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Compared to the current Golf, only a moderate amount of cable material is needed for the electrical system in the Golf I. 2,000200 metres Golf I metres Golf VIII 1 22 | 23 50 J ah re G ol f M ot or sp or tl eg en de n Volkswagen took part in the German Rally Championship for the first time in 1977. The Golf I GTI in a black-and-white zebra look was driven by Jochi Kleint. Just a year later, Volkswagen took part in the German Rally Championship for the first time. The Golf GTI was homologated in Group 1, and behind the wheel in 1977 was Jochi Kleint, a rally driver and also the first Volkswagen factory driver. Parallel to the GTI, the first Volkswagen naturally-aspirated diesel engine also made its debut in the Golf I. The vehicles were upgraded for use in international rallying, and in 1978 the time had come: Jochi Kleint and Andreas Hänsch took part in the Monte Carlo Rally with a turbocharged diesel Golf. The Golf fought through the winter conditions and occupied a sensational 13th place. This was the beginning of a success story. Right up to the early 1990s, Volkswagen achieved numerous victories in rally sport with the Golf. The 1986 world championship title in Group A and two German championship titles speak for themselves. A few years later, participation in motorsport would continue on the race track – both in grassroots competitions with brand trophies and with factory programmes. Here, too, the GTI set standards with two title wins, and also shone with its reliability and marathon qualities in the famous 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. 1 Golf I GTI ‘Zebra’ GENUINE GOLF SPORT Volkswagen had long held back with official motorsport activities, but this changed from 1976: with the Golf GTI, a contemporary sports car was finally available. 5 7 64 2 3 24 | 25 50 J ah re G ol f M ot or sp or tl eg en de n 2 Golf I GTI ‘Rheila’ In 1981, Alfons Stock and co-driver Paul Schmuck won the German Rally Championship title.

Contents IN BRIEF Volkswagen is electrifying its sporty icon: world premiere of the first electric GTI at the IAA IN DETAIL GTI performance GTI exterior design GTI interior design GTI data Notes 03 04 07 10 14 16 Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Martin Hube Spokesperson ID.2 / Passat / Arteon / Touareg / PHEV Tel: +49 5361 9 49874 martin.hube@volkswagen.de Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Štěpán Řehák Spokesperson for Design & Concept Cars Tel: +49 (0) 17 25 12 20 78 stepan.rehak@volkswagen.de Media contact Download here an unformatted text-only version of the press kit here: Text-only version GBES ITDE FR https://uploads.vw-mms.de/system/production/files/vwn/039/544/file/4a000cb8e7425b7566dd8b31eb746acab9c1f27a/The_new_ID_GTI_Concept_World_premiere.pdf?1693755518 https://uploads.vw-mms.de/system/production/files/vwn/039/547/file/9d4047f9ba197819c5ee7f9a55c096ed0f601264/El_nuevo_ID_GTI_Concept_World_Premiere.pdf?1693755518 https://uploads.vw-mms.de/system/production/files/vwn/039/549/file/2eb08441c0daa4aa52561eedc1ec6c1fe5059f45/La_nuova_concept_car_ID_GTI_Anteprima_mondiale.pdf?1693755519 https://uploads.vw-mms.de/system/production/files/vwn/039/551/file/f58668c371ab4d22863b189d1885e01ecfad8c6d/Der_neue_ID_GTI_Concept_Die_Weltpremiere.docx?1693756041 https://uploads.vw-mms.de/system/production/files/vwn/039/545/file/ab4479779c2f3b982d49ce4aa7d76f56904cd719/Le_nouveau_concept_ID_GTI_Premiere_mondiale.pdf?1693755518 https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/images/detail/79877 A reinterpretation of the legendary DNA: the ID. GTI Concept follows the original GTI from 1976 with state-of-theart technologies and sharp design Compact dynamics: with its sporty overall concept, the ID. GTI Concept shows the great potential of the future product line Injection becomes Intelligence: the “I” in the magic GTI designation now stands more than ever for the most intelligent solutions in the sports car world Fulfils the wishes of GTI fans: the ID.

In the event of uncertainties and questions relating to compliance and the code of conduct, the Compliance InfoPoint at compliance@ Volkswagen.de and compliance-vwn@ Volkswagen.de can provide assistance. If a serious breach of the rules is suspected, you can submit a report via one of the whistleblower system’s reporting channels. ● 327 reports (54 percent) were received directly by the Volkswagen Central Information Office in Wolfsburg. misconduct and consistently put things right. Anyone who openly points out any wrongdoing – via their boss, via the relevant contact persons or, in the case of serious violations, via the whistleblower system – is doing something very brave indeed and is acting responsibly on behalf of all of us.” Statistics on the reports received Kurt Michels, Chief Compliance Officer Names & News Wayne Griffiths is the new CEO of Seat. Griffiths will continue in his roles as CEO of the Cupra brand and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer until further notice. According to Herbert Diess, Chair of the Supervisory Board at Seat, “Wayne Griffiths is one of the most qualified managers in the Group. Over the last four years, he has driven Seat sales to record levels and spearheaded the development of the new Cupra brand. He has my full support and I am confident that he will continue to keep Seat moving successfully in the right direction.” Griffiths joined Seat in 2016 as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and has been instrumental in the company’s ongoing development. Over the past three years and until the first quarter of 2020, Seat has been the fastest growing brand in Europe. Thomas Zernechel, Head of Group Logistics, is leaving the company. Zernechel had been responsible for Group Logistics since September 2004, during which time the company developed into one of the largest logistics service providers in Europe with more than 800 employees and a strong and valued presence within the Group.

