1) NOBLE. The new Mk7 will have the best interior quality in its category, electronic parking brake as an optional equipment, sports seats...
2) LIGHTER. It will be max. 100 kg lighter than its predecessor and it is as light as MkIV. (1050 kg)
3) SAFER. VW has equipped the new Golf with lots of advanced driver assistance systems such as pre-crash system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning system, driver drowsiness detection (Fatigue detection system) and so on. /those systems are actually pretty basic nowadays. :p
4) AGILE. VW says the that new generation is more comfortable and sportier as well than the previous Golf. The electronic differencial XDS is now standard on all versions.
5) EFFICIENT. It is 23% more efficient than the old one. 1.4 TSI 140hp: 4.8L/100 km, 1.6 TDI? 105hp: 3.8L/100 km. /Auto Motor und Sport says that 1.2 TSI will be the basic engine.
6) BIGGER. It is 5.6 cm longer (4260 mm), 1.3 cm wider (1800), wheelbase is 2637 mm. Also, there is more space in the interior.
7) MORE PRACTICAL. Bigger trunk (380 L), loading sill is reduced (1.45 m). Rear seats are 40:60 split.
8) COMFORTABLE. The new Golf has progressive steering, forces when parking and maneuvering are reduced. DCC is an option again.
9) NETWORK/MEDIA. "Modular infotainment systems" are debuting in the new Golf. The navigation system is now touchscreen and includes voice control and apps like Facebook, Twitter etc. (optional)
10) CHEAPER. The new Golf is cheaper - some insider says it will cost 16.500 €, which is 475 € less than MkVI.