Golf [Official] 2014 Volkswagen GTI Revealed

[Human]

Depreciation is also something to consider when looking at the French brands, at least here.

And in the vid you posted the Gti rides in Paris
I have no factual support yet I guess that goes for all French cars in most countries (*SA definitely) is poor residuals.

Edit: call me old school but the I WANT factor of GTi vs A45 AMG or any other more established competitoe is 98% stronger in my gut for the GTi Damn near perfect car for everyone...the People's car

 

[Deckhook]

^Its odd but where as the desire to own a GTI is higher than all of its competitors the same cant be said for the Golf R. I reckon the history surrounding GTI has a lot to do with its appeal, that and the fact its perfect.

 

[Zafiro]

I read an article about upcoming Golf R in Autocar. 300 hp, AWD and a slightly cheaper price than current R.

 

[Human]

^Its odd but where as the desire to own a GTI is higher than all of its competitors the same cant be said for the Golf R. I reckon the history surrounding GTI has a lot to do with its appeal, that and the fact its perfect.

+1, same goes for my own personal taste and preference regarding the GTi vs R. IMO the Golf R (maybe lacking the 'red stripe' and 'blandness' in it's glossy black grille feels cold. Oh and the wheels of the R is also not to my taste.

 

[Iamnotme]

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[Kowalski]

2015 Volkswagen GTI small overlap 40 mph IIHS crash test

Overall evaluation: Good

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http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/volkswagen/gti

 

[Giannis]

Since when does the GTi mk7 have a manual gearbox?

 

[purplehenk]

Since when does the GTi mk7 have a manual gearbox?

That, my dear, is a hand brake

 

[Giannis]

That, my dear, is a hand brake

Sorry. It was a typo.

So, since when does the GTi mk7 have a traditional handbrake? I thought it came with that stupid button instead.

 

[purplehenk]

Sorry. It was a typo.

So, since when does the GTi mk7 have a traditional handbrake? I thought it came with that stupid button instead.

I believe USDM models are delivered with a traditional hand brake.

 

[Rainer271]

The german GTI has an electric parking break as standard.
What I have found on a short view into the www it seems the US-version has really a manual one.

"The hoon-eliminating electronic parking brake won’t come to the United States..."
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/first-drives/first-drive-2015-volkswagen-gti-review

 

[mini_cooper4]

I wish I was still living in the USA. Manual M5's and traditional handbrakes in GTI's!

 

[Deckhook]

Traditional handbrake makes more sense when combined with a manual gearbox but if the car happens to have an auto the give me an electronic handbrake every time.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

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[sanpt7777]

It looks ok. I didn't get the same wow effect as when I saw the MkVI GTI. I am just not impressed.

I do agree that it's a great package, but it doesn't cut it for me anymore. I don't like the feeling of the interior, now that it got those hideous front quarterpanels. I just don't feel right when I sit in it, which I did (in a normal Golf, though) last week. It feels as if you are in a much bigger car, which is inconsistent with what I have in mind for the "Golf experience".

Then there's the lack of a traditional handbrake. I know it sounds obsurd for most, but I find it absolutely neccessary, both as a safety stopping device, that doesn't rely on the car's electronics, and as a driving tool.

Really? I drove a MK7 GTI and it had a normal handbrake. Where do you live? Maybe they are different according to market. I don't like those e-brakes either.

 

[sanpt7777]

Finally! My new affordable dreamcar!
I can't wait to get my hands on one of those...
Looks perfect ^^ IMO

Btw i think 220 hp is a OK figure for such a car.
With the right setup it will become an absolute dream

Power is just fine, I drove it and it pushes really hard, even with 4 people. You would like it I'm sure, power delivery is very constant and handles fine.