Five generations, 34 years
and over 26 million vehicles
after the original first went on
sale, the sixth generation of
the Golf has been unveiled.
The new model continues the
evolution of an icon. The new
Golf is the safest, most
technically advanced and most
dynamic iteration yet. Not only
does the new Golf promise great
value, but it aims to set
benchmarks in quality, style,
safety and the reduction of
emissions.
Instantly apparent in the
sixth generation of Golf is a
sharply defined look that draws
on the new design direction
established by the Scirocco. The new look aims to combine
the elements that define the
Golf across five generations
while bringing them up to date.
The result is a clean, elegant
design that’s easily
recognisable as a Golf yet
remains an all-new shape.
The same elements of
simplicity and attention to
detail were applied to the
vehicle’s interior. A new level
of quality is established in the
Golf with the adoption of
materials and equipment usually
associated with a vehicle in a
higher segment.
Clearly defined white backlit
dials sit in recessed,
individual cowells behind a
three-spoke steering wheel with
the option of controls for
entertainment and communications
functions. High quality, soft
touch plastics are integrated
with tasteful aluminium and
chrome highlights. The new look
is combined with advances made
by Volkswagen engineers in
reducing wind noise, including a
completely new design of door
and window seals, a new damping
film that supports the
windscreen and a new engine
mounting system. The result is
new levels of acoustic damping
to make the new Golf the
quietest yet.
Aiding this refinement are
advanced new petrol and diesel
engines. The new 2.0-litre TDI
110 PS common rail diesel engine
emits just 119 g/km of CO2 while
returning 62.7 mpg on the
combined cycle. Other diesel
variants are available with 90
PS, 140 PS and 170 PS outputs
linked to a choice of six-speed
manual or DSG gearboxes. Many
of the petrol engines adopt
highly efficient TSI technology
with outputs of 80 PS, 102 PS,
122 PS and 160 PS.
