Stoyon Месяц назад

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@FatHead1979 Месяц назад

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@winzracingNZ Месяц назад

That music is a modern version of ENJOY THE SILENCE ain't it?

@DashCamSheffield Месяц назад

@@Stoyon I cancelled my subscription about 2 years ago, they still post stuff trying to get me to re-join.

@IndustrialSociety1995 Месяц назад

It’s weird seeing the Stig talk to me in the car instead of listening to “Falco” on the radio while driving it.

@_sam_2284 Месяц назад

Alles klar Herr Kommissar

@AndrewDRSWilliamson Месяц назад

Awesome tho right

@SamF1TheAvGeek Месяц назад

@jean-charlesweyland129 Месяц назад

@@_sam_2284 and when the cars ends up upside down in the ditch Maschine brennt

@opusgazelle Месяц назад

Ben Collins is just terrific, great mix of natural charm, deep knowledge and zero BS

@richardhammer187 Месяц назад

Natural charm... 😂

@Eat-MyGoal Месяц назад

@@richardhammer187 Yeah, something you clearly don't understand, Mr Bland-Comment...

@cronoz-sensei4259 Месяц назад

He feels like a more chill version of automotive Gordon Ramsey, genuinely amazing bloke. I could listen to him for an entire day talk about this stuff.

@PLively Месяц назад

He's have made a great presenter on that Top Gear show they used to have on the BBC. ...er....

@MrWolfSnack 5 дней назад

He feels more like Tiff Needell.

@sayhibobbi Месяц назад

All the respect to Ben for his driving ability and what he could do on the Top Gear track, but watching this tells me we were robbed of a compelling and knowledgeable on-camera presenter!

@jshanson04xd Месяц назад

Nahh, if you do that you'll be going back to the old top gear format and you wouldn't be watching it!

@chrisgilkes1687 Месяц назад

He also wasn’t the first person to be the Stig, that was Perry McCarthy.

@kavinskysmith4094 Месяц назад

well he told his points to clarkson and then he would pump them out to 11, which makes me wonder what a revisit of all the cars he slagged off would be now as it was funny, every car clarkson hated I liked and it latter turned out they turned out to be damn good cars.

@farishanafiah8461 Месяц назад

@@jshanson04xdSpeak for yourself, I ALWAYS prefer the pre-CHM Top Gear. It's the reason I also watch Fifth Gear.

@tobyadams7141 Месяц назад

How can you say we were robbed of an onscreen present? Its exactly what hes doing now

@smilepermile8165 Месяц назад

0:10 I love how they used the same song of 'Enjoy the silence' (by Depeche Mode+Mike Shinoda) that they did in the original TopGear review. It was the first time I discovered that track and loved listening to it ever since!

@FlyingSpur99 Месяц назад

I wondered about the Linkin Park feel to the cover

@szymonski1905 Месяц назад

It took me a few seconds to figure out what song it was, but now I understand why I kept thinking it was a Linkin Park track! Need to check out this version of it for sure, thanks!

@vanMould Месяц назад

It's not quite the same though. It's Enjoy The Silence alright, but someone seems to have remade it in the exact same style that Shinoda did. I suppose they could afford to pay Depeche Mode but not Mike :P

@saltzkruber732 Месяц назад

Cars like this and the Fiesta ST will probably be valuable classics in the future as Hot Hatches are sadly being replaced by dreary electric suv coupes

@Wallstreetavarice Месяц назад

I have to disagree. The original GTI's are much more rare and still just barely qualify as collector cars. It's very rare for a vehicle based on an economy platform to become a collector car - homologation specials not withstanding.

@saltzkruber732 Месяц назад

@@WallstreetavariceThe originals in good condition are pricey. And now you wont be able to buy new versions.

@Lewis_Treff97 Месяц назад

@Wallstreetavarice the mk1 and mk2 gti are rare because of how old they are and many were scrapped years ago or taken off the road. The mk5 will go the same way with how many are left by the same age due to many being ragged or poorly looked after

@JamesChurchill3 Месяц назад

SUVs are the death knell of small fun hatchbacks.

