Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - Second Edition

**jrgti** · 18-02-2013, 10:38 PM

On paper the Merc looks good however I am confident it's dct is no match for the dct of the vw/audi group. Currently have a GTI myself, and it is good to see the rise in other competing hatches.
Hope to see more competitive pricing or packages from VW/Audi for the R/A3quattro respectively because if I do upgrade it should be AWD. But then again I could just go get the upcoming Tiguan with 4motion.

**alebonau** · 20-02-2013, 08:09 PM

First drive: Volvo V40 T5 R-Design

the volvo v40 T5-R which is apparently the gti rival from volvo. not really clear on overall pricing and whether that $50k plus price comes with all the goodies the merc a250 comes with.

good there is another option

**Lemonskin** · 20-02-2013, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by alebonau

First drive: Volvo V40 T5 R-Design

the volvo v40 T5-R which is apparently the gti rival from volvo. not really clear on overall pricing and whether that $50k plus price comes with all the goodies the merc a250 comes with.

good there is another option

Lol great minds...

**alebonau** · 20-02-2013, 08:44 PM

hehe

my main problem....

.... its a volvo

ps other thing suprised about the autos are conventional slush boxes. I thought volvo had access to fords dual clutch transmission. pity as doesnt seem the case with this model

**THE_EGG** · 20-02-2013, 09:49 PM

The fact that this too, does not have a manual option is disappointing. I use to be auto fanboi but I've found that manual is just so much more rewarding and involving compared to any auto, including dsg style boxes. Also, I thought Volvo said they weren't going to continue making cars using a 5 cylinder engine? Volvo is owned by Geely now right? So I'm guessing they won't have access to sophisticated new engines for a while. I do like the 5 cylinder engine though

And why no Astra OPC option in the multichoice vote? :O