The new Golf Variant & Golf Alltrack - International Media Drive
All Golf Variant models have a navigation system with access to mobile online services on board at no extra chargeSafer. The new Car2X local warning system and the new oncoming vehicle braking when turning function improve safety as standardMore dynamic. With its long roof and muscular shoulder section, the design of the Golf Variant is sportier than ever before
Note:All equipment specifications apply to the German market.Any equipment mentioned may refer to optional equipment.
The new Golf Variant & Golf Alltrack
Les nouvelles Golf Variant et Alltrack
El nuevo Golf Variant y Golf Alltrack
Bernd Schröder
Philipp Dörfler
More space, more Golf: world premiere of the new Golf Variant and Golf Alltrack
Independent model variant: the new Golf Alltrack. The second generation of the Golf Alltrack will also be launched together with the new Golf Variant. As a so-called crossover between the Golf Variant and the SUV world, the new Golf Alltrack features permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION) as standard, increased ground clearance, an all-terrain look including specific bumpers and a custom interior. With this equipment the vehicle also proves to be a true all-rounder beyond paved roads and thanks to permanent all-wheel drive it is suitable as a towing vehicle with a maximum trailer weight of 2,000 kg. In all other respects the Golf Alltrack technically corresponds to the new Golf Variant: in addition to the digitalised cockpit, features include optional assist systems, such as Travel Assist (assisted driving up to 210 km/h) and the new IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights. Successful model.
Important facts – short summary
Golf Alltrack – crossover between Variant and SUV. The new Golf Alltrack will be launched parallel to the Golf Variant. As a crossover between the Golf Variant and the SUV world, the Alltrack comes as standard with permanent all-wheel drive system (4MOTION), increased ground clearance, an all-terrain look including specific bumpers and a custom interior. The new Golf Alltrack can take the rough with the smooth in light off-road terrain, is the perfect choice as a towing vehicle (up to 2,000 kg maximum trailer weight; braked with 12 percent gradient) and also impresses as an individual lifestyle model. The new generation of the Golf Alltrack, which was presented for the first time in 2015, adopts all the new technological features of the new Golf Variant.
Volkswagen brand finishes 2016 on generally positive note as full-year deliveries rise to 5.99 million vehicles
This was in part due to the newly-launched Golf Alltrack and the facelift Passat. These models lifted demand compared with December 2015. - Deliveries in Brazil ran at 21,400 units, an increase of 2.9 percent compared with the previous year. This was attributable to full resumption of production along with successful marketing measures. - China, Volkswagen's largest sales market, was once again the key driver of the positive trend, with 303,100 vehicles (+28.7 percent) handed over to customers there. The Middle Kingdom broke the record not only for December deliveries but also for full-year deliveries. - Mexico maintained the good sales performance of previous months, with deliveries in December 9.3 percent higher than the previous year.
Volkswagen brand deliveries in April slightly below previous year's level
In certain key markets in Western Europe, deliveries were, as expected, affected by the scheduled model replacement of the Golf family. In the home market of Germany, 45,800 vehicles were delivered, 13.0 percent fewer than in April 2016. Apart from the replacement of the Golf, this figure was affected by the loss of two working days over Easter. Growth in the region of Central and Eastern Europe was continued. Deliveries rose by 12.9 percent to 21,400 vehicles. Russia made a key contribution with significant growth of 21.4 percent and has therefore achieved a turnaround. Especially the new Tiguan is benefiting from strong demand in Russia. In the USA, in a slightly contracting overall market, 27,600 vehicles were handed over to customers, corresponding to growth of 1.6 percent. Especially the Golf Estate (SportWagen) and the Golf Alltrack benefited from increased popularity with customers.
Standard and optional equipment
The current Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline equipment lines will now be replaced by the Golf, Life and Style lines, as well as a sporty R-Line version. The model designation was adopted for the independent and always all-wheel driven Golf Alltrack. Golf Variant. The new Golf Variant range begins with the Golf version. The standard equipment has been greatly increased compared to the equivalent predecessor version.
Volkswagen brand sets delivery record in 2017
This trend was again driven by the Golf Alltrack and the Atlas as well as the Tiguan launched in August. 30,200 vehicles were handed over to customers in South America, representing an increase of 0.4 percent compared with the previous year. In China, the Volkswagen brand posted new records both for December and for the full year. Deliveries to customers there increased by 12.9 percent, or approx. 39,000 vehicles, in December compared with the same month last year. As a result, the figures for December were the best-ever monthly figures for China. At 3.18 million, deliveries in China for the full year topped the 3 million mark for the first time. Overview of deliveries by the Volkswagen brand in 2017: Deliveries to customers by markets December 2016 December 2017 Change (%) Jan.- Dec. 2016 Jan.
Volkswagen deliveries reach all-time record in November
This trend was driven by the Golf Alltrack and the Atlas as well as the Tiguan which was launched in August. 38,000 vehicles were delivered to customers in South America, an increase of 31.4 percent. Key drivers behind this positive development were Brazil with an increase of 34.0 percent as well as Argentina with an increase of 29.8 percent. Growth in the small car segment in these markets was particularly strong compared with the previous year. The Volkswagen brand continued its growth course in China in November. 331,100 vehicles were handed over to customers in this, the largest market, corresponding to a noteworthy increase of 16.2 percent. This led to another record-breaking month for Volkswagen brand deliveries in China. There was strong demand for the Jetta (31,600; + 22.2 percent) and the Magotan (19,400; + 21.3 percent). The popularity of SUVs continued.