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Volkswagen Golf is a product of Volkswagen, located in Germany. The popular hatchback became the most successful car of the company and took the 3rd place among the best-selling vehicles. According to information for 2007, more than 25 million copies were produced. Auto is the flagship shopping among European motorists.

The machine serves as the founder of the golf class. Interestingly, it was voted Japan's Import Car of the Year (2004-2005). At the onset of 2013, cars of the 7th family were named the best car of the year at the World Car of the Year competition held every year. The whole model range is Volkswagen.

Car history

1st generation - A1 (1974-1993)

The famous vehicle made its public debut in 1974. Volkswagen Golf 1 received a special name in honor of the warm ocean current - the Gulf Stream. Modest plastic trim, angular design solutions and average comfort were justified by a front-wheel drive layout (which was an extremely rare phenomenon at that time), a rich range of engines running on diesel and gasoline, a choice of bodies (3- or 5-door hatchback, Jetta sedan and cabriolet).

The first generation had a rear window washer, a wiper, a sunroof, a closable petrol tank cap and alloy wheel disks. In the United States of America and Canada, the vehicle was produced under the name VW Rabbit. The design of the Volkswagen Golf 1 was developed by the Italian automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Volkswagen Golf first generation

A power plant was used as a standard engine, the volume of which was 1.1 liters, giving out 50 horsepower. A little later, they began to install a diesel variation of a 50-horsepower 1.5-liter engine. Such motors made it possible to accelerate to 90 km / h in 13.2 seconds, and the maximum speed was at the level of 149 kilometers per hour.

The average fuel consumption was 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers. The most powerful was the Golf GTI, where there was a power unit, which received a volume of 1.6 liters, which had a K-Jetronic fuel injection system and produced 110 "mares". With such an engine, the car accelerated to 183 km / h, and it took only 9 seconds to overcome the first hundred kilometers per hour.

The sporty version of the model had the price tag of a subcompact car and the agility of a sporty coupe. The GTI featured dark window frames, sporty seats and steering wheel and wider plastic wheel trims.

Initially, those who bought Golf were offered a car not only with a mechanically switchable transmission, but also with an automatic transmission. Already from the first generation, the German car had fairly good equipment, which made it possible to feel comfortable while driving a hatchback.

By 1979, the company introduced a new Golf convertible with a folding soft top. The well-known Karmann atelier in the city of Osnabrück was engaged in bodywork. It was decided to create cars in the back of a convertible before the design of the 3rd generation of the Golf. In part, this was due to the fact that the convertible of the 2nd family could not be released.

A little later, the model grid was replenished with a convertible and a sedan, which received its name Jetta. The hatchback production was completed in 1983, convertibles were still produced until 1993. In South Africa, cars in an improved image under the Citi name were made until 2009. In total, the Golf 1 family was released in a circulation of 6,700,000 vehicles.

Despite the fact that the GTI version of the "Golf" of the first generation was released in 1976, the international magazine "Sports Car International" was awarded it the 3rd line among the best cars of the eighties.

2nd generation - A2 (1983-1992)

When the year 1983 came, the Golf 1 was replaced by the 2nd family. The novelty came out more voluminous, acquired modern equipment, which included ABS, power steering and an onboard computer. The length of the Volkswagen Golf 2 has grown by 300 mm, in width - by 55 millimeters, so the interior is filled with spaciousness and comfort.

With the help of a modernized body shape, it was possible to reduce the air resistance index from 0.42 to 0.34. The experts decided to keep the most important recognizable design elements, but they were supplemented and improved.

Three years later (in 1986) the all-wheel drive version of the Syncro was released. The "charged" version of the Volkswagen Golf G60 had a 1.8-liter power plant under the hood, which developed 160 horsepower. There was a mechanical pressurization.

The second family was more generous with modifications. By 1984, many saw the auto GTI, which had 8-valve engines that developed 112 "horses". From the beginning of 1990-1991, they produced the "off-road" model Volkswagen Golf Country, developed together with the Steyr-Daimler-Purch company. Country differed from the standard version of the car with all-wheel drive by an increased ground clearance of 63 millimeters and related elements.

Golf syncro

The body, along with the Golf Syncro units, was placed on the frame, with the help of which the car received increased ground clearance. In addition, there is a viscous coupling in the rear axle drive, which automatically connects the rear wheels when the front wheels slip.

