I am surprised that there hasn't been more scrutiny of the cars ability/dynamics/mpg/weight now its had some reviews. I know this is a VW forum but i was expecting a fair amount of debate about the car. It only seems the options list and when they can sign up is discussed. Nothing wrong with that, some on here are clearly VERY keen on VW cars but others I have seen more balance from on topics.
The car is interesting but also a contradiction imo. Karsten most likely wanted to help develop a car people would enjoy on the road and track but it appears lots of things got in the way. Some of the questions which are about on forums but not on here: Does it use the SEAT engine? Why not use the Golf R engine? Why not use the Brembo Sub 8 brakes from the SEAT too to help its clubsport credentials? why an overboost? Is this a gimmick or potential issues from warranty needed to be addressed with this version of engine? why does it weigh the same as the current GTi, if it's called a"clubsport? Why offer heavy 19" wheels with the Cup 2 tyres, but not on the special 18" Forged wheels which are 3kg lighter? Can the downforce claims be substantiated at all?
I know its only a Golf and many will never even see the car park at a track day, but not many people took Meganes to track days until they built one which excels at it. They have missed an opportunity for the 40th anniversary in my opinion, as they have 2 perfectly good cars for standard road duties in the GTI and R. And they have simple produced a trim level with a remap. I expressed an interest via emails at my dealer back in Aug after the "ring" pictures, but i'm now sure I can't drive around in a car called a clubsport without any clubsport credentials, its far too tacky. The clubsport in 5 door is just the icing on the cake if I'm honest...
