Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Fab_R]

Another direct competitor to the MK7 Golf GTI is the Ford Focus ST. Handling is somewhere between the Megane RS250 and current MK6 GTI and rides better than both according to autoexpress.co.uk. The rear sway bar on the Focus ST is linked to the outside of the damper/spring combo, making for a more lively rear end without compromising too much on ride quality. Helps point the ST into corners a little more like a RenaultSport Clio RS200 apparently:

Ford Focus ST review | Auto Express

Pricing is sure to be very good value for money for the ST ... hope they include driver footrest and cruise control this time around.

And again from autocar.co.uk.

First drive review: Ford Focus ST Review | Autocar

Cheers.
WJ

Ford ST...What an ugly POS!

[Candyman]

Ford ST...What an ugly POS!

Well, it's in good company with a Golf which ain't pretty either ....

[SilvrFoxX]

Having driven the XR5 all I can say is that there is no fizz

[Candyman]

Having driven the XR5 all I can say is that there is no fizz

Huh ?

ST or XR5

[SilvrFoxX]

XR5, if the ST is the updated version I can't see much has changed.. the R and GTI are a much more enjoyable experience

[Fab_R]

XR5, if the ST is the updated version I can't see much has changed.. the R and GTI are a much more enjoyable experience

And much prettier than the current generation Focus which I maintain is an ugly POS!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[sabloke]

the Focus RS has its flaws but still is 10X more exciting than any other German hot hatch

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[SilvrFoxX]

I don't think anyone is talking about the RS, only the ST and XR5

[andrew7]

G'day All

Picked up my long awaited GTI last week and loving it. Lo and behold my +1 has been headhunted into a new job meaning she gives up her company car but can buy a new one ($ increase more than worth it). She will be doing some K's in her commute so thoughts turn to economy and performance- cue GTD. However, the GTI gets pretty good mileage particularly with mainly highway driving and a fuel card with my novated lease (she will train it 1-2days a week as well). So, do I give her my GTI and trade myself up to an R?! I went back and forwards to moving to an R whilst waiting for my GTI so this could be the perfect win-win situation Thoughts/comments appreciated.

[team_v]

I would go the GTD for something different.

The GTI is more than capable enough for day to day use.