Mk7 Golf - Australian Specifications and Prices (Base, Comfortline and Highline)

[wogboy_9000]

6 posts... all in this thread. Seems legit

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[Ryan_R]

Does anyone else think the new MFSW button layout is a bit too much compared to the simplicity (could operate easily be feel alone) in the Mk6?

Also has the accelerator pedal changed from being floor mounted to the same as the brake? Perhaps that'll help with some feeling of unresponsiveness.

[Dutch77]

I hadn't noticed but now you've forced me to look at the wheels side by side.. and while the 7 looks a little cleaner in its execution I tend to agree that the functionality may remain better in the 6. I suppose it's what you get used to.

[DoggieHowser]

I have driven the 140ps version in Singapore and it is deceptively quick. Very smooth, very composed but hits speeds without you realizing how fast you are going. I didn't find the steering wheel controls too busy tho.

I'd love to see the GTI options

[idaho]

So a manual is only available in the 90TSI models. I would think VW might lose a few sales but then I don't have any knowledge of the manual / DSG sales figures in mark VI models.

[Golf7]

I'm a freelance journalist/blogger that just is a massive VW enthusiast and was lucky enough to have a go in the car yesterday.

Now, the steering wheel controls are very easy and logically laid-out, they fall very nicely to hand.

The accelerator is no longer floor mounted as has been the long tradition with German cars, personally its a bit of bean counting on VW's behalf. All MQB cars have had their dash structures optimised for the accelerator to be mounted from the top. The floor mounted one was always used as it reduced tension in the joints on long journeys but with accountants ruling the world...

If you've got any questions I'd be happy to reply!

[soogs]

Accelerator pedal now top mounted. Hooray. Now I can stretch out when on cruise. I drive both and really haven't thought about floor mounted being more relaxing. It's mostly cruise for highway driving anyway.

Always thought the Germans were archaic, as the last person to heel and toe died in the ark. LOL. Besides can it be done with DSG?

BTW Golf7, has the Highline the 4 options/programs for the DSG? or do you need the Driver Assist Package?

[Golf7]

The Highline models with their DSG gearboxes don't have a the driving mode selection function. That unfortunately is an optional extra...

Have a read:

Driving profile selection
The optional driving profile selection allows a variety of wide-ranging settings to be made to the vehicle according to the driver’s preferences. A variety of different driving modes can be selected:
 Normal: comfortable and dynamic drive
 Sport: Faster response of the accelerator pedal and steering , DSG switches to “S”
 Eco: adaptation of engine, earlier gearshift and coasting function for DSG, consumption
optimized air conditioning
 Individual: individual setting of all parameters (drive, steering, steering, etc.)


[Dutch77]

So driver profile selection is an expansion of the mk6 normal/sport setting?

Seems to be limited information available, but UK websites suggest it can also alter suspension.. so I am guessing this means active chassis control may fall under this at some point.

Assuming normal is still a bit sluggish and sport is still mental, individual sounds intriguing.

[Golf7]

It's sort of a gimmick to be honest, its like the ACC of the old one but WITHOUT the suspension changing its profile. As you read it only affects the throttle response, shift points on the DSG (like normal S mode) and changes the steering weighting. Quite disappointed about this feature as the Euro ones get adaptive ratio steering and ACC whereas we just get a gimmicky sport/eco mode that does very little and costs quite a lot...