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The Golf GTI has been on the market since 1976, making it 45 years old Volkswagen is marking the occasion with a special anniversary model, the Golf GTI Clubsport 45This exclusive anniversary model is based on the 300 PS Clubsport. Both models offer a front-axle locking differential integrated with the driving dynamics managerPresales of the exceptional Golf GTI Clubsport 45 start next week. Base price in Germany: 47,790 euros In the summer of 1976, Volkswagen launched a distinctively sporty Golf onto the market: the GTI. At that time no one at Volkswagen had any idea that the Golf GTI would eventually become the world’s most successful compact sports car. But that is exactly what happened – from production of the 5,000 vehicles that were originally planned to well in excess of 2.3 million today. Now Volkswagen is marking the 45th birthday of this iconic car with an anniversary model: the Golf GTI Clubsport 45 – an exclusive edition of the 221 kW/300 PS Golf GTI Clubsport. Extensive individualisation makes the Clubsport 45 a ready-made collector’s item, even as new. First presales will begin in selected European countries on 1 March. Price in Germany: from 47,790 euros(((

production line in Wolfsburg with 18-inch alloy wheels fitted as standard. A special diffuser, a body lowered by 10 millimetres, and wider side sills also enhance the overall sporty impression. Another new feature: oval tailpipes replace the round version in the sports exhaust system, with one tailpipe positioned on the left and right of the body. Countless GTI-specific features also customise the vehicle interior, including premium sport seats in ArtVelours, which even provide support when cornering at high speed, plus a sports steering wheel with perforated leather grip zones and paddles for the standard 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). Aluminium-look pedals and other superior details round off the exclusive interior design. A brief look back. Volkswagen is continuing the tradition of high-performance GTI models with the new Golf GTI Clubsport: the first Golf GTI Clubsport5 was launched in 2016 on the 40th anniversary of the iconic sports car. The original member of the Clubsport series developed 195 kW (265 PS) and temporarily delivered 213 kW (290 PS) using a boost function. This car was followed in the same year by the Golf GTI Clubsport S in a limited edition of 400 units with a continuously available output of 228 kW (310 PS). Driving the Golf GTI Clubsport S, pro race driver Benjamin Leuchter set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive vehicles on the Nordschleife at Nürburgring in May 2016. The time: 07:49:21 minutes.

World premiere: Volkswagen will introduce the new Golf R on 4 NovemberThe new Golf R it is the most powerful Golf model in the history of this best-seller, of which more than 35 million units have been sold The original version of the sports car made its debut in 2002 as the Golf R32 with 241 PS and all-wheel drive. In 2003, it was the first Volkswagen to be equipped with a dual clutch gearbox It’s the flagship model of the most successful Volkswagen of all times. Now the countdown to the world premiere of the new Golf R has started – the wait will finally be over on 4 November! Just one day later, presales of the new sports car will launch in Germany and Europe. Volkswagen is extending its range of sporty Golf models at high speed. The debuts of the GTI, GTI Clubsport, GTE and GTD are now followed by the dynamic flagship model of the eighth Golf generation: the new Golf R. Like all Golf models, the Golf R is also produced at the Wolfsburg plant, the home of the Golf. More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital. These are the characteristics

, Golf GTD, Golf R and Golf Variant. Electrification of the product line followed in 2014, with the Golf GTE and e-Golf. One of the sporty highlights in 2019 was the debut of the Golf GTI TCR with 213 kW / 290 PS, based on the 257 kW / 350 PS Golf GTI in the TCR race series. The diversity, technology and look of the Golf Mk7 really struck a chord: today, it is one of the three best-selling generations of this product line. 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

to climb the career ladder all the way to the Formula 1 world championship title, while the first year confirmed to Leuchter that his family could not make the financial commitment required for a career in formula racing. He decided to switch to touring car racing and has been enjoying success there. Competing in the WTCR represents a childhood dream come true for Leuchter. It is no surprise that the only German driver in the 2019 starting field is taking on the challenge with Volkswagen. Alongside his involvement as a driver, the 31-year-old is also a brand ambassador and motorsport representative for Volkswagen. And not just that: this year, Leuchter is celebrating his tenth anniversary with the brand. He had started work as an instructor in the Volkswagen Driving Experience team in 2009 – and continues to do that job to this day. He is also intensively involved in the testing and development programmes of new production cars for the brand. Leuchter still proud of record lap 20 April 2016: Leuchter is aiming to set a new lap record for front-wheel drive production cars on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife – with the Golf GTI Clubsport S. This is not just any record attempt. It is a race against the clock on one of the toughest racetracks in the world. Leuchter’s favourite track. Volkswagen had been working on the setup for the compact sports car for months. One lap. 20.832 kilometres. A flying start. The clock stops at 7:49.21 minutes – mission accomplished! Leuchter does not know how many laps he has now completed on the Nordschleife. “I stopped counting after I reached the magic number of 1,000 laps in 2013,” he says with a twinkle in his eye. “That’s a shame, as my involvement in the Volkswagen test and development programme for production cars means that I have added plenty of laps since then. It must be several thousand by now.” Another nine should be added to the list in the three WTCR races from 20 to 22 June – and Leuchter would like to complete these faster than ever before in the Golf GTI TCR.

