Mk8 GTI to be revealed in March

[Carlosfandang0]

Mk8 GTI night drive POV

 

[chillax]

Full in depth Mk8 GTi review

He says the 0-60 is a bit slower than the current gen. due to updated particle filters and emissions laws. How is that possible with more HP unless they added weight? 0-60 times vary a lot based on the reviewer but I'm assuming he got that number from VW.

 

[ChrisMk77]

He says the 0-60 is a bit slower than the current gen. due to updated particle filters and emissions laws. How is that possible with more HP unless it weighs more? 0-60 times vary a lot based on the reviewer but I'm assuming he got that number from VW.

The Euro MK7.5 GTI Performance like mine has had 245ps since 2017, same as the MK8. When they introduced GPF in 2019 most cars became slower even with the same power rating, RS3 with OPF is still rated at 400ps but is a lot slower IRL.

 

[chillax]

The Euro MK7.5 GTI Performance like mine has had 245ps since 2017, same as the MK8. When they introduced GPF in 2019 most cars became slower even with the same power rating, RS3 with OPF is still rated at 400ps but is a lot slower IRL.

Ah I see, well that is a bummer.

 

[david9962000]

Actual photos of the R on page 64 & 65;
https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthr...agen-Golf-MKVIII-Is-Nabbed-In-The-Nude/page65

 

[Carlosfandang0]

 

[chillax]

I think the MK8 is growing on me already but as far as the sound we won't get the same muffler in the U.S. will we?

 

[GOLF NUTT]

omg that lower grill, VW could have much better, just my .02.

 

[norsairius]

I actually like the way it looks, but the touch controls everywhere on the interior are a no-go for me. It seems like they're appreciably more difficult to use and certain options/functions are buried in the touchscreen menus from what I've been seeing.

Considering all of that and that the initial word too is that the MK8 is no faster than the MK7.5, I don't think I'll have any FOMO with the release of this latest generation for now. I do wish it the best though, as I'd like the GTI to continue to live on.

 

[YamR1rider]

Agree, the looks are growing on me, but I just don't see enough improvements to want to switch from my Mk7.

 

[tpellegr]

omg that lower grill, VW could have much better, just my .02.

Totally agree, the front grill and fog lights are hideous. Not sure what sort of look they were going for there, but it failed completely imo...

 

[Strange Mud]

not a fan of the grill snout esp on light color cars but the red line over the lights and grill is sweet.

doesn't matter as I keep cars a long time (or hope to)

 

[Parabola]

Totally agree, the front grill and fog lights are hideous. Not sure what sort of look they were going for there, but it failed completely imo...

Kia Soul and Toyota Corolla designers hooked up after a wild night out and front end of mk8 was born. I am hoping R will look better.

 

[chillax]

It is still over a year before the release of the MK8 in NA correct? If so with us being one model year behind the EU release, does that mean we will essentially get the year two model hopefully with slight revisions and bug fixes?

 

[KevinC]

It is still over a year before the release of the MK8 in NA correct? If so with us being one model year behind the EU release, does that mean we will essentially get the year two model hopefully with slight revisions and bug fixes?

Yes and yes. I wonder how long it will take to roll out the fixes to the horrendous infotainment/HVAC/steering wheel controls? I'll bet they're already redesigning it, consumer pushback has already been loud.