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

[Ryan_R]

I'd like the new S3 tbh

Gotta ration the upgrades though

[Golf7]

I'd like the new S3 tbh

Gotta ration the upgrades though

I sure wish I had enough free cash to throw at highly over-priced options to make my car MY car...

[Ryan_R]

Didn't mean options, just meant a GTI this time, then maybe an R next time, and so on.

[zoomda]

DAB+ is not in the official Australian specs.

Under optional features:- "DAB+"

http://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-news/volkswagen-golf-7-gti-press-materials/

Whether we get it here remains to be seen though.

[pologti18t]

Under optional features:- "DAB+"

http://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-news/volkswagen-golf-7-gti-press-materials/

Whether we get it here remains to be seen though.

The information below applies to the German-market GTI and the U.S. and your local version may differ in some respects. We provide the full press release below as a reference guide to the Golf 7 GTI.

DAB+ is pretty pointless in Australia due to its limited range. How much complaining would VW receive from owners about the signal dropping out in outer suburbs of major cities.

[kbuvw]

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DAB+ is pretty pointless in Australia due to its limited range. How much complaining would VW receive from owners about the signal dropping out in outer suburbs of major cities.

I don't think that's enough of a reason to leave it out - over time I'm sure the signal will improve. And for those that are currently served fine, why should they miss out?

In any case, surely they wouldn't have DAB+ in place of FM - those in fringe areas can stick to FM until the coverage improves..

I might be underestimating the effort involved in incorporating DAB+ in a stereo, but I would have thought an additional receiver chip, some changes to the programming, and that'd be about it..

[beachie1]

Had a drive on the weekend of a 90TSI Comfortline with DSG. Felt quite nippy.
Long winding hill out of Newcastle,at 80kmh,looked at dash, and was in 7th gear and more in reserve with only light throttle.
Rode well,very quiet on road. Talking with wife!

[Golf7]

Had a drive on the weekend of a 90TSI Comfortline with DSG. Felt quite nippy.
Long winding hill out of Newcastle,at 80kmh,looked at dash, and was in 7th gear and more in reserve with only light throttle.
Rode well,very quiet on road. Talking with wife!

Mate it's the best new car on the market right now, regardless of price. A winner in every possible way!

[Ryan_R]

You should get a job as a salesman Michal

[tonymy01]

You should get a job as a salesman Michal

his posts read like he is already

[Golf7]

Nope not a chance guys, I just love writing about cars, especially my beloved VW Golfs. Honestly I wouldn't mind selling Golfs to people but with all the opinions out there about salespeople best to stay away... I'm wanting to just start writing nice articles and reviews about cars, big hobby of mine. Maybe one day I can become a journo... Trust me on this one guys, you won't find a more obsessed, passionate Golf enthusiast than myself!

[waxdass]

Nope not a chance guys, I just love writing about cars, especially my beloved VW Golfs. Honestly I wouldn't mind selling Golfs to people but with all the opinions out there about salespeople best to stay away... I'm wanting to just start writing nice articles and reviews about cars, big hobby of mine. Maybe one day I can become a journo... Trust me on this one guys, you won't find a more obsessed, passionate Golf enthusiast than myself!

Golf7,

Your obsessive golf posts so far would make me give caution to your car reviews...
I can already tell that you would be too biased to provide us with an honest review.
From what I've been reading through your posts so far... the golf 7 is pretty much perfect...

[Ryan_R]

I agree, although to be honest, all the video reviews I've seen of this car feature the driver pausing for a few seconds while they try to think of some negatives.

He's equally as vocal about other cars on his blog, but I would recommend toning it down a bit to come across as more of an expert/professional. Perhaps experienced journalists find this easier because they've driven much more expensive cars before

[MGV]

Nothing like a bit of constructive criticism...

Agree with Ryan & waxd.

[kbuvw]

Agreed

Passionately writing about a car you like is fine, but your target audience must feel as though you are independent. Having seen this sort of thing before in other industries, someone looking at your posts could think that you were from a marketing firm doing some "social media" marketing for the Golf.