GTI without the red stripes through the headlights

[CraigW]

The front of the Mk5 is the most aggressive looking of all. They've scaled it back in the 6 & 7.

Perhaps but it now looks dated

[Philip James]

Of course it looks dated. Still looks good though!

[CraigW]

Of course it looks dated. Still looks good though!

Too many on the road nowadays so doesn't really stand out any longer

[RocketRossUK]

Of course it looks dated. Still looks good though!

Too many on the road nowadays so doesn't really stand out any longer

bet you could spot a MK5 GTI further away than a bland MK7 GTI    

[CraigW]

Of course it looks dated. Still looks good though!

Too many on the road nowadays so doesn't really stand out any longer

bet you could spot a MK5 GTI further away than a bland MK7 GTI    

I would have to spot it further away cause it would be left for dead against the MK7 

[JoeGTI]

The MKV GTI still has the best looking nose of the 5/6/7 IMO. It's distinctive and shouts GTI, whereas the MK7 front end styling has played it too safe. I say that as one who has owned each mark.
A clean MKV GTI is still a superb looking car.

Just my opinion of course and I love my new MK7 but the mk5 was that little bit special and neither the 6 or 7 quite have it in the same way.

[Gene Hunt.]

The front of the Mk5 is the most aggressive looking of all. They've scaled it back in the 6 & 7.

........same here.

[AAddict]

The MKV GTI still has the best looking nose of the 5/6/7 IMO. It's distinctive and shouts GTI, whereas the MK7 front end styling has played it too safe. I say that as one who has owned each mark.
A clean MKV GTI is still a superb looking car.

Just my opinion of course and I love my new MK7 but the mk5 was that little bit special and neither the 6 or 7 quite have it in the same way.

I just think people have strong feelings about the MK5 as it was a return to form after the dreadful mk3 and mk4.

[CraigW]

Going by the reactions I've encountered so far, people who know their cars, know that they are looking at something different when they see the mk7 GTI so it's definitely differentiating itself from the mk6

[Gryzor]

As a current owner of a clean and well looked after Mk5 GTI, I must admit that its nose is definitely more aggressive and distinctive than the Mk6 or Mk7.  However, the rear end is a bit ugly (huge black bumper!), not much improved on the Mk6 with the massive rear light clusters!  I think that as an overall car design, the Mk7 feels more understated, but at the same a bit more consistent if that makes sense.  Having said that, there is definitely enough different about it to stand out from the Mk6 and other standard Golfs.

I'll miss it for sure, but with the clean lines, improved performance, more comfortable ride, and level of technology inside, it's time to move on