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of the Sporty Golf 50 Years of the Sporty Golf The Golf – Europe's most successful car of all time – celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. Against this backdrop, Volkswagen Classic presents an unprecedented range of sporty Golf models. For the first time worldwide, all generations of the Golf GTI, Golf R, numerous factory and apprentice studies from the legendary Wörthersee GTI Meeting, and a special selection of motorsport Golf come together in one comprehensive exhibition at the Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück, the former Karmann factory. Simply put, the Golf was designed to be a sporty vehicle from the outset. Its entire technical DNA is built for performance. This journey began 50 years ago with the development of the Golf GTI. In its early stages in 1974, it was decided that the future GTI (debuting in 1976) should be homologated according to the international FIA regulations. And so it was. Sporting icons like the GTI or R models and racing masterpieces like the Golf Rallye G60 or

GLOBAL TEAM PLAYER From Wolfsburg to Pacheco: the Volkswagen team is productive internationally 4 HIGHLIGHTS Fast, far, frugal: the records spanning two centuries 34 SMALL ECONOMY WOLF Around the world in 80 days: the Lupo 3L TDI sets a world record in 2000 30 G-LADER RECORDS Triple with Jochi Kleint: the record-breaking Polo G40, Corrado G60 and Golf syncro G60 26 PRODUCTION RECORDS World champion and millionaire: saying thank you with limited editions of the Beetle 1302 S and Golf II 48 ARVW Flying miles: an aerodynamic test vehicle in world record-breaking form in 1980 44 VOLKSWAGEN PLANT Churning out records: the traditional location in Wolfsburg and a look at the Middle Kingdom 52 ENDURANCE TEST From Alaska to Tierra del Fuego: an extraordinary adventure for the Golf in 1974 38 RALLY LEGENDS Deserts, distances, global success: Volkswagen Motorsport at the Dakar Rally and in the World Rally Championship 56 TURBO POWER High-speed on the salt flats: a 338.15-km/h Guinness record on Lake Bonneville

range, much lower prices. e-Golf 2018 < €30,000 €36,900 < €35,000 Communication mid-2020 231 km 420 km 420km 550km Pure Pro Pro S 330 km Attractive prices due to:  Dedicated electric platform (MEB)  High economies of scale through Group-wide use  Progress in battery prices ID. family ID.3: The vehicle is not yet available for sale in Europe VAT OEM Environmental bonus for buying and leasing significantly increased and extended until 2025. 2,000 3,000 2,500 2,000 3,000 2,500 570 475€4,380 €5,475 €6,570 380 Old environmental bonus New environmental bonus Retroactive from November 4, 2019 (contract date) net gross For “basic” model up to €40,000 net/ €47,600 gross €65,000 net/ €77,700 gross Share OEM Share govt. Paid by manufacturer After the environmental bonus has been deducted, the ID.3 is on a par with or slightly below the level of a comparable ICE. €6,570 < €30,000 < €23,430 List price ID.3 Pure New env. bonus List price minus env. bonus €28,150 €26,460 Golf Life 1.5 l TSI ACT OPF 96

GLANCE 2 IN BRIEF World bestseller newly developed: the third generation of the Tiguan is ready. Contents KEY ASPECTS The drive range Mild and plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel Electric in everyday life Plug-in hybrid reimagined Using kinetic energy 48V mild hybrid as a first in the Tiguan Towing vehicle TDI with all-wheel drive in the flagship version Adaptive chassis Agility and comfort redefined Easier parking Memory and remote function Friendly exterior SUV design of a new era Connected interior New level of quality and operation Wide range of equipment Elegance and R-Line as top versions Volkswagen Communications Product Communications Bernd Schröder Spokesperson Tiguan / Tayron / Golf / Quality / Safety Tel: +49 5361 9 36867 bernd.schroeder1@volkswagen.de Medienkontakt 3 11 12 15 17 18 20 21 23 26 In brief 3 Mild hybrid as basic engine A new 48V system converts kinetic into electrical energy and operates without emissions in coasting mode. Intelligently networked operating philosophy

