New Golf GTI arrives in SA and is waiting for a test drive

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10-07-2013, 12:30 PM
James

New Golf GTI arrives in SA and is waiting for a test drive

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/attachme...9&d=1373448190

Its here, the new Golf GTI is on SA roads and VW hopes to add to the 59 500 GTIs already sold in South Africa in the past few decades.

The 7th version of this iconic car boasts a 2-litre turbocharged direct injection engine that puts out 162kw, exactly 100% more than the first generation GTI. The engine has a completely newly developed cylinder head and a water-cooled exhaust gas circulation loop to the turbocharger that is fully integrated in the cylinder head. This type of exhaust gas cooling...read more here: New Golf GTI arrives in SA and is waiting for a test drive
10-07-2013, 12:39 PM
GlacieredPyro

Trying to convince myself not to buy one but there aren't many reasons.

The only decent reason I have so far is that it will accumulate a lot of Kilo's.
The interior is stunning! DSG incoming.
10-07-2013, 12:40 PM
Ichigo

Looks nice but still a fan of the Honda Civic Hatch and the good track record compared to VW.
10-07-2013, 02:03 PM
weakest_link

Saw one at mosque this morning after morning prays ... looks nice
10-07-2013, 02:46 PM
ViperGTI

Isn't this article 2 weeks late? :) "whistling:

As soon as I find a buyer for my current GTI, I'm ordering one.
24-07-2013, 03:39 PM
simon

I really don't like the new designs, I am becoming more of the opinion that the design looks more feminine for a man's car. Nothing against those that have or will have this car though.
24-07-2013, 04:22 PM
TBlaar

Pfft... If you kit this card witht he exact same specs as the G6 GTI had, it will cost you R477,000. Yes, that is FUCKING INSANE!

Vir 'n golfie....... jissis!!!!
24-07-2013, 04:45 PM
ViperGTI

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Originally Posted by TBlaar

Pfft... If you kit this card witht he exact same specs as the G6 GTI had, it will cost you R477,000. Yes, that is FUCKING INSANE!

Vir 'n golfie....... jissis!!!!

I'm not following :confused:
The Golf 7 GTI has everything standard that came in the Golf 6 GTI and more.

Edit: Even if you include all the possible optional extras available, the price comes to R462k, but that includes the Satnav and ACC which I think are both a waste of money to begin with (they make up R30k).
24-07-2013, 06:35 PM
HavocXphere

My sister got to drive one on a skid pan a while back (adv driving course). :)

I was actually surprised they had a gen 7 there not gen 5/6.
24-07-2013, 07:16 PM
Piesank

Those mags look really cool!
24-07-2013, 07:43 PM
DieGrootHammer

Bit disappointed with the new GTI Mk 7. It's just not that much more car than the previous Golf, and for R450k, I'm sure that there are a couple of other cars that will catch my eye first.

But it's still one of the best hot hatches out there.
24-07-2013, 08:18 PM
ViperGTI

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Bit disappointed with the new GTI Mk 7. It's just not that much more car than the previous Golf, and for R450k, I'm sure that there are a couple of other cars that will catch my eye first.

But it's still one of the best hot hatches out there.

I don't get it. I've had both the Golf 5 and 6 GTI and the Golf 7 GTI seems like a much better car to me. Also, the price is R368k for the manual and R382k for the DSG. Don't know where everyone is getting these R450k+ prices from.

At this stage the only direct competition the GTI has is the Ford Focus ST which comes in at around R10k cheaper. The Merc A250 starts at R400k and a bunch of stuff doesn't come standard that is standard in the GTI.
The Golf 6 GTI (manual) was R320k 3 years ago and and about 2 years ago, the standard price of the MK6 GTI was increased which resulted in my 1-year old car at that time, being worth more than what I bought it for.

Edit: Just found it. The price for the GTI 6 in January was R360k for the DSG, so it is basically a R22k price increase over the old version and R10k cheaper than the GTI 6 35 edition.
24-07-2013, 09:32 PM
simon

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Originally Posted by ViperGTI

I don't get it. I've had both the Golf 5 and 6 GTI and the Golf 7 GTI seems like a much better car to me. Also, the price is R368k for the manual and R382k for the DSG. Don't know where everyone is getting these R450k+ prices from.

At this stage the only direct competition the GTI has is the Ford Focus ST which comes in at around R10k cheaper. The Merc A250 starts at R400k and a bunch of stuff doesn't come standard that is standard in the GTI.
The Golf 6 GTI (manual) was R320k 3 years ago and and about 2 years ago, the standard price of the MK6 GTI was increased which resulted in my 1-year old car at that time, being worth more than what I bought it for.

Edit: Just found it. The price for the GTI 6 in January was R360k for the DSG, so it is basically a R22k price increase over the old version and R10k cheaper than the GTI 6 35 edition.

Me personally, I would rather take the Focus ST over the Golf, just prefer the look of the Focus or better yet the Ople Astra OPC, which you forgot to mention ^.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/567...ad-test-review
24-07-2013, 09:36 PM
McT

Regretfully my impression of the sort of person driving the GTI is reckless and irresponsible :( they always seem to be doing 20-30+ over the speed limit. I see one in my review mirror and I tend to ease off and let them go whizzing by :(
24-07-2013, 09:42 PM
simon

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Originally Posted by McT

Regretfully my impression of the sort of person driving the GTI is reckless and irresponsible :( they always seem to be doing 20-30+ over the speed limit. I see one in my review mirror and I tend to ease off and let them go whizzing by :(

That is the feeling I get with people who drive double cab's and suv's oh and obviously BMW drivers.
24-07-2013, 09:57 PM
ViperGTI

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Originally Posted by simon

Me personally, I would rather take the Focus ST over the Golf, just prefer the look of the Focus or better yet the Ople Astra OPC, which you forgot to mention ^.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/567...ad-test-review

The ST is very good value for money. Not sure how good it will keep its value for resale, but you get a lot of car for the price. Pity it doesn't come in DSG. With the DSG and the GTI's power range, although it has less power, it is one of the few cars that can utilize most of its power very quickly.

The Astra isn't really in the same league as the GTI and ST3 (with regards to both price and power). It would rather compare to the Golf R , BMW 135, Merc A45 and even the Renault Megane Sport. Those cars don't interest me however since they are less balanced. They are much more expensive and heavy on fuel.
24-07-2013, 10:34 PM
McT

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon

That is the feeling I get with people who drive double cab's and suv's oh and obviously BMW drivers.

lol ... if I'd mentioned that too, can you imagine my drop in rep :p :D