@joelbates8243 Месяц назад

@@Lewis_Treff97 Correct - I have a MK5 GTI as my 2nd car, first one I bought with my own money - wanted a non rust bucket with a manual and the classic tartan seats - took me 3 months to find one after looking nearly every day and touring the country every weekend. The dream spec was a white two door with the tartan and a manual 'box but they are rarer than rocking horse shit, let alone finding one in good condition. I "settled" for a silver 4 door with the tartan seats and a manual - bought the car on 80,000 miles and it is completely unmodified. It is borderline rare..

@Steve_A93 Месяц назад

I love that you used the music from the original Top Gear film on the GTI!

@beanmw96 Месяц назад

Cupra was a MK4 GTI platform. The one shown in this video anyway. Had a 1.8 20v whereas the MK5 golf has a 2.0 tfsi

@Aqualung1981 Месяц назад

Exactly, and the same with the Audi S3 that appears in the video.

@bzilla1090 Месяц назад

Just pictures everyone knows which ones they are referring to

@viggowiin Месяц назад

Love that they used Mike Shinoda's remix of Enjoy the Silence as it was used in the original review of the car on Top Gear ❤

@Dirpitz Месяц назад

still my favourite version

@viggowiin Месяц назад

@@Dirpitz It's brilliant. And it's not even on many music streaming services.

@linewalkr6500 Месяц назад

I had a MkV GTi for 6 years and I ADORED it! It's still the car I compare every other car against. Losing it was one of the saddest days of my life... I actually cried a bit. Miss you buddy 😇

@ApnaChoud Месяц назад

Buy another one then!

@Anamnesis Месяц назад

MK5 original owner of over 15 years. That original Top Gear segment with Clarkson sold me on the car sight unseen, before it even came to North America. And it's in my driveway to this day, a bit worse for wear with an entire dash full of warning lights, but still hanging on. 🙂

@Caseyc1017 Месяц назад

Warning lights are a badge of honor on that car

@iulian2548 8 дней назад

I love to see people holding on to cars for a long time.

@ahihatv468 Месяц назад

I have this car. In white. Two door. Manual. 2009. With the classic cloth seats. Best car I've ever owned

@markonline1. Месяц назад

Just bought my first ever GTI. It’s a mark 7. It’s a fun run around /commuter for when it’s too wet to ride. Traded in a Mustang GT for it, and although there was a part of me that thought I may have regrets, the Golf is waaaaaaay more fun than the Mustang! I am in love with the car!!!!

Месяц назад

I am still amazed that the argument for the Stig was that they could not find a racing driver that could talk well to camera and then they choose Ben as stig :)

@bruzie900 Месяц назад

Stig driving a car that looks like Stig's helmet, and a Depeche Mode remix soundtrack - feels like an old-school TG video :)

@DJSvenNo1 Месяц назад

To me, that felt very Top Gear. Thanks for sharing Drivetribe!

@Moray2023 Месяц назад

I was hoping it was the W12 one.

@christophb2736 Месяц назад

Wasn't there only one, VW made for Wörthersee?

@Chris.1812 Месяц назад

The episode that featured on is permanently etched into my brain in its entirety, as I had it downloaded on my iPod nano from a code in an edition of top gear magazine. I must’ve watched it a hundred times

@jimboh.2654 Месяц назад

It's concept car not mass produced

@petargalic4765 Месяц назад

Same here

@kavinskysmith4094 Месяц назад

@@jimboh.2654 kinda like the Baja version of the bug, which they should have made, as that would have been fun, or even the 1.8 turbo beetle, the snap orange version

@mnamescole Месяц назад

20 years ago, on S5E6 of Top Gear, they used Mike Shinoda's Enjoy The Silence as one of their songs while reviewing this car Time passed, the world changed but as much as I can see, (old) Top Gear isn't as dead as we might think.

@andynorris3537 Месяц назад

This era of hot hatches (early to mid 2000s ) will never be beaten. This, the Astra VXR , Focus ST , Mégane 225, Civic Type R, etc are just peak hot hatch fun

@matthewmason8982 Месяц назад

So many vids on how iconic and brilliant the mk5 GTI is. Easy to see why I haven’t replaced mine in the ten+ years I’ve owned it.

