The classless classic.
Which car has given its name to a whole vehicle class? The Golf – and no other. Volkswagen sold more than 35 million vehicles over seven generations of this global bestseller. The eighth Golf generation has now been on the market since the end of 2019. It is progressive, highly connected, digital and also optionally available as an electrified version. Its efficient range of powertrains includes diesel, petrol and mild hybrid drive systems and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Golf
Press releases
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50 years of the Golf: the exclusive Edition 50 model marks start of pre-sales for the new Golf throughout Europe
The Golf is celebrating its 50th birthday. With more than 37 million units sold, the Volkswagen is one of the most successful cars in the world. It all started in 1974. Just in time for the birthday of this compact class icon, pre-sales of the latest evolutionary stage of the bestseller are now starting in Europe. In addition to numerous intricate enhancements, all the new Golf (from 27,180 euros) and Golf Variant (from 28,280 euros) models feature a next-generation, intuitive-to-use infotainment system. Volkswagen is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the compact car icon with an exclusive special-edition model: the Golf Edition 50. -
50 years of the Golf: Volkswagen shows a rare duo at the Bremen Classic Motorshow
The Golf, the icon: the most-built Volkswagen is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. To kick off the anniversary year, the Golf I and one of its predecessors from 1969 can be seen at the Bremen Classic Motorshow (Germany). The Golf has moved and impressed the masses since 1974. And with every generation, the compact car has revolutionised and democratised the automotive world. -
World premiere to mark the 50th anniversary: the new Golf is more attractive, intelligent and efficient than ever before
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.
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The Volkswagen R models
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The new Golf GTD
In brief: New Golf GTD features the most powerful turbocharged diesel engine in the long history of the Volkswagen best-seller -
Golf eTSI, Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE - International Media Drive
48 V mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid: Volkswagen is launching five electrified Golf models