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The Golf celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024 – and to mark the occasion, Volkswagen released a new version of the bestselling car with a fresh design, enhanced features and improved performance. Among the highlights of the eighth-generation Golf is a new-generation infotainment system, which has a fast processor, is intuitive to use and benefits from a sophisticated voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT. Other notable features include the IQ Light LED matrix headlights and the IDA voice assistant. In addition, the Golf is available for the first time with an illuminated VW badge at the front. Anniversary brochure Kathrin Seifert

To mark its 50th anniversary year, Volkswagen launched an upgraded version of its bestselling car. This new version offers a fresh design, intuitive operation and – depending on the model – optimum comfort or an especially fun driving experience. In addition, there are a range of drive system variants, each of which combines innovation and efficiency. To give just one example: the plug-in hybrids now have electric ranges of up to 143 kilometres and are equipped with a DC rapid charging function. Anniversary brochure Media Philipp Dörfler

In 2004, Volkswagen added a new Golf dimension to its model range, the Golf Plus. This was a second, additional, different Golf. With a “plus” in terms of body height and seating level, interior space, variability and functionality. It made its world debut at the Bologna Motor Show. The Golf Plus was launched in Europe at the beginning of 2005. Its styling showed that this was an independent model and opened up new perspectives on the Golf. The starting point was the height. At 1,581 mm, the Golf Plus was 90 mm taller than the Golf available at the time. Buyers of the Golf Plus especially appreciated the high seating position and the variable interior with a rear seat which could be adjusted by 160 mm in the longitudinal direction. In 2014, the Golf Plus was succeeded by the Golf Sportsvan. Photo albums

A new era Factory code: Type 17 (A1) “The little saviour,” headlines the press, because in the spring of 1974, those responsible held their breath for weeks, wondering whether the new Volkswagen Golf could live up to the expectations placed on its narrow shoulders. Sales of the Beetle were steadily declining, and Volkswagen was posting significant losses, something completely unheard of. The classic vehicle concept with rear-wheel drive and air cooling seemed to have reached its limits, and management and employees were unsettled. The only solution is a bold move: a radical departure from the VW Beetle and a complete redesign. The huge sales success of the Golf in its first year of production prove that this is the right decision. The Volkswagen Group is involved in the development with all its subsidiaries and presents an impressive result: the new VW Golf looks good, it is designed by Italdesign under the direction of Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Golf is light – 165 kilograms less than the Beetle. It is compact – only 370 centimetres long. It is lively – with a 1.1-litre engine delivering 37 kW (50 PS) or a 1.5-litre engine delivering 51 kW (70 PS). It also has an almost perfect chassis and is available with four doors. Profits are rising because the Golf can be manufactured more efficiently, and its sales price is 600 DM higher than that of the 1303 Beetle. A new era for Volkswagen has begun. Golf I profile Vehicle data Engine versions Golf I variants & highlights Golf I model update 1975 Now also with 75 PS Typical for the first production year of a completely new model: minor weaknesses are comprehensively eliminated, and the Golf is further optimised. The brake system, seat fittings, and gearshift are improved.

The style icon Factory code: Type 1J (A4) Saloon In 1997, the Golf IV replaces its predecessor. Anyone taking a seat in the newly designed interior is as surprised as they had been in the Passat B5: the workmanship and appearance of the interior sets new standards in its class. The fourth-generation Golf looks unusually high-quality and stands out from all its competitors right from the start thanks to its qualities. The clear design and minimal body joints shape the brand for the future: under the direction of Volkswagen's chief designer Hartmut Warkuß, the VW Golf IV takes shape in the mid-1990s. Today, design experts consider the design to be a style icon and groundbreaking for the model series – not least because the fourth generation, with its brilliant clarity and the C-pillar design that characterises the model series, builds a bridge to the Golf I of 1974. The fully galvanised body impresses with its perfect surfaces. Large wheels and a wide track ensure a confident appearance. Details such as the seamlessly integrated bumpers and the clear glass headlights used for the first time in the VW Golf IV represent a level of quality previously unattained in this class. The fourth Golf is also significantly larger than its predecessor: it is 13 centimetres longer, 4 centimetres wider, and has a 3.5-centimetre longer wheelbase. This means that the usable interior space is also noticeably larger than in the Golf III. At the start of production, the petrol engine range extends from a 1.4-litre 16V with 75 kW (75 PS) to a 2.3-litre V5 with 100 kW (150 PS), and diesel engines ranging from a 1.9-litre SDI with 50 kW (68 PS) to a 1.9-litre TDI with 81 kW (110 PS). In 2002, Volkswagen introduces the R32, capable of speeds of up to 247 km/h. The revolutionary direct shift gearbox (DSG) makes its debut in 2003 in the all-wheel-drive top model of the series. A total of 4.9 million VW Golf IV, including all derivatives, are produced.

