Great update!
If the next GTi comes with everything my GLi has, at a similiar price, (including adjustable suspension et all) then its likely to be the replacement for my wife's Elantra GT.
Will do our best on that front, but from a pricing perspective it's very hard indeed to match the GLI. It will be all the more so with the next-gen GTI, since production is being repatriated to Wolfsburg. Have to ensure incremental logistics and duty costs can be covered.
That said, of everything I've seen regarding the new GTI, I expect it to be exceptional.
St. George’s Anglican Church in Jackson's Point - erected in 1877.
Railton
Incredible piece of history and beautiful architecture.
Also Patrick, please ensure that the next R at least comes with the option for a sunroof so I can actually buy/lease one. ![Grin ;D](https://www.autos.ca/forum/Smileys/CarTalk/grin.gif)
I'm sure if someone involved in such decisions was listening, they'd agree this is a good point.
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In terms of my feedback, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention some of the car's annoyances - which have thankfully been quite minor.
- The Soundaktor (vibrates the windshield vs. pumping in audio via speakers like other OEMs) is irritating and boomy. It also occasionally causes resonance in the plastics; I shut it off
- Stock, the clutch pedal travel is way too long, esp. since it grabs at the top of the pedal. Within two weeks I installed a home-made clutch stop which dramatically improved the experience by reducing travel
- Older Golf Rs also had an assist spring in the clutch which caused uneven feel; I went looking for it to remove it and learned the factory did this themselves as of 2019MY
- The EA888 remains one of the smoothest and most refined 4-bangers on the market, but I sure wish it had some sound to go with the performance
- Beyond lacking a sunroof, the platform is showing its age in other lacking features - heated steering wheel being the one I notice most
- There's no getting around the fact that the car is quite small. This is a pro in certain regards, but there isn't a ton of rear seat legroom and the hatch cargo area is smaller than some rivals