Anyone driving a 1.0 TSI Golf?

acronym Chilli

I honestly think those style of indicators look gimmicky.

Putting LEDs in brings some benefits, and of course once you're working with LEDs it makes it relatively easy to do stuff like that. But the directional element brings no additional function or benefit, and does bring complexity into the design and overhead.

Especially when these are external kit, and part of the signalling/safety system I really don't see the point, and see certain negatives.

That said, I like a nice LED show as much as the next guy...

To each his own I guess!

rosmoke

On youtube to be honest it looks a bit silly but in real life it actually looks nice.
From a safety perspective, yeah it might not be as great, it would be interesting to see some tests on that in the future.


As regarding to the fuel economy, I keep thinking of buying a 1.0 tsi and switch it over to lpg (gas). I switched 2 cars already and I was very pleased with the results.

737max

DaveyDave wrote: »

So I've had the car a month now and I'm a little bit surprised at the fuel economy. Still having a bit of fun putting the foot down a couple of times but for the most part driving normal.

Official figures are 4.3L-5.8L/100km (49-65MPG), I was hoping to get close to 5.8L with my mix of driving but surprisingly I get 6.3-7L/100km (40-45MPG) taking it easy. Even on the 60kph back roads from work at 1am with no traffic, 48mpg is about what I'm getting when really trying.

A return trip to the airport was about 48MPG, motorway the whole way. I know it's cold so it will lower MPG but it's not super cold, yet, and my usage of AC and heating is minimal.

I work shifts so never drive in rush hour traffic, driving through the city would be at 10pm so very little traffic, mainly just traffic lights and I have start/stop on. I was expecting a bit more between the mostly ideal conditions and my frugal driving!

you'd only get about 50 to 55mpg out of the lighter Up! with the 1 litre non-turbo engine so I think you are doing well.

vectra

acronym Chilli wrote: »

I honestly think those style of indicators look gimmicky.

Putting LEDs in brings some benefits, and of course once you're working with LEDs it makes it relatively easy to do stuff like that. But the directional element brings no additional function or benefit, and does bring complexity into the design and overhead.

Especially when these are external kit, and part of the signalling/safety system I really don't see the point, and see certain negatives.

That said, I like a nice LED show as much as the next guy...


To each his own I guess!

Sure some people would think alloys are gimmicky.

Henry Ford III

48mpg isn't bad at all. I wouldn't compare these modern small capacity petrol turbos to diesels. The more correct benchmark is a n/a 1.6 petrol I'd suggest which would have comparable performance.

acronym Chilli

vectra wrote: »

Sure some people would think alloys are gimmicky.

I know what you mean, I'm almost in that camp too! (however there are some performance/handling benefits to alloys that sort of make a functional case for their use; plus you really get to see the alloys your self every time you approach the car, you almost never get to see the indicators on your own car operating).

It's a personal thing really (and truly), and while I believe I've a point (not that they're less safe per-se, just that unnecessary elaboration/complication of safety systems is unwise), I also feel like a bit of a curmudgeon bringing it up

noelf

Traded in my 152 Golf Tdi for one of these hope to have it later this week .. not doing the mileage now to get another diesel ..

mr_edge_to_you

We have the 1.0 tsi in our Octavia. It’s brilliant! It’s used mainly on short daily runs, we’re getting 45mpg.

There’s a nice bit of welly in it for a family hatchback too. We went to France last year on holidays and there wasn’t a bother on it on the motorways either with a full load.

It’s perfect for our needs - parents with a 6 and 3 year old.