 This car drives out great; balanced, solid, quiet and well behaved when you desire or sporty and aggressive when you need it. The DSG is a great transmission and after logging 2200 miles I don't miss my manual trans one bit.  This is the best sounding car I have ever owned. In fact, I was having my Subaru  Spec B serviced when I heard an mkv R32 run through a few down shifts as it entered the dealer; I purchased #989 10 days later.  Car has more interior space than most hatches. We have taken two weekend trips with our son including luggage with no problems.  Overall, I am very pleased with this car to date. This car really fits my life as a middle aged professional.