The Volkswagen Golf is the only type of golf that I like at this moment in time. I actually did not really like both prior to the introduction of the seventh generation Golf. I did not like the game because it actually took too much of my time trying to play it. In fact, if you played it the slightest bit properly it would still require about half a day to complete an 9-hole game with a group
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Road Test: The Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 Experience - Trying Out the Facelifted and Upgraded Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line, Golf GTI & Golf R
The Volkswagen Golf is the only type of golf that I like at this moment in time. I actually did not really like both prior to the introduction of the seventh generation Golf. I did not like the game because it actually took too much of my time trying to play it. In fact, if you played it the slightest bit properly it would still require about half a day to complete an 9-hole game with a group
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Volkswagen Will Sell The 3 Door Golf R Here - Limited To 10 Units and Priced From RM268,888
If you're the type of person who thinks that any 5 door hot hatch is still looks like a shopping trolley then I've got news for you. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) are bringing in very limited units (10 ONLY) of the 3 door Volkswagen Golf R. Now open for booking, the 3-door Golf R priced at RM 268,888 (before registration).
This is the most sporting of all the Golf out
Friday, May 18, 2018
Volkswagen Debuts 2018 Enthusiast Vehicle Fleet at SOWO: The European Experience in Savannah, Georgia
Herndon, VA (May 18, 2018) — With the summer enthusiast season just around the corner, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil its enthusiast show concept fleet for 2018 at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia, between May 17 and 20. Featuring five models from the brand lineup, these specially prepared show vehicles are inspired by the diverse design tastes of Volkswagen enthusiasts. Four of the concepts share a central fluorescent yellow theme to help them stand out.
2018 Golf R Abstract concept
Using a unique camouflage print wrap, the Abstract concept highlights the recently released 2018 Golf R with DCC and Navigation. The car rides on 20-inch FR design wheels in Mystic Black from ABT Sportsline and uses an H&R Springs Sport Spring system that lowers the vehicle by an inch. ABT Sportsline also outfitted the Golf R with side skirts and an uprated stainless steel performance quad-exhaust system with matte black chrome 4-inch exhaust tips, which gives the powerful Golf R concept an even more dynamic sound. The steering wheel has been upgraded to a BAK Performance Mk 7 custom carbon fiber wheel complete with Golf R blue stitching. The camo design takes cues from the robust urban street art of the Wynwood Art District in Miami, FL, where the North American office of ABT Sportsline is located.
2019 Jetta R-Line SoCal concept
In celebration of the launch of the seventh-generation Jetta, which lands in dealers this month, Volkswagen has been looking back on its predecessors for inspiration. The SoCal concept is a heritage-based design with modern accents. Taking inspiration from the Mk2 Jetta, the body graphics give a nod to the past while drawing attention to the strong vehicle design. Other visual highlights include fluorescent yellow mirror caps, a gloss black roof with geodesic fluorescent yellow design, and body-color wheels with yellow accents. SoCal-based wheel and automotive design company fifteen52 developed the overall concept, giving the car clean lines but with an aggressive stance. KW automotive developed a prototype ST XTA Coil Over system with adjustable top mounts to lower the ride height 3 inches to properly showcase the fifteen52 Formula GT 19- x 8.5-inch wheels. Additional design elements will be added later in the season.
2018 Tiguan R-Line Aero concept
The Volkswagen R-Line brand badging was the inspiration for the camouflage that wraps the Aero concept. Air Lift Performance installed its 3P Air Management System with Performance Series front and rear struts, lowering the vehicle ride height up to 4.8 inches, giving this Tiguan concept the most aggressive attitude of the show fleet lineup. Powder-coated, matte black Rotiform 20-inch Monoblock CCV wheels help balance the busy nature of the livery. A Thule Motion XT Alpine rooftop carrier, wrapped with the same design scheme, rides on a Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack system.
2019 Arteon R-Line Highlight concept
The 2019 Arteon lands in the United States later this year. The European enthusiast community has already recognized the potential of the sleek, coupe-like design and wide, planted stance to make a statement on the show field. Vossen Wheels has clad the Arteon R-Line Highlight concept with its latest release, the Hybrid Forged HF-2, measuring 20 x 9.5 inches front and rear, while a prototype set of Ultra Low Coil Overs from H&R Springs drops the ride height by almost three inches. The Arteon concept has an ultra-fluorescent yellow wrap that accentuates its gloss black and chrome R-Line accents.
2018 Atlas Tanner Foust SEMA concept
“Overlanding has risen in popularity in the past couple of years,” said Tanner Foust. “People are looking for ways to get outdoors and go on adventure trips with the whole family. The Atlas is perfect for off-pavement trips, and I wanted this concept to enhance the vehicle’s capabilities while still maintaining its utility and VW DNA.”
