IMO, the mk8 Golf must’ve got the short straw as far as looks are concerned when it and its three ‘siblings’ (New A3, Octavia and Leon) were designed. I know looks are very subjective but I liked the look of the new A3 and Octavia from the outset, the new Leon’s looks have grown on me, but sadly I just don’t like the mk8 Golf, which after being spanked with the ugly stick, has ended up with a face that only a mother could love. Just my opinion though
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@Ima; agree on the mk8 Golf GTI’s seats - nowhere near as nice as the tartan fabric used in the mk7/mk7.5 and the Polo, and probably what the Polo GTI will get when it’s facelifted. Also, making the mk8 GTI’s front seats with no separate headrests is another cost cutting measure; they’ll be cheaper to make than seats with separate adjustable headrests.
So in summary, mk8 Golf; ugly exterior, cheap interior, what’s to like? It’ll still sell well though as it’s a Golf. It’ll be interesting to see what discounts and finance incentives are available to help it sell.