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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: jv on 28 August 2015, 12:53
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"EXCLUSIVE UPDATE FOR THE GOLF CABRIOLET" shouts the press release:
"Golf Cabriolet for model year 2016 has sportier exterior, new colours and an upgraded interior
Wolfsburg, 28 August 2015 – The Golf Cabriolet is one of the most successful open-top cars on the German market and one of the most popular of its kind in Europe. At the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is presenting a visually extensive update of the four-seater soft-top best seller.
The changes are easy to identify by the considerably sportier front bumper, the striking side sills and sporty accents on the rear bumper. Moreover, the convertible can now be configured even more individually. Besides six new exterior colours, there is an additional soft-top colour and six new wheel designs. In the interior, there is a new generation of steering wheels and new trim elements as well as new designs for the cloth and leather seats.
The range of engines in the Golf Cabriolet was also uprated to model year 2016 and switched to the Euro 6 emissions standard. The four petrol (TSI) and two diesel engines (TDI) in total are direct-injection turbo engines with powerful torques to match.
Also new on board are the Composition Colour and Composition Media radio/infotainment systems. As a supplement to the Composition Media, the Discover Media navigation system is available. With the new infotainment systems, Volkswagen has brought Car-Net, featuring Guide & Inform, and App Connect smartphone integration to the Golf Cabriolet. Guide & Inform allows the use of Internet-based information channels, which include Online Traffic Information, News, the Vehicle Status Report and Weather. In addition, car drivers can discover restaurants, museums or cinemas in unknown surroundings or access information on free parking spaces in car parks and integrate them in the navigation system's route guidance."
So there you have it.
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Stunning photos jv!
Oh, wait a minute...
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I know, I know you can hardly contain yourself right?
Give me a sec and I'll share the whole raft of photos supplied to go with this "visually extensive update"...
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(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/alrightjv/mk6/90464vw.jpg)
Yep.
That's it.
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(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/alrightjv/mk6/90464vw.jpg)
Yep.
That's it.
Still MK6 based then? Yuck! Was not a fan of the MK6, I was so glad the Scirocco was there to offer an alternative in 2009.
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Yeah it wasn't worth holding our breath :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Ahh, so it still looks like a mk6 but has Bluemotion bumpers etc to enhance its
crapness sportiness
I still miss terribly the one I had a brief but eventful affair with last year http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=271236.msg2484582#msg2484582
(Ok, I'd forgotten all about it until now)
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Ah yes, I remember that tale of shame/lust.
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If there's one thing that VW are crap at producing its a good looking soft top. :grin:
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You needen't have gone to all that effort to dig out the pic, we knew it would be crap and we've not been disappointed. That's put me off my dinner :sick:
Mr Ex, I think you harbour a secret desire for one (in white of course). Get a grip man! :kiss: :laugh:
Craig - some of us weren't holding our breath :grin:
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I can't wait to see those "..sporty accents on the rear bumper.."
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I am not surprised, the anticipation is painful.
"The changes are easy to identify by the considerably sportier front bumper".
Before:
(http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/VW_4588.jpg)
After:
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/alrightjv/mk6/90464vw.jpg)
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Wow, when you see them side by side the changes are really noticeable. So much so I've changed my mind - it's a winner :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
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Wow, when you see them side by side the changes are really noticeable. So much so I've changed my mind - it's a winner :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
Remember, we want pics when yours arrives : p
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Jv: The old one must have been a poor drive - look how po-faced the driver looks. :grin:
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Wow, when you see them :grin: :grin: side by side the changes are really noticeable. So much so I've changed my mind - it's a winner :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
Remember, we want pics when yours arrives : p
:grin: :grin: I'm already planning where I can take this beauty when I get my hands on it. Can't wait to hit the open road and feel the wind in my hair :cool: :cool: :grin: :grin:
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I would be impressed if anyone actually noticed they have done anything lol.
Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
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Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
Trying to retain self respect for the Mk7?
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Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
Trying to retain self respect for the Mk7?
Ha legendary!
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That purple is lovely though.
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I would be impressed if anyone actually noticed they have done anything lol.
Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
They only usually make a new cabrio every other generation of Golf, but took their time to get the latest one out (probably because of the availability of the Eos.
There was a MK1 based cabrio right the way through the MK2 hatch availability. The Mk3 Golf brought a MK3 based cabrio that hasn't changed until this MK6 based one.
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Shouldn't this be in the Mk6 section? :wink:
But yeah I'm a bit surprised they haven't brought out an MQB Cabriolet. Audi where quick of the mark with a new A3 Convertible.
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Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
Trying to retain self respect for the Mk7?
Wow, when you see them :grin: :grin: side by side the changes are really noticeable. So much so I've changed my mind - it's a winner :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
Remember, we want pics when yours arrives : p
:grin: :grin: I'm already planning where I can take this beauty when I get my hands on it. Can't wait to hit the open road and feel the wind in my hair :cool: :cool: :grin: :grin:
Get yourself a powerful hairdryer. Much cheaper and you get to keep your self respect :grin:
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Why aren't they using the mk7 base?
Trying to retain self respect for the Mk7?
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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Mr Ex, I think you harbour a secret desire for one (in white of course). Get a grip man! :kiss: :laugh:
I'm actually more of a Steel Grey man at heart. Matches my hair.
The one I was loaned was Steel Grey too.
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Mr Ex, I think you harbour a secret desire for one (in white of course). Get a grip man! :kiss: :laugh:
I'm actually more of a Steel Grey man at heart. Matches my hair.
The one I was loaned was Steel Grey too.
Well a man with such a head of distinguished hair simply cannot be seen in the mutation that is the Golf Cabrio. Stick with your white R, and your dignity will be preserved. :cool:
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Fear not oh bronzed one, I'm hoping the R will be a long term keeper.
I did say "hoping"
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It looks sh1te, just like every Golf cabrio before it! I remember when the MK4 Golf was new-ish they gave the cabrio a MK4-like nose but it was still a MK3 in every other department.