Large tires and off-road wheels compliment the extended fenders and lower body panel cladding to give the vehicle an extreme off-road look. The bumper design raises the approach angle to help provide underbody protection. Light bars inset into the bumper and mounted on the roof illuminate the night for backcountry camping trips, while the roof rack with access ladder make sure there’s even more room inside for the whole family. Minimal changes to the interior include plaid inserts in the seats that are reminiscent of Volkswagen GTI heritage and also reflect on Tanner’s childhood in Scotland.
The Volkswagen enthusiast concept fleet will be making stops at events around the country. To catch a glimpse of these cars in person, be sure to visit one of the following enthusiast shows:
- SOWO: The European Experience | Savannah, GA | May 17-20
- Euro Hangar | Holland, MI | June 22-23
- Waterfest | Atco, NJ | July 21-22
- Wolfsgart | Burlington, VT | Aug. 3-5
- VAG Fair | York, PA | Aug. 11-12
- SoCal Big Euro | San Diego, CA | Sept. 2
- Pacific Waterland | Woodburn, OR | Sept. 9
Monday, April 30, 2018
For A Few Dollars More: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R
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| The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. |
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| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R. |
Put 'em all together and you have the ultimate GTI. It goes faster, handles better than many cars that cost twice as much. Punch the accelerator and hold on...but know that you have the handling and braking capabilities that match the oomph.
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| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R interior. |
Sounds like a lot when a base Golf can be had for $20,910...and an entry-level GTI for $26,415. But if you're serious about this sort of thing, you'd be looking at the top-of-the-line GTI Autobahn, and that's $35,070. The one we reviewed in February carried a sticker of $37,020 with options and destination charges. So the difference is $3,720...and if you step up to the R, that buys 72 horsepower, all-wheel drive and DCC Chassis Control.
In our book, that's a deal too good to pass up.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
2018 Volkswagen Golf R review - the refined hooligan
This car is a bad influence on me. Sits low, handling is light, responsive and tossable. It’s quick, has excellent lateral support, smooth shifter, torquey, great visibility….why the heck are these other cars in my way? Accelerate, zig right, zag left, accelerate again, oops too fast. No matter, into a neutral all-wheel drift, recover while accelerating. That’s five or six cars dispatched already. Speed limit barely exceeded, I still need to show better judgement…
The 2018 Volkswagen R 6-speed manual offers the involving driving experience that makes you yearn for a track day while offering a smorgasbord of configurable settings, logical ergonomics and what must be best-in-class interior refinement.
Featuring a rumbly 292 horsepower turbocharged 4 cylinder, the torque is immediate and the acceleration satisfying. Reportedly rated at 22 mpg city and 31 highway, solid numbers for a performance car. The manual transmission 0-60mph time is said to be 5.2 seconds. The manual doesn’t have that jerk-your-head-back engagement going into second gear or third gear at wide open throttle, too many all-wheel drive drivetrain components. Maybe its the dampening, or both. Sixty miles power is reached at the top of second gear. A steady 80mph is about 3000rpm in 6th gear and while perhaps not ideal for fuel economy, downshifting isn’t necessary for getting around the ever present dawdling Prius, er, I mean other vehicles.
Refinement is prevalent throughout. When the clutch is fully engaged at idle, the vehicle can move at a crawl versus a herky-jerky lunging threatening to stall. Activating the electronic parking brake elicits an audible response from the rear of the car, as does the selection of reverse when the backup camera is actuated from its hiding space behind the rear emblem. Normal function sounds behind the driver other than the exhaust are rare and fun.
There’s a few quirks. When using Waze while in Apple Car Play mode, the audible directions switch the audio source from radio to phone but that seemed to sort itself out from my fumbling around with controls. The height of the steering column shaft absolutely must be raised, longer inseam drivers will hit their left knee against it while trying to have the steering wheel angled more parallel to the driver, and it makes ingress and egress difficult with the right knee even when its at the top of the arc. Pushing the manually adjusted wheel in makes it worse, because that brings the steering wheel rim lower still! If you’re a traveling salesperson, this might get bothersome.
The exterior has no chrome and a subtle blackout treatment and looks really sharp despite the basic hatchback design. Inside, the refinement is at a premium level. For example the wide and deep door pockets are lined with a carpet-like texture which keeps items from rattling around such as modern sunglasses that don’t seem to fit in any overhead sunglass compartment on the market. Despite the contoured fit of the seats, the upper back feels unsupported but leaning your head back meets the padded headrest nicely. It also seems rather rare to have a black headliner these days, a welcome change but this example was missing a sunroof. Once everything is adjusted, outward visibility excellent.
Thanks to the positive action shifter and light clutch feel, driving in commuter traffic is as effortless as a manual transmission car could be. The low end torque and maneuverability allow for easy placement and changing lanes as opposed to waiting for the revs to climb for power. Steering is quick, roughly 3 turns lock-to-lock but the turning radius is the give away that the engine is transverse mounted, a slight but noticeably greater than some larger, rear-drive only vehicles.
