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I can't imagine things will be all that different for Canada, so here are some release time frames and more info on the upcoming MK7.
The short version is that we expect that the Golf 7 models offered here will be very similar in price to the existing Golf 6 but with quite a bit more standard equipment. The TDI will be the exception which should be offered at a lower starting price. GTI models will arrive first at the end of May/beginning of June followed by 1.8TSI Golf models in July and TDI models in August (as 2015 model year cars). The factory in Mexico is slowly getting up to full production speed wanting to ensure quality first and quantity second. As is typical in new factory line setups, it is easier on everyone if the build complexity is limited at the start, so initial cars showing up will have all the basic equipment, but things like optional LED tail lamps and the Performance Pack will come within a few months time. Our understanding is that Volkswagen would like to offer some options that we haven’t previously gotten on the Golf before (like adaptive cruise control, park assist, etc., etc.) but those options will come later. Overall though, we are looking at getting more bang for our buck with this Golf 7 offered in more flavors than any Golf previously – Golf, Golf TDI, GTI, e-Golf, Golf SportWagen and hopefully GTD.
I see that there is more info over on vw.ca now... Sounds like we may not get 18" as standard here, whereas the US will. http://contents.vw.ca/models/golf/go...2015golfgti-en
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