Who knows if we'll get a Mk8.5 Clubsport S. But if we do, it'll need to go some to beat this
Who knows if we'll get a Mk8.5 Clubsport S. But if we do, it'll need to go some to beat thison the way and, so far, it’s only being offered with a seven-speed DSG. This was inevitable, given that the standard GTI can only be had as an auto, and while the company recently announced the Golf-based Jetta GLI saloon will retain a do-it-yourself cog swapper in the US it’s ruled out bringing the manual back for the hatch.
As unlikely as it sounds, there’s a nice gap in the Golf lineup for it to fall into. Interestingly, thecomes with a 20hp uplift while the Clubsport remains level pegged with its predecessor at 300hp. Probably that was done to create a bit of distance between it and the Golf R, which has also been brought up to Mk8.
Mind you, the German car giant would need to work its backside off to match the brilliance of the original, let alone exceed it. To this day, the Mk7 is considered by many to be the best Golf GTI, mixing strong performance with genuine everyday usability. Predictably, a peppier and more aggressivearrived in 2016, following in a long line of sportier GTIs launched to celebrate the hot hatch’s birthday.
Equally as unsurprising is the Clubsport GTI’s effect on hot hatch loves, particularly those with deep pockets. VW built 400 of them and only 150 found their way to Britain, which gives you a decent number to choose from, but they always command a premium. Savvy buyers knew from the start that the Clubsport S would be a hit with collectors, which is why you won’t find many with moon miles and bumpers sand-blasted by track day stone chips.
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