That's probably because that picture has the GTI front grille. Notice that the brake vents are slightly different - they have a Jetta style chrome line above, and the same shape. The pre-FL MkV Golfs have a completely different bumper, and the MkV GTI has a different bumper too.

If you look at the WCF article, the other Golf FL models have a big chrome slatted grille like the Jetta does. I prefer the current one to an extent, not liking brash styling, but it'll suffice. Hopefully the GTI will still get the same brake vents it has now.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...olf-at-chicago

Also, if you have a look at WCF now, then you'll see that they're 'launching' the Golf MkV in America - with a 2.5L inline 5! I'd likely rather take that than the GTI's 2.0TFSI, actually. Could be more reasonable insurance (no turbo) and might take non-98RON petrol.

I'm also a bit mystified about the facelift, but the Golf has been out here since, um, partway through 2004? And I'm glad I can see it now - might be a good reason to wait before getting a Golf.