Golf Mk7 Officially Revealed !! (Now with First Drive Reviews on page 8)

[MkVIGTI]

Do you have a source for this? I've not seen any reference to a mechanical LSD being fitted to the MkVII GTI.

I've read articles on the GTI stating that it'll come with the new VAQ electronically-controlled front differential lock, not really a LSD I guess

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI (MkVII) Spy Shots | Car Spy Photos

[labrys]

Tail Lights look a tad too 'Alfa'ish to me. I prefer my Mk6 interior too. I too look forward to seeing what the R/GTI/GTD look like....

[jazd]

I need some info about the GTD's new donk.

[team_v]

There are pictures up on topspeed today about the Mk7 R prototype but i would hazard a guess at it actually being the GTI since the front bumper is a lot more conservative and the exhaust is split to either side instead of the middle.

Spy Shots: 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Drops Some Cammo - Top Speed

[Lima]

It's been reported/speculated previously that the next R will have quad exhaust tips, a pair at either side of the car.

[snerlo]

I reckon they have gone a bit limp since the MkV R. I thought it had presence. Mk6 was a little bit of a let down, but if that IS the R, then I think they have lost the plot. Let's hope not hey!

[phaeton]

Tail Lights look a tad too 'Alfa'ish to me. I prefer my Mk6 interior too. I too look forward to seeing what the R/GTI/GTD look like....

Walter De Silva was at Alfa Romeo before then VW CEO Ferdinand Piech (now Chairman of Supervisory Board) hired him after he saw the 156.

[Speed]

I reckon they have gone a bit limp since the MkV R. I thought it had presence. Mk6 was a little bit of a let down, but if that IS the R, then I think they have lost the plot. Let's hope not hey!

I also believe that they have gone a bit limp since the Mk V.
For starters the R32 lost it's 6 and became a glorified gti.

The Mk VI, although not completely hideous, is a bit too slabby for my liking.
How hard is it to keep pumped guards?! Simple recipe: Pumped guards + 2.0 turbo engine, 6 speed manual & LSD.
The "R" should be a quattro 6. Anything less is an insult.

[DoggieHowser]

I think the 5 pot used in the RS3 would have been perfect. The 6 was too front heavy.

[elephino]

I also believe that they have gone a bit limp since the Mk V.
For starters the R32 lost it's 6 and became a glorified gti.

The Mk VI, although not completely hideous, is a bit too slabby for my liking.
How hard is it to keep pumped guards?! Simple recipe: Pumped guards + 2.0 turbo engine, 6 speed manual & LSD.
The "R" should be a quattro 6. Anything less is an insult.

I've been insulted ever since BMW went away from a 4 cylinder engine in the M3!

Performance of the R is more important than the number of cylinders or driven wheels (though losing the sound of the 6 was a bit disappointing).

[julesski]

I am on my third Golf now and was really looking forward to the release of the MK7. Whilst I understand it is different underneath, surely they could have done a little more to entice buyers to upgrade. I did not expect radical change in design (this is VW after all) but this is Conservative with a capital, italicised and bold "C".

From the front, it really is difficult to pick the new model over the old.

[Deadly_headmen]

I also believe that they have gone a bit limp since the Mk V.
For starters the R32 lost it's 6 and became a glorified gti.

The Mk VI, although not completely hideous, is a bit too slabby for my liking.
How hard is it to keep pumped guards?! Simple recipe: Pumped guards + 2.0 turbo engine, 6 speed manual & LSD.
The "R" should be a quattro 6. Anything less is an insult.

And that glorified gti is better.

[phaeton]

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2013 VW Golf: first drive review | carsguide.com.au
First drive review: Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Review | Autocar
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 review | Auto Express
Volkswagen Golf Mk VII: Launch Review
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[Lima]

Just read the Autocar review. Sounds good.

[phaeton]

Just read the Autocar review. Sounds good.

Drive's one is a good read to Lima.