@PlannetuRev Месяц назад

I saw this on Top Gear when i was 9-10 and i’ve loved them ever since. I’ve had one and I own a MK7 now but the MK5 will always have a special place in my heart. Hopefully i’ll have another one!

@-PLAYER0NE- Месяц назад

Its really wild to look at this car knowing it's 20 years old... it aged very well, you can see the 80's ooze from 80's cars but this thing still looks brand new.

@SuperiorModel Месяц назад

The value of these cars will now go up.

@michaelcourtney4969 Месяц назад

I like the fact that they use music from the video clarkson made when he reviewed the car when it was new. Such a subtle yet cool throw back. Ben is a great presenter and should definitely be included /considered for a revised top gear in a few years after people have had a chance to miss it. Original fans and many new ones would flock back to it.....I believe hey would anyway

@Z-u-m-a Месяц назад

Great video and a lovely car. Have driven both mk5 and mk7 GTIs and prefer the 5 tbh. Not as fast or polished but the steering feel makes it so much more engaging.

@johnnyr6391 Месяц назад

I've had my MK5 for 12 years now. Still one of my fav. cars. Great video!

@diogors6 Месяц назад

I loved that review. Would be nice to see more reviews of cars Ben drove in his Top Gear days

@badbob1982 Месяц назад

I’ve never owned a Golf, but my wife had a Mk5 Golf Cabrio and of all the cars she has ever owned, that was my absolute favourite. A dream to drive and so much fun, and so comfortable even when being ragged. She replaced it with a SLC and, while faster, just wasn’t as nice to drive,

@nickunderhill8068 Месяц назад

Would love to see a similar look back at a Clio 172/182. Iconic drivers car of the same era. Very cool TG review of a racing blue 182 back in the day

@coxbright Месяц назад

I'd love to see this too. That review was one of the reasons that made me want one. I still have mine after 9 years of ownership and still love it. I always remember Clarksons Impression of it growling at you.

@AviAvikesh Месяц назад

I do not comment much but it is nice to see @drivetribe using the same bit of Enjoy the Silence that they originally used on that Top Gear episode 20 years ago. Well done to the editing team!

@adamm.1367 Месяц назад

The mk5 GTI is such an iconic car...the modern version of the mk1 if you will. I owned a mk5 & a mk7 and they were so enjoyable. Sadly, VW has lost its way and doesn't seem to care about the driver crowd anymore. Really tragic to think they used to make fantastically fun vehicles 😢

@harrywilson__5470 Месяц назад

This era of cars are the best. Everything you want no bs

@HoodlumMedia Месяц назад

Awesome to see stig giving us all this nostalgia!

@ClutchKickOfficial Месяц назад

Wow, the instant nostalgia hit of that intro track taking you right back to Clarkson's review in 2004.

@rockervdrive Месяц назад

Wow, what a clean example! Great insight and review from Ben. It made me super nostalgic.

@CatchiestWorm12 Месяц назад

The song in the intro is the same song that was used in Clarkson's original road test of the MK5 on Top Gear. Fantastic little detail.

@alexanderduran7455 Месяц назад

Thanks for the great video on the GTI mk 5. As a 2016 mk7 owner since 2017, saved significant cash buying a Lease return. Only 8500 miles on it. It now has 75k plus now. Its been a great utility driver for me, i even made a round trip from western USA back to the west. A 7700 mile trek with out any issues. Enough... i agree with your assessment Of both GTIs.

@giorx5 Месяц назад

Civic Type-R for trackdays, Focus ST for daily use for this gen of hothatches. Golf had more electronics and didn't deactivate.

@jamescroft1522 Месяц назад

I have a mk5 today and I'm still in love with it because that engine has soo much potential. Mine is running at 340bhp and has been for over 4 years and has never put a foot wrong. And one of the best feelings you can have is to see the look on someone's face when you trash them in their brand new golf R. Great car and less tec to go wrong.

@groupb5420 Месяц назад

Wow , how did you get it to 340 bhp 👍

@terot8341 Месяц назад

@@groupb5420 propably just bigger turbo, intercooler, upgaded air intake and exhaust and tune.

