Just picked up my GiT from local dealer after some minor works and spoke to the sales guys there. They said that they have now stopped taking orders for all Mk6's (incl. GTi/R etc) and they are due to go over to view and test the Mk7 models next week, which should be available for sale in Nov/Dec. They estimate that the GTi/R etc versions would be available in a years time (approx).
They have had no orders in just yet neither. They are unanimous, however, stating that the exterior styling is very similar to the Mk6, so this may put some people off.....
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