However, the demand for such a version turned out to be lower than planned - only 7,735 vehicles were produced. Two families of cars were produced until 1992, in total, 6,300,000 units were built.

3rd generation - A3 (1991-2002)

The third Golf family took its first steps in August 1991 at the Geneva Motor Show. The body was produced as a three-door and five-door hatchback, a version of the Golf Variant station wagon, as well as a convertible. With the backrest of the rear sofa folded down, the trunk of the station wagon received a volume of 1,425 liters.

The third generation has acquired a special design solution, and there is more free space inside. There was an abundance of auxiliary equipment, for example, ABS, electric seat heating, air conditioning, electric drive for adjusting the angle of the seat backs.

We did not forget to install centralized lock control, electric adjustment of the position of external mirrors, options for pre-heating the power unit in winter, and more.

Volkswagen Golf of the third generation

The arsenal of power plants had 7 gasoline-powered engines (from 1.4 liters with a capacity of 60 horsepower, to a high-spirited VR6 12V, 190 hp, with a volume of 2.9 liters). There were engines running on diesel fuel (a pair of "aspirated", 64/75 "horses", respectively, and the only turbo engine that produced 90 "horses").

All gasoline engines were equipped with neutralizers. The weakest power unit has a volume of 1.4 liters, and the most powerful - 2.8 liters. The latter accelerated the car to 225 km / h, and the first "hundred" took 7.6 seconds. The strongest options came with a four-speed automatic, where there was an electrohydraulic drive.

The box had two programs - economy and sports style of movement. All wheels received disc brake elements, and the front ones were ventilated. Steering and brake servo amplifiers began to be installed on all models.

Volkswagen Golf engine

By 1995, the original Golf appeared, carrying a 2.8-liter VR6. The idea for the new engine was as follows: they took a standard V-shaped six-cylinder engine and changed the angle between the two cylinders by 15 degrees so that all the pistons fit under one cylinder head.

This allowed the engine to develop 172 horsepower. The sedan version was called the Vento. The development department has been especially attentive to the issue of security. The presence of easily crushed in a collision volumes, reinforced frames, amplifiers integrated into the doors was used.

In addition, the third generation hatchback had an Airbag for the driver and front passenger, a 170 mm deformable steering column, a foam-covered "tidy" and rear seat backs made of steel.

The German company has not forgotten to provide its customers with a 12-year guarantee against perforating corrosion. As a result, the third Golf scattered in a circulation of 4,800,000 vehicles, and the construction was completed in 1997.

4th generation - A4 (1997-2010)

Volkswagen Golf 4, produced in 1997, has become longer, more solid and more comfortable. The interior now had a similar style to the Passat, and offered a considerable list of additional features. The range of choice of power plants has increased. The presence of turbodiesels, gasoline turbo engines, gasoline installations with a direct fuel injection system appeared.

The list of engines has 6 petrol and 3 diesel variations, the power of which varies from 68 to 180 "horses". The most powerful model is the Golf R32, which has a 3.2-liter 238-horsepower engine, an all-wheel drive system and a DSG preselective gearbox.

Without radical changes, the design staff was able to make the hatchback more modern. Initially, non-standard lighting elements are striking. The cumulative glass dome hides a pair of massive headlights for low and high beams, as well as a pair of small round direction indicators, along with foglights.

The rear part of the car has noticeably changed, the most important part of which was now the rear roof pillar, which has a curved shape and flows into the wing. We decided to use sound-absorbing materials and brand new fasteners for the engine and exhaust system. Volkswagen Golf 4 has received 4 levels of equipment: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and GTI.

I was very pleased with the list of basic equipment, where there is an ABS, front Airbags for the driver and passenger, two side Airbags in the backs of the front seats, a disc brake system on four wheels (ventilated in front), a power steering with a variable gear ratio and steering wheel effort, adjustable the height of the driver's seat, dust filter of the ventilation system, head restraints on the rear seats, painted bumpers and radiator grilles in the body color, as well as outside rear-view mirrors.

If necessary, the center console can come with an installed navigation on the LCD screen. There are elements that were previously absent in cars of this class. For example, in order for the wipers to work intensively, they are monitored by a rain sensor. In Europe, the sedan version began to be called VW Bora. It was also produced there until 2006, and in Brazil it is still produced today.

