VW Golf R 7-7.5 Specs
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Would anyone be able to assist with a list of what was different spec wise from a Mk7 and 7.5 on the R, also looking for what options was available, I am struggling to find anything online.
When looking at one to buy what thing should we be looking for that pop up on these, we are new to the R and VW.
Thanks
When looking at one to buy what thing should we be looking for that pop up on these, we are new to the R and VW.
Thanks
Tough thing to answer. Both cars received spec revisions throughout their life. Biggest change going from MK7 to 7.5 was the addition of the digital “Active Info Display”, but only towards the end of its life did it receive things like adaptive headlights, keyless go and reversing camera as standard fit equipment.
ajap1979 said:
Tough thing to answer. Both cars received spec revisions throughout their life. Biggest change going from MK7 to 7.5 was the addition of the digital “Active Info Display”, but only towards the end of its life did it receive things like adaptive headlights, keyless go and reversing camera as standard fit equipment.
Thanks mate that helps, keyless and reverse camera isn’t to important, looking at one Saturday so we know what we are looking for if it has any non listed extras. Nickbrapp said:
Facelift got
LED headlights as apposed to xenon, redesigned rear lights with dynamic indicators
Apple CarPlay
Latter cars had digital dash
Most importantly there was no manual 7.5
All facelift had the adaptive display didn’t they, obviously the facelift is easily noted by the different front bumper?LED headlights as apposed to xenon, redesigned rear lights with dynamic indicators
Apple CarPlay
Latter cars had digital dash
Most importantly there was no manual 7.5
I have seen 7.5 advertised with pics as manual, but we are going for DSG which we think is better.
Nickbrapp said:
Facelift got
LED headlights as apposed to xenon, redesigned rear lights with dynamic indicators
Apple CarPlay
Latter cars had digital dash
Most importantly there was no manual 7.5
There was a manual on the 7.5. Dropped for the 8, same as 3 door. LED headlights as apposed to xenon, redesigned rear lights with dynamic indicators
Apple CarPlay
Latter cars had digital dash
Most importantly there was no manual 7.5
2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
Nickarcher82 said:
There was a manual on the 7.5. Dropped for the 8, same as 3 door.
2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
That not good about yours being nicked, what do people do as a preventive measure. 2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
Les84 said:
Nickarcher82 said:
There was a manual on the 7.5. Dropped for the 8, same as 3 door.
2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
That not good about yours being nicked, what do people do as a preventive measure. 2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
Prolex-UK said:
I have a 2020 7.5 R estate. I have a crooklock on it.
I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
Winter pack became standard from ~September 2016.I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
Prolex-UK said:
I have a 2020 7.5 R estate. I have a crooklock on it.
I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
That’s good, the one we are looking at doesn’t have keyless or anything, so a disklok or something won’t go a miss then. I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
PH_77 said:
Prolex-UK said:
I have a 2020 7.5 R estate. I have a crooklock on it.
I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
Winter pack became standard from ~September 2016.I understand you can remove the keyless bit by coding it out.
Its something I am thinking about but am worried if I do and it still gets nicked would I invalidate my insurance ?
On spec as well as the above mine had the winter pack (heated seats,wing mirrors) Also a CD player & sd card slot for music.
the infotainment can be gesture controled as well
Replacements can be found on Fleabay I'm told
Les84 said:
PH_77 said:
Winter pack became standard from ~September 2016.
Thanks for that. The one we are looking has the mirror pack which I assume as it has the silver mirror caps, not a fan of those so may change them to black if we get it. 
Les84 said:
Nickarcher82 said:
There was a manual on the 7.5. Dropped for the 8, same as 3 door.
2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
That not good about yours being nicked, what do people do as a preventive measure. 2017 onwards Mk 7.5 cars had dig dash, dynamic indicators, car play. Reversing camera may have come standard - I can’t remember if I specced it!
I definitely didn’t have keyless go on my 17 or 67 (former was nicked) plates.
Old school disclocs etc. seem to work, but need to check they fit the wheel. I didn’t bother as didn’t want to risk them coming back in the house.
Made the house more secure too.
Loved the R and I’d even specced Nappa (dark, not two tone) so was pretty unique. Grey, 3 door, nappa, manual, whatever the updated stereo was, .... on standard wheels. VE67 AOL. Was lucky that both were the mk 7.5 sweet spot with 310 bhp. Moved on nearly 2 years ago and reading about the mk 8 is a bit depressing (not from a driving perspective).
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