Well, yes, that’s exactly what it is. That’s how cars work when there are different models in a range. The GTI is just a tuned version of the 1.4 TSI one too.
An RS6 is just a tuned S6, which is just a tuned A6, and an M135i, is just a tuned 116i. Clever innit?
Wow that is clever! So my 550i is a detuned M5? Unfortunately that would also make my M3 a tuned 335i? I’ll just go buy a 320d and put an M3 badge on it to cover all the bases!
You know what I meant, all the reviews seem to state that the Golf R has new pistons and a slightly better flowing head for it to rev better. At least the M135i has the N55 which is unique to the X35i’s.
I’m assuming anyone who spends 30k on a golf also looks at the alternatives (apart from everything else in the VAG group) A45 AMG is on another bracket price wise but the 135i can be had with very good discount especially for cash and lease.
Looks are subjective, there is no comparison on performance and driver reward.