Video Summary
Key points and findings of the YouTube video review of an electric car:- Electric cars get a lot of grief because they are "boring". However, they have a low center of gravity.
- The Cupra Born VZ has 326 horsepower and rear wheel drive, and is quite compact.
- If you go for forged wheels, you get the Bridgestone Potenza tires.
- There are drum brakes.
- There can be wheel and tire combination improvements.
- The brake pedal feel on the car is not great.
- Great chassis and suspension set up on the car.
The 8.5 Golf GTI has:
- New rear lights
- New front lights
- New bumpers
- Dual exhaust
- Conventional 2 liter turbocharged engine
- 265 horsepower
- A great chassis and suspension
- Has adaptive dampers; a must have
- No manual mode anymore
- 5.9 seconds 0-100
- Progressive power steering is lighter at low speeds and heavier at higher speeds
The Golf GTI is seen as a benchmark, with a great set up and feel. The wheel and damper steering are judged so well and you feel connected to the car. There is a practical feel. It is really good at "daily use". The Golf GTI, which is the “grandfather” in hot hatches, is known and loved. However, it is not super exciting and the 2 liter turbocharged engine is not the most characterful ever.
