R specification enhanced from build week 22 :)

[iandjm]

Hi,

Just had a call from my dealer and it turns out the R specification has been enhanced to include discover navigation and the winter pack for cars built after week 22. As I already have an order in the system my order is price protected too

You cannot beat something for nothing

Ian

[p3asa]

It was only a matter of time before the R caught up with the GTI/D.
Maybe time to look more seriously at it 

[Thornster]

At last! Maybe I need to take another look at the R...

[Brenbo]

Thanks for the heads up.  I have an R on order with Winter Pack configured.  I have just emailed my Dealer to ask them if they will deduct the amount of the Winter Pack from the Amount I owe seeing as it's now standard.  That's a few hundred quid I don't mind saving for other things if the option is going to become standard on the car. I don't have a build week yet so I can safely say it will be well after Build Week 22. Will let you know how I go with the enquiry sent to my dealer. 

[kalimon]

Is keyless being thrown in for free now as well?

[Cossieian]

Thanks for the heads up.  I have an R on order with Winter Pack configured.  I have just emailed my Dealer to ask them if they will deduct the amount of the Winter Pack from the Amount I owe seeing as it's now standard.  That's a few hundred quid I don't mind saving for other things if the option is going to become standard on the car. I don't have a build week yet so I can safely say it will be well after Build Week 22. Will let you know how I go with the enquiry sent to my dealer. 

I'm in the exact situation you are in Buddy, I emailed my dealer and he replied that I will not get the price of winter pack taken off my order(£380) as the new price has increased by £500.
He also mentioned App connect is now free too which again I have chose and paid £120 for, so in theory I'm already paying the £500 increase anyway

[evo1986]

Thanks for the heads up.  I have an R on order with Winter Pack configured.  I have just emailed my Dealer to ask them if they will deduct the amount of the Winter Pack from the Amount I owe seeing as it's now standard.  That's a few hundred quid I don't mind saving for other things if the option is going to become standard on the car. I don't have a build week yet so I can safely say it will be well after Build Week 22. Will let you know how I go with the enquiry sent to my dealer. 

I'm in the exact situation you are in Buddy, I emailed my dealer and he replied that I will not get the price of winter pack taken off my order(£380) as the new price has increased by £500.
He also mentioned App connect is now free too which again I have chose and paid £120 for, so in theory I'm already paying the £500 increase anyway

App connect is not free......

The enhancements are as follows:

New standard specification and price changes

Golf R and Golf R Estate – these models gain the following standard specification with a total RRP price of £1,145 of equipment, for an OTR price increase of £500.
 
Discover Navigation with Car-Net Guide & Inform £765
Winter pack including heated front seats, heated windscreen washers and low washer warning light £380
 
Golf Estate Match Edition and Match BlueMotion Edition – these models benefit from the following standard specification (a total £1,975 RRP of equipment), all for an OTR price increase of only £100.
 
16-inch Dover alloys £0
Parking sensors £465
Mirror Pack £100
Front fog lights £245
Discover Navigation with Car-Net Guide & Inform £765
Winter pack including heated front seats, headlight washers, heated windscreen washers and low washer warning light £400
 
Passat Saloon and Estate GT and R-Line – these models benefit from the following standard specification (a total £1,510 RRP of equipment), for an OTR price increase of £245.
 
Active Info Display £580
Panoramic sunroof £930

[Cossieian]

Ah sorry your bang on mate, it was Car Net Guide, I got mixed up.
In your personal opinion do you think the cost of Winter pack should be taken off existing order

[Misterp]

When is week 22 as I'm looking to place my lease order within the next week but was going to ask for a few items to be added.

[mcmaddy]

If you change anything on an existing order then you'll pay the increased new price.