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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mossy69 on 10 January 2016, 17:04

Title: 2016 gti
Post by: mossy69 on 10 January 2016, 17:04

hi there I know the new model comes with the winter pack upgrade but whayt enhancement comes with the navigation ie radio is it a clearer screen don't really know

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: kalimon on 10 January 2016, 17:53

I think the screen has a higher resolution. It's bigger for sure.

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: dBerriff on 10 January 2016, 19:57

Picked mine up this week and there is a separate handbook: "Composition Media, Discover Media (Generation 2), Infotainment system". The screen is just over 6" - the website says 6.5" and plenty big enough for me. I'm still overwhelmed by the jump in technology compared to our previous Toyotas (Auris and MR2) and have plenty yet to explore. I see Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are part of the system which is surprise but some reports I have read suggest they are currently less than fully functional.

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: p3asa on 10 January 2016, 22:56

Quote from: mossy69 on 10 January 2016, 17:04

hi there I know the new model comes with the winter pack upgrade but whayt enhancement comes with the navigation ie radio is it a clearer screen don't really know

New unit compared to old unit

* 6.5" screen   v   5.8"
* 800 x 480   v   480 x 240 res (in other words same res as Discover Pro now)
* More powerful CPU/GPU hardware
* Units have hardware support for Mirrorlink, Android Auto and Apple Carplay
* Units now have USB rather than proprietary Media in connection, devices inc. Apple now supported via proprietary USB cables
* Bluetooth supports simultaneous connection for two phones
* Discover Nav comes with 3 year Carnet subscription; using your mobile phone as a WiFi hotspot you can gain access to connected services such as weather, fuel prices and live traffic


Taken from http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12193

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: Daz2411 on 10 January 2016, 23:15

So does the new spec come with the Apple car play and you don't need the app connect for that to work?

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: p3asa on 10 January 2016, 23:17

No. It has the hardware to support it. Its still an extra
The old units didn't have that hardware.

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: Daz2411 on 10 January 2016, 23:48

Ok I take it you can purchase the hardware from the dealer if you decide you want it after the build

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: J400uk on 11 January 2016, 19:46

Quote from: Daz2411 on 10 January 2016, 23:48

Ok I take it you can purchase the hardware from the dealer if you decide you want it after the build

In theory yes, but a lot of dealers appear not to  know how to do it.

Title: Re: 2016 gti
Post by: vidman2 on 11 January 2016, 20:21

Over twice the price, on a VW it is £100 as a build extra and £270 as a dealer upgrade