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

[macdub]

Haha, so now I've heard August, September, November and December concerning GTI availability in Australia

and I've been told October so that completes August-December

[Golf7]

and I've been told October so that completes August-December

It all depends on what Volkswagen Australia decide in all of their almighty wisdom...

[kbuvw]

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

Just noticed the latest Das Auto magazine that arrived this week mentions that the bi-xenons are standard on high line models, which is obviously not the case. Wonder if they ill throw them in if I mention that?

[Golf7]

Just noticed the latest Das Auto magazine that arrived this week mentions that the bi-xenons are standard on high line models, which is obviously not the case. Wonder if they ill throw them in if I mention that?

Um... This might be quite embarrassing for you but, do you see the word "optional"???

[zoomda]

Um... This might be quite embarrassing for you but, do you see the word "optional"???

Err no, it says they are both standard on Highline models. So optional for the other models, standard on Highline.

[kbuvw]

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

Not embarrassing for me as I read the whole thing which clearly says "both standard on high line models".

I interpreted it the same way as zoomda did, optional on base models, standard on high line.

[Golf7]

Not embarrassing for me as I read the whole thing which clearly says "both standard on high line models".

I interpreted it the same way as zoomda did, optional on base models, standard on high line.

Just playing with you guys, I noticed that too, big stuff up by the guys at VW. Have a look at the brochure, the 90TSI apparently comes with a 6 speed DSG or a 7 speed one and the seat trims are from the old Mk.6. This is what happens guys when we have people who couldn't care less about cars put these things together...

[Davefonzi]

Golf 7 options

Hi all,
Since I am just about to order a golf 7, I thought I'd get some opinions on the options available. From sunroof to floor mats, what's worthwhile? Favourite paint colour (I can't decide), wheels, etc.
My personal question is Bi Xenons! Any one got them on their 7? Worth the cash? Any photos?
Cheers
Dave

[Golf7]

Hi all,
Since I am just about to order a golf 7, I thought I'd get some opinions on the options available. From sunroof to floor mats, what's worthwhile? Favourite paint colour (I can't decide), wheels, etc.
My personal question is Bi Xenons! Any one got them on their 7? Worth the cash? Any photos?
Cheers
Dave

Hey Dave,

The xenons are not yet available as options I believe... They'll be available in Australia in about 3 months. Go for the mats obviously, but thats about it. The Highline is nicely kitted out but in my opinion a waste of money... Oh and get one in the dark grey metallic, it looks sweet!

[beachie1]

I like the Sunset Red colour on swatch but yet to see one .The $1300 pkge inc. satnav,adaptive cruise etc looks worthwhile.
Regards
Beachie1

[pomme]

Xenons are a must for me on any car now. Had them on golf... standard on scirocco otherwise I would have optioned them. They just look so much better. Brilliant visibility as well... worth every penny.

[Ryan_R]

Between the sunset red and night blue imo, also since they weren't available as Mk6 colours here so they'll stand out more. I'd also get the $1300 driver assistance package, for the radar cruise control mainly. With that + the auto hold feature I'd like to think peak hour start stop traffic would be less annoying.

I've never had Xenons but they do look great, the question is are they worth the ~$2000 (how much night driving do you do)?


Since my Mk6 is well specced there's not much point looking at the current Mk7 range, so my plan is to wait until the GTI Performance edition arrives and see what other options come along with it.

[pologti18t]

I've never had Xenons but they do look great, the question is are they worth the ~$2000 (how much night driving do you do)?

I don't think they are worth it... you also have to factor in the cost of replacement bulbs and any increase in insurance premiums (yes it does affect them)

VW's pricing of this option suggest its just there for the zealots who demand them, but priced so high that hardly anyone will bother ordering them.

[Ryan_R]

I would've hoped the bulb replacement would only be a 2nd-hand owner problem - didn't think about the insurance increase though. GTI has them standard iirc, but then it also has the radar/auto-emergency-brake which should help reduce premiums.

[DoggieHowser]

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

I don't think the xenons are overpriced. They aren't particularly cheap in Singapore or the UK if you try to add them one off.

What the Singaporean distributor did was to add an Equipment pack which threw in sun/moonroof plus discover pro plus Vienna leather plus sports suspension plus a bunch of other stuff along with the xenon option and negotiated a better deal for the entire package for a large-ish order.

The xenon option was about 4k (S$) while the EQP was around 7k!