On September 4, 2012, Volkswagen celebrated the world premiere of the seventh Golf in Berlin. Just one day later, pre-sales of the bestseller, which has sold well over 29 million copies to date, began in the first countries. The weight of the new Golf has been reduced by up to 100 kg, thus reversing the much-cited weight spiral. Depending on the engine, fuel consumption could be reduced by up to 23 percent compared to the predecessor. In addition, Volkswagen launched the Golf with a whole range of new assistance systems. These included systems such as the multi-collision brake, a proactive occupant protection system as well as the automatic distance control system "ACC" and the environment monitoring system "Front Assist" including the city emergency braking function. In 2014, it was the new e-Golf with which Volkswagen set course for the age of electric mobility. Around 6.3 million units of the Golf VII left the factories. Media

Proven bestseller, new value Factory code: 1K The sixth generation of the Golf is launched in autumn 2008. Like its predecessor, the new Golf is based on the PQ35 platform, remains compact, but is comprehensively modernised in terms of technology and appearance. "Experience value anew" is the slogan for the market launch of the sixth generation of the best-selling family, and the press kit for the international launch makes a clear statement: "The best Golf ever". The sixth generation remains unmistakably a Golf. But even at first glance, it appears clearer, more muscular, and of higher quality. In keeping with the proven Golf tradition, there is a choice of a three-door and a five-door saloon version. The design was created under the direction of new chief designer Walter de Silva and is noticeably more streamlined and more linear: the headlights and rear lights are more angular, and the roof and window section rest on a visually widened belt line, which gives the Golf design more presence and additional dynamism. When it comes to safety and assistance systems, the new VW Golf VI plays it safe. It breaks previous compact class standards and takes a leap forward: a pioneering knee airbag system for the driver is standard in all models. Features previously found only in luxury cars, such as adaptive cruise control, Park Assist, a high-resolution rear-view camera, dynamic chassis control (DCC), a tyre pressure monitoring system, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, and LED taillights, can also be configured. The interior is more elegant than ever thanks to new, higher-quality surfaces. New windows and some double-lip seals ensure a quiet atmosphere on board. A new generation of steering wheels, a fresh operating concept for the air conditioning system, and improved radio systems ensure an ergonomically optimised user experience.

Maturity Factory code: 1H (A3) Saloon After eight years of production, the Golf II is replaced in 1991. Once again, the previous model is analysed in detail and adapted to the current status quo through targeted further developments. The changes affect the design, accident safety, volume, and quality. The passenger compartment is reinforced, the front side members can be specifically deformed to absorb loads, the doors are intrusion-resistant thanks to transverse struts, and the rear seat backrests are secured against penetrating loads. The package remains essentially the same: the VW Golf III is based on the platform of its predecessor, the wheelbase is identical, and the length (4,020 millimetres) and width (1,695 millimetres) differ only slightly. The design of the Golf II is deliberately refined by Wolfsburg's chief designer Herbert Schäfer. With a wedge-shaped side line and new lighting graphics, the Golf III is significantly more modern and contemporary. To achieve lower fuel consumption, the drag coefficient of the body is reduced to an excellent 0.30. This was achieved, among other things, by flush-fitting windows. The engine range is revised to include petrol versions with 1.4-litre displacement and 44 kW (60 PS), 1.8 litres and 55 kW (75 PS), and a GTI with 2.0 litres and 88 kW (115 PS). For diesel engines, customers can choose between a 1.9-litre naturally aspirated engine with 47 kW (64 PS) and a turbo diesel with 55 kW (75 PS). The higher front axle loads have been taken into account: power steering is standard from 47 kW (64 PS) upwards. Golf customers have a wide range of configuration options right from the start. The equipment lines CL, GL, GT, GT Special, and GTI are available.