How about the new VW Golf Alltrack? It's basically like a lifted Golf Sportwagen with AWD. You can get them manual or DCT with the turbo engine. It's basically like the more fun-to-drive cross between a Subaru Outback and Subaru Crosstrek, coming in between the two in size. However, instead of anemic NA engines mated to CVTs, VW is offering a turbo and transmissions with gears.WESHOOT2 wrote: So, I've discovered the new 2017 4WD Golf Sportwagen.
It is a station wagon, which renders it invisible.
It has the Golf R 4WD system, and the dual-clutch 6-speed (ah, no more Jatco worries).
It also has an available ECU flash ($600) that bumps it to around 250HP with near 300lb-ft of torque. Aftermarket support is very strong, so up-rated brakes, engine mods, suspension bits, and wheels are abundant.
$25K vs the $40+ I'd been considering for a new Caddy, S3, or Golf R.
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I really dig the S3 too, but it's expensive and is mechanically the same as the cheaper and more practical Golf R... which still isn't cheap. At least the Alltrack will be cheaper and have higher ground clearance.
That being said, good luck if you got used to Suzuki reliability and durability.
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