Had a Performance edition MK8 and didn't really like it. agreed the gadgets and interior looks are great and lots of tuning potential but the build quality, seat comfort and lower MPG wasn't an improvement compared to the MK7. the external looks were not to my taste either and only really brought it for the orange paint 😁
Now in a MK4 Focus STd and love it. do miss the old MK7 ST 5 door. A great car.