evolution
I was afraid that VW would go down market with the Golf like they did with the Jetta, seeing these images has put those fears to rest. Things I like.. having the center stack controls favor the driver like BMWs and Saabs from the 80s and early 90s, the wheels Detroits never did it for me and the rest I was only warm to these I like, that sloping roof and chunky C-pillar(do wonder about blind spot and head room), more power, I like the steering wheel but I LOVE the MK6 GTI wheel.I'm not a sunroof guy but wow thats a sunroof should make the sunroof people happy. Not that keen on the red lipstick only being on the bottom lip and the new tail lights but I'm sure they will grow on us, they needed something to differentiate from the MK6. Would have loved the back seats to fold flat and no lift-over lip when you open the back hatch (Yes I was spoiled by a 14year love affair with my 91 Saab).
This new GTI looks very nice but bring a GTD to the States and you might get me back to the show room. Glad to see they didn't backtrack like in the MK3 and 4 days(IMO)