Golf MK7 / MKVII Speculation / Pre-Release Information Thread

[elephino]

Nice, although the Golf R is just using normal Golf body panels for now it seems.

Big question is do I upgrade.. and if yes... into what? GTI or push for an R? Can I wait that long?

I'll join that list.

[Tobes_WIR35]

They look really good. Definitely an evolution in design rather than a revolution - but I'm fine with that. It's basically the styling of a Mk6, with the edginess of the Passat, which is also very nice. Even the wagon looks okay in the Mk7.

I'm assuming that the R in those photo's is still a mule, because it's way too sedate. Although the 7 speed wet DSG sounds like a good prospect.

[AdamD]

I'm assuming that the R in those photo's is still a mule, because it's way too sedate.

It's an engineering prototype; definitely not indicative of the final product styling-wise. Although there has been some speculation that the R will lose the twin centre-mounted exhausts in the Mk7.

That article quotes 290ps, or 213kw. Not bad.

[dsta]

How are you guys seeing pics and/or reading the article?

I can only see the main pic where you can pretty much only see the GTI

[danielv10]

How are you guys seeing pics and/or reading the article?

I can only see the main pic where you can pretty much only see the GTI

I think they are talking about the white coloured one in the background. That one looks like the upcoming Polo R to me rather than the Golf R, judging from the size and headlights.

[Dutch77]

I think they are talking about the white coloured one in the background. That one looks like the upcoming Polo R to me rather than the Golf R, judging from the size and headlights.

If you click through the pics you end up with the prototype R (weird front cut out, quad pipes out the back.. same oddball German bloke throughout though).

[Ryan_R]

Yes, it's a slideshow, click the > arrow