« Reply #138 on: 09 January 2024, 14:20 »
Initial thoughts here.
evo1986 is bang on, it’s more 8.25 than 8.5
I like the new rear valance diffuser thingy and wonder whether it could be an easy retrofit to a mk8 Clubsport.
The regular GTI render on the touchscreen looks better (less fussy) than the Clubsport in the promo camo wrap.
The Clubsport front bumper looks too fussy but the wider square openings on the bottom would make it easier to fish dead leaves out from the radiator than the current model’s full length hexagon design.
The headlights look a bit fussy too.
The illuminated badge relegates the radar to the lower grille again. Im sure it’ll appeal to a younger audience though and that’s got to be a good thing(?) as all us old farts flock to SUV’s.
It’ll be interesting to see the exterior minus camo in a week or two.
The illuminated volume and heater controls has got to be a good thing.
The steering wheel buttons look less slick than the pads but surely have to be better in use.
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