MK7 GTI Facelift

[Daz Auto]

To de-range for Ireland the most iconic Golf model if its not actually discontinued is wrong.

I was expecting the facelift launch to be at the Paris or Frankfurt motor show towards the end of this year. I was using google translate on a German forum. They said the Audi A3 was a paper launch. Therefore, the Golf facelift could be launched anytime. Sooner rather than later?

[brian1983]

Hi all,

I've ordered a GTD in Ireland, and i have been told that I will get Dynaudio as standard now, and possibly leather too, I'm hoping this is correct.

I've been told the Comms number by the dealer, should he be able to conclusively tell if I will get these things? He is saying that he won't know until the car arrives, which seems very odd to me.

thanks in advance

[Damion]

Joe,

I believe it's because this is the first year for an anniversary edition in Ireland and the range and pricing would not work.

[Daz Auto]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/volkswagen-launches-new-modular-petrol-engines

"Volkswagen launches new modular petrol engines" - 29 April 2016.

"... Audi's new 2.0-litre engine featured in the latest A4.

That 187bhp unit is expected to be used in the next-generation Golf GTI in more potent form, although this has not yet been confirmed."

That Audi engine is going to be in the A3 facelift. Will they put it in the GTI facelift this autumn? Or maybe they will keep it for the Mk8.

[Daz Auto]

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/28/volkswagen-engine-variable-turbo-ea211-vienna/

"VW Group made a similar switch to the Miller cycle for the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in the 2017 Audi A4. Unveiled at last year's International Vienna Motor Symposium, the upgraded mill had a wide torque spread and increased efficiency but without the extra benefit of VTG. We hope VW also incorporates the variable turbines into performance models because it could make the GTI an even hotter hatch."

[Daz Auto]

After a few drinks, I was trying to explain the new engine to my brother at the weekend. Couldn't remember the correct name so just said...

 

[Daz Auto]

Been looking at information on the facelift A3/S3. It has new front and rear bumpers/lights, new 2.0L petrol engine, new 7 speed S tronic/DSG wet clutch on some models, upgraded tech and last but not least a swing down tow bar 

It makes sense that the Golf will get similar upgrades soon. The Frankfurt motor show is at the end of September - less than 3 months away. Expect to hear something by then.

[david25]

Is the 2.0l 190PS in the facelift A3 from the A4 or a de-tuned GTI engine?


New A3 2.0 190PS 320Nm 50mpg

For comparison:

MK5 GTI 200PS 280Nm 35mpg
ED30 230PS 300Nm 34mpg
MK6 GTI 210PS 280Nm 38mpg
MK7 GTI 220PS 350Nm 47mpg

[Fabio Bignose]

'All new Golf debuts later this year'

According to completecar.ie

......

[Daz Auto]

Is the 2.0l 190PS in the facelift A3 from the A4 or a de-tuned GTI engine?

New A3 2.0 190PS 320Nm 50mpg

... yeah, it's new. I'm not sure if it will be used in the Golf facelift models. If they do put it in the GT or R line, it will be a faster model than the GTD, which is supposed to be a 'performance' Golf.

Also, the new 7 speed automatic is not currently available on the diesel A3. They still use the 6 speed. Though the A4 uses the 7 speed across the range.

Surely the facelift GTD will have to get the 7 speed DSG This should also help with fuel economy. It appears to give a 5 mpg boost on some models versus the manual. Though as we all know VAG figures may have been written by Gene Roddenberry and bear no relation the figures we can expect on planet earth.