I think that a lot of the traits being mentioned above,such as bouncy,underdamped suspension,understeer,and so on are carry-overs from the 8P,and inherent in Audi's apparent desire to have a brisk but safe car for the majority of drivers.
The basic car is still quite heavy for a hatchback design,and that loads the suspension pretty hard when you press on,plus means that direction changes load it even more.
The predominant FWD bias,and nose heavy design will only add to that.
As with the older model,a lot of it can be dialled out,with better suspension etc,but this will often be at the expense of ride comfort,and not everyone wants that.
Adjustable suspension is another thing that Audi could have looked at,but no doubt would have a heavy cost attached.
P.S. Forbzeeee.....I'm probably closer to 70 than you are,but I'm absolutely sure I wouldn't be pleased with "
the light, lacklustre feeling of the steering and the soft/bounciness of the suspension"......but I know I'm in a minority anyway.
Good luck guys,and enjoy the car,it can always be tailored to what you want,but as has already been said,no car is perfect.