The multi driving mode selection has cool graphics along with a custom setting offering an array of configurations from chassis control, steering effort, engine sound, lighting, climate control, etc. When reaching for the navigation screen setting, the submenu pops up, a clever touch, pun intended.
This is really a magnificent daily driver which can be a practical economy car yet with plenty of power. And add just a button push and you’re a throttle position away from being an eager track rat with sharp styling cues yet still blending in to the daily commute without screaming, “Here I am!” for attention.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Volkswagen Australia launches heavily upgraded Golf 7.5 Performance range
In brief
- More power for Golf GTI, new GTI Performance Edition 1 and R models
- Return of the iconic three-door body style for Golf GTI Performance Edition 1
- Technology and infotainment upgrades on all performance Golfs as part of 7.5 model update
As part of the Golf 7.5 upgrades that began with the launch of standard Golf hatch and wagon ranges, and the newly enhanced Golf Alltrack range in July, all performance Golfs benefit from the same suite of technology and infotainment advances premiered in the previous month.
Larger, high-resolution infotainment screens with the latest in connectivity, the availability of Active Info Display digital dashboard and an array of additional active and passive safety system are but just a portion of the Performance Golf range's evolution.
From launch, Volkswagen Australia has reinvigorated its iconic Golf GTI and Golf R models, as well as introducing a new take on the fan-favourite GTI Performance, the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, which also heralds the return of the popular three door body style.
Golf GTI
In its new 7.5 guise, the Golf GTI has been extensively upgraded. Retaining such traditional fixtures as tartan upholstery and red grille trim, the model has been described as "one of the few cars that can legitimately be called 'iconic'", and now comes with:- 2.0 TSI 4-cylinder turbo engine (169kW/350Nm)
- 6 speed manual or 6 speed DSG
- Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
- Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
- Leather multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
- Multi-Function Display (MFD Premium)
- Discover Media 8" navigation system with App-Connect
- LED interior ambient lighting
- Rear View Camera (RVC)
- 7 airbags
- Driver Fatigue Detection system
- Multi-collision brake
- Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL)
- 18" (Milton Keynes) alloy wheels
- Adaptive chassis control with driving profile selection
- Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
- Front fog lights
- Automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
- Parking distance sensors, front and rear
- LED headlights with dynamic cornering
Golf GTI Performance Edition 1
The original performance hatch has returned in the shape in which it was conceived – Volkswagen's Golf GTI can once more be had in three door form.As part of the renewed Golf 7.5 model line-up, 150 examples of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 will be released in August to coincide with the Australian launch of the standard Golf GTI and the Golf R.
"The hot hatch on which all others are implicitly based is the Golf GTI," Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch said. "This version is one for the purists."
The three-door Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 is the first in a series of limited release GTI Performance variants foreshadowed last year by the Golf GTI 40 years, a run of 500 that rapidly sold out.
Available in either White Silver or Dark Iron Blue metallic paint, the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 looks and feels every bit as special as the hotly demanded limited edition GTI models that came before it.
Key additional equipment above the 169kW GTI runs to:
- 180kW/370Nm 2.0 TSI engine with 7 speed DSG
- Front Differential Lock and larger disc brakes
- 19" (Brescia) alloy wheels
- Honeycomb microfleece/Leatherette upholstery
- Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Active Info Display
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Assist
- Park Assist
- Dynamic Light Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
- Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
- White Silver Metallic and Dark Iron Blue Metallic paint
Golf R
The Golf R – Volkswagen's class- and sales-leading compact performance car – has never been faster or so luxurious.In its renewed "7.5" form, Australia's favourite compact performance car now breaks the five second barrier for the 0-100km/h sprint when equipped with the new seven-speed DSG transmission and 213kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol four.
"You need not look too far into the past to find the time when 4.8 seconds was the preserve of a Porsche 911," Volkswagen Group Australia Director Michael Bartsch said. "It is extraordinary that a relatively affordable car not only attains this performance, but includes refinements and technologies that remain options in some prestige brands."
The previous Mk 7 206kW Golf R sold 353 units in this year to March 31, easily out-distancing performance compact cars from fellow German and Asian competitors.
