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Designing a completely new model as a successor to a bestseller is a big challenge for a designer. ‘Creating a beautiful vehicle is easy if you only make a few of them. But if you want to build thousands of them, you have to design the car in such a way that it’s easy to assemble,’ Giugiaro emphasised. ‘A designer, as I see myself, must always be more than just a stylist.’ And so practicality also influenced his designs for the Golf. ‘Originally, I had planned the rectangular headlights to be a mirror image of the tail light clusters in terms of their dimensions and arrangement. But that cost too much, so I had to take the round headlights.’ What makes the Golf so special? Giugiaro took a pencil and paper, quickly scratched the charcoal over the paper sheet, and after a few seconds the worldwide success story from Wolfsburg was sketched out: a Golf – unmistakably. Clean lines, reduced to the essentials. Particularly striking is the C-pillar, which lives on in every new Golf. Good design proves itself. Giugiaro knew that. ‘The reason why the Golf was such a success was because everything was just right!’ Clean aesthetics The master of straight lines defined the proportions at an early stage. The bottom sketch shows a version that is close to the production version with round headlights. Giugiaro’s favourite colour ‘Blue! I’ve always seen the Golf I in light blue.’ 10 | 11 50 J ah re G ol f Ze it lo se s D es ig n THE ESSENCE OF THE BRAND Every Golf has its own character. How do you as the design expert see each of the eight generations? The Golf I is the iconic original, an extremely important Volkswagen. The Golf II is the modernisation of the original and the invention of continuity. The Golf III carries the DNA into modern times. The cleanly designed Golf IV reflects the courage to focus on the essentials. And the Golf V is once again the modernisation of its predecessor where the team has succeeded in creating a very dynamic Golf design.

Golf GTI - combined energy consumption 7.3-7.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 167-162 g/km; CO₂ class: F. Golf GTI Clubsport - combined energy consumption: 7.8-7.5 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 178-171 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G-F. Information on consumption, CO₂-emissions and CO₂ classes in ranges depending on the selected vehicle equipment. Media workshop, July 2024 PRESS KIT THE NEW GOLF GTI1 AND GOLF GTI CLUBSPORT2 1 Golf GTI – combined energy consumption 7.3-7.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 167-162 g/km; CO₂ class: F. Information on consumption, CO₂ emissions and CO₂ classes in ranges depending on the selected vehicle equipment 2 Golf GTI Clubsport – combined energy consumption: 7.8–7.5 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 178.2–171.2 g/km; CO₂ classes: G–F. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment 1 Golf GTI – combined energy consumption 7.3-7.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 167-162 g/ km; CO₂ class: F. Information on consumption, CO₂ emissions and CO₂ classes in ranges depending on the selected vehicle equipment 2 Golf GTI Clubsport – combined energy consumption: 7.8–7.5 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 178.2–171.2 g/km; CO₂ classes: G–F.

Golf R - combined energy consumption: 8.5-8.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 193-184 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G. Golf R Variant - combined energy consumption: 8.5-8.2 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 193-185 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G. Information on consumption, CO₂-emissions and CO₂ classes in ranges depending on the selected vehicle equipment. World premiere, July 2024 PRESS KIT THE NEW GOLF R1 AND GOLF R VARIANT2 1 Golf R – combined energy consumption: 8.5–8.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 193–184 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment 2 Golf R Variant – combined energy consumption: 8.5–8.2 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 193–185 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G. Where ranges are stated, the values for consumption and CO₂ emissions depend on the selected vehicle equipment Contents Contents 2 IN BRIEF Double world premiere: the Golf R1 and Golf R Variant2 redefine the sporty status quo of their class with 333 PS 04 KEY ASPECTS The turbocharged engine – superior 333 PS and 420 Nm 08 The all-wheel drive – 4MOTION all-wheel drive with R-Performance torque vectoring 11 The running gear – DCC adaptive control3 now standard 12 The exterior – new front design and new 19-inch wheels 14 The interior – completely new infotainment system generation 17 Christoph Peine Spokesperson R Models Tel: +49 151 27 61 16 01 christoph.peine@volkswagen.de Kathrin Seifert Spokesperson Golf / T-Roc / Touran / Running Gear / Assist Systems Tel: +49 152 229 928 58 kathrin.seifert@volkswagen.de Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Media contacts More at volkswagen-newsroom.com Media library 20 About Volkswagen R – the premium performance brand 22 1 Golf R – combined energy consumption: 8.5–8.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 193–184 g/km; CO₂ class(es): G.

