Snoopy Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Model year 08 info is due very soon, as are the cars in a couple months so what do we think may change this time around lol? Seems a trend the spec of the GTIs get reduced each year so what do we think as a forum they may do this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hmmm, tough one. To keep the Golf fresh, I wouldn't be surprised to see LED rear lights like on the Golf Plus / Passat. Can't imagine what more they could remove / lessen apart from paint depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowman Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 If there are any changes I think they will be to reduce costs... not sure what though. Does anyone think they might up the power to match the ED30? Probably too soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I don't think they would up the power because it would devalue the Ed30 and also they wouldn't do so without upping the headroom by including the other upgrades such as turbo etc. That would mean extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowman Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes, after I made my post I realised I'd contradicted myself... on the one hand I said they would only reduce costs and then I asked if they would up the power! d'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm not convinced that there'll be any change at all to the GTI or R32 Mk5 Golfs until the Mk6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Leave the cars alone - just weed out the inept dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 there's been talk of led rear lights for 2 years now, I see some have now made it to the parts market but I wouldn't be surprised if they never turned up as part of the base model due to cost reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalex Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'm not convinced that there'll be any change at all to the GTI or R32 Mk5 Golfs until the Mk6. [/ QUOTE ] Do you know when the Mk6 is scheduled to arrive? I assume the GTi may arrive a year or so later than the standard Mk6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I'm not convinced that there'll be any change at all to the GTI or R32 Mk5 Golfs until the Mk6. [/ QUOTE ] Do you know when the Mk6 is scheduled to arrive? I assume the GTi may arrive a year or so later than the standard Mk6. [/ QUOTE ] Correct, i'd expect some minor tweaks next year in a bid to shift existing stock. New GTi in 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I will let you all know asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [quote Correct, i'd expect some minor tweaks next year in a bid to shift existing stock. New GTi in 2010 [/ QUOTE ] 2010 Do you really think so? My money is on the new model introduced towards end 2008 with the GTI Spring 2009. Only time will tell I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I will let you all know asap! [/ QUOTE ] Cheers Matt....not going t speculate then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [quote Correct, i'd expect some minor tweaks next year in a bid to shift existing stock. New GTi in 2010 [/ QUOTE ] 2010 Do you really think so? My money is on the new model introduced towards end 2008 with the GTI Spring 2009. Only time will tell I guess [/ QUOTE ] Well they tend to work in 5 year cycles with the Golf, so early 09 for the Mk6, early 2010 for the GTi (if i'm accurate with my timings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalex Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [quote Correct, i'd expect some minor tweaks next year in a bid to shift existing stock. New GTi in 2010 [/ QUOTE ] 2010 Do you really think so? My money is on the new model introduced towards end 2008 with the GTI Spring 2009. Only time will tell I guess [/ QUOTE ] Well they tend to work in 5 year cycles with the Golf, so early 09 for the Mk6, early 2010 for the GTi (if i'm accurate with my timings) [/ QUOTE ] I thought they were going to introduce the MK6 sooner because of the Mk5 being so expensive to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 That was the case until they fired the CEO lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealy Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I can't remember where, but I read somewhere that they plan the MK6 (Including the GTI) for 2008 as the current GTI's take 50 Hours to build, which is too long for VW's liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Plans have all sort of changed as LeMan has said above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Main Golf Changes are: All trim levels • Rod aerial replaces ‘shark fin’ aerial when the optional satellite navigation system is ordered. • Introduction of new generation immobiliser. Generation IV. • AC button instead of ECON button for climatronic air conditioning – see illustration number 1. • New feature on climatronic air conditioning unit. Air quality sensor with automatic changeover switch. See illustration number 2. • Change to the symbols on the indicator/wiper lever. See illustration number 3. • The black centre armrest with fabric covering will be changed from a ’fell’ seam to a ‘join’ seam. This will be introduced from Week 22 onwards. See illustration number 4. • Removal of optional factory fit telephone preparation. Available as aftersales fit only. R32 • 18” Zolder alloy wheels replaced by 18” Omanyt. See illustration number 5. • New steering wheel clip with ‘R32’ logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 The wheel change is big news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantmygti Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Where are the illustrations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpellypo Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm suspecting Matt copied that from something that wasn't electronic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Not too convinced by those wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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