@intractablemaskvpmGy Месяц назад

I have the 06 mk5 "rabbit" version with less than 100k miles. Garage kept. Punished in the parking lot. I did an ECU tune and removed the rev limiter etc and it is even more fun to drive! I'm keeping it forever

@EWhite-95 Месяц назад

Great video, more of this style please!

@sardav160479 Месяц назад

Great video awesome seeing Ben Collins on the channel

@Lewis_Treff97 Месяц назад

These have aged really well for being 20 years old. I do really like them and I remember my dad wanting one after driving a couple of them. Although now my dad has a mk7 gti while i have a mk3 cupra which i enjoy on these types of roads too

@clarkscat9386 Месяц назад

Is the song in the beginning sorta like enjoy the silence by Depeche mode

@okokokaytom4919 Месяц назад

It is the Mike Shinoda remix

@bghoody5665 Месяц назад

I remember, when watching TG, thinking "Wouldn't it be great to hear Stig's opinion on the cars he's driving? It's too bad they don't have him speak." Well, it's 20 years later - better late than never. More of these? Yes, please!

@tubejorrit Месяц назад

I own a C63s and my daily is a mk6 GTI, I love the GTI just as much as the C63s. It does everything right, the engine is fun (mapped to 260hp), its easy to ride and the seats and seating position is perfect.

@b2tall239 Месяц назад

I have an '18 Mk VII as a daily driver and I can see myself hanging on to it for a very long time. It has Stage 1 tuning and once the warranty expires (late next year) I'll definitely entertain the idea of taking it to Stage 2. Love it.

@ethanellwood2277 Месяц назад

I feel that one of the hot hatches that aren't that talked about is the Fiat Stilo. Came with a 2.4 NA 5 cylinder and quite modern styling. I may be a bit bias as mine has been running like a charm and is still able to put the power down but they really are quite slept on, at least here in NZ.

@jv6miata Месяц назад

Seriously, the Mk5 got me to love VW's, such character and fun. Mine had an APR K04 kit that I unknowingly bought it with and it was a complete riot. Of course it had its issues and left me stranded 2-3 times but it wasn't enough to shy me away from it.

@gazzzzza911 Месяц назад

Great vid - remember my mate from work getting one on loan and us all going for a blast at lunchtime. Nice watch aswell Ben!

@okokokaytom4919 Месяц назад

Loved this

@Bluth53 Месяц назад

Lovely blast from the past! 🤩 I'd love to see the same thing done with the OG Ford Puma ❤

@coxbright Месяц назад

This is a great shout!!

@lazartsaprev2580 Месяц назад

Ben Collins is the best car reviewer, a little jumpy from topic to topic, but everything he says is just pure knowledge and understanding of the machine

@tkgg Месяц назад

Probably makes more sense before they edit it. It's like making a joke and cutting out parts of the build-up.

@richardhammer187 Месяц назад

Better than Clarkson, Needell, Hammond, May, Harris...don't talk nonsense!

@coxbright Месяц назад

Never thought Harris talks nonsense. He's tough to beat. Maybe Catchpole is up there with him.

@GraveUypo Месяц назад

at the time i drove a 1 liter car with 60hp. now i drive one with a 3 liter v6 with 240hp and awd. kinda like the golf R of the time. so, despite not being anywhere like a golf, i still consider my current car to be like a dream from this era come true.

@ASJC27 Месяц назад

At the time I Just got my driving license and didn't have a car. Now I drive a 2 liter turbocharged hot hatch, much like the GTI, but it's got 330 hp and a mega chassis. It's definitely a dream. I often just go out for a drive in it at 4:00 AM on deserted mountain roads. Or drive past my home coming back from work, because I want just a little bit more time in it. Nothing better for the soul.

