The little 2.0L turbo four is incredibly torquey, though it manages to provide virtually no torque steer. The power delivery is fluid and fun making simple driving activities like merging on the highway or changing lanes something to look forward to.
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat.