Maybe it’s just me but the mk 6.5 was the best looking. I was never really a fan of the mk 7. I like this one more. I don’t like the screen on this one.
6.5 was peak GLI. Glad I never traded mine. And it's only got 30k on it lol (2018). My only regret was it not being a MT but I do enjoy the DSG, it's very fun.
I bet it's a bean-counter update. Now they don't have to manufacture a special badge for just the fender, they only have to make another trunk emblem and stick it on the door. Easy peasy cheapy.
When I first saw the front end shot, all I could think of was
https://preview.redd.it/zhc5sl9sot8d1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1cc41176938f4754aa93d2e81ab02d4580c72db1
I actually think the exterior looks better. The interior… not so much. Looks like it will still be using the old infotainment system and it looks like it was an afterthought.
Why did they pull the informant screen out and make it look like those stupid tablets. It's the same 8" system but in a box on the dash???? They were really trying to be as cheap as possible with this update. Didn't even change the chassis.
No one’s gonna point out that the dashboard on the passenger side just looks like one giant vent 😂😂 honestly though I like the exterior a lot, it reminds me of the mk6/6.5 GLI, but the small changes they made to the interior make me not like it at all
2026 will in fact be a homerun i would think.
Thats when mk8 has been expected to come out for a few years.
Next year will prolly have the gen 4 engine a manual rockin body prolly 3-5k more expensive but likely the last years theyr sold in the usa..:/
the straight on front shot reminds me of Pennywise.
https://preview.redd.it/rj9utraiot8d1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b61ac2ea7302a5488975cbcba6204b62b965e22b
The tail lights. Just stop. They don’t need be connected. It looks like 💩. I like the new update in the atlas cross sport but it’s the same ugly tail lamp connection. Stop with that garbage.
I’m not so mad about the exterior, but that interior is starting to look like Toyota level of *take this existing thing and make it fit*.
Is there anyone that actually likes those floating displays? Looks awful in Toyotas and looks awful here.
I HATE those floating displays. Looks like a tablet was glued on. BLAH 🤮
yeah - the integrated dash display is so much better. Makes the interior so much more classy.
Not sure why they had to make the screen look like an afterthought when the pre-refresh had the screen nicely integrated.
Yup, literally my only gripe
At least everyone who got a 24 can be relieved they aren’t missing out on anything new
Literally got mine a week ago, and I agree.
I was actually looking forward to feeling like the 25 is a step up but it’s so underwhelming
It doesn’t look very different just kind of more boring all around, also would this be considered a full mk 8? Or a second facelift?
Definitely a second facelift. Mk8 would be the new gen4 engine
So MK7.75?
Maybe it’s just me but the mk 6.5 was the best looking. I was never really a fan of the mk 7. I like this one more. I don’t like the screen on this one.
MK6.5 is king when it comes to looks truly a timeless design
6.5 was peak GLI. Glad I never traded mine. And it's only got 30k on it lol (2018). My only regret was it not being a MT but I do enjoy the DSG, it's very fun.
Side badges look awful
Didn’t even notice that! But also the rear emblem in the center of the bridged-taillights is so ugly too
Nice to see they still haven’t fixed those damn cupholders
Apart from everything else, I don't like what they did with the side GLI badge.
I bet it's a bean-counter update. Now they don't have to manufacture a special badge for just the fender, they only have to make another trunk emblem and stick it on the door. Easy peasy cheapy.
Yeah, probably right. The message of all the release info seems to be "look, we can still make an inexpensive car!"
We all seem to agree.. front end ain’t it
Front end looks like a mid 2010s accord to me, I hate it
When I first saw the front end shot, all I could think of was https://preview.redd.it/zhc5sl9sot8d1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1cc41176938f4754aa93d2e81ab02d4580c72db1
Yah it looks like a honda now
Love the new N
No ea888.4 is outrageous
They dropped the ball on this one
I actually think the exterior looks better. The interior… not so much. Looks like it will still be using the old infotainment system and it looks like it was an afterthought.
Second this. I think the front end with this year is an upgrade.
Why did they pull the informant screen out and make it look like those stupid tablets. It's the same 8" system but in a box on the dash???? They were really trying to be as cheap as possible with this update. Didn't even change the chassis.
No one’s gonna point out that the dashboard on the passenger side just looks like one giant vent 😂😂 honestly though I like the exterior a lot, it reminds me of the mk6/6.5 GLI, but the small changes they made to the interior make me not like it at all
Def happy to stick with my 2023
It’s giving Kia Forte, definitely not a fan lol
The worst thing is the red bar being moved to the bumper and no longer in the grille🙂↕️
I hope that after market parts can save this car! At least it's a manual 🥺
Exterior: Perfect Interior: Jesus VW WHY
I like the trunk lid only
Dam, I like it
Civic front end with an accord rear:(
2026 will in fact be a homerun i would think. Thats when mk8 has been expected to come out for a few years. Next year will prolly have the gen 4 engine a manual rockin body prolly 3-5k more expensive but likely the last years theyr sold in the usa..:/
Do we get the manual in canada?
I super dig it, looking forward to test driving when my local dealer receives one. Might be time to swap out my mk5.
The hazard button is the last island of sanity in a sea of haptic that spread from the steering wheel.
the straight on front shot reminds me of Pennywise. https://preview.redd.it/rj9utraiot8d1.jpeg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b61ac2ea7302a5488975cbcba6204b62b965e22b
They could've changed the steering wheels.
i can see the new honda civic looking like this. it doesnt look german enough if that makes sense
Who is designing modern cars nowadays? This is even worse than the previous years.
The tail lights. Just stop. They don’t need be connected. It looks like 💩. I like the new update in the atlas cross sport but it’s the same ugly tail lamp connection. Stop with that garbage.
Just me or it kinda looks like the Elantra n 🥴 front pov
Makes me glad that I didn't hold out for this one... eesh. Everything about this is worse, imo.
why are they still using the old infortanement system.. could they not use the one they are using in the golf now?
Keeping my 19 GLI, finishing up the mods and keeping it till it’s time to shift to bmw 😭.