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Offline Mr.McGee

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Facelift coming March 2016
« on: 24 January 2016, 22:04 »
Long time lurker :)

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Golf GTD pretty soon. I was aware that a facelift Golf was on the cards for the end of the year so I didn't mind as that's a while off, but now I read this article: http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160124103250/vw-golf-facelift-coming-this-march-followed-shortly-by-r420

How does it usually work with facelift models? Will all the packs be available from launch day? i.e. Sport and Sound etc.
I'd hate to hold off on the current model only to find out that something like Sport and Sound pack isn't available or worse, has been retired (worse case scenario).

Interested in your thoughts on this rumour/announcement.

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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #1 on: 24 January 2016, 22:15 »
The golf has never been face lifted before so if it happens so no one can be sure what will happen with the relevant packs.
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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #2 on: 24 January 2016, 22:57 »
Never done a facelift before? Well, they've always called it another mark...

Apparently this one will be the Mk8 if this article is to be believed:

http://www.motor1.com/spy/60466/2017-vw-golf-rendering-previews-what-to-expect?v=2&s=1&tm=1&tmm=1

A slight cosmetic blow over, LED lights, Passat full digital clocks, HUD and controversially no 3 door version!

2017 I guess was more of a typical target for Golf lifecycles, but seems they have brought this forward - presumably to boost interest in VW - those billions of dollars aren't going to magically appear and even VAG will struggle to fill that giant hole without getting a bit radical....
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Offline Mr.McGee

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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #3 on: 24 January 2016, 23:33 »
Bloody VW!  :smiley:
I've got an offer with almost 18% discount. I'll hardly get anywhere near that with a new release, right?
Sorry, but I'm trying to convince myself to bite the bullet and go with the current version  :laugh:

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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #4 on: 24 January 2016, 23:38 »
Seems remarkably odd they'd do a facelift when they've only just stuck the ClubSport on the German configurator.
Mind you if there was one model that could do with a prettier nose...

Mind you that might explain the delay Evo1986 posted up the other day.

I'd guess it would just be the lower end Golfs getting a new front bumper. The standard mk7 bumper looks dull and frumpy as hell and would benefit from being binned off no end.
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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #5 on: 24 January 2016, 23:51 »
I can't believe they won't offer a 3 door model?  :cry:

Is this a report we are taking as something concrete?
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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #6 on: 24 January 2016, 23:56 »
I can't believe they won't offer a 3 door model?  :cry:

Is this a report we are taking as something concrete?
its vw nothing is concrete with them just now  :grin:

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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #7 on: 25 January 2016, 00:06 »
Seems remarkably odd they'd do a facelift when they've only just stuck the ClubSport on the German configurator.
Mind you if there was one model that could do with a prettier nose...

Mind you that might explain the delay Evo1986 posted up the other day.

I'd guess it would just be the lower end Golfs getting a new front bumper. The standard mk7 bumper looks dull and frumpy as hell and would benefit from being binned off no end.
The GTI/D, R and R Line all still look reasonably fresh.

Didn't VW release the MK 6 Edition 35 in 2012? The same year as the MK 7 was released?
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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #8 on: 25 January 2016, 07:24 »
It does seem odd to do this with the Clubsport not even in production till March?

Maybe it will just be a very mild update of bits, rather than an actual facelift.

Still be surprised if the R400 happens though, it would have a very very limited run.

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Re: Facelift coming March 2016
« Reply #9 on: 25 January 2016, 07:44 »
A special edition (aka parts bin special) to finish out a production line is not an unusual concept in motor vehicle manufacturing actually..
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