Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - First Edition

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and no AMG badge? Rip off

doing a bit more research it seems Australia is only getting the "Engineered by AMG' a250 which is the upsec model and costs $49,900, no standard a250 sport. But got to admit it does have a lot of standard features for not a whole lot more $$$ than a stock GTI. Biggest problem seems that it only goes a tad quicker than the GTI (but 'feels' slower) and you have to put up with a hard ride that would be forgiven in a more focused setup.

[elephino]

doing a bit more research it seems Australia is only getting the "Engineered by AMG' a250 which is the upsec model and costs $49,900, no standard a250 sport. But got to admit it does have a lot of standard features for not a whole lot more $$$ than a stock GTI. Biggest problem seems that it only goes a tad quicker than the GTI (but 'feels' slower) and you have to put up with a hard ride that would be forgiven in a more focused setup.

And no manual option for those that wish to have one (even in Europe).

[Melon Head]

hmm well I've been doing some thorough reading on the Alfa Romeo 4C and by the looks of it the estimated price for Australia is around $55, 000AUD. I'll take this thanks!

850kg. WOW. Now that is my kind of car. I'll have one too

[Melon Head]

- they need to get rid of that vag understeer. if they can produce a car that has proper, entertaining lift off oversteer, like a clio or a suzuki swift sport, then they'll have it made.
- class leading chassis balance - this wont likely matter - when talking "performance" models, who really cares about drivers these days, when the cars are going to be purchased by far more grocery-getters?
- feel, feedback. nimble. fun to drive.

The Suzuki Swift Sport is an absolute drivers car. The only thing that lets it down are the seats -bloody uncomfortable for an average sized aussie bloke. If they had better seat I would never own a Golf or Polo GTI.

So yeah, if VW could improve the golf in the areas you have mentioned, it would be an absolute bloody classic.

[Lemonskin]

850kg. WOW. Now that is my kind of car. I'll have one too

You just gotta be best mates with a mechanic named Antonio, because you'll be visiting him a lot

[Melon Head]

You just gotta be best mates with a mechanic named Antonio, because you'll be visiting him a lot

I have owned 3 Alfa Romeos and never had a mechanical problem with any of them. EDIT:Must say the gear boxes were ordinary but they never failed
Also had 3 Peugeots, unfortunately cannot same the same thing about them, although I did love driving them.

[Allegiance]

850kg. WOW. Now that is my kind of car. I'll have one too

I could very well see the Alfa 4C as my next car, 850kg, 170kw, hell yeah


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850kg. WOW. Now that is my kind of car. I'll have one too

it's going to be a weapon for sure, just not sure if I would fit in it and still be able to drive!

[cktsi]

Add the volvo V40 to the mix?

Volvo praised for new technology

I have already voted the A class, but this looks promising depending on how it drives. Exterior styling very good.

If the illustreated HUD could highlight hot babes and i press a button to "pick up", then i am sold! That's one hell of an option! :p

[Tobes_WIR35]

Yeah the V40 T5 sports version looks like a brilliant car. They did a C30 Polestar prototype too which is one sexy car. Strongly recommend YouTube'ing it.

http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-m...c-photo-477127

The C30 Polestar sounds HAWWT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT9FwBsMD3Y