Many car owners carry out small tuning, especially the 4th generation Volkswagen Golf. It is enough to equip the model with brand new discs and a couple of aerodynamic body kits, and the car will become a real men's sports car.

It turns out that the Germans were right with the design of the model - it is really universal. We can say that the fourth Golf is a kind of constructor that anyone can transform to fit their style and character.

5th generation - A5 (2003-2009)

The year 2003 came, which was marked by the appearance of the fifth generation of the car. The car was produced in the body of a hatchback, station wagon, as well as a sedan, which was called -. The hatchback was presented in the fall (September) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. They decided to build the vehicle on the newest base, which formed the basis of the Audi A3 of the 2nd family and the Volkswagen Touran.

It turns out that the hatchback has acquired a multi-link rear suspension, a brand new body, which has increased rigidity by 80 percent. Volkswagen Golf 5 has increased in length by 57 millimeters (4,204 mm), in width by 24 millimeters (1,759 mm) and in height by 39 millimeters (1,483 mm).

The passengers sitting behind were able to feel the increase in free space, since it became much freer at the feet (by 65 mm), and the ceiling height increased by 24 millimeters. In terms of dimensions, the novelty is almost equal to the first version of the Passat, released in 1973. However, this is a consequence of modern changes - the car should be spacious, accommodate 5 people and several suitcases in the luggage compartment. The trunk has also grown in volume to 350 liters.

The exterior of the car has five main elements, where you can see the belt line that runs under the side windows and rises upward, the clear graphics of the side windows that form one whole. The presence of the embossed sidewalls in the area of \u200b\u200bthe aft pillars and doors, the inherent shape of the C-pillar, and the rapid roofline, which is curved at an angle, stands out clearly.

It is easy to notice the fully fresh look of the design of the nose area, where there is improved aerodynamics. In place there are double round headlights with transversely mounted direction indicators, which, like Faeton, clearly "sharpen" towards the central area of \u200b\u200bthe "front end".

The curved plane of the fenders rises above the headlights. Together with the hood and radiator grille, they paint a V-style. The interior of the 5th generation is austere in the standard German style, yet functional and ergonomic. Functional sections are clearly separated, all keys, together with switches, are located in their usual places.

Any little thing, when compared with the previous version, has been finalized and improved. For example, the center console with the adjustments installed on it, they decided to install higher in order to increase their information content and facilitate control. The design of the seats installed in front has been fully updated - now they provide maximum comfort.

The Fifth Golf is the first vehicle in its category where, as an option, it is possible to install seats with an adjustable electric lumbar support, which functions in 4 modes (built into the seat), or with an independent heater.

Volkswagen Golf 5 interior

In addition, it is possible to install a front passenger seat with a forward-folding back. This allows you to lengthen the cargo area and transport oversized cargo. The fifth Golf received several engine and transmission variations.

The diesel line is represented by two engines: a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 140 "horses", as well as 1.9 liters and a capacity of 105 horsepower. The list of available gasoline engines is clearly greater: a volume of 1.6 liters, producing 102 horsepower, 1.4 liters, developing 75 "horses" and 1.6 liters, producing 115 horsepower. Golf V is equipped with 1.4 TSI (there can be 3 units - 122, 140 and 170 horsepower) and 2.0 FSI (two options - 150/200 "horses").

The fifth family comes with three standard equipment versions: Trendline, Comfortline and Sportline, which differ in small trims. Each of them has six airbags, ABS with Brake Assist and ESP.

At the end of 2004, the VW Golf Plus single-volume hatchback was presented, which differed in a different design solution. In total, 3,300,000 vehicles were produced by 2009.

6th generation - A6 (2009-2012)

The 6th generation Volkswagen Golf made its debut in October 2008 at the Paris Motor Show. The car was, in fact, a deeply modernized car of the family's past. Walter da Silva was responsible for the look of the car. They assembled a model in the back of a three-door and five-door hatchback, as well as a station wagon and a convertible.

It so happened that the sixth generation came out when many countries began to introduce mandatory daytime running lights. The German company has responded well. All Golf versions had headlights with integrated daytime running lights. Due to the fact that the front end was updated, the "six" looked more dynamic than its predecessor.

