Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!

[Dogman12]

FYI
 
Now the facelift of the compact athlete is in the starting blocks - and with it all previous problems are to be eliminated. But if you want to put the fresh GTI in front of the door, you still need some patience, because only from July will the compact athlete find his way to the dealer. (c) Autobild
 
Market launch is expected to be from July 2024, after which all derivatives of the facelift of Golf and Golf Variant will successively come to the dealers. (c) Bild

Does that mean it will only be available to order from July? Or will dealer stock hit the showroom from July?

No, orders open in Spring. However, all we are talking about is Germany. But I heard the same for Italy. Dealer stock in the showroom - July.

[fredgroves]

From top gear "VW assures us the GTI Clubsport, the Golf R and the Golf R Estate will also receive the facelift treatment later in 2024. "

In other words those won't be available until later this year... September would be my guess.

[Dogman12]

Yeah, I'm curious about how things are going to be. Many sources confirm that all the trims/engines that were presented today (incl. GTE, GTI) will be in dealer stock in July.

The question is. Can they show CS, R a bit later (March, April?), and then open orders for them so they can arrive at the same time in July?

[Exonian]

They should do a side badge delete option to get rid of those utterly horrid door badges.

[jon87]

Here's one of the new colours for the mk8.5 - oyster silver metallic:
Video shows the colour on the Touareg
https://youtu.be/clD4-Fqd58A?si=fZa5LrZiIkCvKPRV

Was set on getting Dolphin Grey, but this oyster silver colour looks even better imo. A hint of grey added to it when compared to Reflex Silver.

[BillSan]

Side badges are easily removed:
1) Add some heat with a hairdryer to weaken the glue
2) Prise off with an old credit card so you don't scratch the paint underneath
3) Remove any leftover glue with surgical spirit

Job done!

[Ceefeesh]

I agree Bill San; they need to come off.  I would consider adding a couple of Flitzers (side wing badges). There are plenty on eBay from around £20 but being overly critical I don’t see any that say GTI in the Mk8 font which is different from that on the 7.5, the G is different. 


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225973498557?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=J6rWrBs6Qqe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=3KSa6FY4TXi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Kgti8]

Is the GTD discontinued?

[jon87]

Is the GTD discontinued?

Yes. Here's an article which confirms it:

https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/volkswagen-reveals-rebooted-golf-mk8-5-with-new-styling-and-better-tech/296554

[Dogman12]

Here's one of the new colours for the mk8.5 - oyster silver metallic:
Video shows the colour on the Touareg
https://youtu.be/clD4-Fqd58A?si=fZa5LrZiIkCvKPRV

Was set on getting Dolphin Grey, but this oyster silver colour looks even better imo. A hint of grey added to it when compared to Reflex Silver.

I'm having Dolphin Grey now. Probably one of the best grey colours I've ever seen, BUT (!) only when completely clean.  Otherwise, that's a regular grey color, unfortunately. Though if I was up for the 8.5, I would still consider buying a dolphin grey and clean it more often. haha.

This Oyster silver looks like Moonstone Grey but metallic. I'm not sure about that on a GTI.