The solution: a new 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine equipped with a Volkswagen-developed spiral supercharger—known as the G- Lader. This supplied the combustion chambers with additional air, enhancing both efficiency and power. In various production models, this new engine delivered 160 PS. However, in the motorsport-specific Rallye Golf G60, the power soared to an impressive 275 PS, which translates to an output of 156 PS per litre. Unlike a turbocharger, the spiral supercharger, driven directly by a belt from the engine, does not depend on the amount of exhaust gases—giving the G-Lader an advantage in agility and efficiency. In 1991, Erwin Weber and Manfred Hiemer won the German Rally Championship with the Rallye Golf G60. The previous year, the Golf had already competed in the World Rally Championship, securing impressive results including a third-place finish at the Rally New Zealand. → Golf Motorsport Icons50 Years of the Sporty Golf Vehicle Number 04 Golf II | 'Pikes Peak' Manufacturing Year of Model Displayed 1987 Power / Engine 2 x 240 kW (2 x 326 PS) / 2 x 4 cylinders, each with a turbocharger, 2 x 1,781 cc Top Speed Variable, depending on boost pressure and gear ratio Golf 'Pikes Peak' The Golf 'Pikes Peak' was the ultimate evolution of various dual-engine race cars based on the Jetta II and Golf II GTI. The vehicle was dubbed 'Pikes Peak' after its participation in the 1987 'Pikes Peak International Hill Climb' in the USA—the most celebrated hill climb race globally. Unfortunately, the Golf, driven by Klaus-Joachim 'Jochi' Kleint, had to retire just shy of the summit's finish line. The '87 Golf Pikes Peak was powered by two 326 PS engines located at the front and rear, delivering an impressive total output of 652 PS. This dual-engine prototype, developed by the legendary Viennese engineer Kurt Bergmann and deployed by Volkswagen Motorsport, could be driven with front-, rear-, or allwheel drive, as required.

The brand was also planning to expand the lower end of the model segment – where there was demand for a completely new, small compact car. The aim of the modern project was to gain a foothold in the small car segment and pit the new model against competitors from Italy and France. Things had to move quickly – and they did: it took less than three years to progress from the first draft to the start of sales. Audi NSU and its Board Member for Development, Dr. Ludwig Kraus, were on board right from the start. He brought the young designer of the Audi 80, Hartmut Warkuß, into the team. Working closely with Wolfsburg, the basic features of a new compact car in the lower A0 vehicle class were created. Its layout was modern: a two-box design, compact all-in-one solution with a wide-opening boot lid and folding rear bench seat. The project was given an additional boost when Rudolf Leiding joined Volkswagen. Leiding, the former CEO of Audi, knew Ludwig Kraus very well. One thing quickly became clear: the new compact car would be as much Audi as it was Volkswagen! The compact small car covered the customer spectrum from economical to comfortable, acting as a sparring partner for the Golf (and initially the Volkswagen Beetle as well). The Golf for the A-segment was developed at the same time and went into mass production in 1974 – along with the new A0 vehicle, which had been christened the Audi 50. The modular principle was advanced during this time, which allowed the same components to be used in different Group models with largely identical vehicle technology and was intended to ensure the company’s long-term profitability. And this is how the small Audi car from Ingolstadt came to be pro duced at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg from the summer of 1974. The almost identical Volkswagen Polo followed suit, albeit with a slight delay, and went into production on 05 March 1975.

Mission The CORE Community Strong brands, one efficient and effective engine. 24 PlantsEmployees 200,000 Model ranges in Europe >50 INTERNAL Focus on costs & capital efficiency Clear differentiation across brands Synergies, impact as a brand group New governance with clear responsibilities Strategic priorities INTERNAL Škoda in Vietnam New Kodiaq Bus Festival ID.Buzz LWB New Tiguan ID.2all DarkRebel Tavascan Highlights in 2023 CUPRA DarkRebel, CUPRA Raval – Concept cars, not for sale yet INTERNAL Škoda Superb Volkswagen Passat Synergy family BETA+ Our first lighthouse project Passat Elegance 2.0 l TDI SCR 110kW (150PS) – Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 5.4-5.0 l/100km; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: combined 143–131 l. Information on consumption and CO₂ emissions, shown in ranges, depends on the selected vehicle equipment. INTERNAL Tomorrow 10 a.m. Concept cars, not for sale yet Our next big milestone Synergy family Small-BEV INTERNAL 6+ Core Driver Culture & Governance Adapt our culture and governance to tackle the future + Optimization Sales Costs Sales costs reduction & new sales formats #5 Time-to-market Faster in hardware and software #3 Growth Volume growth to profit from scale effects#6 Competitive Cost Structures Match cost structures of the competition#4 Competitiveness EV Software, Battery, Architecture, platforms #1 Reduction of Complexity Reduction of software variants #2 INTERNAL Brand Group Core Financial performance +19% FY 2022 1 vs. FY 2023 Vehicle Sales 2 [mill. units] Sales Revenue [€ bn] Operating Profit 3 [€ bn] RoS 3 [%] Net Cash Flow [€ bn] 4.1 4.8 2022 2023 113.8 137.8 2022 2023 4.0 7.3 2022 2023 3.6 5.3 2022 2023 1.1 5.6 2022 2023 +21% +80% +1.7pp. 1 previous year adjusted (IFRS17) 3 before special items2 without China business Thomas Schäfer VISION Be the most-loved volume brand We are going to make the VW brand shine again!

