Henry Catchpole, standard Mk7 GTI review, 2013. ‘Time to up the pace. ACC in Sport means stiffer damping, heavier steering, better throttle response and looser ESP. The chassis tenses noticeably ...

The real step over the GTI, though, is the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyre (a Pirelli P Zero is the standard tyre). It gives the car massively more grip and a much stronger front end ...