[SimonMK]

Evenin all - has anyone heard any news on the release date for the Mk 8 GTE? The suggestions on the inter web are autumn (VW tends to work in seasons these days) but was wondering if anyone had spoken to a dealer and got something more definitive?

 

[Daniel Child]

Evenin all - has anyone heard any news on the release date for the Mk 8 GTE? The suggestions on the inter web are autumn (VW tends to work in seasons these days) but was wondering if anyone had spoken to a dealer and got something more definitive?

Leeds VW told me they were emailed this week to say one would be with them in October following its build.

 

[DrMagical]

More electric miles is a big plus.
BUT
Slidey volume and heat controls, touch sensitive 'buttons', cheaper build quality inside and uglier than 7.5 by a country mile. It's a no from me!

 

[Ste GTE]

Agreed. I've had the mk 7 and 7.5. Mk 8 is such a step down in more ways than one. Some embarrassing choices by VW. Interior is shockingly bad. Front end of the car looks terrible now too. Massive let down on the new model. I won't be getting one that's for certain.

 

[tom66]

I hate those capacitive buttons with a passion. It's one thing that puts me off a Tesla.