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Offline Dogman12

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #70 on: 27 December 2023, 20:30 »
I think the most undecided thing is whether this is a 8.5 or a 9 tho...

We've only seen a .5 once haven't we?

I think they'll be desperate to avoid saying it's mk8 derived...
No, this is gonna be 8.5. They called "The all-new Tiguan" since it's a new generation, and this is gonna be just "The new Golf".
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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #71 on: 27 December 2023, 20:39 »
Will definitely be a MK8 facelift, they actually say so in their blurb.

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Offline Dogman12

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #72 on: 06 January 2024, 16:39 »
 :huh: :smug: :rolleyes:





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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #73 on: 06 January 2024, 20:18 »
2nd quarter 2024 for the "launch" which will be anything but performance models.

Q3 for performance books opening. Dealer stock orders arrive in December 2024/January 2025.

Customer factory orders start arriving from June 2025.

I don't think the announcement changes my predictions...

I'm gonna keep saying it...

I remember the mk7 and mk8 launches... and I remember the mk8 even more because I needed a new car and waited and waited and waited and got really fed up! So fed up I almost bought a BMW...
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Offline Dogman12

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #74 on: 06 January 2024, 20:28 »
:huh: :smug: :rolleyes:



Looks like the rear lights in the Arteon, which are the best in class in my opinion. Absolutely love them.

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #75 on: 06 January 2024, 22:30 »
2nd quarter 2024 for the "launch" which will be anything but performance models.

Q3 for performance books opening. Dealer stock orders arrive in December 2024/January 2025.

Customer factory orders start arriving from June 2025.

I don't think the announcement changes my predictions...

I'm gonna keep saying it...

I remember the mk7 and mk8 launches... and I remember the mk8 even more because I needed a new car and waited and waited and waited and got really fed up! So fed up I almost bought a BMW...

I had the same experience, except I actually bought the BMW! 😬
Current -
8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

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2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
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Offline Exonian

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #76 on: 06 January 2024, 22:43 »

I had the same experience, except I actually bought the BMW! 😬

Likewise. 😁

Mind you I thought the mk8 was so ugly from the early spy shots I vowed never to buy a Golf again.
And I’ve now had a further two Golfs since saying that! 🙄

I like the AI on board graphic, ohh these Germans and their sense of humour…  :whistle:

(The first time you moan about haptics and UI lag the AI will be plotting your demise!!  :wink: )
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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #77 on: 06 January 2024, 22:48 »
I'm sure AI will fix the bongs...
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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #78 on: 07 January 2024, 00:32 »
I'd be interested to know if the mk8.5 will have the customisable taillights where you can change the design like the Tiguan.
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Offline jon87

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Re: Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!
« Reply #79 on: 07 January 2024, 00:54 »
Is this likely to be the reveal of the 8.5? I thought VW had said that would be towards the end of January? The screenshot of the AI on board does look like the same shape as the Golf's tail lights so will be interesting!

Although it could just be a reveal of their infotainment system that they will be putting into the new models.