Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[irnbru]

Thanks,

i have made a number of calls to QLD dealers so far and got the standard "first half 2014" response. Given it's now 2014 i expected a bit more clarity by now. I'll respond if i get more info from dealers.

[irnbru]

Update, been advised dealers can place orders for June delivery. Other vehicles arriving earlier however unable to confirm earlier delivery date until order placed.

[n0d3]

Is this for GTI PP? Has pricing been confirmed? Mine gave an estimate of a maximum of ~$5000 over the standard GTI.

[irnbru]

Is this for GTI PP? Has pricing been confirmed? Mine gave an estimate of a maximum of ~$5000 over the standard GTI.

Yes for the PP.

[Longy]

Wasn't the price announce last year in September? They said it was $47 990 (plus dealer devlivery and ORC) for GTI with PP.

Which makes it $4000 more than standard GTI with DSG.

[Jimi]

For the extra you get:

- performance pack (diff, bigger brakes, slightly more power). Worth ~$1500 based on its cost as a standalone option overseas
- bi-xenon headlights ($2,150)
- LED tail lights (?? Maybe about $500)
- half alcantara trim (~$1500)
- 19" Santiago wheels (~$1500)
- tint (~$400?)

So it's worth it, particularly I think for the performance pack and the xenons. Its just a shame they aren't offering a manual version (hence I'm not buying one).

[Matt P]

IMO the 19" wheels are far too big for a car of this size. This is the main reason i didn't wait. Would have only been ~1k more for me, i optioned leather to lose the tartan trim

[Brendan_A]

IMO the 19" wheels are far too big for a car of this size. This is the main reason i didn't wait. Would have only been ~1k more for me, i optioned leather to lose the tartan trim

The same reason we didn't wait for it. Wasn't interested in 19" wheels.

[giveway]

anyone know if the 18" wheels will fit over the bigger brakes?
Just starting to look into replacing my Polo Gti with the Golf and want Alcantara and Bi Xenons.
The diff is nice to have but i don't want 19" wheels. 1) for the ride 2) cost of 19" rubber

[spikeyboy22]

anyone know if the 18" wheels will fit over the bigger brakes?
Just starting to look into replacing my Polo Gti with the Golf and want Alcantara and Bi Xenons.
The diff is nice to have but i don't want 19" wheels. 1) for the ride 2) cost of 19" rubber

Yes the 18 inch will fit over the bigger brakes as the 18 inch are standard in other markets

Problem is vw will not order a performance with anything other the 19 inches

[Matt P]

i'm sure someone would want to swap, couldn't be too hard to find a willing party. Perhaps the dealer can re-home them with another GTI customer before handover

[MIRSAD]

Yes the 18 inch will fit over the bigger brakes as the 18 inch are standard in other markets

Problem is vw will not order a performance with anything other the 19 inches

Santiago wheels (for GTI Performance - Australia) are 7,5x19 ET51
Austin (standards wheels on GTI) are 7,5x18 ET49


According to VW Germany (GTI Performance with 17" Brooklyn as standard wheels - as per picture) options for GTI Performance in Germany are:
"Santiago 7,5x19 ET51
Austin 7,5x18 ET49
Leichtmetallfelge Luxor, 7,5 J x 19, Anthrazit glanzgedreht (Preis pro Satz, ohne Bereifung und Montage)
Leichtmetallfelge Motorsport, 7,5 J x 18", Schwarz (Preis pro Satz, ohne Bereifung und Montage)
Leichtmetallfelge Preston, 7,5J x 18, Schwarz (Preis pro Satz, ohne Bereifung und Montage)
Leichtmetallfelge Twinspoke, 7,5J x 19, Schwarz/glanzgedreht (Preis pro Satz, ohne Bereifung und Montage)"

Full options list is here under title "Räder" and "Original Zubehör"

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[REGS12]

Mk 7 GTI vs Mk 6 GTD.
I regularly do an 1100 km round trip to visit my mum. The GTD would always average 5.2 l/100 km. We recently did the same trip, same driver, same speed and the GTI did 7.2l/100km. I was hoping the GTI would be ok and I'm pretty satisfied with the result.
The GTI is very good and thoroughly refined, other than that silly soundaktor. As far as performance is concerned I had a 270kw Holden ute which was pretty stunning. The GTI would eat it point to point and give it a good shake in a straight line.

[Matt P]

IMO i'm a touch dissapointed with the economy in my GTI. I've only got 3,000 on the clock though so its probably too early to tell. I don't think i've ever seen below 7.2 regardless of the trip (and that includes a 1400km state to state highway trip)

I saw low 7s all day long in my Mk5, often into 6's in my commute. I get 4.5 regularly on my 90tsi work hack

[Longy]

IMO i'm a touch dissapointed with the economy in my GTI. I've only got 3,000 on the clock though so its probably too early to tell. I don't think i've ever seen below 7.2 regardless of the trip (and that includes a 1400km state to state highway trip)

I saw low 7s all day long in my Mk5, often into 6's in my commute. I get 4.5 regularly on my 90tsi work hack

For what is a performance hot hatch, if I see 7.2 ltr/100km daily usage, I would be pretty happy with that.

If fuel econ is the biggest factor, most would be looking at the lower spec engines or cars.