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A seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, bi-xenon headlights and TSI technology were on board for the first time, and the Golf GT was equipped with the world’s first twincharger with turbocharging and supercharging. The Golf Plus also made its debut in the fifth generation. The new Golf Variant and the Jetta notchback version were also very popular. Total production: 3.4 million vehicles More Golf From December 2004, Volkswagen offered the Golf Plus five-door compact van for those who needed a little more space. A GREAT LEAP Golf V 2003–2008 36 | 37 50 J ah re G ol f M od el lh is to ri e HIGH-QUALITY BESTSELLER Golf VI 2008–2012 ‘A new quality experience’ was the slogan for the market launch of the sixth generation. It was still compact but had been comprehensively modernised in terms of both technology and visual appearance, creating a clearer and higher-quality impression at first glance. A further leap in quality also took place in the interior. The finish, look and feel all seemed to come from a higher class. The same applied to the areas of safety and assistance systems, where the Golf VI followed the motto ‘safety first’ and made a great leap forward. In 2009, the Golf won the ‘World Car of the Year’ award. The Cabriolet model returned in the summer of 2011, followed a year later by the first open-top GTI version. The Golf Plus and Golf Variant complemented the model range. Total production: 3.6 million vehicles Open air comeback After a ten-year break, a new Golf Cabriolet went into production in March 2011. The open-top four-seater had a modern look and dispensed with the distinctive roll bar. 38 | 39 50 J ah re G ol f M od el lh is to ri e STEP FORWARD Golf VII 2012–2019 The seventh generation looked more confident and sportier than ever. The extended wheelbase, shorter overhangs, precise lines and focus on lightweight construction gave it a new dynamic appearance. The Golf VII featured a completely new engine generation.

There was particularly high demand for the Tiguan and, of course, the new Golf. Following the gradual launch of our emotional and high-margin derivatives in the second half of the year, our Golf family is now complete with the GTI, GTE, GTD, Variant, Alltrack, Clubsport and our absolute performance model, the Golf R. Golf GTI fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 9.0-8.6 / extra-urban 5.6-5.3 / combined 6.9-6.5; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 157-149; efficiency class D-C Golf GTE fuel consumption in l/100 km: 1.5 (combined); power consumption in kWh/100 km: 11.4 (combined); CO₂-emissions in g/km: 34 (combined), efficiency class: A+ Golf GTD fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 5.4 / extra-urban 3.9 / combined 4.4; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 117; efficiency class A Golf Variant fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 6.6-4.7 / extra-urban 4.6-3.2 / combined 5.3-3.9; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 130-98; efficiency class B-A+ Golf Alltrack fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 6.6-4.7 / extra-urban 4.6-3.2 / combined 5.3-3.9; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 130-98; efficiency class B-A+ Golf Clubsport fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 8.4 / extra-urban 5.6 / combined 6.6; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 151; efficiency class C Golf R fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 9.0 / extra-urban 5.9 / combined 7.0; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: 161; efficiency class D Once again in 2020 – and despite coronavirus and the ongoing market launch – the Golf was by far the best-selling model in Germany and Europe as a whole.

MoDels now: Volkswagen Golf, Golf Variant from 2021: ID.* in the final stage of development, six electric models from three brands will be produced at Zwickau. enVIronMentAl proteCtIon The objective is to deliver vehicles which have been produced with a neutral CO₂ balance to customers. Among other measures, external power supplies to the Zwickau plant have been switched to eco-power from the hydroelectric power plants of the Austrian energy supplier Verbund. Information as of December 2017 24 I ID. InsIghts I transformatIon ZwIckau I november 2018 Press contact volkswagen communications Christoph Adomat Head of Future Technology Communications Phone: +49 5361 9-86266 Christoph.Adomat@volkswagen.de Andreas Groß Future Technology Communications Phone: +49 5361 9-89043 Andreas.Gross1@volkswagen.de volkswagen sachsen Gunter Sandmann Spokesperson Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH Phone: +49 375-55-2820 Gunter.Sandmann@volkswagen.de Carsten Krebs Head of Communications, Transparent Factory Phone: +49 351-420-4245 Carsten.Krebs1@volkswagen.de More information volkswagen-newsroom.com en © Volkswagen Product Communications P.O. Box 1971 38436 Wolfsburg Germany

