MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 01:13:15 pm

Title: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 01:13:15 pm: It looks like it's been slapped in the face. Anyone seen it in the flesh?

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The backside is even worse!!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golf-club-reviews.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F07%2F1310795293-58.jpg&hash=586b102c17328aac43d53f338f7226167755716b)

maybe it's a grower
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 01:15:39 pm: It's from Auto Express - it'll look nothing like that!
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 01:17:05 pm: I hope not, it looks like a Fiat Stilo
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 01:18:52 pm: Auto Express are normally pretty bad but that sets new levels. Wonder if they let the work experience lad loose on a Mac?
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Nodz on June 11, 2012, 01:33:44 pm: That's quite an old pic that was going around towards the end of last year.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 01:41:24 pm: yeah, i was looking more into it and i think they are from 2009!!

I just saw something in one of the car magazines today about the mk7 gti but i can't find it on the net.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Saintsteve on June 11, 2012, 01:41:40 pm: Quote from: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 01:13:15 pm
It looks like it's been slapped in the face. Anyone seen it in the flesh?

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The backside is even worse!!

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the back end looks like a Kia Venga.

It will look like that, the last time they previewed the 6 coming out, they got that right :confused:

Apart from the wheels and Rear boot spoiler, it will resemble that imo
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: stealthwolf on June 11, 2012, 01:57:30 pm: I'm ashamed to say that I do love the rear of that car. :love:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: rich83 on June 11, 2012, 02:16:28 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on June 11, 2012, 01:57:30 pm
I'm ashamed to say that I do love the rear of that car. :love:

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:signLOL:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: RedRobin on June 11, 2012, 02:21:25 pm: .
I'm soooo glad I kept my Mk5 !!
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: berg on June 11, 2012, 02:30:34 pm: side view look like a mazda 3(ish)
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Post by: keith on June 11, 2012, 02:50:22 pm: I dont mind the front although it could do with a bigger grill between the bumper and bonnet, the back has to much going on though
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Hurdy on June 11, 2012, 04:02:27 pm: I'll be keeping the Polo if the MKVII looks like that! :sick:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 04:13:25 pm: I was going to say it looks like a big Polo!! :ashamed:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: RedRobin on June 11, 2012, 04:17:43 pm: Quote from: daboy3000 on June 11, 2012, 04:13:25 pm

I was going to say it looks like a big Polo!! :ashamed:

.... x 2

I was going to post exactly the same! Looks like a Mk6.5 Polo.
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Post by: garrardrj on June 11, 2012, 05:26:42 pm: Does "BMW BANGLE" work for them now then ! Looks like his influence here
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Post by: SRC on June 11, 2012, 07:10:36 pm: There's a Vauxhall Ashtray influence, too.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: RedRobin on June 11, 2012, 07:54:30 pm: Quote from: SRC on June 11, 2012, 07:10:36 pm

There's a Vauxhall Ashtray influence, too.

....Especially up on the arse. It's the straight line angular treatment.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: JackG on June 11, 2012, 07:56:52 pm: I've seen the mk7 concept when doing tech fundermentals at mk and it looks nothing like that from the rear, imo the front looks like the focus a little bit, it's not as boring looking as the mk6 that's for sure
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: dmac1969 on June 11, 2012, 08:39:42 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 01:15:39 pm
It's from Auto Express - it'll look nothing like that!

This. Ive seen other renderings that make it look like a large current Polo , and I think its quite nice - god knows if thats a true reflection of the real car though!
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: dmac1969 on June 11, 2012, 08:44:15 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncucar.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F05%2Fvwgolfscoop01.jpg&hash=9aa0050e170e99a6da978ae19db317ba824c1409)
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Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 09:24:49 pm: The new Astra looks really nice...

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Post by: keith on June 11, 2012, 09:30:18 pm: that looks ok but whats the inside like.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: RedRobin on June 11, 2012, 10:21:39 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 09:24:49 pm

The new Astra looks really nice...

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....That's very nice indeed and a lot like a Cupra.
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Post by: R32UK on June 11, 2012, 10:29:08 pm: the new astras do look nice. I though the focus looked quite nice until I had seen the new ST version :confused:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: jamesmcclory on June 11, 2012, 11:07:18 pm: that red one looks much more like it, was a bit worried there!
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Little_Dave on June 11, 2012, 11:17:24 pm: Quote from: RedRobin on June 11, 2012, 10:21:39 pm
Quote from: andrewparker on June 11, 2012, 09:24:49 pm

The new Astra looks really nice...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.pistonheads.com%2Fnimg%2F25834%2FHotAstras_05-L.jpg&hash=03e3b08cc037c0b2330fb8c3a09601dde188e6cc)

....That's very nice indeed and a lot like a Cupra.

Looks like they've copied the arse off of a honda civic :confused:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Bernhard30 on June 11, 2012, 11:17:42 pm: I do hope the Car Mag photos of the red Gti look like the Mk7, rather than the other pics.

But in my view they never go too radical with Golf evolution do they, VW always tend to do the opposite of Ford and not follow any angular Bangle-esque design.

Makes them boring some say, but possible kind of timeless to look at, I think the only poor Golf shape that has dated is the Mk4.

Anyone like the new Civic, I think it's ruddy terrrible mess to look at.
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: daboy3000 on June 12, 2012, 04:55:33 pm: That Astra is nice but the front looks like a dolphin's face. :chicken:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Frenzy on June 12, 2012, 10:45:58 pm: I like the new Astra - marked improvement over the previous body shape.

With the golf mk7 i think it will be a fairly subtle change as most body shapes have been, the most radical probably being the transition from Mk4 --> mk5. Add to that the hugely homogenised corporate front all Vdubs have now and you'll probably not noticethe mk7 on the road until the 50th one has passed you a whole month after its release :grin:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on June 13, 2012, 03:35:33 pm: The above red GTI looks like brilliant but should be called Mk 5.75 :wink:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: JackG on June 13, 2012, 05:12:00 pm: The new GTi needs to be special for sure, knowing VW there cut the weight down.......then they will drop the bhp :fighting:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: Hedge on June 13, 2012, 05:23:32 pm: Unlike the Mk6 not being much different from the Mk5 this is a whole new chassis the MQB.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MQB_platform (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MQB_platform)

I have high expectations of both the Golf and Octavia. :wink:
Title: Re: WTF have they done to the mk7
Post by: RedRobin on June 13, 2012, 09:45:57 pm: ^^^^
What's under the skin is a very important point, Ian :happy2: But I wonder how beneficial a modular production system is to an individual car in the range. Compromises may be more likely perhaps.