The versatile model began to stand out from the competition. Despite the fact that the volume of the luggage compartment was slightly less than that of competitors, Golf did not allow to surrender the position of a common family car. Even the first glance at the VW Golf 6 allows us to confidently conclude that the new product has become more elegant.

The optics installed in front, familiar to many from the Sirocco concept, are now radically different. The headlights are oval on one side, and on the other end with a sharp angle. The optics installed at the back did not disappoint - the contours of the headlights were drawn uniquely and gracefully.

Volkswagen Golf station wagon

They look a bit like an SUV. Despite the fact that the body panels (in addition to the roof) were made from scratch, the 6th family did not turn out to be supernovae. It is still easy to perceive him as an old acquaintance.

The bumper has a drawn friendly smile, embossed edges have been drawn along the side line. The already wide C-pillar was made even wider. The window sill line dropped slightly, but the doors themselves, along with the doorways, did not change.

I was very pleased with the sound insulation. No wonder the sixth generation is called the quietest in its segment. We also managed to significantly improve handling, despite its already high level in the last generation.

There aren't many changes inside either. The top of the dashboard looks in the new style along with the door panels and the center console. The dashboard, three-spoke steering wheel, climate control and audio system control unit - these elements migrated from the VW Passat CC.

If before there was an uncomfortable blue backlight for many, now it is gone. Instead, a white moonlight was introduced, which looks more elegant and does not negatively affect the eyes. In general, the interior pleased me with high quality materials: dark top, light bottom, beautifully crafted leather, literally from everything it gives off solidity and good quality.

Feeling like you are in a car of a higher class. Of course, the basic equipment does not look so solid: the steering wheel does not have leather braiding and keys, the audio recorder is simple, mechanical windows are installed on the rear doors, and the seats are not of such a relief type, they are upholstered in gray or black fabric. Although, as we said above, the luggage compartment has changed slightly, it's nice that there are 4 convenient hook fasteners in their places, and there is also a 12V outlet.

If we talk about power plants, there is a wide choice here. There are 7 petrol and 3 diesel engines. Gasoline engines include a 1.4-liter 16-valve 80-horsepower (since 2008), a 1.6-liter 8-valve 102-horsepower (since 2008), a 1.2-liter TSI, producing 86 and 106 horsepower (since 2010). .), 1.4-liter TSI, developing 122 and 160 horsepower (since 2008).

Gas engine

Next are the TSI versions with a similar volume of 2.0 liters. The "weakest" sports model develops 211 horsepower and has been produced since 2009, followed by a 235 horsepower engine, which has been produced in limited edition for the Golf GTI "Edition 35" since 2011, and the petrol engine, giving 271 horsepower, closes the list (produced from autumn 2009 for the Golf R 2.0).

Diesel engines include the 1.6-liter TDI, which produces 90 and 105 "horses" (since 2009). There are also 2.0-liter TDI versions available, developing 110 and 140 horsepower (since 2008). The most powerful two-liter diesel engine received 170 horsepower - it has been produced since 2009.

Diesel engine

The car's arsenal has several triumphant things. This includes the proprietary 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. None of the competitors in the segment have anything like this. However, this is not an innovation, because the company has equipped a model from the 2nd family with a permanent all-wheel drive system.

The sixth version uses a 4th generation Haldex electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The cars were equipped with a 5- or 6-speed gearbox on the mechanics. A considerable number of Golfs have an automatic transmission with a DSG dual clutch. Of course, the 6-speed DSG version with wet clutches on the head is more reliable than the 7-speed.

After the release of the 6th generation, as many as 4 suspension options were received. In addition to the standard one, it was envisaged to install a reinforced (for heavy loads), sports and adaptive ACC, where there were shock absorbers of variable stiffness.

The adaptive version has three stiffness modes: Comfort, Standard and Sport. The front suspension is also different. If earlier steel levers were placed, which passed from the 5th family, then later they were replaced with aluminum ones. Which option is installed depends on the power unit.

7th generation - A7

Volkswagen Golf 7 was shown for the first time at the 2012 Motor Show in Paris. They started selling cars right after the presentation. It is very pleasant that, in spite of the newest family of the car, its cost has remained the same. The new family has received a wide range of changes, which has a beneficial effect on the percentage of sales.

