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As the successor to the legendary Beetle that had been produced more than 21.5 million times, the Golf developed by Giorgio Giugiaro and Volkswagen Design had to live up to high expectations in order to continue the success story of the most successful car of all time up to that point. And it did so in every way: customers were so impressed by the modern drive concept, variable interior and new design that the Golf had already hit the one million mark by October 1976. The Golf principle. In 1974, Volkswagen wrote the following about the new vehicle with its large tailgate: “The Golf offers maximum space and safety. It is uncompromisingly geared towards practicality. The low beltline gives drivers a clear overview, and the sloping bonnet ensures that the road right in front of the vehicle is visible. The rear window extends well down, making reversing much easier.” And this all still applies up to the present day for every Golf ever built. The Golf and the factory. From the very beginning, the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg and its employees also benefited from the successful start of the Golf I. To date, more than 20 million Golfs have been built in Wolfsburg alone. The 17 million Golfs built so far outside Wolfsburg have been produced in other German plants as well as in Belgium, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Slovakia and South Africa. In this sense too, the Golf is a world car. However, its technologies have always been typical examples of progressive German engineering. Golf I – A reflection of progress. Just like all following Golf generations, the first generation was also a reflection of the technical state-of-the-art and current automotive trends. And that was not just true of the ingenious use of space for the time and the vehicle’s front-wheel drive.With the first Golf GTI (1976), Volkswagen initiated the dynamic development of the compact class. The Golf D (1976) and the later Golf GTD (1982) ensured the breakthrough of diesel in the compact segment.

The Golf is celebrating its 50th birthday this year – and Volkswagen is launching an enhanced version of its bestseller to mark the anniversary. Customers will be able to order the new model in just a few weeks. The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front and rear end design as well as efficient drive systems. These include plug-in hybrid drives with an increased all-electric range of about 100 kilometres. In addition, an illuminated Volkswagen logo adorns the front for the first time on a Golf.

The Golf is the “European champion” 2020: the top-selling car in Germany and Europe Significant increase in orders since the product range has been completed with eight derivatives – currently one in three Golfs is a hybridVolkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Ralf Brandstätter says: “In 2020 the Golf is still exactly where it belongs” It’s full speed ahead for the icon of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, the Golf, since all eight derivatives were made available in the fall of 2020. Last year it was once again the top-selling car in Europe with around 312,000 deliveries The Wolfsburg figurehead was once again the top-selling car in Germany last year, too, with around 133,900 deliveries to customers. “In 2020 the Golf is still exactly where it belongs,” says Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. “With the Golf 8 we are seamlessly continuing the success story of its previous generations. The car is continuing to set technical standards in many dimensions,” said Brandstätter. “After the outbreak of the coronavirus in spring interrupted the market launch that had just started, the Golf had a lot of catching up to do in the second half of the year. In particular, the availability of all of the important model derivatives, such as the GTI, GTD und GTE, gave the Golf a second wind in the third quarter,” Brandstätter continued. The high demand for hybrid models also contributed to this success.

In conjunction with 4Motion all-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), the engine with 184 PS (135 kW)1, mainly known from the Golf GTD, provides the perfect combination of sportiness and efficiency. This engine and gearbox combination is also available on the special Allstar model and as well as special equipment specifications comes with a five-year warranty. With 184 PS and 380 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm, the 2.0 TDI engine known from the Golf GTD gives the Sharan its sovereign acceleration and pulling power – even when towing a trailer. Its 7-speed dual clutch gearbox comes as standard and distributes the power delivery so smoothly that both driving off and bursts of acceleration are extremely comfortable and confident. With its enormous luggage capacity of 2,430 litres, a towing load of 2,400 kilograms and its electronically controlled all-wheel drive, which ensures the best possible traction and stable driving even on loose surfaces, the Sharan is ideally equipped for special tasks. So it's able to take the transportation of even the heaviest boat trailers or horse trailers in its stride. Riders in particular would like to be able to keep an eye on their horses in the trailer even while on the road. Thanks to Cam-Connect, this is now possible on board the Sharan. Volkswagen's "Composition Media", "Discover Media" and "Discover Pro" infotainment systems have the option of being fitted with the Car-Net App Connect and its "Mirror Link®", which can also be connected to a camera – the GoPro® Hero 4. This is simply attached in the trailer using GoPro® accessories. As usual today with any smartphone and tablet, only an app needs to be loaded: the free Car-Net Cam Connect app. The GoPro® image is transferred onto the display in the car via "Mirror Link®" and an Android phone connected to the infotainment system. For safety reasons, during the trip the software sends only still images to the infotainment system's screen, updated every five seconds.

