[TodmordenLad]

The VW Golf GTI Clubsport, due out next year, is as fast around a track as the Golf R, according to AutoExpress - http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswa...ubsport-review.

Once spec’d up, however, it will be north of £30k – in which case, I would far rather have an M135i, with its superior engine, transmission, handling and exhaust note. No contest.

Any views?

[eray]

I cannot comment on their track times due to lack of my experience on tracks. However, by means of driving pleasure and drivetrain it is impossible for me to switch from a RWD/XDRIVE to FWD/4Motion (which is a front biased awd)

in addition, I find VW Golf a little boring in interior

[ovekvam]

I would rather have a 114i than any Golf.

[ttimbo]

It's a simple choice: FWD vs RWD. Both have merits. I prefer RWD.

[WAY]

I love this new Golf, but it isn't a hard core FWD machine the way a RS275 Trophy R is. But if it comes to Australia I would consider trading my Renault for one.

[ttimbo]

Two words: axle tramp!

[pangster]

Originally Posted by ovekvam

I would rather have a 114i than any Golf.

^ what he said!

[ILUSV]

I love the GTI, I have owned 9 in total since the high school days but I don't think I can go back to one after driving the F20. My BMP MK5 GTI

[vladberca]

BMW has no love for 125i, the rival of basic GTI.
They offer in the FWD 2 series van the updated engine, but in 125i LCI it is offered the old engine.
No differential available also.
In some countries the taxes for engines with a cc higher than 2l are too high so these limitations are really annoying!