Of course, the seventh variation cannot be called the best car in the segment, and the interior has not received an abundance of space, and the suspension is a little hard, but the highlight of this car is the "consistency" of all elements and the lack of decisive punctures.

Exterior

It was November 2016, German experts presented a modernized version of their own bestseller - Golf 7. The model received cardinal changes in the exterior - improved bumpers and lighting equipment, changes in the cabin, modernized power units and a brand new DSG gearbox.

We did not forget to install a set of electronic services, which are usually referred to as more status machines. Although the seventh generation does not aim to win the title of "work of art", its advantage is the presence of balanced design and verified proportions. Given this, it cannot be said that the car is boring.

The front part has a rather aggressive look, in which the "gloomy" look of the headlights is caught (optionally, you can install full-fledged LED headlights), a narrow strip of the radiator grille and a "curly" bumper. Looking at the hatchback from different angles, it's hard to blame the designers.

The bumper, in principle, of a simple type, has rectangular fog lights. The side part has embossed sidewalls with a laconic, but very stylish stamping, a distinct silhouette of the wheel arches, stylish LED lights and a neatly "sculpted" rear bumper.

The designers have introduced a stylish stamping line under the door opening handles. The rear-view mirrors were supposedly installed on a leg, but in reality it is something between the rack and the leg. The back has received a beautiful exterior design.

Some people complain that the taillights don't look as aggressive as the front ones. On the roof, a spoiler appears in front of us, which is located on itself a brake light repeater. The aft bumper is quite massive - it has interesting shapes and reflectors.

A plastic protection was installed at the bottom of the bumper, and below it are the exhaust pipes. The seventh generation "Golf" comes with two options - a 3-door or 5-door hatchback. The ground clearance is 160 millimeters.

Interior

There are some austere German touches inside the VW Golf 7, but with all that in mind, the interior looks attractive and modern. Speaking about the quality of performance, the hatchback can "teach" many cars of a higher class, because all the finishing materials, together with the assembly, are at the highest level.

The center console, turned towards the driver, gracefully houses the color display of the infotainment system (diagonal can be from 6.5 to 9 inches), as well as a very simple and functional climate system control unit.

Golf 7 interior

Conveniently located multifunction steering wheel, cut at the bottom for a sporty style. The steering column can be adjusted in height and reach. The presence of an informative dashboard pleases the eye, where there are a couple of large circles in which additional devices were placed.

The top-of-the-line version of the machine has a 12.3-inch color screen, placed instead of an analog "board" of instruments. The very bottom of the center console was given a niche for small things.

The seventh generation Golf at the time of its release received the title of "Car of the Year" and the corresponding award WCOTY.

Multifunctional color screen

The tunnel has a large transmission selector, around which there are buttons for various options. You can put the hatchback on the parking brake by pressing a button. A niche with cup holders was installed to the right of it. The interior layout of the Golf 7 is excellent.

On the front seats of the car there is dense, optimal padding, there is a well-thought-out profile with prominent side support rollers, as well as various setting ranges.

Rear sofa

The rear sofa was assembled with high quality, and there is enough free space in all directions. Three passengers will be able to sit down, but the one sitting in the middle will not be so comfortable, since there is a small tunnel under their feet. Despite the number of doors, the intelligently assembled seventh generation luggage compartment has 380 liters of storage space.

If necessary, the backrests of the back row can be folded in a 40/60 ratio, then the volume will increase to 1 270 liters. A full-size spare wheel and tools were hidden under the raised floor of the car.

Specifications

Power unit

Such a hatchback, despite its generation, has always had a huge range of engines, so the 7th family is no exception. However, sadly enough, only 3 installations from a wide range of various motors arrived in the Russian Federation. The reasons are unknown. It will not be superfluous to mention that such engines are now being installed on a new one.

The "simplest" engine is naturally aspirated, has a volume of 1.6 liters and an injection distribution function. A DOHC type gas distribution mechanism and 16 valves are installed. As a result, it develops 110 horsepower. This is enough to reach the 100 km / h mark in 10 seconds.

1.6 liter engine

The power unit "eats" about 8 liters in city mode, and 5 liters on a straight line. Some do not recommend purchasing such a motor, however, it has its main advantage - reliability due to its rather simple design. Next is a turbocharged 1.4-liter 125-horsepower engine that propels the compact hatchback in 9 seconds to the first hundred. "Maximum speed" is set at 204 kilometers per hour.