Atlas Cross Sport6 in the USA – the model known as the Teramont7 in China. Tiguan 2.0 TDI, 47 kW DSG 4MOTION - fuel consumption in l/100 km (NEDC): urban 6.3, extra-urban 4.7, combined 5.3; CO₂-emissions (combined) g/km: 140, efficiency class: B. T-Roc/ T-Roc Cabriolet R-Line TSI OPF 4MOTION 140 kW (190 PS) 4MOTION, fuel consumption in l/100 km (NEDC): urban 7.5, extra-urban 5.7, combined 6.3; Taigo 1.5 TSI, 110 kW/150 PS – fuel consumption in l/100 km (NEDC): urban 6.4, extra-urban 4.3, combined 5.1; CO₂- emissions (combined) g/km: 116; efficiency class: B. Taos – The model is not offered for sale in Germany. Atlas – The model is not offered for sale in Germany. Atlas Cross Sport – The model is not offered for sale in Germany. Tayron – The model is not offered for sale in Germany. And, of course, the Golf. It is and will remain a bestseller: In 2021, it was again the top-selling car model in Europe. Golf GTI „Clubsport 45“, fuel consumption l/100 km (NEDC): urban 8.4, extra-urban 5.6, combined

Model ranges in Europe >50 INTERNAL Focus on costs & capital efficiency Clear differentiation across brands Synergies, impact as a brand group New governance with clear responsibilities Strategic priorities INTERNAL Škoda in Vietnam New Kodiaq Bus Festival ID.Buzz LWB New Tiguan ID.2all DarkRebel Tavascan Highlights in 2023 CUPRA DarkRebel, CUPRA Raval – Concept cars, not for sale yet INTERNAL Škoda Superb Volkswagen Passat Synergy family BETA+ Our first lighthouse project Passat Elegance 2.0 l TDI SCR 110kW (150PS) – Power consumption in kWh/100 km: combined 5.4-5.0 l/100km; CO₂-emissions combined in g/km: combined 143–131 l. Information on consumption and CO₂ emissions, shown in ranges, depends on the selected vehicle equipment. INTERNAL Tomorrow 10 a.m. Concept cars, not for sale yet Our next big milestone Synergy family Small-BEV INTERNAL 6+ Core Driver Culture & Governance Adapt our culture and governance to tackle the future + Optimization Sales Costs Sales costs reduction & new sales

Small on the outside, big on the inside – and in many different aspects 50 years of Polo For millions of people, it was and is their very first car: the Polo – compact, timeless and classless. One for all. When the Polo was launched on the market in 1975, it was the third Volkswagen of a new era after the Passat (1973) and the Golf (1974). Like them, it also became a world bestseller. The Polo has been shaping the small car segment for 50 years now, with more than 20 million units sold. It stands for affordable entry-level mobility from Volkswagen with a coherent overall concept comprising a fair price-performance ratio, high utility value and pioneering technology for the small car class. Furthermore, it impresses with its appealing design, which is still popular today and made the model a bestseller. In every generation, the Polo has offered more space and comfort, more efficient engines and innovative safety features. Today also, the small car boasts assist and convenience systems that

Kariega, South Africa, is immensely proud of this compact marvel. Rightly so, in my opinion – it’s remarkable how the VW team has continually reinvented the Polo over five decades, adapting it to meet the needs of different generations, much like its big brother, the Golf. Happy Birthday, Polo! Dear readers, I hope you thoroughly enjoy this publication! Yours, Thomas Schäfer 2 350 YEARS OF POLO CONTENTS & HEADINGS POLO I 1975–1981 When it was unveiled in March 1975, the Polo was the smallest car Volkswagen had ever produced. Despite being just 3.5 metres long, it offered ample space for four people and their luggage. At the time, it became the smallest member of a new, modern model range alongside the Passat, Scirocco, and Golf. From a technical perspective, the small car was based on the Audi 50, which had been available since October 1974; the two cars were identical in design, with the exception of a few parts. The high-revving 0.9-litre engine also came from the Audi factory in Ingolstadt