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Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« on: January 05, 2017, 09:55:34 pm »
Facelift seems to be imminent and factory orders on the 7 have stopped. Anyone got any up to date info on release? Internet suggests April time.

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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 10:02:46 pm »
Lots on the R-OC. Here's one thread:

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/17321-pictures-of-the-facelift-r/

Supposedly 10bhp & 20lb/ft to go with its new moustache  :laugh:
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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2017, 11:17:35 pm »
Looks like change for change sake. Fugly front end but 7 speed auto box will be good.
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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2017, 07:36:52 am »
Some similarity to the Clubsport on the front Bumper, I like the interior upgrades and the wheels look very smart IMO
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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2017, 10:07:30 am »
Some similarity to the Clubsport on the front Bumper, I like the interior upgrades and the wheels look very smart IMO

Yeah I prefer the angled sides on the front of the clubsport. The front is slowly starting to like like a new ford mondeo though.

Although those new clocks are horrible!

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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2017, 10:28:53 am »
Worst thing about mk7 is the skinny steering wheel! I love the chunkiness of the mk5 and the look of the mk6 


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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2017, 02:01:40 pm »
Seen pictures etc and looks ok but wouldn't go swapping a mk7 for a mk7.5 that's just crazy . Will wait till my 8 comes out but it would have to be good to make me swap mine . There just a fantastic drivers car

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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2017, 07:11:57 pm »
The 8 will be based on the same platform, and likely have the same engine (with a few tweaks). But like mk5-mk6 the big changes only happen every couple of generations
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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2017, 11:15:10 pm »
Thanks guys. That link is very useful.

Out of interest, @GrayMK5GTI how are you getting on with your R? Tbh I've shied away recently as I felt I wanted a bigger change than "another Golf". I do love Golfs though...

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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2017, 11:43:01 pm »
Thanks guys. That link is very useful.

Out of interest, @GrayMK5GTI how are you getting on with your R? Tbh I've shied away recently as I felt I wanted a bigger change than "another Golf". I do love Golfs though...

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Re: Anyone got any news on the 7.5R release?
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2017, 07:31:25 pm »
Cheers @GrayMK5GTI definitely reconsidering one at the mo. Need to get out on some test drives!

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