Golf Variant TGI Available to Order Now Volkswagen’s natural gas strategy continues to gain ground: recently available to order, the Polo TGI¹ and the Golf TGI² are now joined by the Golf Variant TGI³ with an eco-friendly natural gas engine. The new model has three natural gas tanks – instead of just two previously. This further improves the long range of the CNG engines. And there’s no need to compromise on space to accommodate the three tanks on-board, as the natural gas tanks are integrated as a space-saving underfloor solution. At the same time, the additional tank increases the range in natural gas mode by up to 80 kilometers compared to its predecessor. That makes it possible to travel up to 440 kilometers (according to WLTP) in the natural-gas-only mode. You’ll now also reach your destination faster, as the hood conceals an overhauled, powerful 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 96 kW (130 bhp). New model: the Golf Variant TGI has three natural gas tanks. ¹ Polo TGI fuel consumption natural gas (CNG) in kg/100 km: urban 4.4–4.1 / extra-urban 2.9–2.7 / combined 3.4–3.2; CO₂ emissions in g/km: 93–88; efficiency class: A+. ² Golf TGI fuel consumption natural gas (CNG) in kg/100 km: urban 4.7–4.5 / extra-urban 2.9 / combined 3.6–3.5; CO₂ emissions in g/km: 98–95; efficiency class: A. ³ Golf Variant TGI 1.5 TGI fuel consumption natural gas (CNG) in kg/100 km: urban 4.7 / extra-urban 3.0 / combined 3.6; CO₂ emissions in g/km: 99; efficiency class: A+. Sustainability: Christine Schütz works in Wolfsburg advancing the use of renewable raw materials Organic materials: Christine Schütz shows samples of mushrooms and kombucha in her office. Pineapple Leaves in Car-Making I f you were asked what materials were used in car-making, you might think of steel, glass, plastic, and aluminum. Not many people would name renewable raw materials. Yet some renewable raw materials are already used in insulation mats and in the underbody area.

Until mid-2018, the Passat ran off the production line here; currently the Golf and Golf Variant² still do. Production of the ID. will commence in late fall. The Golf Variant will continue to be produced in parallel until mid-2020. The future all-electric models from Zwickau will be based on efficient, stable, and sustainable production. The plant’s maximum utilization will be increased from the current 1,350 vehicles to 1,500 every day. And since the Zwickau-based company is also increasing the number of models from three to six, employment at the site will remain stable. All 8,000 employees are trained to specific qualifications, which gives them a long-term perspective. The environment will also benefit, because manufacture of the ID. will be completely CO₂-free on the balance sheet. The conversion began in summer 2018 The conversion began in the summer of 2018 with the modernization of the production lines. The first of two production lines will be set up step-by-step by the planned start of production of the ID. in November 2019. To this end, body shop, paint shop, assembly, and infrastructure are being extensively modernized and renewed. The second line of the location will be converted according to the same pattern by the end of 2020, and will go into operation in the same year. 9,000 metric tons of steel will be newly installed, 50,000 square meters of hall space erected and 1,625 robots put in place. 50 partner firms are supporting the conversion. 30 percent Head of E-Mobility: Thomas Ulbrich. of existing equipment will continue to be used. “Production launch for the ID. will mark the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen. We want to take e-mobility out of its niche and make the e-car affordable for millions of people. This is based on large production numbers and efficient production.

Volkswagen is back and better than ever. ¹ e-Golf: power consumption, kWh/100 km: combined 14.1 (17-inch)–13.2 (16-inch); CO₂ emissions combined, g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+. IdeenExpo in Hanover from June 15 to 23: Volkswagen trainees present a cutaway model of an e-Golf¹ Trainee Project: A Look at Vehicle Technology A t the IdeenExpo in Hanover, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will present the “eGon” trainee project. The project is centered on a cutaway model of an e-Golf that makes it possible for everyone to view and appreciate the vehicle’s technology. IdeenExpo is Germany’s largest youth event for technology and the sciences. It will take place between June 15 and 23. All of the electronics and cabling have been laid bare in eGon to give people a real look at the complex technology that goes into an e-Golf. Visitors can use QR codes to access information about individual components. Those looking for more information about technical career training opportunities at Volkswagen can get information from the trainees. The trainees involved are also really excited about the exhibit. Justin Pausch, who is training to become an automotive mechatronics engineer, says, “This is the first time I’ve been involved in a project like this and I’ve learned a lot. The eGon model is highly complex and requires a lot of different skillsets. Our team is comprised of eight trainees from different career paths. We are looking forward to IdeenExpo and presenting our projects to attendees there.” Trainees have created something personal and visible And Christoph Görtz, Director of Vocational Training at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, has drawn positive conclusions about the trainees’ work on eGon, saying, “Projects like this foster motivation among our trainees and are also just a lot of fun at the same time.

