From my initial impressions of the car, I'd agree with both views. To me it feels more like an everyday cruiser that can be fast. You put your foot down and it just goes but otherwise, it has a composed and relaxed feel. Coming from an 8P 1.4 TFSI A3 Manual, there have been quite a lot of changes. I don't like how the steering feels so light, it seems alright in dynamic or auto though. Throttle response seems worse but it could be me just adjusting to it. The other car I was looking at buying was the GTI Clubsport and I do regret not test driving it, it seems to be more focused on being 'sporty'.