The 7.5 version of the Golf R comes standard with:
- 2.0 TSI 4-cylinder turbo engine (213kW/380Nm)
- 4MOTION all-wheel drive
- 6 speed manual or 7 speed DSG
- Discover Pro 9.2" navigation system with App-Connect
- Gesture control
- Voice control
- Active Info Display
- Vienna leather appointed upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory
- Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
- Power folding door mirrors with memory function
- Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
- Metallic/Pearl Effect paint
- 19" (Spielberg) alloy wheels
- Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights
- Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
- Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
- Leather multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
- Multi-Function Display (MFD Premium)
- LED interior ambient lighting
- Rear View Camera (RVC)
- 7 airbags and Driver Fatigue Detection system
- Multi-collision brake and XDL
- Adaptive chassis control with driving profile selection
- Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
- Front fog lights
- Automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
- Parking distance sensors, front and rear
Golf Performance Range Price List:
| GOLF GTI | |
| GTI 6 speed manual | $41,490 |
| GTI 6 speed DSG | $43,990 |
| GTI Performance Edition 1 | $47,990 |
| Options | |
| Metallic/pearl effect paint (GTI) | $500 |
| Driver Assistance package (GTI) | $1,600 |
| Infotainment package (GTI) | $2,300 |
| Luxury package (GTI) | $3,900 |
| Panoramic sunroof (Performance Edition 1) | $1,900 |
| GOLF R | |
| R 6 speed manual | $52,990 |
| R 7-speed DSG | $55,490 |
| Options | |
| Driver Assistance package | $1,300 |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1,900 |
In detail
Sharper design, more power, more ingenious assistance systems, Golf performance models feature gesture controlInteractive electronics: high-end infotainment and automated driving functions
Power boosted: 7kW extra for GTI and R, 11kW for GTI Performance Edition 1
Key facts – the Performance Golf update in summary
- Boosted: More power for all Performance Golf models
- More intuitive: The 9.2-inch "Discover Pro" infotainment system with gesture control brings the user interface of the future into the car
- Sharper: New bumpers, new radiator grilles and new full-LED tail lights as standard
- More radiant: Brand new LED headlights replace all xenon headlights
- More extensive features: Bigger screens, more convenience and safety technology than ever before.
World's first compact car with gesture control
- High-tech for everyone. All Golf 7.5 models are star-studded with technical innovations. Some examples: for the first time in the compact class, the new Discover Pro radio-navigation can be operated via gesture control. Sporting a 9.2-inch screen, it forms a single conceptual and visual unit with the new Active Info Display that is also new in the Golf.
- LED replaces xenon. The more refined design of all of the new Golf models makes a more powerful impression than ever before. Design modifications include new bumpers front and rear, new LED daytime running lights, full-LED headlights – instead of xenon headlights, new front wings and, as already mentioned, new full-LED tail lights as standard for all Golf versions. New wheel designs and body colours round off the update of the exterior. New trim panels and materials also upgrade the interior of the Golf.
Exterior and Interior design heightened
A whole different beast: upgraded interior and exteriors for all Performance GolfsUpdated Golf GTI and R models have new bumpers, headlights and LED tail lights
Front: new, more aggressive bumpers with diffusers and new LED dual headlights
Rear: LED tail lights and sharpened bumper design with improved aerodynamics for an aggressive on-road stance
Interiors: iconic, but with a whole new technological-bent: bigger displays and digitised instrumentation
Exterior design – global bestseller refined in its details
The iconic design of the updated Golf has even more charisma with a number of new detailed solutions. The exterior design of the Golf, which has been systematically developed over a period of more than 40 years, has been consciously advanced to a new evolutionary level. That is because the success of the Golf – along with its technical concept and all-round qualities – has always been based on a design that is considered unmistakable and extends beyond class boundaries. This makes the Golf – the updated version included – the essence of Volkswagen.
Reinvigorating an icon: the Golf GTI front-end. As fans have come to expect of the GTI, the front end design plays a significant part in displaying the hot hatch's iconic look, and while the GTI in 7.5 guise has been tweaked, it is noless recognisable. The red strip sits prominently across the grille and into the headlight cluster, the lower front bar's diffusers and lower air intake frame the vehicle's nose, and the honeycomb grille and front fog lights bring the sporty look together.
Adding further differentiation, the GTI Performance Edition 1 carries with it the sleek look of a three-door body style, as well as heightened performance attributes: bigger, 19-inch wheels with larger disc brakes and red, GTI-branded callipers, and red 'GTI' badging, replacing the standard GTI's chrome treatment.
Tartan and tech: inside the GTI and GTI Performance Edition 1. What would a Golf GTI be without the iconic tartan seat trim? Fans of the much-loved hot hatch demand the GTI's heritage, and the Golf 7.5 version of the GTI and new GTI Performance Edition 1 do not disappoint.
Making its return to the Golf GTI 7.5, the popular 'Clark' tartan seat trim returns as standard fitment for the GTI, while the track-ready GTI Performance Edition 1 receives the unique Honeycomb 'Art Velours'/Leatherette seats with red highlights, tying in with another iconic aspect in the GTI's legend – the grille. Adding a new look to the interior is also refreshed GTI decorated dash inserts and a premium colour multi-function display. In essence, the GTI is every bit a fresh, modern sports car, with a loving nod to the past.
Power and purpose: the Golf R body styling. Aggressive, purposeful and yet elegant, the Golf R's exterior is built for function and stance on the road. Sitting squat on 19-inch 'Spielberg' alloy wheels, the Golf R has undergone a subtle update in the 7.5 upgrade, much like the GTI. Most notable in this upgrade is the inclusion of premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators that make a 'swiping' motion while indicating. Coupled with the Golf R's quad exhausts at the rear, the uber-performance hatch poses a menacing figure on the road, hinting at the Volkswagen's fire-breathing 380Nm of pulling power and sub 5-second 100km/h sprint time.
