Is the Mk7 GTI REALLY better looking than the Mk6 GTI?

[am1w]

I am really struggling to get an answer pro Mk7 GTI on looks alone.

There are design details that I feel impact negatively on its aesthetics:
(1) Its nose, where I find the extra protuberance of the front bumper is very Bruce Forsyth
(2) the continuation of the red design detail through the headlights is a bit kitsch
(3) the ultra narrow profile of the grille gives the car a very tight lipped odd look
(4) the rear tail lights look very Audi Q5 and seem too narrow to suit the chunky rear that is a Golf. (The LED tails on the Mk6 GTI are certainly better looking and more Golflike).

From the many reviews, the Mk7 Golf and the Mk7 GTI in particular are purported to be better to drive than the Mk6. This is termed as progress and one should expect this. (However, Evo Mag felt that the Mk6 GTI was more involving).

Now you can imagine if I posted this on the Mk7 Forum, they will be apoplectic with rage.

[Booth11]

I am really struggling to get an answer pro Mk7 GTI on looks alone.

There are design details that I feel reduce its aesthetics:
(1) Its nose, where I find the extra protuberance of the front bumper is very Bruce Forsyth
(2) the continuation of the red design detail through the headlights is a bit kitsch
(3) the ultra narrow profile of the grille gives the car a very tight lipped odd look
(4) the rear tail lights look very Audi Q5 and seem too narrow to suit the chunky rear that is a Golf. (The LED tails on the Mk6 GTI are certainly better looking and more Golflike).

From the many reviews, the Mk7 Golf and the Mk7 GTI in particular are purported to be better to drive than the Mk6. This is termed as progress and one should expect this. (However, Evo Mag felt that the Mk6 GTI was more involving).

Now you can imagine if I posted this on the Mk7 Forum, they will be apoplectic with rage.

1.  Don't mind bumper itself but find the bonnet looking a little too long.  It'll soon be as long as a bmw 1 series
2.  Agree
3.  Think it looks fine, but hate the ADC sensor
4.  Totally agree.  I was driving behind a mk7 (not a gti) yesterday for a few miles and got a good look at it.   The tail lights look very small and undersized.  I am surprised at how small the entire rear of the car looks and this is emphasised by the tiny lights.  Quite liking the sharper lines though.

Also looks quite a bit lower at the rear than the mk6, which I like.

Yes, you'll be upsetting the mk7'ers 

[Ess_Three]

I'd need to see a Mk7 GTI next to my Mk6 GTI to compare...

But my old man has just picked up a Mk7 GT and every time I see it, I think what a cracking looking car it is.
I never thought that of a 'cooking' Mk6 Golf.

[mkviken]

I don't like the pictures of it but saw a red one on the road 2 weeks ago and it looked really good in the flesh.

[AAddict]

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=430

[Snoopy]

My reply is in the mk7 forum.

But Asker I agree totally.

[RocketRossUK]

All in my opinion**

MK7 rear end looks very week and too small. When i think of Golf i think of good strong manly car.

The New MK7 looks a bit weedy and girly. The front line look sharper, but i also hate the red lines through the head lights.

And to be honest, there is not big enough leap from the MK6 to splash that cash. Think ill wait for the MK8

[wigit]

think some of the finer detailing is lost in photos of the mk7, for me i like the fin details on the front fogs, and like the rear, the rear lights add to the illusion of width as does the roof taper

only thing that doesn't float my boat are the stock wheel choice which is easily altered

just need to produce one with a man size turbo for me to twitch

[Philip James]

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The New MK7 looks a bit weedy and girly. The front line look sharper, but i also hate the red lines through the head lights.

You know the way they design pubs to appeal to women? Same with cars.

[andykram]

I agree with Rocket? There's not enough of a difference between 6 and 7 to warrant buying a new one. I too may well end up waiting for a Mk8!!!