Today, many companies use turbocharging to save fuel in a quiet ride - it turns out that in city mode the engine consumes less than 7 liters of 95th gasoline, and outside the city this figure drops to 4.3 liters altogether. When it comes to economy, the 1.4-liter engine is for you.

TSI engine

The line is completed by a similar 1.4-liter power unit, already producing 150 "horses". This TSI engine features a lightweight winged metal block, direct power and variable valve timing.

The torque was also increased by 50 values \u200b\u200b(250 Nm), which reduced the acceleration to 8.2 seconds. The top speed is 204-216 km / h. This unit consumes no more than 5 liters in a combined cycle.

Transmission

The 1.6-liter power unit is synchronized with a five-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 125-horsepower installation can come with a six-speed "mechanics" or with a 7-speed robotic DSG gearbox with a pair of clutches. The most powerful version comes only with a seven-speed "robot" DSG also with two clutches.

Suspension

The seventh generation of the Golf was built on the MQB modular base, where there is a monocoque body, the base of which is 80 percent high strength steel. The front axle has an independent McPherson suspension, and the rear suspension has several options. If there is a weaker motor, then a semi-independent beam is installed, when the engine is stronger - a multi-link system.

Steering

The Volkswagen Golf 7 features a rack and pinion steering system as well as progressive efficiency electromechanical power steering.

Brake system

All wheels are equipped with disc brakes, where the front brakes are ventilated. The braking system functions in conjunction with the services of ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and others.

Safety

Judging by the manufacturers' statements, the security level 7 of the Golf family is the highest. These are not empty words - the Euro NCAP tests carried out in 2012 showed that the latest version of the car deserves 5 stars. The car received 9 airbags, rear collision avoidance systems, and the ability of the car to automatically close the sunroof and windows.

Adult safety has the following rating - 94%, child safety - also 94%, pedestrian safety - 65%, assistive systems - 71%. IIHS safety. The frontal test with a small area of \u200b\u200boverlap (25%) scored good. Frontal test with partial overlap (40%) scored good.

The side crash test also scored well. The strength of the roof was rated as good. The safety of the head restraints was rated well. And this is the best estimate. There are 4 of them: good (G), acceptable (A), weak (M) and bad (P)

Crash test

Options and prices

There are 3 configurations in total: Comfortline, R-Line and Highline. The cheapest car is estimated at 1,101,100 rubles. Basic equipment has received the presence of:

• Cloth sheathing;
• ABS, ESP;
• Eight airbags;
• Multi-steering wheel;
• Weak audio system with CD;
• Dual-zone climate control;
• Hill start help;
• Wheel pressure sensor;
• Cooled box;
• Cruise control;
• Complete electrical package;
• Optics washers;
• Start / Stop systems;

The most expensive equipment is estimated at 1,298,160 rubles. Among other things, the car has xenon optics, anti-fog optics and combined cladding. Available as a separate option:

• Leather upholstery;
• Control of blind spots;
• Luke;
• Navigation system;
• Rain and light sensors;
• Rear view cameras;
• Driver fatigue sensors;
• Keyless access;
• Launch from a button;
• Automatic parking systems;
• Two parking sensors;
• Adaptive cruise control;
• Prestarting heater.

Prices and configurations

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
1.4 TSI MT6 Comfortline	1 101 100	petrol 1.4 (122 HP)	mechanics (6)	front
1.6 MPI AT6 Comfortline	1 157 100	gasoline 1.6 (110 HP)	automatic (6)	front
1.4 TSI DSG Comfortline	1 191 100	petrol 1.4 (122 HP)	robot (7)	front
1.6 MPI AT6 Highline	1 225 160	gasoline 1.6 (110 HP)	automatic (6)	front
1.4 TSI DSG Highline	1 259 160	petrol 1.4 (122 HP)	robot (7)	front
1.4 TSI 140 hp DSG Highline	1 298 160	petrol 1.4 (140 HP)	robot (7)	front

Prices are current for February 2018.

Appearance

The novelty can be purchased already in 2017. It is clearly seen from the photographs that the car has grown in wheelbase. The car has a classic style. Thanks to the increased wheelbase, it was possible to make a better layout of the free space inside the car. In addition to the extended wheelbase, the updated model looks sharper.

