MK7 GTI Facelift

[juicelow]

The Swedish site has the GTI with performance pack 245hp as standard
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[brown.jamesa]

Looking at the new golf pdf:

file:///home/chronos/u-a187a3fe587a77d41a6e8eb8d8cc6b31460c8974/Downloads/golf-vii-pa-brochure.pdf

I was interested in knowing what the Performance Pack will bring ontop of the standard GTI 230

XDSPlus electronic differential lock (2.0 litre TSI 230 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 245 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 310 PS,
2.0 litre TDI 184 PS)

Does the above mean the only benefit of the PP is the increase in BHP from 230 - 245?

[brown.jamesa]

Looking at the new golf pdf:

file:///home/chronos/u-a187a3fe587a77d41a6e8eb8d8cc6b31460c8974/Downloads/golf-vii-pa-brochure.pdf

I was interested in knowing what the Performance Pack will bring ontop of the standard GTI 230

XDSPlus electronic differential lock (2.0 litre TSI 230 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 245 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 310 PS,
2.0 litre TDI 184 PS)

Does the above mean the only benefit of the PP is the increase in BHP from 230 - 245?

Already answered my own question 

01 ‘Parker’ 18 inch alloy wheels are dynamic and stylish, with red brake callipers
adding a sporting touch. Choose the GTI Performance and you get larger callipers
with ‘GTI’ logo and brake discs, plus a mechanical limited slip diff.

[Daz Auto]

... and the PP will be available with the new 7-speed DSG.

The new DSG has given the S3 and Golf R better fuel economy and performance. Though it appears to have made little difference to the 150PS TDI and GTD. 

[I wanted a GTi]

Looking at the new golf pdf:

file:///home/chronos/u-a187a3fe587a77d41a6e8eb8d8cc6b31460c8974/Downloads/golf-vii-pa-brochure.pdf

I was interested in knowing what the Performance Pack will bring ontop of the standard GTI 230

XDSPlus electronic differential lock (2.0 litre TSI 230 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 245 PS, 2.0 litre TSI 310 PS,
2.0 litre TDI 184 PS)

Does the above mean the only benefit of the PP is the increase in BHP from 230 - 245?

Am I reading it right by saying that the GTD is getting the same diff as the GTi PP?

[fredgroves]

No, XDSPlus is the standard front diff.

Can't remember the nomenclature for the trick one.

[Daz Auto]

No, XDSPlus is the standard front diff.

Can't remember the nomenclature for the trick one.

XDS+ uses the brakes to help prevent the inside wheel spinning when accelerating out of a bend. I believe XDS+ is even used on the Golf R.

VAQ is an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip differential. It distributes power between the 2 front wheels to help prevent the inside wheel spinning when accelerating out of a bend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqh2Tv5Puc

[Daz Auto]

Is this Tungsten Silver? Why is it not available on the UK performance Golfs?

[Gnasher]

No, XDSPlus is the standard front diff.

Can't remember the nomenclature for the trick one.

XDS+ uses the brakes to help prevent the inside wheel spinning when accelerating out of a bend. I believe XDS+ is even used on the Golf R.

VAQ is an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip differential. It distributes power between the 2 front wheels to help prevent the inside wheel spinning when accelerating out of a bend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqh2Tv5Puc

Correct - apparently it's physically impossible for a golf to have 4wd AND the VAQ diff as both systems use the same output from the gearbox for each system. Also it's noted that the gearbox in the PP has a lot more in common with the 4wd R than the standard gearbox in the rest of the range.

[Talk-torque]

Is this Tungsten Silver? Why is it not available on the UK performance Golfs?

Yes, that does look like Tungsten Silver, which I think is a great colour for a GTI! I don't know how the UK colour choice gets so skewed from what is on offer in other countries. We seem to miss out on many of the more "adventurous" colours and why a staple colour, like Reflex, has been taken off I just don't understand. All the European cars come down the same line, so why? And how come the other VAG manufacturers have such different colour choices?