Even in an alternate timeline in which the average new car didn't cost more than $50,000 and weigh well more than two tons, ...

Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Golf GTI, also treated to a mid-cycle facelift last year like the rest of the Golf Mk8.5 lineup ... Both have modified front and rear designs, lowered suspension setups ...

I can tell you that having sat in an Mk8.5 for just a short time, I've never been more excited to test a car in my whole life ...