mk7 Golf starts production in August

[MKV Aaron1]

Keep in mind it took 1.5 years for them to alter the MKV.

07.5 was the first round of changes, then 08.5.

 

[Tecni]

Agreed. Not a good idea to buy the first year of a new platformed VW.
So you're looking at 2 years.

I bought from the 1st batch of Mk6 and don't have 1/2 of the problems people on here have with their cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 1st yr mk7

 

[ROOSTER1050]

I have 2 shots, somewhere(cant remember where I stuck them) from a euro mag -- but it looks a bit more like the current jetta -- bit more "angular", sharper edges/corners, front end is even more squared off, "blockier" tail-lights and back end....

VW is chompin' at the bit to get this out there globally though, with the promise of "becoming the world's largest auto manufacturer by 2015(or was it 16?)" , and this new MBQ platform is a HUGE step forward....

the standard Golf(s) will drop first, and probably the GTI in about 9 months-year behind that.....so we're looking at 2014/15 US release

 

[chinqutie]

I bought from the 1st batch of Mk6 and don't have 1/2 of the problems people on here have with their cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 1st yr mk7

yep, even my build date is 10/09.

 

[swfloridamk6]

I bought from the 1st batch of Mk6 and don't have 1/2 of the problems people on here have with their cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 1st yr mk7

Agree, but Mk6 was really just a MK5. This is all new, supposedly.

I prob wont hesitate, but I do think the chances are higher(issues).

 

[CFG9000]

I bought from the 1st batch of Mk6 and don't have 1/2 of the problems people on here have with their cars. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 1st yr mk7

The MK6 isn't a new platform.

 

[Halvie]

I dont know any of this information. I'm just passing along what I've found out from my friend in Chatanooga. I could certainly ask, but he's too hush hush about things.

2014 for the next R would be nice. Prob won't have this car by 2016, so assuming it is going to be impressive, it would be good timing.

 

[C4L]

I highly doubt GTI will be getting a major power boost. If VW did that it would be ahead of the Audi A3.

The WORST figure I have heard is the 235hp from the Edition 35 GTI. That is almost a guarantee at this point. 250-260hp is what most report.

And the A3, at least for the US market, is actually going to come with the 1.8TSI with appx. 180hp. An S3 will have the 2.0T with 260+hp.

So figure, Golf - A3, GTI - S3, and Golf R - RS3 in the future.

 

[C4L]

Agree, but Mk6 was really just a MK5. This is all new, supposedly.

I prob wont hesitate, but I do think the chances are higher(issues).

Thats how it was with my MKV GTI. I got one very early and it did have some issues. By the time I got my MKVI, they were all worked out.

 

[JhnR]

im pretty excited, and looking forward to the new GTI...by then my GTI should be paid oFF. YES!

 

[Uberryan]

I'd expect the new GTI by 2014, and the new R by 2016.

 

[C4L]

I'd expect the new GTI by 2014, and the new R by 2016.

2014 and 2016 MODEL YEAR, yes.

The Golf/GTI is said to be on the market in the US by fall next year. 'R', no idea...

 

[Uberryan]

I'd imagine the Golf would be, but the GTI, I'd be surprised.

 

[JhnR]

so next R is gonna have 300hp/300tq

 

[allset]

Frig the MK7 i want the rumored GTI RS; with the S3 frame, AWD and the 2.5L T.

2014?...2015?.....never??