Supposedly the new N has proper ACC and also auto gearbox... still no clue when it actually is available.
Oh here we go....
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/first-drive-2021-hyundai-i30-fastback-n-performance-prototype
March 2021.
Interesting that there are a few different contenders in this sector now, even though the Megane is gone and its unclear if the Type-R will survive Honda's relocation and electrification plans.
Thanks Fred. Well that is promising that it does have ACC. Now for a knock out colour(s) for the exterior and things will be looking very hopeful.
I feel that as a local resident I should get a Type R, trouble is I don’t like the fussy exterior, the size, the interior and even the new toned down version only sorts some of my dislikes.
Well, we will have to see what the Golf GTI throws us in the next week or so.
Also, I am one of the few people that puts car in garage, so I tend to hunt out the exact measurements of a car when it’s announced, not for me those general reviewer comments “oh it’s practically same size as last time” Not good enough for me.
Sorry I’ll get to my point;
Mk7 Golf GTI (taken from VW dimensions on PDF)
length 4268mm
width (excluding mirrors) 1799mm
Height. 1442mm
Mk8 Golf GTI ( taken from VW German configurator)
Length. 4287mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1789mm
Height 1478mm
I have seen a few comments from people saying proportions look wrong and car appears too high. Well these dimensions seem to confirm that GTI is much taller and also narrower so from some angles the car will look strange and not as elegant as mk7.
Does anyone else agree?