GTI without the red stripes through the headlights

[RocketRossUK]

I just dont think they are making the GTI stand out enough as it is. Exterior wise, if you put the GTI wheels on the 1.4 GT, they look very similar.

Where is the wow factor, Like "OMG, look at that sexy GTI over there"

What will it be next time...no stripe?

Follow the heritage and keep it two stripe.

What do you mean follow the heritage? The mk1 and 2 had one line all the way round, the mk3 and 4 didn't have one at all and the mk5 only had one, i don't think it's a big deal tbh.

Yeah but one line all the way around is really two lines, one top, one bottom.

Anyways, its only my humble opinions. As always, everyone is welcome to their own

[Running Man]

I just dont think they are making the GTI stand out enough as it is. Exterior wise, if you put the GTI wheels on the 1.4 GT, they look very similar.

Where is the wow factor, Like "OMG, look at that sexy GTI over there"

What will it be next time...no stripe?

Follow the heritage and keep it two stripe.

What do you mean follow the heritage? The mk1 and 2 had one line all the way round, the mk3 and 4 didn't have one at all and the mk5 only had one, i don't think it's a big deal tbh.

Yeah but one line all the way around is really two lines, one top, one bottom.

Anyways, its only my humble opinions. As always, everyone is welcome to their own

You lost me, one is really two?

[Gryzor]

You lost me, one is really two?

I think he means a complete border that surrounds the front grille, so I kinda' get what he means, but still think one line is a much sleeker look!

[p3asa]

When one becomes two 

[Bill_the_Bear]

Oh yeah heh heh

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Ahem.

Yeah I get what you are saying, I also think they should have been just a little bit more adventurous with the styling.

[RocketRossUK]

I know, all i was really saying at the start is, you should be able to spot the GTI a mile away, and not just be able to spot it by wheels (which can be changed) and one thin red line.

GTI is suppose to be a HOT Hatch...not a MK7 golf with more BHP. I just think VW played it a bit safe.

(ill still probably still get one in 3 years time...lool) But would love to see the MK8 much more arresive compared to standard model.

[matchboy]

Red stripe at the front. The lights at the front.

The wheels from the side.  GTI badge from the side.

The twin exhausts from the back. The GTI logo on the left and lack of logo on the right hand side of the back.

Not sure what else you need to identify it as a GTI other than maybe either sticking a big flag on the car or maybe a trip to specsavers??

 

[Bill_the_Bear]

Red stripe at the front. The lights at the front.

The wheels from the side.  GTI badge from the side.

The twin exhausts from the back. The GTI logo on the left and lack of logo on the right hand side of the back.

Not sure what else you need to identify it as a GTI other than maybe either sticking a big flag on the car or maybe a trip to specsavers??

 

The body kit should be slightly larger.  Doesn't even look like it has side skirts.  Not much larger mind, bit a little bit.

[Gryzor]

I actually like that it doesn't stand out from the crowd too much.  I'm not buying the car to show off to the world and make a statement, I'm buying it for me, and couldn't really care less if people do or don't know what it is!

Matchboy, don't forget the GTI badge on the front grille and also the larger roof spoiler with piano black underside and side wings (or whatever they are called!)

[matchboy]

I actually like that it doesn't stand out from the crowd too much.  I'm not buying the car to show off to the world and make a statement, I'm buying it for me, and couldn't really care less if people do or don't know what it is!

Matchboy, don't forget the GTI badge on the front grille and also the larger roof spoiler with piano black underside and side wings (or whatever they are called!)

Yep, those as well!

I agree, the GTI stands out enough to tell it apart from the rest of the Golf range, I couldn't care less if people know what it is or isn't! Anything else would make it too garish eg Focus RS