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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech
Interesting to hear your experience on the autoX track!
From what I've read in the early reviews of the MK7, the new LSD is trick enough that you can't really induce on-throttle understeer. Of course we are all familiar with "junket review disorder" in which initially rosy reviews based on flyaway junkets get moderated or outright contradicted in later testing (especially comparison tests), so we'll have to wait a bit longer for more definitive commentaries on the new GTI's handling.
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Honestly, I would be seriously amazed if the mk7 does not have power-on understeer. From a physics perspective, it doesn't seem possible (asking the front tires to steer and pull, while unloading them under accel), but I will admit, I was surprised by the trick rear differential of the Evo X when I drove it, and this sounds like a similar concept except in a FWD layout. So, fair point, I guess I will withhold judgment until I get to drive the mk7.
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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech
Some other reviewers are now souring a bit on the BRZ - this from R&T's long-term test:
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Yeah I liked that BRZ review (and other long-term reviews) because I don't think the twins make as much sense if you're not into track or autocross, or at least frequent spirited drives on backroads. As pure daily drivers, there are more commuter-friendly options. To me, that's where the GTI's forte lies because it does have that element of refinement. Also under 7/10ths driving, a lot of the blemishes in its driving dynamics stay hidden.