Discussion
Working for a Volkswagen dealer I was lucky enough to have the new GTI for an afternoon last week not to mention drive both the manual and the DSG at Donington. Not the current circuit but the part of the old one incorpating the 'old melborne loop'.
I have to say the car is fantastic. I have been lucky enough to drive some pretty nice stuff over the last few years not to mention doing Palmersport Sensation in October and I can say it is fabulous.
Power is smooth and constant throughout the rev range - sure you can rev it hard but thats not what it's all about - it is no Honda Type R engine. It will pull fairly quickly in 6th at around 70 up to 140 with no stuttering.
In comparison to the R32 which is the most recent Golf you can compare it to it wins hands down. Sure the R32 is special but in my mind the new GTi is much more planted on the road.
It had to be as good as they said it is though or the GTI badge would be finished. Anyone in the Northants area who fancies a go e-mail me and i'll sort out an appointment at the dealership (dougie_wh@yahoo.com)
I have to say the car is fantastic. I have been lucky enough to drive some pretty nice stuff over the last few years not to mention doing Palmersport Sensation in October and I can say it is fabulous.
Power is smooth and constant throughout the rev range - sure you can rev it hard but thats not what it's all about - it is no Honda Type R engine. It will pull fairly quickly in 6th at around 70 up to 140 with no stuttering.
In comparison to the R32 which is the most recent Golf you can compare it to it wins hands down. Sure the R32 is special but in my mind the new GTi is much more planted on the road.
It had to be as good as they said it is though or the GTI badge would be finished. Anyone in the Northants area who fancies a go e-mail me and i'll sort out an appointment at the dealership (dougie_wh@yahoo.com)
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