With an output of 221 kW (300 PS), the new Golf GTI Clubsport is now the most powerful model in the latest generation of the GTIThe new model impresses with outstanding drive performance thanks to the innovative Vehicle Dynamics Manager New Nürburgring driving profile is configured to suit the track characteristics of the legendary Nordschleife and delivers impressive driving dynamics The new Golf Mk8 is picking up even more speed. Following on from the GTI, GTE and GTD, Volkswagen is now presenting the next highlight from its sporty family of Golf models: the new Golf GTI Clubsport. This vehicle marks the next chapter in the brand’s tradition of high-performance GTIs: the first Golf GTI Clubsport was launched in 2016 on the 40th anniversary of the iconic sports car. It is now followed by the new Golf GTI Clubsport, a modern compact sports car that not only impresses due to its high engine power but also thanks to a new high in driving dynamics. With the world premiere of the new Golf GTI Clubsport, Volkswagen is writing the next chapter of the successful Golf story. The Clubsport has a power output of 221 kW (300 PS) and is the new flagship model of the eighth Golf GTI generation.

Golf GTI: the agile, efficient and fast, high-tech, compact sports car of the digital age generating 180 kW (245 PS).Golf GTEwith a system output of 180 kW (245 PS) it is now just as powerful as the Golf GTI. Its hybrid drive links electric sustainability and a zero-emissions range of around 60 km with great levels of dynamism.Golf GTD: the new Golf GTD is a real endurance athlete. The vehicle’s output of 147 kW (200 PS) has been coupled with very long fuel ranges. Three Golf versions, three characters, three efficient drive systems – one design and equipment philosophy. We are approaching the world premieres of the new Golf GTI, Golf GTD and Golf GTE at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020). 44 years ago Volkswagen invented the Golf GTI, a sports car icon. It was followed in 1982 by the first Golf GTD and in 2014 by the first Golf GTE featuring plug-in hybrid drive. Golf GTI. A car becomes an icon when its design DNA and character remain recognisable for decades – as is the case with the Golf GTI. For 44 years, Volkswagen has been reinventing this icon of sporty, compact cars – from one generation to the next. The eighth generation of the Golf GTI is now celebrating its debut. Newly designed and developed – fully digitalised and networked. The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine. The maximum torque is 370 Nm. The four-cylinder engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. A 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) is optionally available. Golf GTE. The Golf GTE’s plug-in hybrid drive is made up of a TSI four-cylinder unit generating 110 kW (150 PS), an electric motor with an output of 85 kW (115 PS), a 6-speed DSG gearbox and a new lithium-ion battery.

This is based on the fact that, just like electric powertrains, new mild and plug-in hybrid drives in large-scale product lines such as the all-conquering Golf will significantly help to reduce fleet emissions in the future. This is why the company’s focus during the webcast is not only on ID. models, but also on new Volkswagen models with hybrid drive. These include the new Touareg R. As a result, the most powerful Volkswagen model will in future also be powered by an efficient plug-in hybrid system. The alliance between an electric drive motor generating 100 kW (136 PS) and a V6 turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) with an output of 250 kW (340 PS) develops a system output of 340 kW (462 PS). The battery capacity of the Touareg R with a top speed of 140 km/h in all-electric E-MODE has been designed so that most average daily commuting distances can be covered with zero emissions. The same applies to the new Golf GTE – its plug-in hybrid drive has been geared towards performance and consists of an electric drive motor with 85 kW (115 PS) and a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) generating 110 kW (150 PS). As a unit, the electric drive motor and the TSI develop a system output of 180 kW (245 PS). The new Golf GTE’s top speed in all-electric mode is 130 km/h. Further Volkswagen highlights include the new Golf GTD, which generates significantly lower nitrogen oxide emissions compared with its predecessor thanks to innovative twin dosing technology, plus the eighth generation of the Golf GTI, produced more than 2.3 million times. The most recent version is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine. The maximum torque is 370 Nm.

Golf Mk7 annual figures 2012 World premiere in May in BerlinDelivery of the first specimen of the Golf Mk7 in November 2013 Debut of the Golf 4MOTION modelsDebut of the Golf GTIDebut of the Golf GTDDebut of the Golf VariantDebut of the Golf R (world premiere in September in Frankfurt at the IAA) 2014 Debut of the e-GolfDebut of the Golf GTE (world premiere in March in Geneva)Volkswagen celebrates 40 years of the Golf in March in WolfsburgDebut of the Golf SVDebut of the Golf R Variant 2015 Debut of the Golf GTI ClubsportDebut of the Golf GTD Variant (world premiere in March in Geneva)Debut of the Golf R Touch concept car & Connect Golf concept car in January at CES in Las Vegas 2016 Volkswagen celebrates “40 years of the Golf GTI” at the Nürburgring in JuneDebut of the Golf GTI Clubsport S 2017 Product line updateUpdate to the Golf Sportsvan 2018 world premiere of GTI TCR Concept at Wörthersee meet (Austria) in May 2019 Debut of the Golf GTI TCR