MK7 GTI Facelift

[GTD1414]

I thought the radar sensor was now integrated?

That's what I thought too, if new sensor is behind the VW badge, could be the new charging point on GTE? But then it looks identical to our current sensor...

[Daz Auto]

That's what I thought too, if new sensor is behind the VW badge, could be the new charging point on GTE? But then it looks identical to our current sensor...

... you got it. The GTE charge point must be behind the badge. So the radar sensor has to remain in the lower grill.

[GTD1414]

That's what I thought too, if new sensor is behind the VW badge, could be the new charging point on GTE? But then it looks identical to our current sensor...

... you got it. The GTE charge point must be behind the badge. So the radar sensor has to remain in the lower grill.

Of course! 

[cosmos]

I really like that yellow colour. Wouldn't work with the red GTI details but a Golf R in that colour would be great.

Overall I'm quite pleased with the changes as they're not that noticeable so I don't feel like my GTI is going to look outdated too quickly. Look forward to see what they'll do in a few years with the Mk8

[Zayd]

I'm actually glad now, that I'm getting the pre facelift version.  After comparing numerous photos, in my opinion the current GTI's front bumper looks more aggressive and most notably around the fog light area.

[Exonian]

I'm actually glad now, that I'm getting the pre facelift version.  After comparing numerous photos, in my opinion the current GTI's front bumper looks more aggressive and most notably around the fog light area.

I'm not overly keen on the FL GTI bumper either. It looks a bit fussy where as the current/outgoing car looks quite pretty with simple lines.
The FL headlamps look good though.

Plus the other FL models shown so far look a lot sharper than the current 'sub' R Line and performance models which look a bit dowdy.

It'll be interesting to see what they do with the R. 

[TonyJ]

My GTD will be 3 years old in March, so looking to order another soon.
Have spoken to five VW dealers about the facelift. None of them know any more than what is shown on the VW website. One, inexplicably, did not even seem to know that there was one imminent.

Factory orders for the Golf R have now been stopped - a dealer told me that this was to ensure a smooth switchover to the facelifted model

Has anyone heard any info about the GTD? .

Bit of a dilemma  -  order a GTD now, and get a reasonably good deal on the pre-facelifted model, or wait, and perhaps pay a lot more for a model which is virtually unchanged.

Any thoughts?

[JoeGTI]

My GTD will be 3 years old in March, so looking to order another soon.
Have spoken to five VW dealers about the facelift. None of them know any more than what is shown on the VW website. One, inexplicably, did not even seem to know that there was one imminent.

Factory orders for the Golf R have now been stopped - a dealer told me that this was to ensure a smooth switchover to the facelifted model

Has anyone heard any info about the GTD? .

Bit of a dilemma  -  order a GTD now, and get a reasonably good deal on the pre-facelifted model, or wait, and perhaps pay a lot more for a model which is virtually unchanged.

Any thoughts?

They didn't show any pictures/details of the facelifted GTD but you can take it as a given that it'll take most of the same cues as the GTI minus the red stripes (new bumpers, lights, etc). Then it's a question of whether they make any mechanical changes...

As for the dealers knowing nothing - that's not inexplicable at all, it's par for the course.

[jjgreenwood]

Got some new information about this today as a company car customer came in and was upset she knew more than us. Her list had the p11D of a new SE Nav 2.0TDI 150ps DSG as £27kish so I guess we are expecting a big price increase. GTD, GTI and GTE were all on the list and GTD was 184ps so no new diesel engines I guess.

[monkeyhanger]

You'll almost certainly be seeing a significant price increase, possibly loss or reduction in deposit contribution and they might hit it with the ugly stick a little. If it gets any more equipment, you'll be paying for it - VW gives nothing away. I'd personally get one ordered now if i was looking to order a GTD - judging by the A3's facelift, it's unlikely to get a power increase (the R is almost a cert to get another 10ps and access to the 7speed DSG).