An iron fist in a velvet glove: the Golf R's interior. Premium, technologically superior, and above all else, luxurious. The Golf R's plush interior blends Teutonic functionality with unrivalled elegance. The R's bolstered front bucket seats with R branding and blacked-out cockpit compliment the new raft of standard R technologies, including the premium 9.2-inch high definition Discover Pro media system and the Active Info Display on the instrument cluster. Unlike other Golfs, the R also takes full advantage of these new technology features, also offering a lap time and other performance-oriented data as part of its suite of functionality.
Standard Safety
High levels of standard safety equipment in all Performance GolfsFront Assist with City Emergency Brake, Driver Fatigue Detection System and Multi Collision Brake all standard.
Performance and protection
All Performance Golfs in the new 7.5 range offer an upgraded suite of standard safety. Both Golf GTIs and the Golf R model offer as standard: Front Assist with City emergency Brake (City EB) function, a rear-view camera, the innovative Driver Fatigue Detection system, the Multi-Collision Brake system, an electro-mechanical parking brake with convenient Auto Hold, a low tyre pressure monitor, extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL), seven airbags, the Electronic Stability Program with ABS, EBD, BA, EDL and ASR and front and rear parking sensors.
For those customers who wish to further specify their vehicle with even more safety and convenience features, the Driver Assistance package is available for GTI and R models.
Digitalised interior
Digital revolution democratises progressGolf is the world's first compact car with gesture control
9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system controllable with gestures
Performance Golf range available with fully digital Active Info Display for the first time
Digitalised Golf – Active Info Display and gesture control
The update of the Golf range is especially distinctive in the interior. And the focus is less on the new trim panels in the doors, the gear shift panel, centre console or new seat covers. Rather it is the digitalised display and control concept that has been extended to more and more areas that make the new Golf one of the most progressive cars of its class. This is based on the Golf's new Active Info Display and a new infotainment system with gesture control. This makes the Golf the world's first compact class car to be available with gesture control. At the same time, Volkswagen has updated its whole range of infotainment systems. Its most important characteristics are their new sophisticated design, larger touchscreens and as mentioned above – for the top Discover Pro model – gesture control, which is being implemented for the first time in the Golf class.
Active Info Display – the fully digital cockpit
A new generation of instruments. Standard in the Golf R and included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI models, the Golf's Active Info Display is a fully digitalised instrument cluster with numerous interactive functions. All of the instruments are displayed virtually via software on the 12.3-inch colour screen. The 1,440 x 540 pixel resolution enables extremely precise and sophisticated representation of all details. There are five different information profiles, in which the kind of information and graphics displayed changes in certain areas. The driver can select from a number of different profiles: A good example of the interactive elements of the Active Info Display is taken from the Navigation profile.
Here, the speedometer and rev counter are relocated to the sides to make more room for the navigation map in the middle. Information on driving, navigation and assistance functions can also be integrated into the graphic areas of the speedometer and rev counter, as necessary. Data such as telephone contact images and CD covers can also be displayed in the Active Info Display. The graphics are customised according to the model and, in the case of Golf performance models, play to the hot Golf's sporty attributes. Active Info Display is standard on the Golf R and GTI Performance Edition 1 models and is included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI.
Latest generation MIB – with gesture control for the first time
World premiere. Gesture control celebrates its world premiere in the compact class with its debut in the updated Golf range, now extending to performance variants. It is available with the top system of the Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB) – the Discover Pro – effective immediately.
From 6.5-inch to up to 9.2-inch screens. Volkswagen has replaced all previous infotainment systems in the Golf with a new generation of the MIB. All systems have a new design and larger touchscreens; however, the names of the infotainment systems have not changed. The previous Discover Media (incl. Navigation) came with 6.5-inch screens previously. They have also been replaced by systems with the same names, but with 8.0-inch screens and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The top system, the Discover Pro (incl. Navigation), gets a 9.2-inch screen instead of an 8.0-inch screen; its resolution has been increased from 800 x 480 to 1280 x 640 pixels.
Discover Media. The Discover Media is standard on GTI and GTI Performance Edition 1 models. It is based on the Composition Media infotainment system, and features AUX-IN interfaces, a USB port (also compatible with Apple) a Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, a CD drive, satellite navigation, the innovative Media Control function, and two SD card slots. Updates to the navigation software are provided free-of-charge for the first five years.
Discover Pro. The top-of-the-line Discover Pro unit is included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI models and is standard in the Golf R. Not only does the Discover Pro version of the MIB have a 9.2-inch display with a resolution that has increased from 800 x 480 pixels to 1,280 x 640 pixels, it has also been completely redesigned. In contrast to the previous iteration of this unit, the entire front is spanned by a stylish glass surface (also applies to the new Discover Media system). Conventional buttons and controls are a thing of the past with the Discover Pro; manual control is performed solely via the touchscreen and five capacitive surface buttons on the left side of the new infotainment system. This vertical bar contains the functions "Menu", "Home", "On/Off", "Louder" and "Quieter" – which are higher-level commands. That is because the driver should have immediate access to functions such as the volume control. The same applies to the capacitive surface button "Home", with which the driver can return in an instant from any sub-menu to the home screen.