@macgriannad168 Месяц назад

Interesting what he's saying about the early 2000s and an 'analog experience' - i feel like this is true for most products not just cars. By the late 2000s and 2010s, everything had computer chips all over them and are now harder to fix, maintain and connect with

@CAL1MBO Месяц назад

2004 Golf aged the least. The styling is fantastic.

@ukdroneking Месяц назад

Its time to hand it over to our tame racing driver ... Some say..He sleeps upside down and he edits his own family photos All we know is he's called the Stig

@Drivetribe Месяц назад

😂

@alexandermclaughlin3978 Месяц назад

Great nostalgic review Ben 😊I'm a former owner (probably future too, as I'm unhappy with my Volvo) of a MK2 Skoda Octavia, which is on the same platform as this. Mine was a lowly 1.4 TSI, but the chassis was GREAT. Honestly, the whole car was great. I would love to own their version of this, a vRS.

@opbk88 Месяц назад

Excellent work Ben! What next? I’d advocate for a review of the subsequent generation of hot hatches: Golf VII, Megane 265, Civic Type R, so on.

@RVicente Месяц назад

Great job from Ben in front of the camera! Great car review!!

@1969Risky Месяц назад

Ben, you have to drive the Holden (Vauxhall) Monaro & the VXR8 & see how it stacks up today please!

@theninethrees8044 Месяц назад

Clarkson was right, the world moved slower in the 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s. Starting 2010’s with the internet and social media, everything became fast paced and time went quicker. Nobody stops to enjoy the moment anymore

@ca9968 Месяц назад

The first car that I ever drove and decided that the auto box (DSG) was way better than the manual...it blew my mind just what a leap forward that box was! I`ve has a MK5, a MK6, a MK7.5 and now have a Scirocco R with the DSG, so much better for every day use than a manual...

@dazamanday Месяц назад

Would love to see you do the 306 GTI-6!

@notkilometres Месяц назад

Onto my 3rd mk5 Gti and I couldn't be happier with it. Now on to a Pirelli Edition with the k04 so a touch more power over the regular Gti. Will likely move to the mk7 platform in the future.

@spitalul2bad Месяц назад

I love how in the intro they used the same song from the Top Gear segment.

@diegosg448 Месяц назад

I have driven a GTi MK5 so I totally agree to have this one as one of the best hot hatches back on the day

@philanim10 Месяц назад

One of the best car reviews I've seen, we were robbed off this talent

@Lacigany. Месяц назад

Stig ❤

@khizarmuhammad8991 Месяц назад

I love they edited the first bit like the old top gear with Nike Shinoda's enjoy the silence 😊

@WalesIsFat Месяц назад

Great video, thanks

@untouchableali Месяц назад

I had an r32 back in the day and it used to do 14 mpg 😂 unbelievable!

@Bryan-ul9le Месяц назад

How about a Ford Mondo? Those guys always seemed to love that car. Obviously test a go fast one! 😂

@eppyz Месяц назад

Really enjoyed seeing the Stig driving the GTI, own a GTI myself (7.5) great cars and very underrated here in the USA. I love seeing cars we never got to see here in the USA like the Cupra. Being a former Lancer Evo owner, also would love to see the stig drive the Evo that is getting built right now. Once its done, hand the keys over to the Stig and role the cameras😎

@Dirpitz Месяц назад

I wanted a hatchback from this year, settled on the 3.2 TT just ticked my boxes and none of the others make the same noise. Shame so many people are convinced it's a sports car rather than just an R32 for people that would like the extra boot space over the rear seats

@onebillionlol Месяц назад

I have a mk5 with the 2.5. Handles amazingly, and if I’m not mistaken, has more torque on the low end. Big fan and I still drive it every day. Has had new suspension and brakes all the way around over the last year so it really does feel good again

@jonathansteven9938 Месяц назад

awesome car but they have 240nm the GTI has 280 (supposedly, dynoed a stock one for 304nm) at 1800rpm

@cliff8669 Месяц назад

My first GTI was a 2016 midnight blue two door...standard trans. Fun car.

@NavGTI Месяц назад

Understandable COTY choice! Still loving my red 5 door Mk5 GTI I've bought a year ago with close to 200k miles (which it's surpassed since) on the clock. Absolutely the best allrounder for a low budget!

