Golf VI??????

[Canadian Turbo]

Well we have not even gotten Golf Vs yet here but they are already showing pics of what could be the next next generation Golf, or maybe just a mid production refresh?????

[Tuna]

Re: Golf VI??????

Wow, could be a short life for the Mk5 in NA then?

I think it looks ok, I like the rear taillights better. The grill is a little funky. And the rounded front hood really grew on me on the MK5, strange they appear to be going back to a flat profile (but I guess it's hard to tell from the angles)

[liquid]

Re: Golf VI??????

Mixing an A3 with a GTI. If the MKV model only lasted 2 years in NA, I would be ticked. However, they have been chatting about how expensive the MKV is to produce, and a new model may be VW's answer to that.

[tintin]

Re: Golf VI??????

I love the look. Very progressive. VW has been a step behind for years in the design department and this is what we should have right away as it's as modern as what the other manufacturers are doing now. (I'm thinking Civic, Acura, Nissan, et al.)

[R_Ethug]

Re: Golf VI??????

this could be true as the B7 Audis are only here for another 1.5 years and the B8 looks awesome!

[liquid]

Re: Golf VI??????

Looks like VW and AUDI is heading to the Honda platform where model changes come alot more frequently. Personally that's not something I'm in favour of......

[Tuna]

Re: Golf VI??????

Looks like VW and AUDI is heading to the Honda platform where model changes come alot more frequently. Personally that's not something I'm in favour of......

Well, if you think about it, it's the way it's going thanks to the Lease payment. In 3 to 4 years when peoples leases are up, they are looking for something different. If they are still selling the same platform in 4 years time when you want to get something fresh, you are forced to look elsewhere. I'm not crazy about it either, but I also think the mk4 (and B5 passat for that matter) were around WAY too long. Adding the chrome to the Jetta in 04 was not nearly enough of a "refresh".

[liquid]

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Good point Jason. I can deal with a four year turnover, but it looks like the MKV will only have a 2-3 year lifecycle in NA.

[Aleks]

Re: Golf VI??????

don't like it....reminds me of the transition subaru did with the front end....

[Dubs]

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Umm golf V isnt really that new as they been out probly 2 years now in europe, so mid change isnt that far off if a body style last 6-7 years.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Golf VI??????

More rumors to support this....

The car has been on sale in Europe since 2003, and it just went on sale this February in the U.S., with the introduction of the GTI. This has caused some people to doubt these reports. But the rumors are true, according to AutoWeek, and a new Golf is coming by 2008. The report indicates that VW boss Wolfgang Bernhard has pushed to have the new Golf released soon, because the current model is too expensive to produce, and inferior to the forthcoming model. The sixth-generation Golf will gain multilink rear suspension and a new body. As previously reported, the sixth-generation Golf lineup is expected to include an SUV, based on the Volkswagen Concept A.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Golf VI??????

interesting

[kuhli]

Re: Golf VI??????

If VW continue to go the direction of Acura, Civic and Nissan I'll be out of this crowd for good. BMW will be the only refuge...

As for the 'MKVI', I think it moves the GTI back to unique status...I like it.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Golf VI??????

Well here are some supposed shots of the MKVI already in testing, but cannot tell much about the car from the pics.





In other rumors the R36 is said to debut in mid to late 2007 and be the final push for the MKV platform and expect 280-300hp.