Golf 2 1983–1991 Series production of the second Golf begins in June 1983, in Hall 54 in the Wolfsburg plant. Technically, it is at the forefront in terms of safety and consumption data. It is the Golf that brings a regulated catalytic converter to the 1.8-litre injection engine in September 1984, five years before the mandatory introduction of catalytic converters in Germany. In 1989, the first diesel engine with a catalytic converter followed in November – a world first. Other technical innovations include the anti-lock braking system (ABS), power steering, and the first Golf with all-wheel drive, the Golf Syncro. And even in 1989 – 30 years ago! – Volkswagen presented an e-prototype and a hybrid study of this Golf with the CityStromer. In 1985, the Volkswagen brand became the number one in Europe – thanks to the Golf with 790,342 models sold. In June 1988, the Golf broke the magic sound barrier of 10 million units. After 6.3 million copies, the second generation was discontinued in 1991. Golf 3 1991–1997 With the Golf III, a new era of safety begins. It’s the first Golf with front airbags. Due to its body construction, crash properties also see significant improvement. The technical innovations: the six-cylinder engine (VR6), cruise control system, oxidation catalytic converter for diesel engines, and the diesel direct injection engine (TDI). The Golf also gets its first side airbags in 1996. Shortly after that, ABS comes as standard in every Golf.A new addition to the family: Volkswagen presents a new convertible in 1993. At 388,600 units, its predecessor was the best-selling convertible in the world. In addition, a new all-wheel-drive vehicle followed with the Golf Syncro II. Shortly afterwards, the Golf Variant celebrates its debut. In May 1994, the Golf leaps over the 15-million mark. After 4.83 million units manufactured, the Golf III makes room for its successor. Golf 5 2003–2008 The Golf V gets running in Wo lfsburg, Zwicka u, and in Brussels.

Volkswagen has invested 340 million US dollars in the expansion to produce the Atlas Cross Coupé alone; that is currently the equivalent of around 308 million euros.Chattanooga ¹ This vehicle is not on sale in Europe. 360° December 2019 360° December 2019 2120 mp mp VOLKSWAGEN PASSENGER CARSVOLKSWAGEN PASSENGER CARS Advertising for the new Golf begins around now. The guiding principle is that “This is where life happens.” The campaign focuses on the “most digital Golf of all time.” 45 years ago, the slogan was: “The new people’s sport: Golf”. The Golf Advertising for the New Golf Begins – a Retrospective The New Golf 1: Test Drive in Portugal kept that promise. More than 35 million Golfs have rolled off the production line, 26 million of those in Wolfsburg. The Golf became a bestseller partly thanks to its original advertising – here’s a selection from seven generations. Golf 1 1974–1983 Golf 2 1983–1991 Golf 3 1991–1997 Golf 5 2003–2008 Golf 6 2008–2012 Golf 4 1997–2003 Golf 7 2012–2019 Golf 8 From the Golf 1 to Golf 8, I can sit in any one of these cars and know instinctively where the light switch is.” Richard Roderick has a close relationship to the Golf, and knows the car like the back of his hand. Since the first generation, the Golf has been his constant companion. Roderick: “The Golf 1 and Golf 8 are both revolutionary. In the Golf 1, it was cornering behavior. And the Golf 8 is very digital, very impressive.” From the second generation onwards, Roderick helped to build the Golf. Today, the 58-year-old is a Vehicle Preparation Foreman at the Autostadt. “We take a look at the finished Golf here and check everything again: For example, is there enough coolant, is there a warning triangle in the trunk and are there any scratches?” Afterwards the cars are cleaned and go through a last check in the Autostadt. “We do an awful lot for the quality of our cars,” he says. He recalls: “My in-laws had a Golf 1. We drove around in it a lot.”