BW45 Golf GTi & GTD Specification changes

[2014GTi]

If you take a look at MY2014 Golf's at the Frankfurt Motorshow you can clearly see the GTD with Red Brake Callipers.
The Performance Pack GTi's with Red GTi badges
Video's on YouTube will show this and for the GTD with Red Brake Callipers see http://www.autoblog.com/2013/08/21/2015-volkswagen-gtd-first-drive-review/

I guess it depends what MY your Golf is..... I can only assume that cars produced after BW45 are classed as MY2014 cars and not MY2013.

[p3asa]

That's not for UK cars though.

[2014GTi]

That's not for UK cars though.

I havent seen anything to state that red GTi PP badging and red GTD calliper logo's are EU only... I will keep hunting to find out thought. 

[kevinm]

In Ireland, red callipers on the GTD can only be ordered with the sport and sound pack:

[p3asa]

That's not for UK cars though.

I havent seen anything to state that red GTi PP badging and red GTD calliper logo's are EU only... I will keep hunting to find out thought. 

I'm sure its been discussed here before that Europe GTDs get red calipers but UK don't.
They aren't going to gives us red calipers any time soon considering the bulletin has just come out to inform customers its grey calipers they get. 

[Mr Savage]

I don't know if I'd even want red GTI badging on a Tornado Red GTI. Have to wait & see how it looks.

[Jimble]

Couple of assumptions going on here mate based on nothing more than pictures? As p3asa has already said, Lee our resident dealer contact has already posted what the MY changes WILL be.

Inflationary price increase plus week 45 and 50 product changes02 October 2013
One per cent rise for all models and some options from 4 November
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From Monday 4 November 2013, all models and some options increase in price by one per cent

Golf Hatch (week 45)



All trims

Luggage compartment – conversion of handle to handle recess with variable luggage compartment floor
Label in tank cap changes from white to yellow background in all diesel models
Change to optional folding door mirror – this can now be operated with the remote (currently only works when the ignition is on)
Media-in with iPod adapter cables – introduction of ‘Lightning Adaptor’ for iPhone 5 alongside regular iPod connection, as standard
GTD – introduction of optional Sport and Sound pack – £255 including VAT. This sound generator enhances the aural sensation for the driver (and passengers). In ‘Sport’ mode (using the Driver Profile Selector) there is an additional acoustic emphasis to the sound of the engine inside the car, with no additional noise externally

[matchboy]

I don't know if I'd even want red GTI badging on a Tornado Red GTI. Have to wait & see how it looks.

That's what I was thinking. Bit too much red. Need to see one in the flesh to see what these new badges look like.

[Ginagee]

I've just gone crazy and asked the dealer to add PP to the order. They can't 100% guarantee it won't delay BW/Delivery, but what the heck, you only live once. It's my first VW and might as well go for it. The new GTi badge makes it just that little more extra exciting...but I'm girly - I like stuff like that! Will look great on Reflex Silver

[Snoopy]

Performance Pack gets Red GTi badges to front and rear

As a Golf GTI enthusiast for 30+ years I find this quite a sad time. The GTI badge on a golf was always silver. On a peugeot GTi or SEAT GTI it was in red, but the real GTI it was always silver.
Its like the peugeot GTi's of the 80s had red door panel trim strips and red carpets. The real GTI didnt have to do that.
Sorry to go off topic