The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

easyvision

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Is it metallic black, might be worth getting a ceramic coating, will look super and a bit easier keep clean. Well wear.

I think it is but not 100% sure! I think I might look into it for sure!

DaveyDave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV7bDS7NGZs

Andrew76

Apart from the lack of any physical buttons on the infotainment and that light grey colour, I’m really liking the ST. The black and copper wheels, 4 exhausts, start/stop & Cupra buttons on the steering wheel and usb c ports front and back. Very nice.

DaveyDave

I don't like the front at all, side profile and rear look good. I like the sharp design line in the side and the rear LED strip.

Regarding the inside, after seeing the video it isn't as bad as I thought. The Cupra and Start/Stop button on the wheel look cool, reminds me of the start button on a Ferrari, and the angular air vents look savage, reminds me of the Huracan. I'm a fan of sharp lines and angles.

Door panels have a nice design, nice interior lighting. The bulge on the steering wheel is a bit weird but overall I like the lines of the dashboard. Again, not a fan of stick out screens but oh well. I have 2-3 years to get used to it before a used one becomes affordable!

For the love of Christ I hope the Irish models have ACC on them...

I'm warming to this more than the Golf, I'll have to check out the videos of that again.

Logan Roy

Seriously considering a Cupra ST next year if the pricing is ok. Everything from the Volkswagen group seems to be increasing in price over the past few years. Having said that it's great that there are 'GTI' and 'R' power outputs of it. The lower powered is probably the sweet spot in terms of value but who can resist extra horsepower and awd

theintern

easyvision wrote: »

Apparently it was a demo sold originally by them in 2017. VW Michael Moore. Apparently people were still calling the next day after the ad was taken down. I saw it go up an evening and put a deposit next morning. Been waiting about 6 months for the spec from a VW garage so couldn’t let it pass! Still a novelty to drive an auto, love it!

I got my GTI there and was told a similar story when I picked it up by the salesman. I wonder if it's one of his stock lines :rolleyes:


Lovely looking car. Well wear!

easyvision

theintern wrote: »

I got my GTI there and was told a similar story when I picked it up by the salesman. I wonder if it's one of his stock lines :rolleyes:


Lovely looking car. Well wear!

Thanks, could be one of his lines so! though it has upgraded audio system and the brakes so maybe maybe not, not sure!

Killinator

easyvision wrote: »

Thanks, could be one of his lines so! though it has upgraded audio system and the brakes so maybe maybe not, not sure!

To be fair everytime I rang a place that had an R I wanted it was gone

easyvision

Yeah to be fair I think newer model GTi/GTD/R seems to be in demand and not many in Ireland especially DSG! Driving seems so much more relaxed now with an auto I must say I would never go back!

tossy

If anyone knows anyone in the market for an R send them my way.

Killinator

tossy wrote: »

If anyone knows anyone in the market for an R send them my way.

Have you an ad for it up yet?

tossy

Killinator wrote: »

Have you an ad for it up yet?

Only on the forums and someone posted it for me on the asutostadt FB page.

http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?29433-2016-Golf-R-DSG-3DR-white

ILikeBoats

What's next tossy?

bazz26

Nissan Leaf....

Killinator

tossy wrote: »

Only on the forums and someone posted it for me on the asutostadt FB page.

http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?29433-2016-Golf-R-DSG-3DR-white

That's a whole lotta spec. Whoever buys that will be very happy!

SaintsYB

At long last gents, the GTI and GTD have been revealed. The bucket seats are nice as is the optional Akrapovic exhaust but 17" wheels are standard which is disappointing. I still can't make my mind up on the styling of the Mk8 in general though.

https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-gti/22866/new-volkswagen-gti-gtd-and-gte-family-revealed-in-full

L-M

Christ I hope those fog lights things are a piss take

Oafley Jones

SaintsYB wrote: »

At long last gents, the GTI and GTD have been revealed. The bucket seats are nice as is the optional Akrapovic exhaust but 17" wheels are standard which is disappointing. I still can't make my mind up on the styling of the Mk8 in general though.

https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-gti/22866/new-volkswagen-gti-gtd-and-gte-family-revealed-in-full

Rotten. Looks bloated and with the exception of jarring front it all just seems extremely generic.

