Golf R 300bhp Standard Spec? (Car ordered!)

[kmpowell]

No option for Prets (without leather) on the dealer stock that I was looking at I’m afraid, would’ve preferred Prets but the Spielberg are nice enough.

Even though Pret's look better, given the problems surfacing with them I think you dodged a bullet. It would appear Prets are having the same cracking/disforming problems that the 21" wheels have on the RS6. Soft as butter.

[DTX3]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

[brettblade]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Looks like stuff like reversing camera etc are standard now, to be honest though there’s a bit of confusion surrounding spec at the moment - the dealers weren’t 100%!

[kmpowell]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Yes, for post WLTP MY19 the normal GTI 230 was dropped, leaving the GTI Performance, which got Rear Camera, Keyless, Lane Assist, Dynamic Light Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition added as standard equipment.

The confusion comes because these options only became standard from mid December build (not registration!) onwards, although VW didn't see fit to tell anybody!). So if it's a MY19 build from Nov to mid Dec then there may be the options missing. My MY19 was a Nov build and arrived at the dealer with the Keyless and Rear View Camera, but it had the other options missing (which form part of a £650 pack). I had that pack cost refunded.

[DTX3]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Yes, for post WLTP MY19 the normal GTI 230 was dropped, leaving the GTI Performance, which got Rear Camera, Keyless, Lane Assist, Dynamic Light Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition added as standard equipment.

The confusion comes because these options only became standard from mid December build (not registration!) onwards, although VW didn't see fit to tell anybody!). So if it's a MY19 build from Nov to mid Dec then there may be the options missing. My MY19 was a Nov build and arrived at the dealer with the Keyless and Rear View Camera, but it had the other options missing (which form part of a £650 pack). I had that pack cost refunded.

Great thanks for the info. 

[brettblade]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Yes, for post WLTP MY19 the normal GTI 230 was dropped, leaving the GTI Performance, which got Rear Camera, Keyless, Lane Assist, Dynamic Light Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition added as standard equipment.

The confusion comes because these options only became standard from mid December build (not registration!) onwards, although VW didn't see fit to tell anybody!). So if it's a MY19 build from Nov to mid Dec then there may be the options missing. My MY19 was a Nov build and arrived at the dealer with the Keyless and Rear View Camera, but it had the other options missing (which form part of a £650 pack). I had that pack cost refunded.

So essentially, best case is the I’ve ordered is that it will have all the above, worst case is that it’ll have keyless and the reversing camera?  They’re my two “non-negotiables” so while getting an earlier build isn’t the best result, it’s not a deal breaker either.  Car is at UK port but I’ve no idea how long it’s been there for.

[kmpowell]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Yes, for post WLTP MY19 the normal GTI 230 was dropped, leaving the GTI Performance, which got Rear Camera, Keyless, Lane Assist, Dynamic Light Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition added as standard equipment.

The confusion comes because these options only became standard from mid December build (not registration!) onwards, although VW didn't see fit to tell anybody!). So if it's a MY19 build from Nov to mid Dec then there may be the options missing. My MY19 was a Nov build and arrived at the dealer with the Keyless and Rear View Camera, but it had the other options missing (which form part of a £650 pack). I had that pack cost refunded.

So essentially, best case is the I’ve ordered is that it will have all the above, worst case is that it’ll have keyless and the reversing camera?  They’re my two “non-negotiables” so while getting an earlier build isn’t the best result, it’s not a deal breaker either.  Car is at UK port but I’ve no idea how long it’s been there for.

Sadly not, best case is you'll have it all, but there are a few people who have taken delivery of their MY19 cars which had none of the things (Keyless, RVC, pack) on it, so worse case is you'll not have any of it unless it was specifically option specced by you/dealer...

[brettblade]

Has anything changed with regards to the GTI and WLTP spec when compared to the standard?

Yes, for post WLTP MY19 the normal GTI 230 was dropped, leaving the GTI Performance, which got Rear Camera, Keyless, Lane Assist, Dynamic Light Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition added as standard equipment.

The confusion comes because these options only became standard from mid December build (not registration!) onwards, although VW didn't see fit to tell anybody!). So if it's a MY19 build from Nov to mid Dec then there may be the options missing. My MY19 was a Nov build and arrived at the dealer with the Keyless and Rear View Camera, but it had the other options missing (which form part of a £650 pack). I had that pack cost refunded.

So essentially, best case is the I’ve ordered is that it will have all the above, worst case is that it’ll have keyless and the reversing camera?  They’re my two “non-negotiables” so while getting an earlier build isn’t the best result, it’s not a deal breaker either.  Car is at UK port but I’ve no idea how long it’s been there for.

Sadly not, best case is you'll have it all, but there are a few people who have taken delivery of their MY19 cars which had none of the things (Keyless, RVC, pack) on it, so worse case is you'll not have any of it unless it was specifically option specced by you/dealer...

Bit of a throw of the dice it seems then.  I did specifically discuss keyless and RVC with the dealer though, so if it transpires that this particular car doesn’t have it then I’ll see if I can take a look at other pipeline stock.

[Jim_mk7.5]

You'll also be missing 10bhp....! 

[brettblade]

You'll also be missing 10bhp....! 

That I can live with, I’m still gaining 70bhp vs the GTI ha!