“Whether it’s a Scirocco I, Golf Cabrio or Karmann Ghia, I have been involved with so many Volkswagen, right from the start. They have made their mark on my life and that of my family.” Klaus Ulrich represents half a century of living Volkswagen history – and the close connection with all employees. Vocational training has a high profile within the company. In 2018, the Volkswagen Group focused on the development of around 20,000 trainees worldwide, in 60 training jobs and 50 dual degree programmes. In September 2018, 1,522 women and men began their first year of training at a total of ten locations in Germany: 1,317 started vocational training and 205 participated in a dual degree programme. Women account for around 30 percent of the junior staff at Volkswagen. The training covers six commercial and 21 technical jobs and 15 dual degree programmes. Social engagement: within the Volkswagen Group, around 38,000 of the employees in Germany are involved on a voluntary basis with clubs, organisations and social institutions. The volunteering initiative at Volkswagen was founded in 2007 and supports current Volkswagen employees, as well as those who have retired, when they intend to start volunteering. The Volkswagen team has expanded to more than 33 times its original size since production resumed in December 1945. 200,000 people are now employed by the core brand. The number of employees for the Volkswagen Group as a whole has now reached the record-breaking level of 640,000. Volkswagen is one of the most successful automobile manufacturers in the world. Once production restarted in 1945 with 6,033 staff, the number of employees grew rapidly: in 1965, Volkswagen reached 94,139 employees, increasing to 123,598 in 1985. With around 200,000 employees worldwide, the core group brand now boasts 50 sites in 14 countries, producing vehicles for customers in over 150 markets.

Werner, Member of the Board for Integrity and Legal Affairs: “Anyone signing a document without having the neces­ sary authority to do so is committing a violation of the rules, and action will be taken against them in accordance with our guidelines. This applies in particular for approvals in one’s own interest.” There are more than 60 different types of authority to sign at Volkswagen. And on top of that there are a further 25 types of second signatures. “ Uschi” – the electronic signature register in Volkswagen Net – is there to ensure that no one runs the risk of signing something without authority. Via a search mask, anyone can look up what they are allowed to sign, or request the necessary authorization. “Uschi” also helps you to find people in your own division who can, for example, approve a shipping instruction or a business trip request. It is also worth having a look at the register of authorization types available in the regulation portal: The table there shows in which instances it is necessary to get a second signature from anoth­ er, “neutral,” manager – such as in requests for company funds, so as to ensure that the requester and the approver are not the same person. Take for example a scenario in which a manager wants to apply for a Bahncard 100 (unlimited rail travel in Germany). The manager has the authorization to approve expenses at this level. However, since she is to be the owner and user of the Bahncard, she needs a second signature from another manager with the appropriate authority to sign before the Bahncard can be approved. Who’s allowed to sign? At Volkswagen that’s specified clearly. Directory in Volkswagen Net helps when there’s doubt Hiltrud Werner, Head of Integrity and Legal Affairs i You Can Find “Uschi” Here The “Uschi” system can be reached via http://uschi. Company Directive 35 (OA 35), including a register of all authori­ zation types, can be viewed at http://regelungsportal.

Volkswagen ushered in a new era in 1974, with the Scirocco ready as its successor. 65 Years Ago: The Karmann Ghia Coupe Celebrates Its Premiere 70 Years Ago: Seat Becomes a Licensed Manufacturer The Passat was awarded five stars for passenger protection in the Euro NCAP crash test in 2005. After the Touareg, Touran and Golf, this was the fourth Volkswagen model in a row to receive the highest rating for vehicle safety. The Passat also achieved the best result to date in terms of child safety, with four stars. Passengers were protected by six airbags (front, side and head airbags) as standard. The front airbags inflated to varying degrees depending on the severity of the impact to minimize the risk of injury. The head airbags also covered the window area from the A to the C pillar, thereby protecting passengers in both the front and rear seats. “The extremely rigid passenger compartment, the effective restraint systems and the combination of active and passive safety elements make the new Passat one of the safest sedans in the world,” noted Torsten Strutz, former Head of Passenger Car Development Safety at Volkswagen. 15 Years Ago: Passat Awarded Five NCAP Stars Maximum protection: The Passat had six on-board airbags. In April 1945, US troops liberated the Volkswagen plant and the city of the KdF car. A few weeks later, the British military government replaced the Americans, taking over the trusteeship of Volkswagenwerk GmbH on June 5, 1945. The British remained in charge of the plant for more than four years. The key figure at the time was 28-year-old Major Ivan Hirst. With his ability to improvise, his organizational talent and his incredible foresight, he transformed the former armaments warehouse into a civilian car factory. As early as December 27, 1945, the first civilian vehicle rolled off the production line in the form a Volkswagen Type 1 sedan, and the course was set for the Beetle’s later worldwide success.