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Originally posted by jrgti
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Interesting, don't know if it impacts the weights being thrown around (I assume not now that we have 'Australian' articles on the car now) but EU weights include a driver, unlike US/UK and I assume Aus weights.
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Wheels are FAR too big and also fugly.
The front and side look like a continuation of the way VW styled the 6R Polo from the MkVI Golf.Resident grumpy old fart
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Just read the news on the home page....."Unladen weight: 1,351 kg (base version including driver [68 kg], luggage [7 kg] and 90 % filled fuel tank; calculated as per RL 92/21/EEC."
My current MK6 GTI (dsg version) is 1380KG (Tare Mass)
But in Australia, according to this website(http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/cont...tm&page=11)for the Definition of tare mass:
"Tare mass
The mass of a vehicle (other than an L-group vehicle), that is all of the following:
- ready for service, unoccupied and unladen
- with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity except for fuel, which should be 10 litres only
- with all standard equipment and any options fitted."
Tare mass is also known as 'kerb mass' or 'unladen mass'.
(L-group vehicles include mopeds, motorcycles and motor tricycles as listed in the Australian Design Rules). "
So can I safely assume that the weight loss is more significant than first thought?
I'd like to add that the 0-100km time (6.5secs), according to the article, is for a manual. With a DSG, again, it should be safe to assume that the performance version should hit pretty close to the 6sec mark.Last edited by jrgti; 01-03-2013, 10:02 PM.Comment
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Plus we know VW to underquote the 0-100kph timesComment
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So I'm currently working in Singapore and just saw the first MKVII Golf on the road. Looked great, especially with the redesigned DRL's!Polo GTI - 5 door - Candy White, Xenons, Comfort Package, Audio Upgrade, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors and TintComment
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Should be quicker, although VW seemed to claim the same time for both in mk6 guise. Real world testing did seem to net quicker times with the DSG though.Originally posted by jrgti View Post
There's a sizeable difference now on the fuel usage front, both were at 7.7l/100km on the mk6; now they're talking 6.4l/100km for DSG and only 6.0l/100km for manual.. so something has definitely changed here.
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2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMsComment
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Mk7 GTI officially revealed
New video released overnight.
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Does that look like it is power sliding with.........e-handbrake? Or just using the throttle without any intervention from the e-handbrake?Originally posted by Nath View PostComment
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Well VW ads have to always be truthful, so those sounds must be real (not dubbed) and anyone must be able to slide that car on wet pavement.
Nav screen looked nice - wonder if that'll be the same with out maps.Comment
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when I saw that I thought great handbrake, I forgot it had an e brake!, would that make doing this impossible? must have been modded with a normal cable brake.---
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Maybe there is a VCDS setting to enable the e-Brake at speed???Comment
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The rear wheels look like they are spinning even when the rear moves out.
There is more than one way to make the rear come out on a car than using the handbrake.
By definition an "e-brake" (how very american
- "e" for emergency) has to be able to pull up a moving vehicle. So, you must be able to activate the electric handbrake in a the new golf whilst it is motion.
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Yeah "e" could now mean emergency or electronic...
Fifth Gear did an auto-test using the latest hot hatches and they said the Astra VXR had an electronic parking brake that wouldn't be used unless the car was stationary.Comment
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For the GM Volt (and i assume most GM cars - Opel etc)Originally posted by Ryan_R View Post
The EPB can be applied anytime the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the P switch. Once fully applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will be on. While the brake is being applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will flash until full apply is reached. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake Light is flashing. See your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and the DIC message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position.
Releasing the switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the P switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied.
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