Car mats

[Sootchucker]

I know that the GTI / GTD's come with carpet mats as standard, but as I understand it, there's no logo on them (unlike my Scirocco ones that say "Scirocco").

So , two questions. Firstly, are the mats that come with the cars any good (i.e. do they have heel pads, thick enough etc), or are they pretty basic. Secondly, are there any other 3rd party suppliers that can be recommended that do a more luxurious set, perhaps with GTI or GTD logo's on the edge ?

........hi mate. So have you gone from a Scirocco to a golf?. I'm sort of thinking of going the other way,really fancy a Scirocco now.If you have done the swap how do they compare please?. .Thanks in advance.

Gene, I'll tell you when it turns up. Not got it yet, won't arrive until Mid September 

[monkeyhanger]

I have checked both UK and German VW Accessory Catalogues and they only have the Premium Mats with 'Golf' written on them. I have also looked online and the Mats do not seem to be of any real improvement over what you get from VW on either the standard or premium mats.  Also the Embroidery labeling of the GTI logo on those that offer it is in the wrong font and really does look tacky. 

Unless someone else on the forum can point me in the right direction I may just see what the standard mats are like in my own car first then order the premium 'Golf' mats should no mats for the GTI be released by VW.

I actually prefer the rubber mats actually. Generous lippage keeps all the tracked in stones etc in place for easy hoover out. Main downside is that over time you rub bald spots in with your heel whilst working the pedals. I do find that the carpet ones get heel divots in also.

The standard mats aren't a bad fit for the GTD with grey trimming, but a GTI mat needs some red piping

[AAddict]

Be nice to get some really high quality deep pile ones.

[CraigW]

I have checked both UK and German VW Accessory Catalogues and they only have the Premium Mats with 'Golf' written on them. I have also looked online and the Mats do not seem to be of any real improvement over what you get from VW on either the standard or premium mats.  Also the Embroidery labeling of the GTI logo on those that offer it is in the wrong font and really does look tacky. 

Unless someone else on the forum can point me in the right direction I may just see what the standard mats are like in my own car first then order the premium 'Golf' mats should no mats for the GTI be released by VW.

I actually prefer the rubber mats actually. Generous lippage keeps all the tracked in stones etc in place for easy hoover out. Main downside is that over time you rub bald spots in with your heel whilst working the pedals. I do find that the carpet ones get heel divots in also.

The standard mats aren't a bad fit for the GTD with grey trimming, but a GTI mat needs some red piping

Agreed. It needs red piping and a white stitched GTI logo.

[AAddict]

nothing to see here

[Gene Hunt.]

I know that the GTI / GTD's come with carpet mats as standard, but as I understand it, there's no logo on them (unlike my Scirocco ones that say "Scirocco").

So , two questions. Firstly, are the mats that come with the cars any good (i.e. do they have heel pads, thick enough etc), or are they pretty basic. Secondly, are there any other 3rd party suppliers that can be recommended that do a more luxurious set, perhaps with GTI or GTD logo's on the edge ?

........hi mate. So have you gone from a Scirocco to a golf?. I'm sort of thinking of going the other way,really fancy a Scirocco now.If you have done the swap how do they compare please?. .Thanks in advance.

Gene, I'll tell you when it turns up. Not got it yet, won't arrive until Mid September 

..........thanks for that didn't realise it was still on order   

[dervy]

I found the standard mats on both my Mk6 and Mk7 GTD pretty good. However, I got the dealer to throw in the "luxury" mats for free. I don't think they are of any better quality, but the white "Golf" lettering and edging looks pretty cool with the white ambient lighting and leather. If I had a GTI, I wouldn't bother unless they did some with red lettering and edging ( I am sure that they don't). Having said that, I don't think I would bother if I had the cloth seats as it would look a bit busy. In summary I would say GTD - go for it, GTI - don't, even if they are free.

[mac7]

Get these guys to make up some for you http://www.autostyle.co.uk/catalog/index.php

[Gryzor]

In summary I would say GTD - go for it, GTI - don't, even if they are free.

I made sure that my standard set of mats will be thrown in the boot when they fit my free luxury set, so I see no sense in that logic.

Get these guys to make up some for you http://www.autostyle.co.uk/catalog/index.php

Golf Mk7 isn't on there yet, but yeah, they would look pretty good with red piping I reckon.

[CraigW]

This seems to be a bit of an oversight from VW's point of view. I'm sure if they offered GTI specific mats they would be quite popular and nice wee money earner. Audi provided them for my TT so i don't see why VW couldn't do the same