since day one. “I was involved in the development programme in 2015, and since then I have competed in numerous races and taken part in every winter test for further development,” said Leuchter. Nordschleife lap record Many of his motorsport successes are closely linked with Volkswagen: in the 2016 ADAC TCR Germany, Leuchter finished in fifth place overall in the Golf GTI TCR, which made him the top-ranked Volkswagen driver. In the same year, he set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive production vehicles at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in the Golf GTI Clubsport S. In 2017, Leuchter won the TCR class of the VLN Endurance Championship and at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Last season, he finished in eighth place overall, once again making him the highest-placed Volkswagen driver in ADAC TCR Germany. Leuchter also showed just what he is capable of in winning the TCE category and taking victory in the TCR class at the Dubai 24 Hour Race. Facts and Figures for Benjamin Leuchter (D) Date of Birth 22 November 1987 Place of Birth Duisburg (D) Height/weight 165 cm/60 kg Motorsport since 2001 Career Highlights 2018 ADAC TCR Germany (8th place overall, best Volkswagen driver, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Dubai (overall winner TCE category, winner TCR class, Golf GTI TCR) 2017 VLN Endurance Championship (overall winner TCR class, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Nürburgring (winner TCR class, Golf GTI TCR) 2016 ADAC TCR Germany (5th place overall, best Volkswagen driver, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Nürburgring (2nd place TCR class, Golf GTI TCR) Lap record for front-wheel-drive production vehicles at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (7:47.21 minutes, Golf GTI Clubsport S) 2014 VLN Endurance Championship (1st place SP8 class) since 2010 Driving instructor in the Volkswagen Driving Experience team 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup Calendar 06/04 – 07/04 Marrakech (MA) 27/04 – 28/04 Budapest (H) 11/05 – 12/05 Slovakiaring (SK) 18/05 – 19/05 Zandvoort (NL) 20/06 – 22/06 Nürburgring (D) 06/07 – 07/07 Vila Real (P) 14/09 – 15/09 Ningbo (CHN) 26/10 – 27/10 Suzuka (J) 14/11 – 17/11 Macau (CHN) tba Sepang (MAL)

colours of tornado red and pure white, plus the metallic colours of dark silver, black pearl and – as a new GTI shade – costa azul (blue). This most powerful up! can be identified by the typical GTI insignia. At the front, for instance, it is the red lateral stripe in the honeycomb-patterned radiator grille. Incorporated above it: the GTI logo. On the sides it is the black double lateral stripes over the wide side sill shrouds, where the new up! draws directly on the original GTI. The 17-inch alloy wheels have also been redesigned. They look particularly snappy within the wheel arches, as the up! GTI has a sports running gear set 15 mm lower. GTI features characterise the rear as well: here these include once again a red stripe and a larger roof spoiler that provides greater downforce on the rear axle and thus optimised handling characteristics. In the interior the typical features include the leather sports steering wheel, a GTI gear lever knob and the legendary 'Clark' seat cover pattern. With regards to the details of the Golf GTE Performance Concept, one thing is clear: GTE has always stood for sustainability and dynamic handling. That is reflected too in the new Wörthersee concept car. While the classic GTI and the semi-electric GTE are based on a similar concept, the drive systems differ and on the GTE all the red GTI insignia are blue. With the new prototype of the Golf GTE Performance Concept, Volkswagen is now presenting an idea of how the Golf GTE, which can drive up to 50 kilometres in all-electric mode, could be further developed. Externally the Golf GTE Performance Concept painted in Electric White Mother of Pearl Effect draws admiring looks with a black roof, blue elements in silhouette, black wing mirrors, air deflector elements in the front bumper painted in gloss black, side sills in the same gloss colour and blue-and-black 19-inch Pretoria wheels. To accompany the increased power, Volkswagen provides large 17-inch brakes (discs perforated, callipers in 'GTE blue'), sports running gear and wheel spacers. At the rear features such as the exhaust tailpipes and diffuser of the Golf GTI and the roof edge spoiler of the legendary Golf GTI Clubsport mark out the GTE Performance version. On the inside it is details such as exclusive leather sports seats and a multifunction steering wheel in 'alcantara' with blue '12 o'clock marking', with which the powerful concept car will be appearing at the GTI festival in the Austrian village of Reifnitz.

display via Mirror Link. "During the creation of their dream GTI, our apprentices learn about the complexity and future challenges of automobile production. They gain further experience in the use of digital technologies, the application of system technology and electro-mobility," says Peter Christ, Head of Automotive Technology Training in Wolfsburg. "This is why we choose our strongest talents and offer them the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and experts from the entire company at an early stage." This year, the departments concerned included Design, Group Research Drive Systems, Technical Development, the pilot hall, the seat center, plastic parts production and the paint shop. Highlights of the Golf GTI First Decade (selection): Exterior: the two-door sports Golf is painted in Atlantic Blue Metallic and the doors and rear side panels also feature large areas of foil in the contrasting color of Satin Ocean Shimmer. Stripes of glossy blue chrome foil underline the racing design. Rally stripes on the bonnet and roof take up the composition of three blue tones with contrasting foils. The sporting presentation is underlined by the high-gloss black paintwork of the honeycomb radiator grille, Clubsport rear spoiler and 20-inch alloy wheels. The wheel rims from mb-Design are decorated by hubs painted in Ocean Shimmer. The starting number 10 on the C-pillars and the "First Decade" logo on the tailgate signal that this show car is the 10th Wörthersee GTI from the Wolfsburg talent factory. Interior: GTI drivers in the two-seater benefit from top sports seats. The driver's seat can be adjusted electrically using an app on a smart phone or tablet. The seat offers several back massage profiles with a memory function. The sports seats are handmade: titanium black nappa leather/Alcantara combination with decorative blue stitching. Punched Alcantara sections have a blue background and the central section is decorated by an embroidered "10" at the top. The racing