You can see the paddle shifters here. They're very responsive (Though not quite DSG responsive of course). They can be used in both regular mode and sport mode - sport mode makes it shift quite a bit more firm. Shift response time is supposedly 1/10th of a second.
This is a ski bag that is included in the 'cold weather package' (also adds heated headlight and windshield washer fluid and heated seats). It's definitely the dumbest option on this car. I've never skied in my life and if I do I sure as hell won't be driving this RWD car up to the slopes.
There's 5 cup holders in the car but this is the only one that is heated and cooled. It's inside the center console. Also an MP3 player input in here which I definitely plan to use!
Anyhow - my overall impressions with the car so far:
Fun factor is a 10/10. This car is just SOO easy to drive fast through turns. It's scary how confidence inspiring it is. It's also pretty quick - I should be running it at the track Thursday...
Comfort is a 7/10. The car is pretty quiet and the seats are great. The ride is VERY stiff though - but the chassis is also very taught which means bumps are felt hard once and then the drama is over... no 'aftershock'
My main complaint about this car is quality, really. Overall it's very well put together. But this is a luxury brand car that prides itself on 'German engineering'... all things should be considered, and so far I've come across several things that I'd be really annoyed with if I wasn't leasing the car.