VW Golf VII Anyone?

[Tuna]

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I think the idea behind this MQB platform is awesome and I don't know why manufactures haven't done it years ago. Sharing more parts across your platforms brings costs down doe everyone including their dealerships who have to stock parts. As for the style I don't mind it at all. If it still has the headroom of the mk4's I might even look into one if it comes with the options I want (TDI manual).

Ahem, ford did this years ago. Mazda/Volvo/Land Rover/Ford all shared the same platform. Their compact car and compact SUV's were all the same base.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Some info and official reveal coming in a week!

[jonnie5]

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Ahem, ford did this years ago. Mazda/Volvo/Land Rover/Ford all shared the same platform. Their compact car and compact SUV's were all the same base.

It's not the platform sharing that is the news it's the flexibility of the platform.
Platform sharing has been around for decades, but the mfgs were always somewhat restricted.

[Hardy_Boy]

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I'm curious as to which options north America will see. I can't imagine well get that full list of options in that video. Also will these be made in Wolfsburg still?

[Tuna]

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It's not the platform sharing that is the news it's the flexibility of the platform.
Platform sharing has been around for decades, but the mfgs were always somewhat restricted.

Agreed, that's what I was getting at though. A Mazda 3 entry level compact car to a Land rover SUV all from the same platform, that's pretty flexible.

[Kg810]

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Here it is

Volkswagen has formally revealed its seventh-generation Golf, a model that doesn’t depart dramatically from its predecessors but undeniably moves the five-door hatchback more upmarket.

The next Golf’s design was penned by Walter da Silva, the head of Volkswagen’s design department. It boasts a sleeker profile than the current model and it is longer, wider and roomier. However, it stays in line with the German brand’s current design theme and the images show a silhouette that is not drastically different than the sixth-generation Golf.

The front end of the Golf IVV gains angular headlights and a thinner grille that are both reminiscent of the smaller Pol hatchback. Out back, the tail lamps are longer and the hatch features an elegant crease in the sheetmetal.

The seventh-generation Golf inaugurates a new italic font for the trunk-mounted emblem that reveals what engine lies under the hood. The font will be gradually fitted to every member of the Volkswagen lineup. The emblem that denotes the model stays the same.

Overall, the Golf stretches 2.2 inches longer than its predecessor.

Much like the exterior, the next Golf’s interior is more of an evolution than a revolution. The steering wheel, the instrument cluster and the air vents are all similar to those of the sixth-generation model, although the dashboard itself is considerably more evocative.

The center console is slightly tilted towards the driver and features a touch screen that lets occupants control the car’s infotainment system. The leaked images depict a well-equipped trim level and we will have to wait until more photos are released to see what entry-level and mid-range models look like.

The details
All seventh-generation Golf models will ride on the group’s new MQB modular platform, which is cheaper to produce than the current generation. MQB stands for Modularer Querbauksten, a term which can be roughly translated to modular transverse matrix. The platform will be the basis of a vast number of Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT products in the coming years. All-wheel drive and an updated version of VW’s Dynamic Chassis Control active dampers will be optional.

While VW hasn’t revealed North American-market specifics, it has stated that a specially-equipped European-market version powered by its 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder – the same engine reportedly earmarked for us – nets 49 mpg combined on the European cycle, which differs greatly from the EPA’s tests.

The seventh-generation Golf is expected to reach U.S. shores in early 2013. Pricing information will be announced closer to its launch.

Look for the Golf VII to make its global debut later this month at the Paris Motor Show.

Source
http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-golf-2013.html

[CGY_GTI]

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It's not bad. I'll stick with my MK6 though...

[P Arkus]

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It's not bad. I'll stick with my MK6 though...

Hard to say just yet as GTI's and GLI's usually have different bumpers. With a bit more of an aggressive look, I think they will look really good!

[CGY_GTI]

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Hard to say just yet as GTI's and GLI's usually have different bumpers. With a bit more of an aggressive look, I think they will look really good!

Yeah, good point. The back end looks kinda squished or something but I dunno... It'll probably grow on me

[TimTurrx]

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I love them, and how the rear slightly resembles the mk4. Stoked to see the GTI and GLI

[Kg810]

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A lot more pictures here: http://paultan.org/2012/09/05/2013-v...s-and-details/

[luuluu]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7GW0Zqag8k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV8Dy...ature=youtu.be

i'm digging the new headlights!! looks sick!!

[asp gti]

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looking forward to gti and R versions as this doesnt really do it for me yet, might grow on me though

[CGY_GTI]

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I'm kinda excited to see what ends up happening with the Golf RS. Apparently it's supposed to use the 2.5T from the TT-RS. Even if they do make it, we probably won't get it here

[B4NE1]

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Agreed the back looks MK4ish.