New Golf 2018

Body lines, which are enough, now look sharper, especially when compared with the 7th generation. The light-amplifying technique is also not like the usual one. Generally speaking, thanks to such innovations, the model has become aggressive and vying for the right to be in charge.

Salon

As mentioned above, with the help of a wheelbase that was added in size, the engineering staff was able to add a little more interior details that, upon a quick inspection, can be overlooked. However, what is striking is the presence of a modernized multimedia complex.

Everything about the driver's seat looks so perfect that there is no desire to leave the car. Using the software that is installed in the multimedia system, you can connect your smartphone to it, after which the information will be combined. The integrated display, which supports touch input, quickly provides access to maps of the navigation system, which indicate the places of traffic jams that have formed in the city at a given time.

The latest generation of Golf is an arsenal of innovative technologies that can properly save fuel, brake, park and start in an independent mode, recognize pedestrians and implement other options.

Technical specifications

To create the 8th generation, they used an improved version of the MQB base, familiar to most drivers from cars such as Audi, Skoda and so on. Many believe that the new model will be able to take its ultimate capabilities (200 horsepower or even 300).

The manufacturer provides for the availability of gasoline and diesel engine options. There are rumors that a hybrid "filling" may appear. Volkswagen Golf 8 is likely to appear by the end of 2017 and will cost 1-2 million rubles.

Pros and cons

Pros of the car

• With each generation, the car has become more stylish and enjoyable;
• Beautiful design;
• Small size;
• There is a choice of powertrains and transmissions;
• New efficient light optics;
• Good aerodynamic performance;
• Excellent security;
• Rich even basic equipment;
• Good dynamics;
• Low fuel consumption;
• Quite good noise insulation;
• Stylish salon;
• All elements are made with high quality;
• Excellent ergonomics;
• Comfortable seating;
• There is enough free space, despite the fact that this is a hatchback;
• Top trims come with a colored dashboard instead of a mechanical option;
• The center console has a color touchscreen display that allows you to display the necessary information and navigation map on the screen;
• Nice suspension work;
• Fairly acceptable pricing policy of the company;
• Rich story;
• There are versions with an all-wheel drive system;
• The backrests fold down;
• Multifunctional steering wheel.

Cons of the car

• Small luggage compartment;
• The rear passenger in the center will be disturbed by the floor tunnel;
• For the Russian market, only 3 motor options are available;
• Many useful features are available for a fee.

Summing up

The Volkswagen Golf has always been a beautiful and reliable car, regardless of the generation. From the first release, the model has successfully won the respect of many motorists around the world. With each subsequent generation, this rating only increases. The hatchback is very convenient to use in urban areas because of its small size, agility and rather modest "appetite".

In terms of external design, the car is in no way inferior to its direct competitors. And if we talk about the interior decoration, then in some aspects it even surpasses. The entire interior is literally saturated with high-quality assembly, high ergonomics and thoughtful functionality.

The power units, albeit not the most powerful ones, allow you to confidently overtake and drive up the hill. What is the all-wheel drive system, which is present on some modifications. It is also important that the Germans pay a lot of attention to ensuring an adequate level of safety (the 7th generation received 5 maximum stars in European crash tests).

Test Drive

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While in Europe in general and Germany in particular, the Volkswagen Golf traditionally occupies the top lines of car charts, in Russia it has never been among the best-selling models. Not in its class, not in the "general classification". However, in the secondary market, it is very much in demand and popular. Moreover, the people willingly buy up even obviously "illiquid" station wagons in the sector of new cars.

The thing is that the Golf in Russia has a reputation for being very reliable, well-built, well-equipped ... but expensive. In almost all respects, VW Golf is recognized as the leader in its class. But as soon as the leader appears in the salons, almost no one needs him. "Almost" - because there are still convinced fans of the model, brand and German cars in general. For example, those who all their conscious life follow the rule of "three F".

In this sense, the release of the 7th generation model will not diminish or add anything to the image of the Golf that has developed among the Russian buyer. Equipment - to the envy of all competitors without exception! But the prices ... To say that the new Golf is expensive means to say nothing!

We foresee a massive appearance in Russian cities of huge banners promising a new Volkswagen Golf "from 599,000 rubles." Don't get fooled! The indicated amount has nothing to do with real life! This is an exclusively "advertising price", which is needed only to lure people into the salons.