- Individually configurable home screen. In contrast to the previous version of the Discover Pro, the new system offers, for the first time, a home screen that drivers can now configure. Always arranged in a large field on the left side of the display is the navigation function; on the right two smaller fields are available, one above the other. Drivers can assign functions – that are particularly important to them personally – to these two display panels. The panels are also interactive – for instance the driver may position the radio or media library on the top panel and their phone favourites on the bottom panel.
- Gesture, touch and voice control. As mentioned, the Discover Pro system is now operated by gesture control, touch functions and voice control. Of course, the new Discover Pro is also equipped with a proximity sensor that makes even more menu functions appear on the display when a hand approaches the screen. Despite a range of features and functions unparalleled by previous systems, the new infotainment system's operation remains intuitive and simple – as is typical of Volkswagen.
- Gesture control. Gesture control works in various menus. A swipe gesture of the hand is all it takes to move the horizontally arranged menu items to the left or right. This enables the driver to scroll through the main menu, change radio stations, scroll forward or back through the playlist or browse in the Picture Viewer and in the music albums (CoverFlow). A light reflex and a visualised "hand symbol" indicate the contexts in which gesture control can be used. User operation is assisted by visual interactive feedback; a successfully executed swipe gesture is also acknowledged by a sound effect that may be deactivated.
- Maximum features. The range of equipment offered with the Discover Pro system also includes an amplifier with 4x20 watts of output power, a DVD drive, one USB port (Apple compatible), two SD card slots, an AUX-IN port, an SSD drive with 10 GB of storage, a full range of music playback capabilities, a movie player, jukebox, podcast player, proximity sensor, voice control as well as navigation.
App Connect. The latest generation Modular Infotainment Matrix creates the proper conditions for connecting the Golf with today's Apple and Android smartphones via App Connect. That is because along with MirrorLink (Android) App Connect integrates Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ (Google) into the infotainment systems.
Media Control. Volkswagen is offering an interface to the infotainment system for tablets (and smartphones) in the form of the Media Control app. The app can be used to control many infotainment system functions conveniently from a tablet. Passengers simply connect their tablet to the Discover Media or Discover Pro infotainment system via the WiFi hotspot. The systems that can be controlled include the radio, all audio and video sources (e.g. USB, CD, DVD, hard drive) as well as the navigation system. When music is selected, the Media Control menu displays information such as artist and album names, as well as an image of the cover. In addition to standard functions of the navigation menu, it is also possible to execute an Internet-based address search and use the results as destination inputs. Rear seat passengers can now also send the calendar events and address book entries of a tablet or smartphone to the infotainment system for use as navigation destinations. This makes Media Control a mobile extension of the infotainment system and an affordable Rear Seat Entertainment system for a new era.
Semi-automated assistance systems
Automated driving functionsMore assistance systems in Golf than ever
New Dynamic Light Assist System ensures optimal on-road illumination
Golf protects driver, passengers and pedestrians better than ever
If there was ever a model series to democratise progress, then it has been the Golf in its first seven generations. Systems such as ABS, ESP and later the whole broad spectrum of assistance systems came to be accepted as normal features by millions of people the world over thanks to the affordable Golf. It was, for example, one of the first cars in the compact class with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Park Assist, Driver Alert System, reversing camera (Rear View), Automatic Multi-Collision Braking System. The updated Golf continues this tradition.
Dynamic Light Assist. Making its debut in the high-spec Golf GTI and Golf R in the optional Driver Assistance Package, Dynamic Light Assist offers optimal illumination of the roadway for even greater safety on the road. The system allows the main beam to be left on continuously without dazzling oncoming traffic. This unique feature is made possible by the headlight's masking function, which can partially dip that main beam headlights. The data provided to the headlights, which includes other road users and the street light, is captured by a camera on the interior mirror and relayed to the Dynamic Light Assistance System.
Lane Assist. Lane Assist: Lane Assist is a lane departure warning system that is designed to help reduce the likelihood of the vehicle leaving the road or crossing into an oncoming lane and therefore the risk of accident as a result of driver distraction or a lapse in concentration.
The Lane Assist system monitors the road ahead with the aid of a camera (located near the interior rear-view mirror) which recognises lane markings and evaluates the position of the vehicle. If the vehicle starts to leave the lane, the Lane Assist system takes corrective steering action. If this is not sufficient the driver is warned about the situation by a steering vibration and is asked to take over the steering. Additionally, if no active steering movements by the driver are recognised for longer than approximately 8 seconds, a message will appear in the Multi-Function Display in conjunction with a warning tone. Semi-automated assistance systems
The corrective steering function can be overridden by the driver at any time and the system does not react if the turn indicator is set before crossing a lane marking.
