MY15 Changes - Mk7 Golf

[AdamD]

VW has released specific information on the changes to the Golf for Model Year 2015 (commencing with cars built week 22, 2014).

The changes are:

Hatchback only:

• The Golf R with manual transmission (5G1RVU/15) is now available to order
• The Golf 110TDI Highline model code 5G146Y/15 replaces 5G141Y/14
• Deactivation of SAFELOCK deadlocking function on deactivation of interior monitoring

Hatchback and Wagon:

• The optional Bi-Xenon headlights have been discontinued for Highline & GTI models (standard on GTI Performance and R)
• The optional anti-theft alarm system has been discontinued for Comfortline and Highline models (standard on GTI, GTI Performance and R)
• The exterior colour Night Blue Metallic Z2Z2 has been discontinued (excludes GTI & GTI Performance)
• The optional interior Vienna leather appointed upholstery colour Shetland XW has been discontinued (affects Highline only)
• New menu button for dual zone climate control air conditioning system ("MENU" text replaces existing "SETUP")
• The driver's side under seat storage drawer has been discontinued on Comfortline models (passenger side drawer remains)
• “40 Years Golf” decal to be fitted on rear window
• Repositioning of tyre inflation pressure label from fuel flap to B-pillar
• New design for BlueMotion Technology badge

Cabriolet (Mk6) only:

• The exterior colour Dark Purple Metallic 0KPA has been discontinued
• A coat hook has been added in the soft top

[Dutch77]

So if I read that correctly, if you want xenons on a MY15 GTI you MUST order PP?

[kennyc]

Wow, am i reading that right that you can no longer get the Bi-Xenon lights on the standard GTI?
Makes me even happier i got it now

[AdamD]

So if I read that correctly, if you want xenons on a MY15 GTI you MUST order PP?

If you want bi-xenons, you need to order the Performance Pack or the R, yes.

[Brendan_A]

Glad I got xenons on mine now!

[Jimi]

Wow, so relieved I got bi-xenons! VWA you b@stards! haha. At least it'll make ours look a bit more exclusive.

Overseas forums have hinted that the 1.4 engine has been tweaked slightly (140ps to 150ps). It's only a few kilowatts but I thought it would have got a mention

[team_v]

Also, congratulations VW on removing yet another blue colour from the range and leaving only shades of grey or red.

[Dutch77]

Makes sense - keeps the PP as a higher specced model and with them being included as part of the deal it will help the PP buyers out at resale time. Although if I had a desire for xenons I'd then be forced to accept 19s.. and I'm guessing no sun-roof (not that I want that either).

The 40 year decal is clearly a bold move.

[b c]

Glad I got xenons on my Highline

[Dutch77]

Overseas forums have hinted that the 1.4 engine has been tweaked slightly (140ps to 150ps). It's only a few kilowatts but I thought it would have got a mention

UK user SonicAaron mentioned his dealer advised him of this in the ordered thread - seems to be happening then.

[readerr0r]

Less options, less colours, this has to be one of the most backward MY changes in a while.

[kennyc]

Less options, less colours, this has to be one of the most backward MY changes in a while.

I know aye?
The way i am looking at it, as mine is fully optioned it should help come resale time if i look to upgrade to an R in the future.

[Dutch77]

I know aye?
The way i am looking at it, as mine is fully optioned it should help come resale time if i look to upgrade to an R in the future.

To the right buyer perhaps, but sadly the old adage is options come resale time = no or little value.

That was why a lot of buyers were keen last year on the Merc A250 because it packaged most things together, rather than the GTI approach of having to add it all in.

[kennyc]

To the right buyer perhaps, but sadly the old adage is options come resale time = no or little value.

That was why a lot of buyers were keen last year on the Merc A250 because it packaged most things together, rather than the GTI approach of having to add it all in.

True but now if a buyer wants Xenon lights but not GTI PP, it will be more rare to find one

Anyway i am surprised that they haven't upgraded to Discover Pro or Push Button start/ Keyless entry. Really thought they would have done upgrades like that instead of removing stuff.

[wasabiz]

True but now if a buyer wants Xenon lights but not GTI PP, it will be more rare to find one

Anyway i am surprised that they haven't upgraded to Discover Pro or Push Button start/ Keyless entry. Really thought they would have done upgrades like that instead of removing stuff.

I second this. I don't know what VW Australia is thinking, with all the feedback that's been given, I woulda thought that the discover pro woulda been an option for MY15