Seen one ? - I saw 20 today !!. Happened to be having lunch at an upmarket country hotel restaurant in Hampshire today and there was a display of absolutely immaculate Golfs from the Mk1 to the Mk5. To the side was 20 or so Mk5s of different colours. The featured model (on the grass entrance) was a 1.9 TDI in what I would describe as similar to Tornado red. I understand the cars have been there for a few days (and a few days next week) I think it is a 'private' launch for journos. Had a close look at the 1.9 TDI - I must say I was impressed by the overall styling - much better in the flesh than in the photos I have seen. Internally was a bit tame (but it was a non leather etc) with quite a few minor hangovers from the Mk4 - interestingly the curved dash arrangement has been straightened out. Given time, I personally think it will be a success 'shape wise'.
Lucky old me !! - they were cleaning the 'test drive cars' presumably for tomorrow's batch of drivers. Regards, yt.
