Golf [Spyshots] Spy Pics & Info: VW Golf VII

[Deckhook]

And you were sure the Golf VII would be even "better" than the A3 III? You don't have insider infos anymore, no?

On some occasions I hear things but I certainly don't know about everything that comes out of VAG.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Golf GTI render:

Regular Golf:

 

[SKY]

 

[Hofmeister]

Here are the basic facts from this Autocar article
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/2...w-2013-volkswagen-golf-first-official-details
56mm longer 13 wider and 28 lower than MK 6
59mm longer wheelbase slightly wider tracks front and rear
Increase in size claimed to bring vastly better crash protection
Boot capacity up 30 Litres to 380 Litres
Electronic parking brake
Debut a new multi collision brake in the VW line up which triggers the "brake booster" ( ) after a crash to pull it up in shortest distance possible
100 KG lighter due too MQB and other clever weight saving techniques
New tech includes an electronic differential lock (as previously found on theGolf GTi), adaptive cruise control with a emergency braking function at speed up to 30km/h, lane assist, fatigue detection, traffic sign detection
Multi media options interface options: They include a standard 5.0-inch black and white screen, optional 5.8-inch colour screen and a top-spec 8.0-inch 3D screen.
Official unveiling set 4th September in Berlin
Golf GTi previewed at Paris Motor Show 27th September

 

[Giannis]

So, how long will the 7th generation Golf be? Audi A4 long?

 

[Cashmere]

Anyone know if this is also using VAG's modular chassis?

 

[Giannis]

It is

 

[Hofmeister]

According to the Autocar report, it will be 425cm long, 180cm wide, and 145 high,
the A4 is 470 long, 182 wide and 142 high

 

[Deckhook]

Should be quite spacious in the rear. A great family car in the making no doubt.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Seventh generation Golf R spy shots:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/spy-photos/caught-testing-2014-volkswagen-golf-r

For the first time our spy photographers have captured the next generation Golf R undergoing road tests on public roads in Germany. Despite wearing extensive camouflage over just about every inch of its body, this 5-door hatchback does offer a few visual hints about what’s in store for the next version of Volkswagen’s performance-oriented Golf. And yes, for the record, this prototype does have a pair of rear doors – though they’re admittedly hard to spot beneath the heavy disguise.

For starters, the headlights feature rectangular-shaped LED frames that should give the front fascia a bolder appearance than the (relatively) bland face of the existing Golf R. An intercooler and radar sensor for intelligent cruise control can also be seen peeking out from behind the lower grille of this test car. Moving towards the back, there are now four exhaust outlets, versus two centrally located ones used in the current Golf R. The wheels appear to be 19-inches in diameter and wear hyper-aggressive tires that look as thin as rubber bands. In case you’d forgotten, the 2012 Golf R rolls on 18-inch alloys (225/40R18s front and rear).

Performance vs. Price
If the 2014 Volkswagen Golf R can hold close to the current model’s approximate base price of $35-grand, this turbocharged and all-wheel-drive hatchback could be a steal. While that’s still a large outlay of cash, there are few vehicles with the all-season performance and real-world functionality of this high-performance VW. Expect the next Golf R to continue with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4, though total output is likely to rise from the existing model’s 256 bhp. Something in the region of 280-bhp would position the next Golf R nicely against rivals like the Subaru WRXand the Mazdaspeed3.
A 6-speed manual or dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission will route power to a Haldex four-wheel-drive system. However, the biggest change comes via the chassis, as the next Golf switches to the highly versatile and notably lighter MQB architecture. We expect this platform to shave a couple hundred pounds of the Golf R’s curb-weight that, in its current 3-door format, rings in at 3,325 lbs. These weight savings could also help overall fuel economy, which in the ’12 Golf R stands at 19/27-mpg city/highway.

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[Mr. Mercedes]

Actually not finding the proportions very promising.

 

[Deckhook]

Actually not finding the proportions very promising.

Looks very like the car it replaces. You're either a Golf fan or you're not.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

First official infos:
Pictures are renders.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/59846/new-golf-official-details

The Volkswagen Golf MkVII is nearly here, and we have the full technical story behind the new car

Volkswagen has revealed a host of details on the new Golf, ahead of its official unveil on 4 September at the Paris Motor Show. The biggest news is that it will be bigger, 100kg lighter and that the most efficient BlueMotion model will emit just 85g/km of CO2.
VW has refused to release any official pictures of the car before 4 September, but our artist's impressions and spy shots give a good idea of how the car will look.

