GTI Mk7 roadtest

schattenblau · March 28, 2013, 08:25:57 PM

CAR magazine April 2013.

Anyone interested in a scan ?

the phantom · March 28, 2013, 09:24:11 PM

is the airfreight copy on the stands? might have to wander over to Ponsonby

schattenblau · March 28, 2013, 10:02:09 PM

Dunno if it has hit local shops.

I get mine direct from the UK.

CAR had a 2 for 1 sub special last year.

Works out to less than $6 per issue airmailed !

Way cheaper than the $27 local ask.

If anyone wants a preview...

The full GTI test is here

https://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJoM25Fdkc3N0RvS3NUQw

brian · March 29, 2013, 09:18:18 AM

Well, he seemed to like it

RS ZWEI · March 29, 2013, 10:00:21 AM

Quote from: schattenblau on March 28, 2013, 10:02:09 PM
Dunno if it has hit local shops.

I get mine direct from the UK.

CAR had a 2 for 1 sub special last year.

Works out to less than $6 per issue airmailed !

Way cheaper than the $27 local ask.

If anyone wants a preview...

The full GTI test is here

https://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJoM25Fdkc3N0RvS3NUQw

Thanks!

brian · April 22, 2013, 02:36:54 PM

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-gti/first-drives/2013-volkswagen-golf-gti-performance-edition-first-drive

schattenblau · April 22, 2013, 03:47:37 PM

Local VW dealer said no Performance Edition for NZ.

brian · April 22, 2013, 04:58:21 PM

Quote from: schattenblau on April 22, 2013, 03:47:37 PM
Local VW dealer said no Performance Edition for NZ.

Does that mean that Renault will rule the roost in NZ with the Megane 265 then?

schattenblau · April 22, 2013, 06:06:59 PM

Until VWNZ caves in and sneaks a few PE in.

Remember they said no manual Mk6 GTI's ?

RS ZWEI · April 24, 2013, 08:30:29 AM

Autocar Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIETxZLoA_Y

GLIDN · April 24, 2013, 03:51:59 PM

Well got confirmation via email this morning.

MK7 GTI is due August 2013

wgtngti · April 24, 2013, 07:56:04 PM

QuoteWell got confirmation via email this morning.

MK7 GTI is due August 2013

Really, hadn't heard that.

schattenblau · April 24, 2013, 09:32:29 PM

The CAR scan, available for another 7 days.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJnZHlwbWdUWURtcXNUQw

schattenblau · April 25, 2013, 01:53:24 PM

Print version of the Autocar test.

Click to expand

schattenblau · April 27, 2013, 10:04:54 PM

From EVO June 2013

They comment the revised EA888 engine is less engaging than the old Mk6 motor, likening the Mk7's motor to driving a diesel - warning bells

as the Mk6 was considered less sporting than the Mk5's EA113.

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brian · April 28, 2013, 07:59:56 AM

Trust me, you can take the Autocar opinions with a pinch of salt