Golf VII comparison test and Golf VII Estate

**h5djr** · 28-11-2012,09:24 PM

In today's Auto Express (28 Nov-4 Nov - no 1245) there is a comparison review between the Golf VII 2.0 TDI GT, a BMW 116d M Sport and Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Titanium and the Golf comes out top.

I thought the comment by one of the testers was particularly good "The new Golf really is all the car you'll ever need, particularly when fitted with the optional Adaptive Chassis Control. It's sharp to drive and as refined and comfortable as most executive cars, plus roomy enough for most families. And with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, the handsome VW even makes perfect financial sense".

In the same magazine there was also are a couple of spy shots of the Golf VII Estate and the small item with it said that it is due for release at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. It also said there was a CC coupe version and the cabriolet version coming in 2014.

**J400uk** · 29-11-2012,06:13 PM

I'll be interested to hear what they make of it without the ACC and multilink suspension, i.e. a standard S/ SE. Bit worried that won't drive anywhere near as well but we'll see.

Estate spyshots look interesting

**cs2009** · 30-11-2012,12:01 PM

Originally Posted by h5djr

In today's Auto Express (28 Nov-4 Nov - no 1245) there is a comparison review between the Golf VII 2.0 TDI GT, a BMW 116d M Sport and Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Titanium and the Golf comes out top.

Autocar are doing another comparative test in this week's magazine.
The Golf comes out 1st, Focus 2nd, A3 3rd, and V40 4th.

If I buy one, it definitely won't be having ACC.
I made that mistake on my current car - it's an abomination which all but ruins the car !

**whitehall74** · 30-11-2012,01:51 PM

Anyone know when the Golf estate is out? and if a Golf Plus is expected?

**J400uk** · 30-11-2012,06:19 PM

No ETA on estate yet but its likely it will be sometime in mid-2013 I'd imagine. Golf Plus is expected

**thebobster** · 04-01-2013,01:49 PM

So another car loses it's handbrake for one of these bloody push button electric jobbies WHY OH WHY do they keep doing this , Why address a problem that never existed ?
*Shakes head*

**h5djr** · 04-01-2013,02:35 PM

Originally Posted by thebobster

So another car loses it's handbrake for one of these bloody push button electric jobbies WHY OH WHY do they keep doing this , Why address a problem that never existed ?
*Shakes head*

I've never driven a car with an electric handbrake but as the brake releases automatically when you drive away, providing your seat belt in done up, I can see some advantages. I think one of the reasons manufacturers are quite keen on the system is that it is easier to install and takes up less space. In my current A3 I cannot have the centre armrest between the front seats down as it stops me getting at the handbrake. If you are that bothered about it you will have to look at the new 2013 Skoda Octavia which still has a normal handbrake lever.

I am having a test drive in a new Golf VII next Friday so I will let you know what I thing of the new handbrake.

**thebobster** · 04-01-2013,02:56 PM

Well I'd look at the Octavia anyway (had one before and was happy with it) when the time comes to chop mine in , can't see me rushing into swapping as I'm more than happy with my Mk6.

**J400uk** · 24-01-2013,09:55 AM

Couple of new estate pictures:

**juniperz** · 19-03-2013,04:48 PM

Just resurrecting an old thread to ask about the estate. There was a piece about it in Autocar when it was shown in Geneva, but I have heard nothing since then.
Anyone know anything about it? I am due to change my company car in early July and would be interested, but it might be too late for me.