The new Golf is the first VW to be built on the new MQB platform, which was debuted by the new Audi A3. The Golf will be bigger than the car it replaces, too, with a wheelbase that's 59mm longer and a body that's 56mm longer, 13mm wider and 28mm lower. The front axle - which will come with a locking differential that was previously only on sports models to aid cornering - sits 48mm further forward, giving the Golf a larger footprint and better stability.

Despite its larger size, the Golf has shed an amazing 100kg across the range, which means the entry-level version will weigh just 1,150kg – you have to go back to the 1997 Mk IV to find a Golf that weighs as little as this.

The improvements are due to the use of high-strength steel and more advanced manufacturing processes that allow thinner, stronger body sections. The body itself now weighs 23kg less, but components – such as the air-conditioning (which saves 2.7kg) and the front seats (now 7kg lighter) – have been improved, too.

We had the chance to sit inside a prototype of the new Golf, and it has a markedly different feel to the current car. The driving position is 12mm lower, and the seat itself has more adjustability in length.

While there’s less headroom - thanks to the lower roofline and ride height - there’s more leg and elbow-room, with rear passengers benefitting from most of the 14mm increase in overall cabin length.
Stretched before the driver is a new ‘driver oriented’ cockpit, which in VW speak means that the centre console is angled towards the driver, not like the current car’s flatter set-up.
There's a new infotainment system, too, which uses a 5-inch display on entry-level models, a 5.8-inch colour display on mid-level cars and a massive 8-inch WVGA screen on range-topping models. While they’ll all be capable of controlling the audio and air-conditioning settings, high-end versions will feature 3D sat-nav and be combined with new ‘Heptactic’ touch, which senses your finger approaching the screen and switches from display to operating modes.

This is part of the increasing customer demand for technology: “We feel Haptic Touch is brand relevant. Phaeton has the same,” says Head of Electronic Development, Dr Volkmar Tanneberger.

The touchscreen can also be used to zoom in on maps, for instance, as well as select music from a 64GB hard-drive. Bluetooth, USB, auxillary and SD card connectivity, as well as the ability to read all file formats, ensure Golf owners won’t be without music.
The centre display also takes care of trip computer data, while the soft-touch dash is scalloped towards the driver, with more detailed switchgear and similar white-on-black instrumentation. The switchgear has a quality feel, while practicality is even better as the conventional handbrake has been replaced by a smaller, electronic version, allowing for a larger centre console.

The Golf is also big on safety, with Adaptive Cruise Control, City Emergency Braking, Front Assists and Lane Assist. For enthusiasts, there’s optional Dynamic Chassis Control and a ‘progressive’ steering set-up.
The boot is up by 30 litres, which means the new car will match theFord Focus with 380 litres. Access will be excellent thanks to a wider opening and lower lip, as well as 60/40 split-fold rear seats.

VW has confirmed that its most efficient model, the Golf BlueMotion TDI, will achieve 88.3mpg and emit 85g/km - the best in class. Also confirmed is a 138bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which achieves 58.8mpg.
On average, the new Golf is 23 per cent more fuel-efficient and produces 13.9 per cent less CO2 – these figures don’t include an all-electric version that’s due next year.
Production of the five-door model has already begun, with a 220bhp 2.0 TSI GTI concept expected to be shown at the Paris Motor Show. The Golf Plus, Estate and Cabriolet will continue in MKVI form for the time being.

The new Volkswagen Golf goes on sale in December, with first deliveries due in January 2013. Pricing is expected to start from around £15,000.

 

[Levi68]

^ Is that it? So boring! A3 or even 1 Series over this any day.

 

[Deckhook]

^A3 maybe though to be honest I've always like the Golf but absolutely no way would I pick the 1er over this based on looks.

 

[MarcinM]

this is a unofficial rendering in my opinion

 

[MarcinM]

If it is 23% more efficient it will also emit 23% less co2, and not 13.9% less.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

this is a unofficial rendering in my opinion

Yes, the renders are unofficial. Sorry should've clarified. Car will be revealed September 4th. The info is official however.

 

[Deckhook]

^If the info is official then there must be a perfectly logical reason for the discrepency between the efficiency and CO2 improvements, is it possible that these figures are across the entire range?

 

[tristatez28lt1]

^If the info is official then there must be a perfectly logical reason for the discrepency between the efficiency and CO2 improvements, is it possible that these figures are across the entire range?

It must be a typo on the Autoexpress end. 23% more fuel efficient, 23% less emissions. Typo is the only explanation.

More info is pouring in:

Render:

Official Presentation screenshots: