Personally I like the new headlights, it looks more Golf, then who knows....
Between the MK7.5 R, a lot has grown on me to the point where I put a deposit on the next MK8 R DSG coming in March, screw the MK8.5 R...why?
I can control the light bar, by disconnecting and vinyl it out. Now I also have to disconnect the stupid front and rear emblem, hence why they moved the front driver assist sensor below the license plate...
I also HATE the tablet they put in the MK8.5, HUGE faux pas in my books. They didn't even finish it properly, you can easily access the mounting bracket for it (which might even be a good thing?)
I like the buttons on the steering wheel for the MK8.5 but that is all.
I can put up with the headlights on the MK8, and swap out the haptic for real buttons if they bother me.
Still holding out for Canada receiving the 8Y.5 RS3, but as long as I don't sign papers for the R, the VW dealership understands where I am coming from which is good.