Golf MK7 / MKVII Speculation / Pre-Release Information Thread

[Corey_R]

Ps the new Gold VII is based off the same platform as the A3 right? Has that model been released? I mean dimensions or artist impressions? Might give us a better idea of what the VII might be like vs a test mule dressed like the VI.

The Golf and A3 (and Jetta and TT and several other models) have always been based off the same platform. That won't be any different with the MK7 Golf. Originally the MK7 Golf was going to launch before the A3, but since the MK6 has been selling so well, apparently the A3 will launch first - but there won't be too much in it I think.

Thus far we've not seen any "final phtoos" of the new A3 either...

[MkVIGTI]

Quad pipe for the Mk7 R? No more centrally mounted system it seems.

[Zebby]

Vorschau VW Golf GTI/R VII (2013) - Bilder - autobild.de

Interesting pic of the dials, pointing downwards. Wonder if it is only going to be GTI/R, or across the range. Maybe a way of differentiating the interior from the lesser models.

[DoggieHowser]

Vorschau VW Golf GTI/R VII (2013) - Bilder - autobild.de

Interesting pic of the dials, pointing downwards. Wonder if it is only going to be GTI/R, or across the range. Maybe a way of differentiating the interior from the lesser models.

Hmm no temp gauge? I wonder if it's cos they'll add this Focus RS-esque cluster of gauges like in the new beetle.



Wonder if the Beetle is based off the Mk6 or 7 platform. The cluster of dials appeal to the ricer in me

[Corey_R]

lol yeah... cause the Focus RS did that first... not even in the right century....

[DoggieHowser]

They did say this ain't yr gramps' beetle

I'd even go so far as to say the new beetle looks like a funkier version of the TT.

[triode12]

Say what you like about the cost of building the V vs the VI, there can't be any denying the VI interior looks better built. I'd argue that comparing the conditions of a 2 year old VI vs the V when it was 2 years old actually show the VIs in much better shape. Especially the buttons and switches. It's one of the reasons why I can't get myself to get a scirocco. The interior looks like a carbon copy of the V and next to the VI, it just doesn't feel special. Considering that the owner is more likely to be inside the car than out, I feel the interior has to feel special.

Actually, the MkVI interior has more in common with the Scirocco (pre 2010) esp the aircon vents. Post 2010 Sciroccos have the been fitted with the same (IMO ugly and less intituitive) MKVI steering wheel and centre console. So the upcoming Scirocco R will have almost the same interior as the MkVIs.





I beg to disagree with the statement that the VI interior is better built. I personally think that the understated austere look of the MkV interior will outlast the more trendy looking interior of the mkVI over the longer term. Having compared both interiors I find the plastics in the MKV to be of a higher quality over the MKVI. Don't be fooled by abundance of satin chrome accents in the MKVI interior - there is less rubberised (expensive) dash area in the mkVI - a credit to the MKVI engineers in keeping costs down but not letting it show.

The early Mk V Golfs had satin chrome glove box handles and chromed centre chubby hole lids which were removed in the late 07 update.

[Corey_R]

Lets leave the MKV vs MK6 debates to the other 1,831 threads that cover that. Cheers

[robbie]

Does anyone whether they are going to ever make another R32 again.

[Corey_R]

Unlikely... even BMW M have given up on NA engines. With further pressure globally from emissions reductions and CAFE type standards, it makes it too difficult.