Golf MK7 / MKVII Speculation / Pre-Release Information Thread

[pologti18t]

And given LPG yields less torque due to its lesser energy per litre, i can see a future for twincharge.

It does? LPG engines can run at higher comp ratios than petrol engines because the octane rating is much higher.
The LPi Falcon has more kW and Nms than the petrol version.

The lower energy density of LPG means it uses more litres per 100km than a similar petrol engine. CO2 emission are similar though.

[WhiteJames]

I reckon about 18 mths of building the new MK7 Golf should be long enough to cover the sorting out of the minor details/issues ... perhaps the following MY. Mini doesn't have much front overhand, neither does it have much interior space (esp. in the rear) nor much of a boot ... actually ... laughable rear interior space and boot space compared to the audi A1. Better stick with longer overhangs for the sake of practicality.

The next Audi A3 is stated to be about < 80 kgs lighter than its predecessor. See drive.com.au video:

Video - Caught: Audi's new A3 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Cheers.
WJ

[AdamD]

More speculation:

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII rumored to get powerful engines, advanced technology

VW gets radical with new Golf - Autocar.co.uk

164kw GTD and 194kw GTI... not entirely sure I believe it, but hey - that'd make an upgrade awful tempting!

[Ryan_R]

Sounds cool, although 8 seconds faster on a 24km circuit doesn't seem like too much to shout about (regarding that VAQ front dif).

[Captain Courteous]

Do you guys think Fender will replace Dynaudio as an option in the MK7?

Already options for US customers:
Fender™ Premium Audio

[Molotov]

Do you guys think Fender will replace Dynaudio as an option in the MK7?

Already options for US customers:
Fender™ Premium Audio

I doubt it. The U.S market is a lot more unique/tailorable across most car brands, especially when it comes to their options.

Given that Fender is a highly recognizable U.S brand I suspect VW America made the decision, whereas we're likely to get whatever Europe gets... 2 years later ;P

[pologti18t]

I doubt it. The U.S market is a lot more unique/tailorable across most car brands, especially when it comes to their options.

I think you will find the US market VWs have less separate options than we do.

[WhiteJames]

Fender stereo's may have more to do with having local content from America in an imported vehicle to grease the wheels of business. Same reason why USA Golf have Monroe dampers (American owned co.) rather than Sachs dampers (German owned co.) . When they assembled Beetles in Australia in the 1950-60's, local content had to be 85%. Now it's a lot lower than that, but many countries will reduce tariffs, import quotas etc provided the manufacturer abroad uses some local content in that vehicle. In short ... no Fender for AUS market.
Cheers.
WJ

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45kg weight saving for MK7 Golf as stated from autoexpress.co.uk are a bit more conservative: VW Golf spy shots | News | Auto Express. Now that I have a set of VW OEM Driver Gear Sport Springs fitted to my DCC MK6 GTI, I'm in no rush to trade up to the MK7. Enjoying the improved handling of the MK6 GTI atm to give it up.
Cheers.
WJ

[Ryan_R]

I guess an iPad/tablet style infotainment system would weigh a bit less than the RNS510 for starters

[WhiteJames]

Audi A3 3 door has broken cover. It official release at Geneva in a couple of weeks should give a much better indication of what hardware the Golf MK7 is likely to run. See link to autoexpress.co.uk and autocar.co.uk:

Audi A3 pictures leaked | News | Auto Express

No prices for those guessing that the A3 hatch was going to look like a grown up Audi A1:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/261453/

Cheers.
WJ