2011 Build Mk6 GTI - LED Lights, Push Button Start?

[AdamD]

Push Button appeared in a few of the pre-production cars and 'show specials' in Europe. If it were to be a feature of the MY11 cars, you'd think that it would have been included in the specs and feature list dealers received for the Golf R, being that it will have a June / July release, it would make sense to release that as a MY11 from the start, rather than have only a few months of MY10 then change to MY11.

I am now prepped with the GTI/GTD manual kindly leant to me by my dealer (and, in the absence of my own GTI, am in the process of reading it cover to cover). The manual does cover KESSY (keyless entry/push button start) for the GTI, so presumably it is, or will be, an option on the car in some markets in the not too distant future.

As an aside, while the manual doesn't state it also covers the R, it does include specs and performance claims for a 188kw/330Nm 4Motion version - which is a hot-weather spec R by any other name, and surely wouldn't be marketed as a GTI in any markets?

[Corey_R]

In the UK, the GTI/GTD/R are all on the one page on their website. So it wouldn't surprise me if they all came with the same owners manual.

Thanks for the info on the KESSY

[dave_r]

The manual does cover KESSY (keyless entry/push button start) for the GTI, so presumably it is, or will be, an option on the car in some markets in the not too distant future.

I'd like keyless entry but wouldn't get too upset if it wasn't available.

[guest12345]

Golf is a bit slow with this technology (keyless entry), thought something like this where so many car companies are doing it, they should be doing it as well.

NOT saying i think it is good or bad... for some reason i actually like turning the key and starting the engine. I have "comfort access" on my 135, and it has caused some troubles before, such as dropping missus off in a busy street and driving off, while she has the key in her handbag!! and my car stopping in the middle of the road.

And also maybe i'm old fashion or have something wrong with me, but yeah i just like putting the key into the ignition and starting the engine, it feels like i'm driving a car.

[Corey_R]

On most Euro cars I'm aware of, it's still only an option. From what I can see from looking around places like carsales, and dealer showrooms, it still isn't even a highly selected option. I personally don't think that this is one of those features I'd be happy with the car increasing in cost to include. Other's may feel different, but that's my opinion on it

[dave_r]

Yeah I wouldn't pay for it, but would use it if it was thrown in.

[hooba]

The push button can be a hassle when you need to use both hands (one to insert the key on one side of the steering wheel, the other to push the button) to start a car. It's an unnecessary fiddle driven by marketing departments.

[elisiX]

VWvortex Forums: 2011 GTI Changes, Official

Equipment Changes:

- 18‐inch "Detroit" alloy wheels now standard on all trim levels

- Rear side thorax airbags (4X4) no longer available

- Voice‐controlled Bluetooth w/ audio streaming and phonebook download standard (9W7)

- GTI: new RCD310 single disc CD player with satellite radio

- GTI w/ Sunroof and Navigation and Autobahn Packages: New RNS315 navigation replaces RNS510 navigation

- GTI Autobahn: New Smart Key keyless entry with and push‐start/stop ignition

That is for the USA mind you...