Accelerator Pedal

[Gryzor]

But you also have a nice foot plate to rest your foot on a long journey 

Not on the photos of UK models I've seen - foot rest has been plain black.  Might be different on DSG models though.

[OF1]

Personally I died a little bit inside when I found out it wasn't a floor pedal. Really like it in the Mini.

[CraigW]

It probably makes it easier for heel and toe, not that I can do it anyway 

[mike.]

I have been out for two test drives in MK7s including the GTI and never even noticed, so didn't feel any different to me.

[Gryzor]

I have been out for two test drives in MK7s including the GTI and never even noticed, so didn't feel any different to me.

Have to admit, I didn't notice much, if any, difference in feel between piano-style and traditional accelerator pedals either.  With both it is only my toes touching the pedal while pivoting on the heel.

[mcmaddy]

UK models won't have the aluminium foot rest plate.

[Sootchucker]

According to a tech friend of mine at VW, the redesigned pedal was introduced so that the entire pedal box could collapse in the event of a major head on shunt, severely reducing foot and ankle injuries.

[Movi]

But you also have a nice foot plate to rest your foot on a long journey 

Not on the photos of UK models I've seen - foot rest has been plain black.  Might be different on DSG models though.

Sorry for misunderstanding, When I say nice foot plate I mean you actual get some where to put your right foot. I know we don't get the ali cover that is only available on left had drive for some reason. so many cars on the market these days don't have a space to rest your right foot when you are on cruise.