I hate the headlights, they remind me of the hideous 2001 BMW 7-Series.
They're not great but I think I could live with them
As always, I think the GTI looks better. Will be interesting to see how the two compare and what the price delta will be.
The cost cutting on the Mk8 is kind of annoying. Not that it fundamentally changes the car but they've got rid of the hood struts and the A-pillar metal is now exposed where previously it was covered by a trim piece. I know that's little stuff in the grand scheme of things but it definitely cheapens the car.