ACC speed range. The driving speed range has been extended for ACC. Instead of the previous 0 to 160 km/h, the Adaptive Cruise Control now covers a larger range, well in excess of highway speeds. While this feature will likely never be utilised in Australia, it speaks of the Golf's pure German heritage and its effortlessness in autobahn driving conditions.
Front Assist and City Emergency Braking
Safety in the city. The Front Assist ambient traffic monitoring system uses a radar sensor to detect critical distance situations and thus help to shorten the braking distance, reducing the risk of a rear-end collision. The traffic ahead is monitored constantly by the radar at the front. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you in the lane, the distance and the speed relative to it are calculated. If the gap is closing too fast, Front Assist initially warns the driver by means of an audible as well as a visual signal. At the same time, the brake pads are brought into contact with the brake discs and the sensitivity of the Brake Assist is increased. This primes the braking system for a possible emergency stop. Furthermore, an automatic jolt of the brakes warns the driver of the danger. If the driver also fails to react to the warning jolt, Front Assist brakes automatically, helping to avoid a collision or reduce the severity of the accident.
The City Emergency Brake (City EB) function is a radar based emergency braking system designed to help a driver avoid a low-speed crash or to reduce its severity. At vehicle speeds below 30km/h, City EB monitors the area ahead of the car for vehicles which might present a threat of collision. If a collision is likely, City Emergency Braking first pre-charges the brakes and makes the emergency Brake Assist system more sensitive: if the driver should notice the risk, the car is ready to respond more quickly to their braking action. However, if the driver still takes no action and a collision becomes imminent, City Emergency Braking independently applies the brakes very hard. If the driver intervenes to try to avoid the accident, either by accelerating hard or by steering, City EB will deactivate and allow the driver to complete the avoidance manoeuvre.
Park Assist 3.0 – semi-autonomous parking
Steers automatically. Park Assist makes it possible to park semi-autonomously in any parking space that is parallel or perpendicular to the carriageway; in addition, the system can exit from parallel parking spaces. For perpendicular parking spaces, not only is parking in reverse supported; it is also possible to park in a forward direction semi-autonomously. The first generation of Park Assist helped the driver by performing automated steering for parallel parking. The second generation of Park Assist added automatic steering for reverse parking into spaces perpendicular to the carriageway, and it could handle smaller parallel parking spaces. In addition, automatic exiting from parallel parking spaces was then also possible. The third generation of Park Assist, which is now offered in the Golf, also makes it possible to park forwards into parking spaces semi-autonomously.
Proactive occupant protection system (PreCrash) – best possible safety
Being prepared. The Golf is one of the first cars in its class to feature a proactive occupant protection system (PreCrash). The Golf update includes further refinement of the proactive occupant protection system. It also interacts intelligently with the Front Assist system to react to strong autonomous braking interventions and acute collision hazards to provide the best possible assistance for occupants in critical situations. If the proactive occupant protection system detects a potential accident situation – such as by the initiation of hard braking via an activated brake assistant – the seatbelts of the driver and front passenger are automatically pre-tensioned to ensure the best possible protection by the airbag and belt systems. When a highly critical and unstable driving situation is detected – such as severe oversteer or understeer with ESP intervention – the side windows and sunroof are also closed, except for a small gap. The reason: when the windows and roof are nearly closed, the head and side airbags absorb crash energy optimally and thereby achieve their best possible effectiveness.
Personalisation – individual settings are stored
ID is your key. The number of convenience and assistance systems increases with each new generation of vehicles. Many of these systems are individually adjusted, often by different drivers of the car. This means that drivers constantly have to restore their personal settings. To simplify this, Volkswagen has conceptualised a method of personalisation. It involves combining the individual settings for a driver into a user account and saving them. Drivers can now call up user management to quickly activate their individual user account, which in turn calls up their individual settings. Drivers simply identify themselves by their car key, which takes place when the Golf is unlocked. This activates initial settings such as adjusting the position of the driver's seat, which can now be saved using the memory function. An overview of settings that can be personalised in the Golf, depending on the specific equipment version:
- Exterior mirrors (passenger side mirror lowered in R gear)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Assist
- Infotainment (navigation, radio station sorting, volume settings for such features as radio, phone and media)
- Automatic climate control system
- Instrument cluster/multifunction display
- Lane Assist
- Light and Sight ("leaving home" and "coming home" functions, rain sensor)
- Park Assist
- Locking/unlocking
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
- Driver's seat (for seats with memory function)
Engines and gearboxes perfected
More power for all Performance models
Golf R now cracks the 5-second barrier to 100km/h
Impressive gains over previous GTI Performance figures with Performance Edition 1
New heights of performance for upgraded Golf GTI and R modelsWhether a customer prefers the unadulterated balance and poise of the GTI or the out-and-out blistering performance of the Golf R, enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the upgraded Golf 7.5 performance range. All three models at the time of launch have received power boosts over the previous iterations to match the all-new heights of infotainment and assistance systems.
