It is not quite as refined as the newer platform vehicles. I think it feels slightly less refined than my previous mk6 GTI. That said, I don't think that necessarily makes it a worse car. I actually think it makes it more engaging to drive. Fuel consumption isn't great, I have beeen averaging about 11-12L/100km so far. My GTI averaged about 9-10L/100km for the same driving. But to be honest I don't care that much.
The fact that it has the old running gear was actually something that I thought was a good thing - presumably any bugs have well and truly been sorted by now. The other positive is that the model doesn't owe anything to VW now, so they are more willing to negotiate on price. I negotiated 8 grand off mine and got them to upgrade my VW factory warranty to 5 years for free. I got it for about the same price as a GTI. I wouldn't mind if they stopped selling them here, just makes it even more rare and exclusive. A brand new model wouldn't be great though, but regardless of what you buy, eventually it will be superceded.
In terms of sportiness, it feels a lot more like a sports car than the GTI did. It handles remarkably better and just hugs the road in a way the GTI just didn't.
I agree with you about the looks. It is a sexy car. The Golf is nice too, but doesn't have that eye-catching silhouette and stance.
Take one for a test drive and see what you think.
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