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This car met ALL of my expectations!
For comparison, I also got to drive a new Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost and then immediately after I went and test drove a new GTI 6M
1. Power- This thing feels much quicker then the GTI, In face the Escape (platinum 2wd) felt like it might be quicker then the GTI as well- Unfortunately it was a short track, so I only got to feel a second gear pull- but it was great - I would be really suprised if this car doesnt run close to a 14 flat in the 1/4. The motor in the Escape I drove felt every bit as smooth as the motor in the GTI. The car felt very comparable power wise to the Mazda Speed 3 (which I drove a few weeks ago)
2. Handling- WOW. Just like all the articles said, there is definitely some oversteer- I could feel the back end coming a little loose. I threw the GTI into a corner much to the dismay of the salesperson- and the ST definitley felt more nuetral- as the GTI had some pretty good understeer.
Tossable. that would be the perfect description of this car.
3. Sound- Car sounded great, but was not as loud inside as I expected-
I also got to ride in the BOSS302 for a hot lap and DAMN
All I can say is that after driving the GTI/ riding in the ST- anyone who buys a GTI over the ST is just straight crazy.
Now - I am REALLY anxious for the cars to get here!!
Pictures!
For comparison, I also got to drive a new Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost and then immediately after I went and test drove a new GTI 6M
1. Power- This thing feels much quicker then the GTI, In face the Escape (platinum 2wd) felt like it might be quicker then the GTI as well- Unfortunately it was a short track, so I only got to feel a second gear pull- but it was great - I would be really suprised if this car doesnt run close to a 14 flat in the 1/4. The motor in the Escape I drove felt every bit as smooth as the motor in the GTI. The car felt very comparable power wise to the Mazda Speed 3 (which I drove a few weeks ago)
2. Handling- WOW. Just like all the articles said, there is definitely some oversteer- I could feel the back end coming a little loose. I threw the GTI into a corner much to the dismay of the salesperson- and the ST definitley felt more nuetral- as the GTI had some pretty good understeer.
Tossable. that would be the perfect description of this car.
3. Sound- Car sounded great, but was not as loud inside as I expected-
I also got to ride in the BOSS302 for a hot lap and DAMN
All I can say is that after driving the GTI/ riding in the ST- anyone who buys a GTI over the ST is just straight crazy.
Now - I am REALLY anxious for the cars to get here!!
Pictures!








