Getting closer.

[John Y]

The German magazine "Auto Zeitung" claims to have actual photos and confirmed info on the car in their issue out today; I will pick it up later and report/scan back here, unless someone else wants to, before then. There are small images available on the website (lifted from the magazine) that suggest styling similar to some of the better renderings we've seen, but predicatably with most of the oddities removed.

[roger2050]

Do post those scans. I wonder if the 'actual photos' are the same as the JSW-looking rendering on the Golf VII article on their site.

[Wolfrado]

Here is the link:

http://www.autozeitung.de/aktuelles-...EINE/n396791/4

[John Y]

I will pick it up later if I can, and see if there's useful info, but someone has already scanned in a low-res version over here:

http://fotos.autozeitung.de/462x347/...Konkurrenz.jpg

I think the large photo is just a photoshop of a VW PR photo for the Golf 6 GTI, though I think the look is probably pretty close to what a mid-trim version of the Golf will look like. The only issue is that I had read the door-mounted exterior mirrors were a sure thing, as they have already appeared on the A3 and the Leon - so I'd guess that's wrong.

[roger2050]

Well that's certainly a new image, whether its a rendering or not.

John - agreed about the door mounted mirrors.

I guess we'll have to wait til early Sept to know for sure.

[roger2050]

Here is the link:

http://www.autozeitung.de/aktuelles-...EINE/n396791/4

thanks man.

I'm not sure how I feel about it, although I strongly believe that will be the general look and feel of the headlights. Idk - something just doesn't seem german enough about it.

[dpmark]

I'll reserve judgement until we get better pictures &/or see one in person. But at first glance it looks pretty good, particularly since a GTI (which is what I'm more interested in) will be even better. There was a render a while ago that traced the GTI red-grill line into the headlights; the chrome grill in the picture does seem to line-up with the led-trim in the headlights. Perhaps a GTI version could actually pull off what that render showed - which'd look amazing.

Interior looks like even base Golf's get a squared off steering wheel (though that could be a distortion in the picture), a huge new center screen (the RNS-315 is really behind its competitors) and in the bottom right picture, is that a red/copper leather seat bolster I'm seeing? Though I like the jacky cloth seats, something besides black leather would be cool.

Good find, OP. Now lets see some better pictures!

[StaringBack]

Totally fake, it's just a rendering based on this picture of a MKVI:

[dpmark]

Totally fake, it's just a rendering based on this picture of a MKVI:

Okay then. Disregard what I wrote above. Good catch on that, StaringBack - the road/trees/driver are all clearly the same in both pictures. The wait continues.

One thing that did give me slight pause was that earlier "reports" had said that the interior would include a retractable/pop-up nav screen (ala Audi) instead of the in-dash unit pictured. However since we're all working with limited info I looked past that. So in a sense I'm glad this is just a render since it leaves open the possibility of a cleaner nav integration.

VW is really doing a good job keeping the MKVII under wraps....

[John Y]

Okay then. Disregard what I wrote above. Good catch on that, StaringBack - the road/trees/driver are all clearly the same in both pictures..

As I said...it's a p-shop of a prior PR photo; in fact, the black trim piece on the window inboard of the mirror housing has simply been p-shopped out and replaced with an attempt to make it look as though it's all glass...but I guess someone forgot to "redesign" the mirror housing, or even attach it to anything. Notwithstanding that, my guess is that the front is very close to what's depicted; we'll see. The interior renderings are such a bad, fuzzy mish-mosh of images it's really not worth scanning them in - sorry.

[John Y]

In terms of information, the article offers the following,take it with however may grains of salt you wish. I think some of the info has now appeared consistently in multiple sources (like the GTI) so I think that may be a good bet. Much of which has been heard before: "sharper" design, refined ride and reduced noise levels and roughly 80kg lighter, depending on the model. Several cm longer wheelbase on nearly the same vehicle length translates to more room in back.

