Golf 8.5 - you saw it here first!

[Carlosfandango]

​GTI front end looks like it should've looked from the beginning in 2019    By contrast, the photos shown show no difference at the rear end except for the taillights, which look great (and the question here - is how the rear turning indicator will work? is it going to be bicolored? From the shown videos, it's hard to tell. However, I can't see the separate indicator for the turning signal).
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ3LMi_YUFM&t=314s

Bicolored turn signals? Under the Vehicle Lighting Requirements for the UK, indicators (front and rear) must emit an amber light, so a single colour and amber only.

Check how the rear turn indicator works here - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iWvh7JcTz1E

What do you think?

The turn signal looks to be just the lower edge of those individual LED light elements in the rear light clusters that emit an amber light when in operation (so IMHO would be compliant with the UK Vehicle Lighting Requirements). That’s no different really to the functionality of the LED strip above the headlamps which is illuminated white when functioning as a DRL but doubles up as the indicator and flashes amber when the indicators are being used (same as the DRL’s / front indicators on many other current VW’s).

Where is it on a photo? 


I can clearly see the separate indicator in current's version.

[WelshGolf]

New screen does look nice but it's just to high in the cabin I feel. Also, why put those massive badges on the door?! The little reflectors with the badging in are much nicer!

[theminty1]

Any new colours?

Ohh is that a baby blue type colour, or just the photo

[jon87]

Any new colours?

Ohh is that a baby blue type colour, or just the photo

I think that might be the new Crystal Ice Blue Metallic

[Carlosfandango]

Any new colours?

There are four new colours, I read the names of them earlier, but cannot find that article now!🙄 the picture does indeed show one of the new colours.

Ohh is that a baby blue type colour, or just the photo

[fredgroves]

The badge on the side is tacky.

Wouldn't stop me buying one, but it is tacky.

[Carlosfandango]

The badge on the side is tacky.

Wouldn't stop me buying one, but it is tacky.

Totally agree with that. Easy to remove though so no big deal.

[Carbon VW]

Gti facelift video
https://youtu.be/bXih7CnRuLw

[Dogman12]

FYI
 
Now the facelift of the compact athlete is in the starting blocks - and with it all previous problems are to be eliminated. But if you want to put the fresh GTI in front of the door, you still need some patience, because only from July will the compact athlete find his way to the dealer. (c) Autobild
 
Market launch is expected to be from July 2024, after which all derivatives of the facelift of Golf and Golf Variant will successively come to the dealers. (c) Bild

[jon87]

FYI
 
Now the facelift of the compact athlete is in the starting blocks - and with it all previous problems are to be eliminated. But if you want to put the fresh GTI in front of the door, you still need some patience, because only from July will the compact athlete find his way to the dealer. (c) Autobild
 
Market launch is expected to be from July 2024, after which all derivatives of the facelift of Golf and Golf Variant will successively come to the dealers. (c) Bild

Does that mean it will only be available to order from July? Or will dealer stock hit the showroom from July?