Author Topic: GTI Review and links.  (Read 497193 times)

Offline Gryzor

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,324
  • Go white, or go home!
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #210 on: 10 May 2013, 16:50 »
Well to be fair I'm sure that while they may be a bit docile, they are probably just given a car and not much about it other than "It's the new GTI".  Given the lack of information and apparent knowledge at VW, it doesn't surprise me at all! :grin:
Pure White Mk7 GTI (5dr, Manual)

Options: Reverse Camera, Keyless, Adaptive Chasis, Climate Screen, Winter Pack, Discover Nav, Advanced Phone Prep

Offline matchboy

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,160
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #211 on: 10 May 2013, 17:01 »
I'm with you Hawaii - utter scum, and doesn't surprise me that they've got most of the details wrong.

#JFT96 #YNWA
Audi RS5 2018
Gone: BMW M4 LCI Competition Package
Previous: Mk 3 Audi TTS, Porsche 981 Cayman S, Mk 7 Golf R, Mk 7 GTI, Mk 6 GTI, Mk 5 GTI and so on....

Offline Exonian

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,330
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #212 on: 11 May 2013, 16:20 »

Front cover feature / 4-page 'First drive' report on new GTI in next issue of Volkswagen Driver magazine ... (June issue) just gone to press today, so copies should be printed and available by the weekend ( We attended the International press launch last week, drove from Nice airport to Le Castellet, near Marseilles, did a few laps of the Paul Ricard circuit, then a few tours of the surrounding hills, back to Nice next morning... :)

www.volkswagendrivermag.co.uk   or  01525 750 500 to reserve your copy   :)

Mine arrived this morning. Neil and Paul Harris's views are very important and interesting. Also a good review of the Blue GT Polo  wigit-mobile.


As for that 'The Sun' review. How rubbish and lazy. The journos get the full press pack so no excuses.
‘25 8.5R, ‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

Offline mk7gti

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 502
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #213 on: 12 May 2013, 22:44 »
I have to ask what was the long and short of the review by Neil and Paul. Did he mention the PP on the GTI?


MK7 GTI - Deep Pearl Black - Standard Spec - Ordered 10/12/2015.

MK7 GTI - White - Standard Spec - Service Pack - Collected 11/09/2013.


Offline AAddict

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 505
Cancelled GTI, M135i beast mode.

Offline Gryzor

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,324
  • Go white, or go home!
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #216 on: 13 May 2013, 15:23 »
Glowing review for the performance pack  :laugh:

The moral of the story is that if you drive you car in a manner befitting of PP, it's a great addition and makes it a more focused ride.  For the rest of us, the stock car is more than capable enough with its XDS+, good brakes, and lighter weight!
Pure White Mk7 GTI (5dr, Manual)

Options: Reverse Camera, Keyless, Adaptive Chasis, Climate Screen, Winter Pack, Discover Nav, Advanced Phone Prep

Offline CraigW

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,305
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #217 on: 13 May 2013, 20:11 »

Offline EliteBajan

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 78
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #218 on: 13 May 2013, 20:37 »
Good evening,

I don't know if this clip has already been posted? But its such a good road I felt I had to share it!

http://youtu.be/73uhsPqS8BM
Candy White Mk6 GTI 2012 - Bog standard! Weight saving you understand (stolen March 2013)

Solid Black Mk7 5dr, Leather, Performance Pack & Dynaudio.

Offline CraigW

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,305
Re: New GTI Reviews?
« Reply #219 on: 13 May 2013, 22:10 »