I don't think we'll see any 'real' images of the Mk8 (or Mk7 facelift) until the Frankfurt Motor Show (22 Sept).
It surprises me that there is so little information on the new Golf. I think VW will break with tradition and it will be a facelift (FL).
I do like the little improvements they have made to sharpen up the style of the FL A3.
From the FL A3 - there are a couple of things we will probably see in the FL Golf. They are introducing a DSG 7 speed wet clutch to some of the A3 range. It appears to improve both performance and economy. The swing down tow bar is available on all but the S3. There is a new 1.8 petrol engine which may appear in a Golf GT.
Audi have also given the FL S3 a 10hp boost. So it will probably also happen in the GTI and the R.
There was no change in the FL A3 diesel engine power, which remains at 184ps. The diesel didn't get the new 7 speed clutch either. Would they do the same thing to the GTD?
There appears to be a lot more kit as standard in the FL A3. It will be interesting to see what is included as standard in the new Golfs. Could the GTI get adjustable suspension and performance pack as standard? I doubt it, as they will want to keep the price of the car down, but...