MEDIA INFORMATION The all-new Tiguan International Media Drive, Nice 2024 THE NEW TIGUAN THE FACTS AT A GLANCE 2 IN BRIEF World bestseller newly developed: the third generation of the Tiguan is ready. Contents KEY ASPECTS The drive range Mild and plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel Electric in everyday life Plug-in hybrid reimagined Using kinetic energy 48V mild hybrid as a first in the Tiguan Towing vehicle TDI with all-wheel drive in the flagship version Adaptive chassis Agility and comfort redefined Easier parking Memory and remote function Friendly exterior SUV design of a new era Connected interior New level of quality and operation Wide range of equipment Elegance and R-Line as top versions Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Bernd Schröder Spokesperson Tiguan / Tayron / Golf / Quality / Safety Tel: +49 5361 9 36867 bernd.schroeder1@volkswagen.de Medienkontakt 3 11 12 15 17 18 20 21 23 26 In brief 3 Mild hybrid as basic engine A new 48V system converts kinetic into electrical energy and operates without emissions in coasting mode. Intelligently networked operating philosophy digital cockpit, touchscreen, head-up display and voice assistant with ChatGPT integration A premium vehicle for the mid-size class massage function of the ergoActive seats and IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights have been adapted from the Touareg. New chassis control DCC Pro with two-valve shock absorbers is a new feature in the Tiguan class and combines maximum comfort with outstanding agility. Electric car and touring SUV New plug-in hybrid drives for the Tiguan enable an electric range of around 100 km and a combined range of more than 900 km. In brief World bestseller newly developed: the third generation of the Tiguan is ready. More efficient than ever The European market launch of the new Tiguan is now underway. Volkswagen has completely redeveloped the third generation of the bestseller – with sales of more than 7.6 million units so far – and improved it in all areas.

Golf GTI2, Scirocco GTi, Polo GTI3, up! GTI4. Icons. Volkswagen is now catapulting GTI DNA into the age of electric mobility with the new ID. GTI Concept1. The world premiere of this electrifying concept vehicle will take place during this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich (5 to 9 September 2023) – exactly 48 years after the worldwide debut of the first Golf GTI at the IAA in Frankfurt. The ID. GTI Concept is based on the ID. 2all1 presented in March – a future electric compact car that costs around 25,000 euros and which has generated worldwide attention. Its front-wheel drive, clear design and powerful proportions make it the perfect starting point for a new GTI. Volkswagen Head of Design Andreas Mindt already also had the sporty derivative in mind when he produced the first sketches for the ID. 2all. And just like the ID. 2all, the ID. GTI Concept is more than just a show car – it is the first glimpse of the exciting GTI future because its series development has already been decided. Volkswagen is electrifying its sporty icon: world premiere of the first all-electric GTI at the IAA GTI Performance 4 Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand »The perfect combination of driving pleasure and every- day usability – that is what the three letters GTI have meant for decades« A homage to the GTI: the DNA of the ID. GTI Concept follows that of the Golf GTI I from 1976 1 ID. GTI Concept and ID. 2all: concept car. 2 Golf GTI, six-speed: fuel consumption combined, l/100 km: 7.1; CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 161. Golf GTI, seven- speed DSG: fuel consumption combined, l/100 km: 7.0; CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 160. 3 Polo GTI, seven-speed DSG: fuel consump- tion combined, l/100 km: 6.4; CO₂ emissi - ons combined in g/km: 146. 4 up! GTI, six-speed: fuel consumption combined, l/100 km: 5.5; CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 125 – 124. https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/images/detail/79862 GTI Performance 5 up when it comes to power transmission to the front axle.