Mk7 Golf - Australian Specifications and Prices (Base, Comfortline and Highline)

[beachie1]

Official Golf 7 Launched in Australia - VWWatercooled.com.au

Big surprise,base motor is 90Tsi for Base Golf(no Trendline)and Comfortline also has 90 Tsi.
103 TSI for Highline model ,also TDI in Highline range.
Base Golf has steelies,15 in.,16 Mags for Comfortline.
Comfortline has rev. camera,sensors,auto dim,auto lights,wipers,cloth.
Alcantra in Highlines .
5.8 screen std. in range opt up in Highlines.
Approx driveaway all with DSG $28000,$31000 and $36,000,diesels extra.

Let the fun begin.

Beachie1

[yauipop]

Thanks for the great info! 90TSI for the Comfortline might be a bit underpowered...

[The_Hawk]

It would be interesting to see the sales breakup of the Mk6 Golf range as I wonder if poor sales of the 77TSI and 118TSI are the cause. Sort of sad there isn't a more powerful option, but then I suppose that's the GTI.

One thing I find a little strange across all makes and models is the existence of hub caps, surely steel wheels vs alloys don't make a significant impact on price. Sure I understand they can be used as an upsell to the "better" model... but I really hate hub caps.

[Dutch77]

The 90TSI on mk7 is quoted (overseas) as 8.4s for the run to 100, which for that sort of car is pretty reasonable I think. I'd suspect the bulk of the advertising will be geared to the Euro style/interior and no doubt outstanding fuel economy. Those that want more will have no problem stepping up to GTI.

[Ideo]

New GTD is looking the goods based on the UK car config.

[rustyinsthoz]

Interesting that the 103 Tsi engine is on the highline model only. After the initial rush for the new model I see this car being a tough sell for VW with this model Mix. Although I suspect the 103 engine will be dropped into the lower grade models at a later date. Certainly for me, if the 103 engine isn't in a sub $30000 package, then I will be buying elsewhere.

[The_Hawk]

I suppose *peak* power isn't everything, it's how it's delivered and how much torque it can put down, especially off idle and when wanting to overtake at speed.

Will be interesting to see what comes out and more importantly how it drives.

[Ryan_R]

Yes the power is down but so is the weight. The Mk6 90TSI still feels fairly quick when you're in it, just not as immediate (turbo lag) or dramatic as the 118 (that said I find I don't rev into the turbo range much in the 118 so in that respect you could almost say the 90 would be more fun).

Then of course we're always told that Australians buy more GTIs than other countries which may have had a role as well. Booked in for a service in early May so I plan to test drive one then.

[soogs]

$36K seems to be steep increase in price considering drop in power. Would have though it would only be marginal increase in price from out-going 118.

[DoggieHowser]

Passing on dealer intelligence for mk7 Golf

Isn't the 90TSI with the dumbed down rear suspension?

Ps I read about dealers getting preorders for the A45 AMG. Do VW accept preorders for something like the GTI which is already selling in Europe?

[Dutch77]

$36k isn't much different as a driveaway price (before discounts) to the outgoing equivalent 118tsi Comfortline which lists at $32k + ORC. I'm pretty sure there would be a few more standard options, while the drop in power is not really reflected in a drop in performance.

I haven't heard of any dealers accepting orders for a GTI, but I'm pretty sure most would be happy to take a holding deposit.

[pologti18t]

Looks like we match the S, SE and GT specs of the UK.
If that's the case then the 103TSI (with cylinder cutoff) engine is only available in the top spec GT (Highline).

VW Aust have the opportunity to slot in the 1.2TSI (77, 66) into the base model at a later date.

From all accounts the beam axle rear suspension (any car < 100kw) makes little difference to how the car drives. And certainly wont be noticed by 99% of drivers.

[beachie1]

For base Golf,dealer showed me pic .showing full wheel covers,in lookalike mag design.
Driveaway price for base looks ok against published price for 77Tsi of $27490,also will be better equipped.
Sunset R
Sorry to drip feed info but not allowed to see much more than a quick riffle of printed info and quick look at computer screen.
Sunset Red was one of the colours shown.

Beachie 1

[beachie1]

All Mk7 to have IRS ?

European models with LESS than 90kw get the torsion beam rear end,so hopefully we get the Irs on the MK7 Base Golf and above.
Beachie1

[AdamD]

I've received some information further to what's been covered above:

• Fatigue detection, multi-collision brake, BlueMotion start/stop are standard on all models.
• Base model has no options other than paint colour. Gets cruise control, bluetooth, USB audio, XDL, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
• Comfortline also gets dual-zone climate control, 16" alloys, front and rear parking sensors, RVC, automatic dipping passenger mirror on reverse, storage drawers under the front seats, etc.
• Highline gets front foglights, 17" alloys, Discover 5.8" Satnav, LED interior lighting, floor mats.
• Highline options include Vienna leather, bi-xenon headlights, panoramic glass sunroof.
• Driver Assistance Package option (available for both Comfortline and Highline) includes Adaptive (radar) Cruise Control (ACC), Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Park Assist 2, and Driving Profile Selection (allows for individual adjustment of steering and throttle response, DSG mode, etc).
• Colours available include Pure White, Tungsten Silver Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, Pacific Blue Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Limestone Grey Metallic and Deep Black Pearl Effect.

Golfs will be orderable from later this week, and formal pricing will be released to dealers at that time. At time of launch, no cars will have the navigation or bi-xenons fitted, due to factory build restrictions.