@elliotttalksf1825 Месяц назад

I have an R32 and it’s my absolute dream car, currently costing me 5k to get the chains and subframe restored though😅

@Yorkshirepetrolhead Месяц назад

excellent Ben! Would love you see you review a classic Impreza or something which I can’t say I remember you reviewing or Nissan pulsar gtir

@johna3421 Месяц назад

Leon Cupra next review please. That's when Cupra name was a proper hot hatch!

@vwkris Месяц назад

I think the MK5 GTI is perfect for those who can’t afford a MK7. If you keep up the maintenance on them, they’ll go forever and still feel relevant on today’s roads! Great review and thanks for sharing a great car to more people

@thenonadventure Месяц назад

20 years ago, the MKIV .:R-32's 3.2L 24v VR6 reigned supreme. The MK5's 2.0L deserves little praise by comparison.

@BCJDM Месяц назад

Early to mid 2000s was the best era for drivers cars imo.

@abduluthman918 Месяц назад

We need to see Ben reacting to the “Some Say” jokes. Some Say He Has A Digital Face, Some Say He He Knows Two Facts About Ducks And Both Of Them Are Wrong. Are some of my favourites

@ArtGarfunkel1941 Месяц назад

make this a series where you drive all the car of the year top gear awards from 2005 to 2015

@PaulWhite-zn9xx Месяц назад

Ben is multi talented. Not only is he a great presenter but he is also James Bond’s stunt double!

@addyhawk2842 Месяц назад

I would of had the focus rs or pretty much any mk1 focus i still believe its the best handling out of them all the right size and weight the corner speed is crazy

@samaulhaquetasdid8561 Месяц назад

Glad to see Stig

@nickunderhill8068 Месяц назад

Great vid, my mum used and abused a mk5 GTI for 10 years and about 150k miles, was faultless.

@latrinedveen Месяц назад

I would like to thank Ben for speaking to us so much. After all this time silent, it is about time he shares his wisdom.

@carlosoruna7174 Месяц назад

MArk 5 is up there with the mark 1 and 7. 1 was my favorite..

@lukeguilfoyle2425 Месяц назад

I had a red mk6 with the optional rims, such awesome cars!

@TheMartui Месяц назад

Nice clip, bros! It vibes like a proper car review from the proper top gear when the GTI was voted car of the year by non other than Jeremy Clarkson himself!

@olivergould3878 Месяц назад

2004 you still had MG TVR and Saab going strong. You had the launch of the Monaro VXR and Ford GT. Max Power and The fast and furious was at a high peak at the time too

@laurensnieuwland4657 Месяц назад

Strong is a well... strong word, but I sure do miss those three! (Yes, I don't really consider modern MGs to be "real" MGs)

@olivergould3878 Месяц назад

@@laurensnieuwland4657 True I'm just saying they were all in a crisis then but MG and TVR lasted till 2008 I think Where as Saab lasted till end of 2011.

@wesleyvanbommel151 Месяц назад

What was that blinking red light on the dash Mike 😂

@wanderingdevonian Месяц назад

I think it was either seat belt or handbrake lol

@miz_vlg8772 Месяц назад

Handbrake light alongside the ABS light. But I would imagine vdub would have unplugged the ABS sensor to allow handbrake turns for more dramatic scenes for the video. That or it's just suffering 20 year old Volkswagen commonalities.

@mikeyap4159 Месяц назад

Guys Ben Turned off the traction hence its on, the MK5 you can fully turn the traction off!

@matthewmason8982 Месяц назад

Looked like all the lights were on 🫣

@stevenjackson9312 Месяц назад

I don't even have 1% of Ben Collin's ability behind the wheel, but I have owned a MK5 GTI and an EP3 Type-R. The MK5 GTI is in almost every way a much better car, though it needs a remap to let the top end stretch its legs. It also has such high limits that it's hard to enjoy on normal roads while being vaguely sensible. The EP3 CTR is fairly compromised in every day driving, but on the right road, that engine and gearbox combination can be magical, and the car feels a bit nervous at times, which allows you to have a lot of fun while not doing silly speeds. Oh, and my MK5 had a bit of a rust issue, which to be fair VW sorted after a bit of persistence. I only had the EP3 for 3 years (vs 9 for the Mk5) so it's not really a fair comparison.