So has anyone driven one of these yet?

Impressions of it, etc?

Rob.

Originally posted by robmawer in this post

So has anyone driven one of these yet?

Impressions of it, etc?

Rob.

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Rob,

I have driven one albeit in the dark.

Brief impressions are:

Not very sporty looking compared with Oct RS - e.g. wheels and body kit a bit lacking, so wife didn't like.

Quieter than expected on the move, quieter than TDi and Oct RS, not so mucxh road tyre/noise

Very well built - no rattles

Quick responsive steering

Like the high gearing - 2200 at 80 and nice gearbox - 6 th great on main roads, a bit too high for any acceleration uphills though

Showed 49 mpg overall on trip comp. at the end of my "test" and had 600 miles on the clock so reckon good for more than 50 the way I drive

I liked it, but noit as sporty out of the box as the Oct RS.

Needs mods!

Chris

Put my thoughts on the drive here - basically enjoyed the car and my only major gripe was the ridiculous amount of light grey fabric on the seats.