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New VW Golf GTI revealed

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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I know it’s supposed to be derivative and predicable and that’s the point, but the mk8 isn’t a looker.


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    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    Inside looks a nice place to be and the dash is cool but that's where it stops imo. Mk7 is far nicer on the outside. I predict they will still sell very well though.


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    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Wasn't it a thing when the Mk5 came out too, people said it didn't look good?


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I think it's common practice to hate every new generation Golf at launch, then change your mind when that generation is about to get replaced.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Wasn't it a thing when the Mk5 came out too, people said it didn't look good?

    Don’t think so, think the major criticism was the step back in interior quality.


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    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Gimmicky touch control interiors (new Golf heater controls) are driving me crazy, might be fine when we are all sitting, bored witless in autonomous cars, but they have no place cars that we actually have to drive.


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    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,100 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Wonder what the theme tune will be...it's got a bit of a reputation to live up to...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBU1sAkJOGU


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I wonder will the BHP be up


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    CIP4
    Registered Users Posts: 4,655 ✭✭✭CIP4


    I don't think the front is particularly great looking the rear is grand. Interior I suppose they have tried to add a few bits to make it feel more modern than the mk7.5. I think you kind of need to see it in the flesh and sit in it to be able to make a full judgement on the car.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    CIP4 wrote: »
    I don't think the front is particularly great looking the rear is grand. Interior I suppose they have tried to add a few bits to make it feel more modern than the mk7.5. I think you kind of need to see it in the flesh and sit in it to be able to make a full judgement on the car.

    Will they have it in time for 202 or will you just hold out til 211 altogether?


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    CIP4
    Registered Users Posts: 4,655 ✭✭✭CIP4


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Will they have it in time for 202 or will you just hold out til 211 altogether?

    Ah whenever my Golf gets changed it won't be for another one. Would be slow to ever buy the same model car when changing.


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,153 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    BrownFinger wrote: »
    I wonder will the BHP be up


    Hopefully enough horses to keep Princess Anne happy :D


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    GeneHunt
    Registered Users Posts: 843 ✭✭✭GeneHunt


    There's a new article with videos of the new Golf GTI, GTE and GTD

    https://www.motor1.com/news/401030/2021-vw-golf-gti-gte-gtd-videos/


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