MK7 GTI Facelift

[Daz Auto]

I do have a question though, the dealer said it comes with a 7 speed DSG but some reviews mention 6 speed so I'm a little confused as to what it should have.

The new 7 speed DSG is not available for the UK GTI at the moment.

It is available on the GTD and Golf R. In the next few weeks it is expected to be available with the GTI Performance Pack.

[Briggsy]

That's annoying as that was something that helped make the decision to get it, on the test drive we didn't go anywhere where it would have needed to go into 7th and to be fair I didn't try to put it into 6th/7th with the paddles.

I'll raise that with the dealer.

[I wanted a GTi]

That's annoying as that was something that helped make the decision to get it, on the test drive we didn't go anywhere where it would have needed to go into 7th and to be fair I didn't try to put it into 6th/7th with the paddles.

I'll raise that with the dealer.

Well he did miss-sell the car to you so just cancel it and wait for the GTi PP.

[Briggsy]

I did think about waiting for the PP but not on the basis of it coming with a 7 DSG, I was informed it was for the diff and power upgrade.

But based on price and how often I'd actually make use of it I decided against.

I guess what I need to decide now is, is the 7 speed box really going to be of noticeable difference over the 6 for fuel economy etc while cruising along in a GTI. Unsure next steps now.

[fredgroves]

Dsg7 makes some improvements to fuel economy but I doubt you'd see any actual differences after you've added the weight of the diff and the cost of pp.

[andy28]

I wouldn't be so sure either of those will be coming. I'm still waiting for vw to explain why the fogs have gone...

Hi fredgroves, did VW come back to you re front fogs? My dealer is adamant my GTI will come with them (on the basis of the reliable configurator) but let's see eh... it's built and in transit!

[SRGTD]

I wouldn't be so sure either of those will be coming. I'm still waiting for vw to explain why the fogs have gone...

Hi fredgroves, did VW come back to you re front fogs? My dealer is adamant my GTI will come with them (on the basis of the reliable configurator) but let's see eh... it's built and in transit!

Reliable configurator; really? It was recently showing the wrong steering wheel on the GTI, and a 'black hole' where the gear lever / DSG drive selector should've been (fixed now though). 

Be sure to let us know Andy whether it has front fogs or not, to help clear up the mystery! 

[Daz Auto]

I did think about waiting for the PP but not on the basis of it coming with a 7 DSG, I was informed it was for the diff and power upgrade.

This is what I'm expecting -

GTI
-230hp and 350nm torque
-6 speed DSG

GTI PP
-245hp and 370nm torque
-7 speed DSG
-VAQ electronically controlled limited slip differential
-Golf R brakes
-Red GTI badges

... have I missed anything?

[infernox]

However, I doubt if I would delete a £550 option. So I guess I'll just have to get used to it. 

Isn't AID a free option? That's what I've seen in the VW config and broker sites.

[Daz Auto]

However, I doubt if I would delete a £550 option. So I guess I'll just have to get used to it. 

Isn't AID a free option? That's what I've seen in the VW config and broker sites.

It comes as standard on performance Golfs. It is a £550 option on other Golfs.

If you order a performance Golf, there is a no cost option to delete the AID.

I wish they had not made it standard and kept it as an option. I would rather have a car £550 cheaper and proper dials.