Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Mattlock]

•Frameless interior rear vision mirror
•Dual / 3 zone climate control air /conditioner
•Sport digital instrument display Configurable to display Oil Temperature, Boost pressure, G-Meter, Lap timer now features in car menu of the Infotainment system for GTI and R.
•Deletion of the glovebox lock
•An increase of R.R.P. of $350.00.

Well the frameless rear view mirror and Performance Monitor are already on the new Passat as I got one as a loan car last week from my dealer. It had 600km on the clock. Didn't spot Tri-zone A/C or glovebox lock, TBH. It also had the wi-fi hotspot enabled.

I also drove a new Golf last week (I was at the dealer twice in 3 days) and it had the standard rear view mirror. I did notice it had the push-button starter and keyless entry system from my R.

[Crazy CS]

This is the article/rumour post that is holding me back from signing:
Big Golf Update For Late 2016 Will Bring Gesture Control, Huge Displays

[Mattlock]

Oh yeah, the Passat also had the 8" screen.


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[AdamD]

This is the article/rumour post that is holding me back from signing:
Big Golf Update For Late 2016 Will Bring Gesture Control, Huge Displays

There's been no news or further rumours of these large displays that I've seen (and these would require a substantial overhaul to the infotainment systems in the Mk7). To be honest, I'd be very surprised to see anything like this before the Mk8, which is due around the end of 2018.

Audi has only just now introduced the LCD virtual cockpit into the TT and B9 A4, and will offer it as an option on the facelifted S3 due later this year. Often the latest premium tech is made available via Audi before being released on more mainstream models.

[Dutch77]

Given VW's reluctance to even offer the bigger infotainment screen here as an option due to cost I can't imagine any of that appearing before Mk8 as Adam suggests.

The virtual cockpit stuff looks cool but honestly would never be a deal breaker for me - I didn't buy the car for the dash dials and while some features on the virtual side would be good like nav at times, I suspect I am a little old school and would prefer dials anyway.

[Crazy CS]

Given VW's reluctance to even offer the bigger infotainment screen here as an option due to cost I can't imagine any of that appearing before Mk8 as Adam suggests.

I think that is a pretty safe assumption.

Im pretty satisfied with he current product but would pay a bit more for all the digital stuff.... will go ahead and then upgrade to an Mk8 R when my lease is over

Thanks for the help.

[Mattlock]

I think that is a pretty safe assumption.

Im pretty satisfied with he current product but would pay a bit more for all the digital stuff.... will go ahead and then upgrade to an Mk8 R when my lease is over

Thanks for the help.

Haha. That's what I'm thinking. My Mk7 R comes off lease at the end of 2018.

[Suspeccct]

Hey guys,

I've been looking at getting a GTI Performance (around June/July) but it appears that they have removed the option for the Driver Assistance package from their website, anyone have any ideas? Also, anyone have a rough idea when Volkswagen might release the MY17? Might be worth the wait.

[AdamD]

Also, anyone have a rough idea when Volkswagen might release the MY17? Might be worth the wait.

The model year change is usually around build week 22 - so cars built on or after the last week of May 2016.

[Suspeccct]

The model year change is usually around build week 22 - so cars built on or after the last week of May 2016.

Ah okay, thanks for the info