VW Golf VII Official Pics

[crisvr6]

[thebanker]

It's funny how all the MKIV kids said this when the MKV came out... and the MKV kids said this about the MKVI when it came out...

I didn't like the MKV when it came out. I love it now (biased, yes). I did like the MKVI when it came out (Golf not Jetta), and still do. It looked like the MKV but... fixed a bit.

[MightyDSM]

Looks good

[XM_Rocks]

sorry if this has been answered already, but is this on the new US Jetta's platform? ie. is it bigger inside then the current Golf?

Yes its bigger but no its not built on Jetta platform.


Here is some good reading.

[Belox]

sorry if this has been answered already, but is this on the new US Jetta's platform? ie. is it bigger inside then the current Golf?

New MQB platform, same as A3

[RacingManiac]

The 7 doesn't look that fundementally different from the 6, which is good, but it should be a better car mechanically being lighter and more efficient. That would be enough reason to tempt a switch in 2-3 years' time...

[Sporin]

Thanks!

[Wimbledon]

I quite like the design. A worthy successor.

[crisvr6]

[NoXenons]

I quite like the design. A worthy successor.

Looks like an MKIV at the rear. Boxy compared to the MKV & MKVI

[thebanker]

"...and you can see there in the center of the instrument cluster is a small diagram of the planet Saturn, and it's respective moons. Moving on, if you look to the center stack, you will see that it's angled more..."

[crisvr6]

[Hajduk]

New MQB platform, same as A3

Although, like the Jetta the lower trim levels of the new Golf will have a torsion-beam rear suspension while the rest will get the multi-link.

[LuckyDogg]

As a Mk6 owner, I don't feel like this makes my vehicle look outdated.

Seems to be a very safe evolution.

[RacingManiac]

I've never paid that much attention to the shape of that C-pillar to rear wheel arch ">" shape, but that picture made it look like its a main trait for a "Golf"...

[Wimbledon]

I've never paid that much attention to the shape of that C-pillar to rear wheel arch ">" shape, but that picture made it look like its a main trait for a "Golf"...

I quite like the MkVII's C-pillar shape -- just like the MkIV.

[thebanker]

I quite like the MkVII's C-pillar shape -- just like the MkIV.

Agreed there, it's because it's thick, and the bottom corner of the C pillar window is angled, not round like in the MK5 & 6.

[crisvr6]

[MKV Aaron]

The MKV and MKVI pictured are 2 door versions, which is why their rears don't match the design language.

Keep that in mind people.

[Air and water do mix]

Although, like the Jetta the lower trim levels of the new Golf will have a torsion-beam rear suspension while the rest will get the multi-link.

I'd be very surprised if that were correct.

[Hajduk]

[dmorrow]

You mean A-pillar windows, right?

And those are what you get when you take a small FWD hatchback form factor and push the base of the windshield forward to get enough rake for good aero. The door necessarily starts aft of the base of the pillar, necessitating small windows ahead of the door frame.

I don't thing the new A3 has them. With it being on the same platform and close to same dimensions I would have thought they could have created a design without them. I would have rather them have put the mirrors there.

Overall I think it looks good and I look forward to it being a little bigger but still lighter.

[crisvr6]

[absoluteczech]

It's funny how all the MKIV kids said this when the MKV came out... and the MKV kids said this about the MKVI when it came out...

i didnt. once mk6 gti came out i was done w/ mkv

[Perio5]

Just one word: YES!, can´t wait to see the GTI

[Slipstream]

The MKV and MKVI pictured are 2 door versions, which is why their rears don't match the design language.

Keep that in mind people.

Both have rear door lines down the quarter panels. I think they ARE actually the 4-door variety.

[eiriksmil]

You can pretty easily see the door lines and the rear window split..

[RacingManiac]

I'd be very surprised if that were correct.

Agreed:


Doesn't look like a beam at all...

[crisvr6]

[RacingManiac]

Both have rear door lines down the quarter panels. I think they ARE actually the 4-door variety.

You can even see the line for the corner glass on the rear door window in that pics...those are definitely 4 doors...

[Aw614]

It's funny how all the MKIV kids said this when the MKV came out... and the MKV kids said this about the MKVI when it came out...

The mkvi fixed most the goofy issues I had with the mkv styling: the front end and rear using that ugly textured bottom half.

Still not sure what to think on the mk7, will wait until I see the GTI and golf R. Interested in seeing a two door.

[Dmoneythegreat]

No Scirocco, No care.

[Slipstream]

The one thing that bugs the hell out of me about the bumper is the same thing that erked me about the TT-S:



Either connect the two accent lines, or don't. Stopping 9/10s of the way just looks odd to me.

[RacingManiac]

I hope the 2 door version have the pop-open rear window like minivans and BMW coupes...thats definitely one of the annoying thing I find on the current car...buffeting in the car is terrible with the windows down on the 2 door...

[Doedrums]

I hope the 2 door version have the pop-open rear window like minivans and BMW coupes...thats definitely one of the annoying thing I find on the current car...buffeting in the car is terrible with the windows down on the 2 door...

I highly doubt it since VW has been using bonded side glass as a structural element for a while now.