MK7 GTI Facelift

[Daz Auto]

The fixed LED headlights on the Mercedes I was driving, looked identical to the LED lights I saw on the new Tiguan at the dealers. Both the Merc and the VW look like the single Xenon Glass dome until switched on. Then the individual LEDs lights become visible. The Audi Matrix LED systems look different to me.

Here is a video of the Mercedes Multibeam LED  -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJjvYPV3oc

Edit:

Here is another one -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt3S-THp4IU

[fredgroves]

I think the matrix system is more advanced still.

Remember Audi get the latest VAG tech first, then it trickles down...

[Daz Auto]

I think the matrix system is more advanced still.

... it does not look more advanced in any of the videos I've watched

[fredgroves]

One thing I do know is that nobody in your dealership and nobody on the VW UK helpline will be able to provide detailed information as to what the system is or what its limitations may or may not be.

The only way you are likely to find out is:

1) drop the cash yourself and see...

2) hope someone else on here does it and then writes it up.

This is exactly the same as lots of the Mk7 kit...

It wouldn't be so bad if it was a cheap thing, but for a grand? I'd want more info!

[I wanted a GTi]

This is how the system works in the Mk7 and is the same as in my cc.

https://youtu.be/11PbenBRVjk

I'm sure the Mk7.5 will work the same or very similar except it uses led bulbs.

[karlak]

I dropped the LED "upgrades" from my GTD order.  Just couldn't justify almost a £1000 for something that no-one can really describe properly and would only (obviously) benefit from when night driving.

The standard LED lights on the GTD/GTi should be an upgrade from the current Xenons anyway. 


My order is with the factory and waiting for a build date.  Still can't decide on colour, have gone for another Tornado Red, but would really fancy a change.  Think I may go for the Isaac Blue have a couple of weeks to decide.

[Exonian]

For those that don't venture over into "the other place" have a gander here:
http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/18821-mk75-is-here/

They've started arriving so keep an eye on your local dealer.

[hog_hedge]

For those that don't venture over into "the other place" have a gander here:
http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/18821-mk75-is-here/

They've started arriving so keep an eye on your local dealer.

That has to be a demo car surely, the order books only opened on the 1st Feb. I hope mine arrives with 5 weeks

[linc-dub]

Do you reckon there are front fog lights in the new fins?

My dealer said they are expecting demo vehicles on / after 20th March.

[fredgroves]

I would guess so, but maybe the leds have a combo fog capability?