VW Golf MK8 Rumor Roundup

[Mook]

This all pleases me greatly.

Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 to Have 350 HP and a Bunch of Tech, Report Says - The Drive

next Golf will still sit on a version of Volkswagen's MQB platform. Thus, various hard points such as the A- and B-pillars will go unchanged.

The Mk8 Golf's interiors will be completely overhauled and eschew the classic cockpit for a vast, two-screen setup reminiscent of Mercedes-Benz's sedans of late. It will reportedly be able to be controlled via touch or gestures. Most interestingly, perhaps, is the introduction of an augmented reality heads-up display that has the ability to project navigation arrows and information directly onto the street in front of you in three dimensions.

Now for the fun stuff. Autobild is reporting that the Mk8 GTI will boast 250-horsepower (up from 220-HP) while the next Golf R will produce 350-hp (a marked increase over the current 292-hp), matching the outputs of their respective Ford Focus-based rivals.

Despite all of the improvements and tech, the Golf range's pricing structure is not expected to move, thankfully. To be released as a 2020 model year car, the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf (and perhaps its derivatives) will reportedly be revealed at Frankfurt in September 2019.

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[Mook]

[MENTION=102]DanJoy[/MENTION]

 

[Rent Free]

Trying to top the Fosuc RS hp?

Isnt that the highest hp hatch out?

Edit never mind.

Did you edit 1st post too?

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Trying to top the Fosuc RS hp?

Isnt that the highest hp hatch out?

The AMG A45 is @ 375hp. Supposedly the A45 is going to hit 400hp.

 

[RedBeard]

That'll be a win if the prices stay the same as mentioned.

 

[Rent Free]

The AMG A45 is @ 375hp. Supposedly the A45 is going to hit 400hp.

Damn didnt think the hatch wars were that high on HP.

 

[RICH17]

A45 is FWD only tho right?

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

A45 is FWD only tho right?

AWD, but very front heavy so its understeers a lot.

The 7spd DCT is fast as fuck though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w24khR2XhvI

 

[RedBeard]

As for things that will change, Autobild said that the new car will be 75 to 150 pounds lighter and feature a new design with a lower nose (and thus, better aerodynamics) and sharper cut taillights. Rear badging will be moved to the center of the trunk, for a more upscale look also seen in the firm's Arteon pseudo-luxury sedan. Not exactly ground-breaking stuff, but again: evolution, not revolution.*

Focusing on more power AND weight reduction, NICE!

 

[LoveSpank]

So that gives me 3 years till my next purchase.. I will be in a VW again

 

[DanJ]

Lower nose is surprising. I feel like they keep getting blunter with each generation.