The lower-powered engine variants are likely EU only so I won't mention them here; the GTI (due in April) is again said to produce 220hp and "up to" 350nm (which is 258lb-ft) of torque - souseems to confirm that an Audi Valvelift motor is coming, if the numbers are correct. The 2 TDI versions of 2l displacement get power bumps - the 140hp version goes to 150 and the GTD version of 170hp goes to 180. The 150hp version will supposedly power an AWD Golf, due in December. New wagon version due in June. The 4-dr coupe variant that had been rumored is supposedly still on the table. A raft of new systems is said to be on the way, including a "sailing" mode for cruising, ala the new Porsche 991 and 981 and a radar-based auto collision-avoidance system. The lowest-powered versions, 85 and 105hp 1.2l gas engines and the 105hp diesel, will receive torsion beam rear axles / above that it's all multi-link hardware.

[feels_road]

Here's the larger image from Auto Zeitung - I agree, nothing new.

[hhaller]

More mocks:

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/vw-go...u-1823376.html

[John Y]

Its been reported in the German press that VW will release a couple of exterior photos and some basic info, tomorrow...

[merog]

Where did you read that??

[hhaller]

We need those pics ASAP!

[XM_Rocks]

More mocks:

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/vw-go...u-1823376.html

I like this mock-up.

[John Y]

[QUOTE=hhaller;78679773]We need those pics ASAP![/QUOTE

All I've found is one actual interior photo I hadn't seen before, a grainy but somewhat revealing "spy" shot that was apparently published about 10 days ago.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/b...otoshow_item=1

[John Y]

Where did you read that??

I read it in the "Motor talk" Golf 7 forum, but the article referenced is here:

http://www.automobil-produktion.de/2...en-klassikers/

It only states that first "insights" in the form of information would provided to the press on 8/21 - doesn't mention pics. Still, I haven't found any new facts or data being reported yet, either.

[Hajduk]

[QUOTE=John Y;78681732]

We need those pics ASAP![/QUOTE

All I've found is one actual interior photo I hadn't seen before, a grainy but somewhat revealing "spy" shot that was apparently published about 10 days ago.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/b...otoshow_item=1

Interesting. So we can now discount this alleged Golf 7 dash.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CshtUB1ZdN...s1600/def2.jpg

[merog]

Interesting...

[roger2050]

We need those pics ASAP!

^ What he said.

This is an exciting time.

[BMWDAD]

car mag renderings

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...s-impressions/

[BMWDAD]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/20...ficial-details

[MikeinNJ]

2300lb curb weight for the base Golf? The GTI would prob be in the neighborhood of 25-2700lbs then?

Also 222bhp 2.0T, definitely a solid upgrade but a far cry from a whole new 260bhp 2.0T. They said its still the EA888, so I guess it's just going to be the current motor with a slight tune from the factory like the Edition 35.

[Hajduk]

car mag renderings

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...s-impressions/

That's best looking rendering I've seen so far. I'd be happy if it looked like that.

Car is saying only 40kg in weight reduction. But every other source I've read says 100kg.

Found this:

[hhaller]

That's best looking rendering I've seen so far. I'd be happy if it looked like that.

The weight reduction is impressive.

Those renderings have been out on the net for a long time now.

C'mon VW...you take the wraps off of every other car early, why not show us the VII before Paris?

[Hajduk]

Those renderings have been out on the net for a long time now.

This latest one from Car is a bit different than the earlier one they had.

C'mon VW...you take the wraps off of every other car early, why not show us the VII before Paris?

They will show it early on Sept 4th. Paris isn't until the 29th

[BigFloppy]

Just came across this
http://www.motorauthority.com/pictur...ry-1#100229348

Not sure if this is old or not.

[GoFaster]

Just came across this
http://www.motorauthority.com/pictur...ry-1#100229348

Not sure if this is old or not.

That is a test mule ... a Mk6 Golf bodyshell with something different being tested underneath. It's not the way the production Mk7 Golf will look ... it's just something for the manufacturer to test on the road.

[Hajduk]

That is a test mule ... a Mk6 Golf bodyshell with something different being tested underneath. It's not the way the production Mk7 Golf will look ... it's just something for the manufacturer to test on the road.

The 2009 date of the article is kind of a giveaway too.

[The Norseman]

[XM_Rocks]

^ Nice.

Getting excited.

Love the slope of the windshield!

[Hajduk]

The windscreen slope is exaggerated in that sketch. However, we can make out the LED in the headlights and the crease in the fender

[roger2050]

Lookin' good. Can't wait for official exterior pics. LEDs look good.