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The Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be ordered now, with prices starting at 54,540 euros. GTI – these three letters have characterised Volkswagen for nearly 50 years and create excitement and even cult status worldwide. More than 2.5 million GTI models have been produced worldwide since the first Golf GTI in 1976 – and this success story now continues with the anniversary model as an additional highlight. This is because the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest and most powerful GTI production model to date. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS), the Golf GTI EDITION 50 now offers 18 kW (25 PS) more power than the Golf GTI Clubsport, which was previously the most powerful production GTI. A MacPherson front axle and a four-link rear axle form the basic layout of the chassis.

Golf Variant launches with vibrant design on the basis of the new, eighth Golf generationEfficient drives and comprehensive standard features including numerous comfort and assist systems characterise the new Golf VariantNew version is now 66 mm longer, legroom in the rear has been significantly enhanced and luggage compartment volume increasedNew Golf Alltrack featuring 4Motion all-wheel drive and customised equipment with off-road look also making its debut World premiere for the new Golf Variant: the compact estate is now even more spacious, dynamic and digital than ever before. The greater amounts of available space, comprehensive standard features and new drive types with mild hybrid and twin dosing technology represent pioneering characteristics. The new Golf Alltrack as the all-wheel drive Golf Variant with SUV genes is also making its debut. In Germany pre-sales for the Golf Variant will start tomorrow, 10 September, while further European countries will gradually follow.

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.

Golf Mk I annual figures: 1974: Debut of the first Golf 1976: 500,000th Golf in March1,000,000th Golf in OctoberFirst Golf GTIFirst Golf with diesel engine 1978: 2,000,000th Golf in JuneDebut of the US Rabbit version in July 1979: 3,000,000th Golf in SeptemberFirst Golf CabrioletDebut of the Caddy vanFacelift 1982: 5,000,000th Golf in FebruaryFirst Golf with turbocharged diesel engine (GTD) 1983: First generation phased out in western Europeafter 6.99 million units had been produced

Golf Mk II annual figures 1983: Debut of the second Golf generation 1984: First Golf with catalytic converterDebut of the second Golf GTI generation 1985: 7,000,000th Golf in March 1986: First Golf (GTI) featuring four-valve petrol engineFirst Golf syncro with viscous coupling (all-wheel drive)Golf syncro as first Golf with ABS from August 1987: ABS available for all GT and GTI modelsCatalytic converter also available for smaller enginesFaceliftGolf GT syncro becomes first model with ABS as standard 1988: Debut of the Rallye Golf G60Debut of the Golf Limited G6010,000,000th Golf in June 1989: 11,000,000th Golf in OctoberDebut of the Golf City Stromer and Golf Hybrid 1990: all Golf models with petrol engines feature a catalytic converter from FebruaryDebut of the Golf Country1,000,000th Golf GTI in November12,000,000th Golf in November 1991: First Golf produced at Mosel plant near Zwickau in MarchSecond generation phased out in Western Europe after6.3 million units had been produced

Volkswagen also launched the first Golf with the new 4MOTION all-wheel drive in the same year. In 1999, the first Golf with a 6-speed gearbox was launched on the market. The Golf GTI Edition 25 with 132 kW/180 PS, launched in 2001 to mark the GTI’s 25th anniversary, is already a sought-after classic. It was followed in 2002 by the first Golf with a direct petrol injection engine (FSI). In 2002, Volkswagen also introduced what was then the sportiest Golf: the R32 with a top speed of 250 km/h. In 2003 this particular model at the top of the product line was the very first to become available with dual clutch gearbox (DSG), a revolution in terms of speed and economy. That same year, and after 4.99 million vehicles produced, the Golf Mk 4 – the first fully galvanised Golf available with navigation system including colour screen – was succeeded by the Golf Mk 5.

Golf Mk3 annual figures 1991 Debut of the third Golf generation1991 VR6 engine as the first six-cylinder in the compact class1991 Service interval display in the cockpit1991 Oxidising catalytic converter1991 Water-soluble paints1992 Driver and front passenger airbags1993 Debut of the first Golf Variant1993 Debut of the second Golf Cabriolet1993 Debut of the second Golf syncro generation1993 The first turbo diesel direct injection engine (TDI) in a compact vehicle1994 The sound barrier of 15 million produced Golf vehicles is broken through1995 The first suction diesel direct injection engine in a compact vehicle (SDI)1995 Laser welding: the first series attempts with 80cm roof joints in the Golf Variant1996 ABS becomes standard for all Golf vehicles1996 Side airbags in the Golf “Family” special model fitted as standard, as option in all other Golf models1996 Phase-out of the third generation after 4.83 million vehicles produced.

24 October 2019: three days to go until the global debut of the eighth Golf generation The Golf Mk5 sets standards in terms of comfort, dynamics and quality New body variants enhance the Golf’s range This was the Golf generation offering comfort and dynamics that went beyond those of quite a number of competitors within the upper mid-sized vehicle class. The same rang true for quality. A value that underlines the stability of the laser-welded body is that its torsional rigidity had increased by 35 percent in 2003 upon the debut of the Golf Mk5. This also marked the first time that the Golf was optionally available with side airbags in the rear – in conjunction with the standard airbags (front, sides at the front, head-protection airbag) this now meant that eight of these protecting, inflatable pads were on board the vehicle.