VW MY16 Changes

[HPSOV]

People have different motivations for the purchase. Having a MK6 R I assumed I would move into the MK7 R, however after a couple of test drives of both Gti and R I found the MK7 R too loud, there is a very intrusive exhaust note in the cabin the entire time. I also preferred the softer ride in the Gti, maybe I'm getting old (there is no maybe about it). However I couldn't bring myself to get either of them in MY15 form as the screen was just too tiny and low resolution, when they first came out I looked into upgrading it to the 8" Discover Pro however it was not possible at the time (I believe it can be done now).

Now there is a Gti with a decent screen and it comes with the added bonus of xenon's, keyless entry and airplay. I will only be purchasing it if I can get a decent deal (I managed $5000 off list price on the MK6 R one week after launch), it does involve ringing every dealer in NSW and hanging in there until one gets desperate enough for the sale. Yes the deal won't be as good as what I'd get on an MY15, but I place some value on xenon's, better screen, keyless entry, airplay and better resale value selling an MY16.

[Mikey1]

I found the MK7 R too loud, there is a very intrusive exhaust note in the cabin the entire time.

Are you sure it's the exhaust note? I think you will find that noise is from the soundaktor, which may have been operating at its loudest if the "Engine" setting was set to "Sport" or the "Driving Mode" set to "Race". In "Eco" mode, it's far less intrusive. Either way, the soundaktor can be eliminated partially or completely via VCDS or phyisically disconnected.

[peekay34]

Whoever gets one with the 6.5 Inch and Nav can you please msg me your VIN I want to see how much it costs to get parts to replace radio..... need a VIN number so it can be checked.

[Ralfi]

Whoever gets one with the 6.5 Inch and Nav can you please msg me your VIN I want to see how much it costs to get parts to replace radio..... need a VIN number so it can be checked.

Interested in this too - I've asked dealers but they won't know anything until they get the info you're asking for here.

Hoping the unit in the glove box doesn't need to be changed as a service bloke reckons they cost a few grand on their own (so excluding the costs for the head unit etc...)...

[Jimi]

I think if you want CarPlay and smooth scrolling the glovebox unit will have to be swapped. That's the brains of the thing

[Brendan_A]

Interested in this too - I've asked dealers but they won't know anything until they get the info you're asking for here.

Hoping the unit in the glove box doesn't need to be changed as a service bloke reckons they cost a few grand on their own (so excluding the costs for the head unit etc...)...

Just trade it in for the MY16 if you really want it.

[peekay34]

Um No Way ...

[HPSOV]

Best I could get was $51800 on an MY16 GTI with DSG, DAP, Leather, Sunroof & Metallic paint. This is a $4000-$5000 discount off full price depending on how you calculate it. Delivery in Mid-August.

[RMBB]

A few videos of the new 6.5-inch Composition Media high-resolution touch screen that most MY16 VW's will feature as standard.

3 videos, 2 from Canada and 1 from Italy show off the higher screen resolution, better responsiveness, faster, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink.

1. Canada - MIB II - Apple Carplay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh45sBn9yCI)
2. Canada - MIB II - 2016 Canadian Golf R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4djaChmYd0)
3. Italy - Car Play, Android Auto & Mirror Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9JJUJO11Lw)

My Italian is a little rusty, but you can select subtitles which are translated to English on YouTube if you want and at least you get a pretty good look at how responsive the screen is. It's the best Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink systems I have seen in terms of responsiveness.

Glad I cancelled my Golf R MY15.5 (which I was meant to pick up next week) for a MY16. The 5.8" screen would have bothered me a lot knowing this screen is only months away!

[Ralfi]

A few videos of the new 6.5-inch Composition Media high-resolution touch screen that most MY16 VW's will feature as standard.

3 videos, 2 from Canada and 1 from Italy show off the higher screen resolution, better responsiveness, faster, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink.

1. Canada - MIB II - Apple Carplay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh45sBn9yCI)
2. Canada - MIB II - 2016 Canadian Golf R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4djaChmYd0)
3. Italy - Car Play, Android Auto & Mirror Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9JJUJO11Lw)

My Italian is a little rusty, but you can select subtitles which are translated to English on YouTube if you want and at least you get a pretty good look at how responsive the screen is. It's the best Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink systems I have seen in terms of responsiveness.

Glad I cancelled my Golf R MY15.5 (which I was meant to pick up next week) for a MY16. The 5.8" screen would have bothered me a lot knowing this screen is only months away!

So it seems as if 3 units may need to be changed from the MY15 systems - the screen, processor (in glove box) & the USB connection box?

I've also heard of the 8" screen becoming available later this year, so will hope that it's compatible with the Golf & will be as defined/responsive as the 6.5" screen

The Italian vid says that some units will have their own SIM card for wifi hotspot functionality. Not that i'd need an extra monthly expense for SIM/data - just happy to use the data from the phone.

Man, we MY15 buyers got shafted BIG TIME.........................