MQB GLI Is A-OK
Published: February 20th, 2015
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We haven’t yet received an updated Volkswagen Jetta based on the MQB architecture, but maybe we’ll be lucky enough to get a Jetta GLI based on this.
The newest edition of the Skoda Octavia vRS features the usual VW 2.0L turbo engine, bumped up to 230 horsepower, along a limited slip differential – sort of.
The GLI has received only a lukewarm reception in the enthusiast press, one that might not be deserved. Either way, the latest MQB GTI is a massive leap forward, and one can only imagine how that would translate to a qualitative improvement over the GLI, which rides on a now-dated architecture. Maybe keep the Skoda chassis tuning as well. We hear it’s pretty damn good.
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In 2008 I bought a new rabbit for my daughter. Seven years and 110,000 miles later it has never needed a repair....not even a battery. Ive replaced the tires once, the rear brake pads once, replaced one headlight bulb and one tailight bulb....thats it. I did put an aftermarket skid plate on it (Panzerplate) since she lives on a farm and regularly goes places that cars really shouldnt go. Before I put the plate on it she hit a big rock and punctured the trans pan once. Thankfully she pulled over and parked until I could get there with a car trailer. I replaced the pan and off she went. Early on she named the car "Tank Bunny", and it turned out to be the perfect name since she and her Border Collies go just about everywhere in pursuit of her sheepherding hobby.
I just can't wait for the 2016 Golf R to get here already...don't feel like beta-testing the 2015 USDM Golf R for VW, and they'll finally be bundling a modern entertainment system for 2016 so just have to wait until August
The R32 is here in Tampa now!
No need to have a GLI (although I think we get something similar in the 155TSI whatevs) as Skoda offer them here, including wagon version. Yes there's a diesel too. This car got so much nicer with the redesign, it's nearly a midsizer now. I wonder how the new Superb will look like.