Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?

[Dave(tm)]

Facelift seems to be imminent and factory orders on the 7 have stopped. Anyone got any up to date info on release? Internet suggests April time.

Thanks,
Dave

[GrayMK5GTI]

Lots on the R-OC. Here's one thread:

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/17321-pictures-of-the-facelift-r/

Supposedly 10bhp & 20lb/ft to go with its new moustache 

[MC71]

Looks like change for change sake. Fugly front end but 7 speed auto box will be good.

[Saintsteve]

Some similarity to the Clubsport on the front Bumper, I like the interior upgrades and the wheels look very smart IMO

[lukemk5gti]

Some similarity to the Clubsport on the front Bumper, I like the interior upgrades and the wheels look very smart IMO

Yeah I prefer the angled sides on the front of the clubsport. The front is slowly starting to like like a new ford mondeo though.

Although those new clocks are horrible!

[white91]

Worst thing about mk7 is the skinny steering wheel! I love the chunkiness of the mk5 and the look of the mk6 


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[Fletch..gti]

Seen pictures etc and looks ok but wouldn't go swapping a mk7 for a mk7.5 that's just crazy . Will wait till my 8 comes out but it would have to be good to make me swap mine . There just a fantastic drivers car

[GrayMK5GTI]

The 8 will be based on the same platform, and likely have the same engine (with a few tweaks). But like mk5-mk6 the big changes only happen every couple of generations

[Dave(tm)]

Thanks guys. That link is very useful.

Out of interest, @GrayMK5GTI how are you getting on with your R? Tbh I've shied away recently as I felt I wanted a bigger change than "another Golf". I do love Golfs though...

Dave

[GrayMK5GTI]

Thanks guys. That link is very useful.

Out of interest, @GrayMK5GTI how are you getting on with your R? Tbh I've shied away recently as I felt I wanted a bigger change than "another Golf". I do love Golfs though...

Dave

I've had mine 14 months now and absolutely love it. It's a great daily. . (Comfy, refined, practical & sensible), yet when you get 'on it' it ridiculously capable - unlimited straight line traction whatever the weather in any gear, and shows up most standard cars on the road. There's lots of feel through the chassis, and it's genuinely exciting to drive hard, far from a 'boring golf'.

I embarrassed a mapped Focus RS the other day - despite mine being stock 

Defineltly faster in the real world than the figures suggest, yet pretty much as good on fuel (and cheaper to tax / insure) than my old mk5.

Best car I've ever owned 

[Dave(tm)]

Cheers @GrayMK5GTI definitely reconsidering one at the mo. Need to get out on some test drives!

Dave