Watch out. ACC (Adaptive Chassis Control) is £705 extra

[Egbutt Wash]

The reviews of the Mk6 GTI make much of the ACC.
The prices quoted by the magazines assume it is standard, it is not.
Costing an extra £705 it is not something I would opt for.

[neilgcal]

I am confussed by the ACC! Doesnt't take much to confuse me to be honest!!! But back to the matter in hand, does the GTI (no ACC ordered) have the same set up and handling as if in sport mode with ACC ordered or does the car handle less well ie. like normal mode on ACC?

[Egbutt Wash]

I am confussed by the ACC! Doesnt't take much to confuse me to be honest!!! But back to the matter in hand, does the GTI (no ACC ordered) have the same set up and handling as if in sport mode with ACC ordered or does the car handle less well ie. like normal mode on ACC?

A good question.

[Robbie G]

Without ACC the ride is set to the normal mode with ACC. I can't remember the source but I read it somewhere.

[Snoopy]

Also seems highline is listed on the site under standard equipment but on the price list its listed as optional odd.

[Jay]

Without ACC the ride is set to the normal mode with ACC. I can't remember the source but I read it somewhere.

It also just makes sense.

[keelaw]

any mkvi owners with ACC out there?  how do you find it?

i'm trying to decide on whether it is worth it. 

cheers!

[topher]

I've tried it, i thought it was great. Comfort mode is so silent at speeds way beyond the legal limit (tested to 130mph!) and when you get to the fun roads, once you remember to press the button (which i forgot to do on the first lap) it noticeably tightens up and the reduced bodyroll really killed the understeer.
If I was ordering one i'd definitely choose to spend the £705 on ACC rather than something like satnav or some winter/sound pack. If I could only afford one option though.. I'd struggle to decide between ACC or xenons..

[Rolfe]

I'm about to order one.  If it was just me, I'd leave it.  But I have a very elderly mother who complains about the slightest bump, so I'm getting it to keep her happy in "comfort" mode.

The car I test drove didn't have it but the dealer said the cars without it are the same as the "normal" mode.  So the ACC cars can go either sportier or more comfortable.

I think I'm going to drop a little hint that mother might like to pay for the specs she has added to this car....

Rolfe.

[keelaw]

rofl!

i'm sure your mother would then point out all the outlay she spent on your childhood etc etc.

but back on topic i had read that the ACC normal mode is actually an adjustable one, i.e. even without pressing a button, it will firm up the suspension if it thinks you're pressing on a bit.  however you don't get the sharper steering of the sport mode.

comfort mode would be good when on motorways and around london there are soooo many speed bumps.

i do do the odd track day so i suspect ACC is a good option to have and by and large it has either had neutral or positive reviews, well at least no-one hates it!  if i can get a good deal then i'll get it i think.