2.0 TSI with 169 kW. The 2.0-litre TSI with 169kW is offered exclusively for the Golf GTI, having previously been the state of tune for the Golf GTI Performance variant. The GTI can sprint to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. With a manual gearbox the engine consumes just 6.7 l/100 km. The optional 6-speed DSG reduces fuel consumption to 6.6 l/100 km. Excellent fuel economy aside, perhaps the most impressive figure of the GTI's performance is the smooth delivery of torque, with 350Nm available from 1,500 – 4,600 rpm.
2.0 TSI with 180kW. Now, with the newly graded Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, the three door GTI is available exclusively with a new seven-speed DSG. The 2.0-litre turbocharged unit boasts 180kW and 370Nm from as low as 1,850rpm.
2.0 TSI with 213 kW. Offered as the pinnacle of performance in the Golf range, the Golf R also receives a 7kW boost as the standard GTI does. The Golf R is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI engine that makes 213kW and 380Nm of torque, good for a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds with the standard 4MOTION allwheel drive system – a time previously the preserve of high-end sports and luxury cars triple the Golf R's price.
While being the most powerful Golf ever offered in Australia, the R still consumes fuel moderately, with a combined cycle of just 7.2 litres per 100km when equipped with the 7-speed DSG transmission, and 8-litres per 100km with the 6-speed manual.
New 7-speed DSG. Volkswagen has developed a new second 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the Golf R and GTI Performance. The new DSG is known internally as the "DQ 381". It was engineered for more powerful engines with torque figures starting at 340 Nm. Also available in high-output diesel models such as the Golf Alltrack 135TDI, the new DSG transmission is characterised by its smooth, fast shifts and lag-free take-off from a standstill: perfectly suited to the Golf R's 'bahn-storming turbocharged performance.
Optional Packages
Volkswagen customers are typically spoilt for choice with a wide range of high standard specification in all vehicles, and the Golf Performance range is no different. However, for those GTI and R customers who demand the best of everything, a range of competitively priced optional packages are available for Golf GTI, GTI Performance Edition 1 and Golf R models.Driver Assistance Package (RRP $1,600 GTI/ $1,300 R)
For GTI and R models, the optional Driver Assistance Package offers a number of convenience features, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Park Assist (not available for Golf R), Proactive occupant protection system and the new Dynamic Light Assist system.
Infotainment Package – GTI only (RRP $2,300)
Golf GTI customers can choose to equip the optional Infotainment Package to their vehicle, which brings the latest in technologies to the Golf's cockpit. The Package includes Active Info display, Discover Pro 9.2-inch satellite navigation system with gesture control and voice control, and a Dynaudio Excite 400W premium audio system with 10-channel digital amplifier and subwoofer.
Luxury Package – GTI only ($3900)
For Golf GTI customers who want the best of everything, the all-inclusive, Luxury Package combines capability with creature comforts, lifting the already impressive setup of the GTI exponentially. The package includes a panoramic electric glass sunroof, Vienna leather-appointed seats with electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory, heated front seats and power folding door mirrors with memory function.
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Monday, August 14, 2017
Volkswagen Australia announce new Golf GTI Original & Golf R Grid Edition entry performance models
- Golf GTI Original will feature a retro-inspired 3-door body style
- The GTI Original will be released in quarter 1, 2018 with a retail price below $40,000
- Golf R Grid Edition will be available for Golf R and Golf R Wagon
- Grid Edition will be released in quarter 4, 2017 with a starting price below $50,000
Heeding popular demand, Volkswagen Australia has announced at today's media launch of the Golf 7.5 Performance Range the most affordable ever incarnations of the GTI and R.
The Golf GTI Original and the Golf R Grid Edition will go on sale early in 2018 and later this year respectively.
The Golf R Grid Edition is a lean and mean version of the Golf R 7.5, one that sits comfortably beneath the newly released R hatch and Wagon and the R Wolfsburg versions that go on sale next month. Despite being the first R models to be priced below $50,000, the Grid Edition features the "normal" R's 213kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbo four, six speed manual or seven-speed wet clutch DSG transmission and fifth generation 4MOTION all-wheel-drive.
Evoking the model's unique and hallowed heritage, the GTI Original is designed to repond to the clamour of fans who have long demanded a "pure" three door GTI.
Though it will come in at the most affordable ever price for a GTI, this retro-inspired, but wholly contempoarary, GTI will share the 7.5's 169kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbo four, and choce of six speed manual or six speed DSG transmissions.
With the launch of these two new special models, Volkswagen has an unequalled compact performance range for all tastes, from GTI Original to the Golf R Wagon Wolfsburg Edition.
There is a performance Golf for everyone.
Full pricing and specification will be released in the coming weeks.
