2011 Build Mk6 GTI - LED Lights, Push Button Start?

[ope126]

my understanding was that the passat line in the US had smart key option...maybe they are replicating this for the Golf R in the US only? hence the pic?

Not sure if it is just for Passat's, however the system is called KESSY.
Here is a link;
http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms/maste...and.index.html

As for the starter button, it looks Photoshoped!

[nuganen]

Even the toyota corrolla has push to start lol

Im about to pay 3 times the amout of a corrolla for a GTI and its still using the regular old fashioned key! lol

Not that its a big deal. My GFs 1 series has it and i dont know if i like it.. I just feel a little left behind!!

its only the top of the line Corolla that you get the push buttons and they cost in the high 20

[PassatB6]

Not sure if it is just for Passat's, however the system is called KESSY.
Here is a link;
http://www.volkswagen.de/vwcms/maste...and.index.html

As for the starter button, it looks Photoshoped!

VW has had KESSY as an option in Europe at least since the MK IV Golf.

[ope126]

VW has had KESSY as an option in Europe at least since the MK IV Golf.

Correct...

Wish we had it here though.

[ricksterrr]

The rumours for both of these originated several months ago from the frankfurt motorshow where they showed the R, and also from the Worthersee Edition GTI which had the LED rear lights.

However, after these rumours started VW then announced that the LED rear lights would be a VW option or accessory for GTI's - practically killing any chance that they will be a standard inclusion on the GTI.

As for the push button start/smart entry - I have never seen anything officially stated about this in relation to the Golf.

Actually in addition to the R, there was actually a Mk 6 GTI at the Frankfurt Motor show last year with LED rear lights and push button start.... this really got the guys and gals on the UK forum excited and further fueled speculation about VW adding these features in future GTI model revisions...

As per Coreying's comment, I don't think there has been anything official from VW about introducing the push button start/stop as standard kit

I just did a quick research and this is the forum posts he's talking about:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=130374.20

It's pretty interesting as there are pictures in the UK GTI forum with what appears LED lights of GTI on the Frankfurt motorshow floor.

I would love for these to be on the AU model of the GTI but i would highly doubt it.

Video of the GTI with the LED and start/stop button seems like a weird place to put it but that's just me. The GTI comes in around the 5:45 min mark. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evSorFW63YI

[roy]

i can't see any dramatic cost increase on start/stop button and led tail lights...it'll be great if they can provide these tech

[windmagnet]

I think LEDs are available as an option for GTI in Germany (E350) but are not available in UK.

LED tail lights can be purchased as parts via internet but they are very exy. Also because they draw less power a fault will show up in the MFD as the system thinks the bulbs have failed. Apparently there is a wired in fix for this (from Fiscon?) but for some reason it only suits left hand drive cars.

Although they are available in Germany, I can't see the LED's being offered in the Mk6 GTI in Aus as the R is getting lots of criticism for not standing out enough already and the LEDs are one key point of difference. I suppose it will depend on whether the R's sell like hot cakes or can't be shifted.

[Idle]

What's all the to-do about "push to Start" anyway?

The first car I ever owned (1923 Dodge 4) had it — it was what you did when the crank handle didn't work...

[stevie_t]

Hi Guys

Just wondering, seem as a few are sussing out getting a gti and are curious if the 2011 built model will feature some new additions etc...

Has this been done by vw before in the past?
When the MK V GTI came out, in 2004/2005, did the next years model of the MK V GTI have some improvements/additions feature wise,etc?

Thanks

[Nath]

LED tail lights can be purchased as parts via internet but they are very exy. Also because they draw less power a fault will show up in the MFD as the system thinks the bulbs have failed. Apparently there is a wired in fix for this (from Fiscon?) but for some reason it only suits left hand drive cars.

The kit from the US is just under $1K and comes with the box for fault code rectification etc and suits RHD cars