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2020 GTI mk8

sandmangti

Autocross Newbie
MK8 comments just after 9 min in if you want to skip. To those who say people complained about MK5, MK6, MK7 when new but liked in time. Maybe this time we will not.

 

dosjockey

Go Kart Champion
Location
South
This guy did a really neat headlight render:

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The lower grille is still hideous, and the ass doesn't work, but it's getting there.
 

sandmangti

Autocross Newbie
If I was getting an MK8 I think the best looking this time might be the R. Would have to upgrade.
Might be a good time before electric stuff comes in.
 

Carlosfandang0

Autocross Newbie
Location
UK
Car(s)
2016 3Dr GTi DSG CSG
This guy did a really neat headlight render:

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The lower grille is still hideous, and the ass doesn't work, but it's getting there.
Reminds me of the HONDA EV concept I saw at Goodwood festival of speed last year (which will probably be cancelled this year?)
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dosjockey

Go Kart Champion
Location
South
Reminds me of the HONDA EV concept I saw at Goodwood festival of speed last year (which will probably be cancelled this year?)
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...and the MK8 should have been similar to that. Smoother; not complicated with additional lines the vehicle's real estate can't justify.

Take what it has and make it work. Don't add. Subtract. Styling informs the perception of performance, and they've over-styled the car.

This Honda is an example of taking things in the other direction, and it works.
 

GolNat

Autocross Champion
Location
Delaware
Car(s)
13 GTI & 98 Prelude

bentin

Autocross Champion
Location
Austin, TX
Car(s)
23 Golf R - 3 Pedals
Yeah, I'd buy a Honda e in a second. Other forbidden fruit I'd actually buy if available here.
Alpina 110s
Audi RS3 hatch (with a manual, but I think that's dead globally now)
SEAT Cupra R
VW Polo GTI
Focus ST
Fiesta ST
 

MonkeyMD

Autocross Champion
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