Der neue Golf (Mk7)
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I like it. Any rear end pics?
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More pictures.
Even with all of those, it's basically like playing a game of "spot the difference."
Even with all of those, it's basically like playing a game of "spot the difference."
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- Murica
- BasedAckbar
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VAG product in predictably dull styling shocker!!!
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- mrvajj
Wasn't broken, why should it be fixed? Beats the hell out of the "Mr Ed laughing" face on the front of the Mazda 3.
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- Nii916
I was expecting something to be different. It looks good, but it looks like the Mk6. Come on, VW.
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It's a split decision here for me.
I like the move downward in weight. The loss of 220lbs will be noticeable across the range, and is a good sign that others will likely do the same with their next-generation vehicles. The move toward a 1.4L turbo a standard fare seems like a good idea as well, although they seem to be indicating that we might not get it as the standard engine here in North America. It would be disappointing, in my opinion. The continued use of the 2.0L 8V is inexcusable in a competitive market, and I've never really felt that the 2.5L I5 ever had a "place" of sorts among the others.
I would agree that the looks are generic, but I have to admit, the current Passat looks nice with the same face. As long as it looks better than the Jetta, it should do just fine. I'm interested to see what a lower-trim interior is going to look like. The cost-cutting in the Jetta really killed my interest in the car, but the same treatment in the Passat went over in a much more positive way.
Come Paris, we'll likely see what the major differential will be between this car, the Focus, Cruze, and Elantra will be. I know Volkswagen will have it finding it's place, but I am a bit worried that this won't capture the magic that VW has otherwise lost since 1999.
I like the move downward in weight. The loss of 220lbs will be noticeable across the range, and is a good sign that others will likely do the same with their next-generation vehicles. The move toward a 1.4L turbo a standard fare seems like a good idea as well, although they seem to be indicating that we might not get it as the standard engine here in North America. It would be disappointing, in my opinion. The continued use of the 2.0L 8V is inexcusable in a competitive market, and I've never really felt that the 2.5L I5 ever had a "place" of sorts among the others.
I would agree that the looks are generic, but I have to admit, the current Passat looks nice with the same face. As long as it looks better than the Jetta, it should do just fine. I'm interested to see what a lower-trim interior is going to look like. The cost-cutting in the Jetta really killed my interest in the car, but the same treatment in the Passat went over in a much more positive way.
Come Paris, we'll likely see what the major differential will be between this car, the Focus, Cruze, and Elantra will be. I know Volkswagen will have it finding it's place, but I am a bit worried that this won't capture the magic that VW has otherwise lost since 1999.
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Seems like the new trend is to shove the headlights and the grill down, making the entire front of the car look frumpy. It's also quite apparent on the Dodge Dart and the new 3-Series, and it makes them look frumpty-dumpty as well. Other than that, the rest of the Golf looks just fine, as always with Volkswagen, it's evolution over revolution. I just hope Volkswagen doesn't pull a Jetta and give America a cheapo version of the Golf. 
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- chorda / GTP_chorda
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You might say it's just like a Golf.
Can't complain about the weight reduction though. It's about time the Golf lost some flab.
Would I buy one? No. Volkswagen makes the Beetle and Scirocco, which are also just like a Golf, only not unutterably tedious.
Can't complain about the weight reduction though. It's about time the Golf lost some flab.
Would I buy one? No. Volkswagen makes the Beetle and Scirocco, which are also just like a Golf, only not unutterably tedious.
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Well, something like a Golf.... Not only a face lift - it`s new!
Ibonibo
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It's a Golf, it will never be polarizing or extravagant. It's a Golf!
Also the similarities with the A3 comes in big steps from the new VAG plattform plan (this is MQB)
Never was a fan of the mkVI so this one is not my cup of tea either, but for a Golf it's OK. I like the front bumper design and the interior looks great
Also the similarities with the A3 comes in big steps from the new VAG plattform plan (this is MQB)
Never was a fan of the mkVI so this one is not my cup of tea either, but for a Golf it's OK. I like the front bumper design and the interior looks great
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The one design cue that I can't stand, and is seen on the new Golf, is how the gap for the rear door doesn't follow the countour of the wheel well.
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It's one of the Golf signature lines. But the other signature line, from the headlights to the top of the tails is missing, only previously done on the Mk4. The Mk7 is kinda trying but it's not quite the same. Apart from the rear hatch/tails which I think looks awkward, I'm warming up to this
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It definitely looks more refined over the previous one.
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