Drove the 1.4TSI GT model today, this ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) is very impressive - kicks in a fair bit too as it shows on the screen, not sure its all worth it as when reading the brochure it says upto 0.22mpg difference ... hmmm.
Its got some good gizmo's too - radar guided cruise as standard on the GT, sat nav etc, multiple buttons on the wheel. The touch Nav screen is used throughout the car so for choosing which driving mode you want and a custom mode etc. Electronic handbrake was something new but worked well - auto disengages when you pull away, engages when you release your seatbelt - does more I am sure.
interior was nice, lovely seats especially with the Alacantara middle sections, driving it felt good - nice power delivery for this engine, handles well and very quiet and comfy.
I've driven a 1.4TSI before a few years ago, I forgot how well that engine goes and £30 a year road tax now too - very impressed on the engine especially round town and short trips - ok so its never going to be as good as a 2.0L up over 70mph but then you shouldn't be going more than that anyway eh
didn't see one in the flesh but looked at the colour cards and the Onyx White looks lovely.
spec'd one up at £28k, reckon there was around £1k available in that and its very tempting, just still thinking that a lot of money for a 'normal' car and don't think I could commit without seeing what the GTI offers - yes the GT is a good car, cheaper to run etc but is that really what
I am looking for?? If I was given one as a company car then of course I wouldn't complain.
overall a very nice car, quite liking the new look (not that its too much different to the mk6), built quality seems excellent.