SaintsYB

L-M wrote: »

Christ I hope those fog lights things are a piss take

It looks like they just took the fog lights from the Megane RS.

eljono

Strange press pics. Choosing red paint for the GTI means that the red highlight isn't that visible or obvious, it just blends in. As one of the main identifiers of a GTI, I would have expected this to be more obvious.

I don't think any of the alloys shown suit the cars and generally the styling, to my eyes, is not as well executed as the Mk7.5. Hopefully they'll look better on the road.

AutoMan79

Full review - Autogefühl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHOeIfUMgEE

Looks great imo.

ILikeBoats

Not sure overall.

I do like the wide daytime running light, the seats and steering wheel look really great, the smart climate seems like a good idea, the rear looks decent.

They should not have used a red car. The wheels aren't great. Just don't really like the front, or it just hasn't grown on me yet.

Will wait to see in the flesh to make up my mind

drunkmonkey

Dunno it should be able to look good in red without trying. From the side it looks like a fabia or something and the front looks like the frilly bit at the end of a nightie. Maybe it might look better in the flesh but as is I don't think it looks better than the current one.

Killinator

Looks much better in video review compared to pics so hopefully that trend continues when viewed in person.
I do like that the strip across the front grill is a DRL, it's a cool touch although it'll obscure the signifying colour stripes I think.
Placement of GTI/GTD/GTE badge is weird and somehow makes the rear look like an SUV.
Interior is very nice especially the seats although it'd be nice if the steering wheel was sportier looking.

Nothing, NOTHING, can save those wheels, especially the GTI set.
Hideous. Even since the Monzas on the Mk5 VW seem to insist on 'updating' that design instead of trying something new. Reminds me of a swastika looking at them and at 17" as standard (and knowing how we love standard over here) they'll stand out even more.

Doesn't really matter what it looks like, Golf folk will just buy it

Max Q

The front looks terrible. Those fog lights look hideous, I thought the GTD in the video looked the best of the lot without them. Also the lower honeycomb grille on the GTI looks almost transparent with the size of the holes in the grille, the radiator is on full show and is going to get peppered with stone damage I'd imagine.


Did anyone else notice the section of the front bumper that holds the number plate doesn't appear big enough to hold a standard EU plate? The plate overhangs the bumper slightly.


The rear end looks good, however I really wish they'd left the GTI badge in the corner and not moved it up into the centre, it just looks wrong to my eyes.

theintern

I like;

- I think the DRL set up looks quite good actually, I think it'll look quite cool from the front in the dark with the bar across and the honeycomb fogs.
- Seats look good to me.

Don't like;

- Touch sensitive buttons in the cockpit. Haptic feedback better be good.
- The standard wheels are horrific. Just awful, but there'll be other options.
- Doesn't look good from the side
- No wireless android auto
- Middle badge
- Looks more cheap with the lack of the hydraulic strut and the exposed key holes

dastardly00

It definitely looks better in the video than the pics on the Evo website. So that's a positive.

The seats look pretty cool.

The wheels are absolutely horrific, and they are too small. A nicer set of 18s or 19s will make a MASSIVE difference to the looks of the car.

Not having wireless Android Auto seems silly. With regards to digital buttons on the steering wheel, I drove a Mercedes B class recently that had those and they were awful. I hope VW do a better job.

Overall though I just can't get past the wheels

maddness

Does anyone honestly believe that the looks really matter on the new GTI?
It’s the same every time a new generation arrives, it looks a lot like the last one but will be a couple of percent better everywhere and will be as good as they always are.
I think it looks just about ok but a lot of new car design is awful at the moment particularly BMW and I’m a big fan of VW and BMW.

hooch-85

That's true, it's a damned sight better looking than the new 1 series.

I think the Cupra might be a better looker overall.