Edition 40???

[Brenbo]

Come to think of it, when I bought my GTI, back when it was first launched a couple years ago.  There was quite a lot of wild speculation being put forward by the dealers, which in the end did not become reality. One of these claims was CarNET.  Which I later found out after owning the car was not available in the UK. 

Like others have said I suspect the Clubsport is in reality going to be called the Edition 40. Also even though I hope the Bucket Seats make it through to production, I have this feeling they will use the current regular seats.  I can remember seeing custom seat designs and sporty interiors for the Edition 35 which never made it through to production.  Am I right in saying they just supplied the regular seats clad in leather as standard?  On this count I hope I am wrong about the bucket seats, as it would be great to see the Bucket Seats make it to the GTI for once. 

[Booth11]

Come to think of it, when I bought my GTI, back when it was first launched a couple years ago.  There was quite a lot of wild speculation being put forward by the dealers, which in the end did not become reality. One of these claims was CarNET.  Which I later found out after owning the car was not available in the UK. 

Like others have said I suspect the Clubsport is in reality going to be called the Edition 40. Also even though I hope the Bucket Seats make it through to production, I have this feeling they will use the current regular seats.  I can remember seeing custom seat designs and sporty interiors for the Edition 35 which never made it through to production.  Am I right in saying they just supplied the regular seats clad in leather as standard?  On this count I hope I am wrong about the bucket seats, as it would be great to see the Bucket Seats make it to the GTI for once. 

I suspect you may be right, and that whatever finally makes it into production as the ED40 will be a watered down version.  It's seems to be the VW way and is a shame. I wish for once they would stick their necks out and actually produce something a little purer, less pedestrian.  I love the bucket seats and it's mad they are not an option on a GTI/R.  Live in hope for their appearance in the ED40/Clubsport and R400/420.

[Wo-Wo]

I really like it, but as Wigit says that Dark Shine co crepe looks the part.

Was it September that the R400 is supposed to be launched, surprised there was no mention of that at Worthersee or has everything already been said perhaps?

[p3asa]

Here is VW's blurb from Worthersee:  http://gti-woerthersee-en.tumblr.com/#118942852915

"The Golf GTI CLubsport will be available as serial version from 2016 – just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI".

So does that read it will be there in time for the 40th edition or is the 40th edition?

[Booth11]

Here is VW's blurb from Worthersee:  http://gti-woerthersee-en.tumblr.com/#118942852915

"The Golf GTI CLubsport will be available as serial version from 2016 – just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI".

So does that read it will be there in time for the 40th edition or is the 40th edition?

Serial version?  Another way of saying 'Limited edition'?

To me that reads as the GTI Clubsport is the 40th Edition but who really knows, probably not even VW. 

[Brenbo]

Is it me or does the front on pic of the clubsport on the link below show the GTI Clubsport with only the single DRL lights, same as the current GTI headlight unit.

http://gti-woerthersee-en.tumblr.com/#118942852915

I have mixed feelings about the looks of the clubsport looking at the pics from the link above.  The spoiler from side profile looks good with the way it wraps up from the roof and boot smoothly.  The black accents on the spoiler and black roof are also OK? but unsure if the amount of black accents on the car overall is a bit overkill for a white car.  They kinda look like they are third party bolt on parts stuck on as an after thought in certain areas.  The main bit I am concerned about is the black strip along the sides of the doors with Clubsport logo on them.  This is ruining the overall appearance of the car. The rest of the elements would look far better and as if they were mean't to be on the car if the black strip was not there.  I am feeling the black elements may not do the Oryx White paint job justice. 

I am also unsure if the wheels are as good as the current wheels on offer. The santiagos and Austins may look a bit classier?  However like the Golf R the car may look much better in the flesh than it does in photos. 

I am still toying with the idea of having one, but need to see prices and part ex for my car as to whether I get a Golf Clubsport or even if I could afford a Golf R400? 

[caprigreen]

I have e mailed vw UK and asked them to clarify .... Will let you know what they say

[p3asa]

  You honestly don't expect an answer that will clarify things do you?

[caprigreen]

Of course not but will humour the forum when I post the reply 😄

[GrahamFR]

had another thought the other day, getting few and far between admittedly so I listen to them when they happen... Is the ED40 not going to be a FL model? So, surely the light clusters back and front are likely to change anyway, so what were seeing now isnt going to be the finished product?