It's amazing how VW put this thing together, once you dig into all the problems people have with them.
I've never even heard of this level of integration outside of space exploration.
There's no mystery in regard to the production in Mexico for the North American market. They'd never be able to sell the car at this price otherwise; something I heard the project manager say in a review, and something I certainly believe, at this point.
What on Earth did they think they were up to? It seems to me they have been gearing up for that Golf R for quite some time now; as there's
no way the conventional GTI needs any of that nonsense.
I'll bet VW has a supercar up their sleeve; or they think they do. Wouldn't be the first time they went nuts in development for years and then pussed out.
This whole thing reads like a test platform and proof of concept.
Adaptive suspension, DSG, dynamic chassis control, computer-controlled headlights, an engine that knows what oil you've used and adjusts accordingly... On a car less than $30,000 that won't get much North American exposure?
Obviously I didn't get any of that, but it's available. None of it adds up. I'm not seeing how that benefits them at all. They're tapping the hell out of Porsche, for some reason. The recipe reads like a modern 928 project. Perhaps Porsche is using the Golf to test new technologies for a Cayman replacement, or even another GT to get under Ferrari's skin.
Either way, apparently these are somewhat unreliable. Whatever. 6 year warranty, bitches. 2020 and up is only four years.
Cheers,
Kennith