VW Golf GTI MK7 review

A review from Auto Express for Volkwagen's much anticipated seventh Golf GTI.

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xxovercastxxsays...

Unfortunately, it'll probably be stripped of all the nice features before coming to NA. The only thing they'll leave intact will be the price.

EvilDeathBeesaid:

Best car I ever owned was a normal 1.4 TSI MK6 Golf. Once I pay off my current car, this Golf'll available here! Can't wait!

EvilDeathBeesays...

The GTI'll probably be similarly equipped (which is the one I hope to get), but no I don't think the standard Golf will be. I had heard that the Golf 7 in NA will be like the new Jetta, slightly cheaper in production (no soft touch dash, rear suspension, etc) but sold cheaper. Worked well for them with the Jetta. They're everywhere.

But on the vw.ca website, the promo pics of the Golf 7 have a TSI badge on it. Maybe they're doing away with the 2.5 engine?

xxovercastxxsaid:

Unfortunately, it'll probably be stripped of all the nice features before coming to NA. The only thing they'll leave intact will be the price.

xxovercastxxsays...

I believe the Golf Mk7 is all FSI and TDI, yes.

The 2.0 TDI has made the 2.5 obsolete. The TDI has an 81 ft-lb torque advantage, a weight advantage, and gets about +10mpg.

I picked up a JSW TDI 2 months ago and, while it's not quite as flashy as a GTI, it's a damn nice drive. It's my second TDI in a row and I don't see any reason to go back to gasoline any time soon.

EvilDeathBeesaid:

But on the vw.ca website, the promo pics of the Golf 7 have a TSI badge on it. Maybe they're doing away with the 2.5 engine?

EvilDeathBeesays...

Isn't FSI simply the 2.5 fuel injected engine?
They might be bringing the superior 1.4 TSI engine to replace the standard 2.5 here (same power and torque but torque peaks at a wider and lower range. And it'd be more fuel efficient. Plus the supercharger and turbocharger sounds bring out the kid in me).

I'd been thinking about the TDI, but for the cost you can get a better equipped petrol engine version. I don't believe I drive enough (not on these quebec roads) to warrant a diesel engine for me

xxovercastxxsaid:

I believe the Golf Mk7 is all FSI and TDI, yes.

The 2.0 TDI has made the 2.5 obsolete. The TDI has an 81 ft-lb torque advantage, a weight advantage, and gets about +10mpg.

I picked up a JSW TDI 2 months ago and, while it's not quite as flashy as a GTI, it's a damn nice drive. It's my second TDI in a row and I don't see any reason to go back to gasoline any time soon.

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