Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!

[jon87]

The new wheel design looks very impressive from that photo. Is that 18s or 19s?

Definitely reminiscent of MK5.

[clarky92]

Official VW photos - fog lights on the 8.5 GTI same as pre facelift

[Guzzle]

Autogefuhl videos now up

https://youtu.be/bXih7CnRuLw?si=Vpgo4wwhC-L0qvwr

https://youtu.be/DhzkqiGi4WY?si=0sJ2RXiaEiIKAicV

[JoeGTI]

I agree on the comments about the wheels. Quite nice indeed. My first reaction was “Alfa Romeo” but I do see the Monzas resemblance now it’s been pointed out.

I imagine those are 19’s… and the horrid 18’s on the current car (or some variation of them) are likely to be still the standard option.

[clarky92]

I agree on the comments about the wheels. Quite nice indeed. My first reaction was “Alfa Romeo” but I do see the Monzas resemblance now it’s been pointed out.

I imagine those are 19’s… and the horrid 18’s on the current car (or some variation of them) are likely to be still the standard option.

I believe these are the standard 18”s for the 8.5

[Guzzle]

According to the Autogefuhl video Thomas states those wheels are 19's.

VW Press link:

https://www.vwpress.co.uk/en-gb/releases/5078

[Dogman12]

haha the funny thing here is that every review was filmed during the passat & tiguan presentation back in September 2023 just like I initially thought. and the review was on journalists hard drives for such a long time without any major leaks (obviously before last week, haha). 

[theminty1]

Any new colours?

[Dogman12]

Any new colours?

"Volkswagen also notes there are four new paint finishes (Crystal Ice Blue Metallic, Anemone Blue Metallic, Oyster Silver Metallic and Grenadilla Black Metallic) for a total of 11 hues, with a black-painted roof available as an option for R-Line, GTE and GTI versions. Five new alloy wheels with sizes going up to 19 inches have also been added."

[Carlosfandango]

Any new colours?