Hmmm. So if the Mk8 is available late 19 and we are hearing rumours the performance models will not be available until later in 2020 at least, does this leave a huge gap in which no new fast golfs will be available?
Or will they keep a run-out 7.5 production line open alongside the new Mk 8 one? I doubt it but .....
Incidentally, I happened to be talking to dealer today and salesman told me a 7% price rise was imminent. I’m not going to tell you what he blamed. Might just be sales talk....
7% or 10% rises blamed on whatever are up to the consumer to reject. People just need to hold their nerve in enough numbers. The UK is a huge and hungry market so will still have significant sway in Europe.
Those that rent their cars might be over a barrel for a short time but there are other options out there.
The only way to get leeway with prices is for buyers to stand firm.
If the mk8 follows the normal pattern (the 7.5 was a FL so was different) the new Golf will be debuted at a major motor show soonish.
The factory will pull production on the mk7 before the summer shut down.
The mk8 will roll in the autumn for LHD markets first then the UK early winter.
GTI/D launched spring next year, first deliveries early summer, most coming in the autumn. The R 6-12 months later.
Who knows with VW these days though. The 7 is still selling strongly and I think will be in good demand for some time to come. I definitely can’t see 7 and 8 production in tandem though. Unless they keep the estate/variant running a bit longer (excuse pun).
With that massive wheelbase I’d say it would be unlikely they’ll do a 3 door. The proportions surely won’t be right(?)