2023 Mk8 facelift rumours already?

[fredgroves]

A bigger screen would be awesome.

I'd be able to read what the latest error bong meant without having to put on my reading glasses.

Great improvement vw...

[Snoopy]

 

[Tony Jazz]

 

[SRGTD]

A bigger screen would be awesome.

I'd be able to read what the latest error bong meant without having to put on my reading glasses.

Great improvement vw...

But……(and I’m playing devil’s advocate here); would VW try and cram more onto a larger screen display and keep the font size the same? If so, you might still need your reading glasses  .

[Snoopy]

What I would be concerned with is if they do release the face-lift what support will the older system get. 

[jon87]

Hi all,

Glad to be back on this forum after a while. Still missing my MK7 GTD which I had for 5 years. Since then I've had the i30n facelift and now the new Ford Focus facelift ST-line. The new Focus is a great car and fun to drive but just don't love it like the Golf I had.

I was waiting for the mk8 GTI before both of these cars but was disappointed with the quality compared to the MK7 and also reading all the complaints regarding the software put me off. I've seen news articles starting to come out now for the 8.5 facelift which seems like it's going to be announced by the end of this year and on sale next year. This time I won't hesitate in placing my order and hopefully a number of things will have been improved.

Anyone else waiting for the 8.5?

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/2024-vw-golf-facelift-the-return-of-the-compact-hatch-archetype/

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-volkswagen-golf-8-facelift-spied-for-the-first-time-has-a-massive-screen-199936.html

[Tony Jazz]

Do VW seriously believe that by sticking an i-Pad on the dash that qualifies as a facelift? How about the large number of owners still waiting for their Mk8's  ordered and paid for with build weeks still not confirmed or never met? Dealers with scant information on any topic that seems to have plagued this model. Read the forum pages to see generally disappointed owners in droves.
The majority of Mk8 owners have been loyal to the VW brand for decades owning their performance models. VW should be addressing our concerns first. Wonder it the facelift will include an engine cover?

[BillSan]

That'll be an optional extra @ £120 along with a bongless steering wheel @ £500.

[Exonian]

I've had the i30n facelift and now the new Ford Focus facelift ST-line.

You seem to have a bit of a thing for facelifts by the looks of it.
Looking in the mirror these days I reckon I really need a facelift myself but alas you can’t polish a turd. Hopefully the same won’t be true of the Golf mk8 facelift but I won’t hold my breath…

[Adam T7]

Horrible! 

I can't stand the way Mercedes plonk screens on their dashes and this is even worse.

Yep, the Mercedes approach is sooo ugly.