Only there it will become clear that for this money there is no "advanced" radio and two-zone "climate" with electric windows "in a circle". Just as there is no audio preparation, no antenna. And the body is three-door.

If you want a "five-door" - you will have to pay 34,900 rubles. for the Comfort package - without it 5-doors do not exist in Russia. And so - along with a couple of additional doors, you will receive all the above “joys of life”.

Thus, the most affordable 5-door version of the Golf VII costs 694,900 rubles in Russia. On "mechanics" with a 1.2TSI engine with a capacity of 85 liters. from. Weak? The 122-strong version is estimated at a minimum of 731,900 rubles.

And it doesn't matter at all that, for example, a 129-horsepower Kia Cee "d" in a comparable (and even slightly richer!) Configuration costs comparable money. It is important that the buyer may realize that the same "Korean" for the same 600 thousand, which and the "basic" Golf, already has a "full" five-door body, a radio with six speakers, six airbags and heated mirrors.At the same time, the engine is 100 hp against Golf 85.

And the "base" Opel Astra 1.6 (115 hp) for 649 900 rubles. also equipped with ESP, as well as heated seats. True, there are only two pillows, and the speakers in the audio system - four, but two airbags, as well as a pair of speakers, our person, I think, will easily donate. But cheap and cheerful! Even more “angry” is the Focus III, the Russian bestseller in the “C” segment: 1.6 liters, 125 liters. with., two pillows, air conditioning, heated mirrors, "music" with six speakers, steering wheel control and USB-port for 646,500 rubles.

In general, the new Golf, like its predecessors, in Russia sorely lacks inexpensive 5-door versions. And until they appear, our people will act according to the principle "We love some - we marry others." Everyone again recognizes the Golf as the standard, and the Focus, Astra and Octavia will buy. Because it's cheaper ...

Base Golf vs. Most Affordable Competitors

The basic equipment of all mentioned cars includes ABS, driver's seat height adjustment, steering wheel adjustment for height and reach, asymmetric folding rear seat back, Isofix child seat mountings, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, front power windows.

On GolfESP is installed in conjunction with EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Traction Control), MSR (Traction Control), Steering Assist and Trailer Stability.

Air conditioner as standard Mazda3 Excluded. The table shows the price of a car with optional air conditioning.

	Golf Trendline	Astra Essentia	Mazda3 Direct	Cee "d Classic	C4 Dynamique
Engines (l, l. s.)	1.2TSI, 85 1.2TSI, 105 1.4TSI, 122	1.6, 115	1.6, 105	1.4, 100 1.6, 129	1.6i, 110 1.6 VTi, 120
Equipment: - number of airbags - air conditioning - climate control - Cruise control - leather trim steering wheel and gearshift lever - ESP - tire pressure indicator - start-stop system - electric parking brake - energy recovery during braking - electrically adjustable and heated mirrors - heated seats - CD / MP3 audio system (number of speakers)	7 + + – + + + + + + + + – + (8)	2 + – – – – + – – – – + + + (4)	6 + – – – – – – – – – – – + (4)	6 + – – – – – – – – – + – + (6)	2 + – + – – – – – – – + – –
Prices in rubles:	694 900 731 900 756 900	649 900	696 500	599 900 649 900	594 900 621 900

The most disadvantageous of the presented machines - Mazda: it is more expensive than the basic Golf, but it is much worse equipped. But the motor is more powerful. New Golfon the contrary, it offers a rich package with a minimum of horsepower. Cee'd and C4 represent a more optimal balance of both, and the most profitable purchase in terms of price, standard equipment and capacity is the basic Astra.

The most affordable Volkswagen Golf with automatic transmission

A new Golf with automatic transmission costs at least 762,000 rubles in Russia. For this amount, a three-door car is offered in the Trendline configuration with a 1.2TSI, 105 hp engine. from. and a proprietary 7-speed robotized gearbox DSG with two clutches. Golf 1.4TSI (122 HP) on the "automatic" in the same version is estimated at 787,000 rubles. Five-doors, as mentioned above, cost 34,900 rubles more.

What are the competitors?

For an automatic 6-speed transmission, they ask for at least 744,900 rubles in the Russian market. A car with a 1.6 l, 115 hp engine is estimated at the indicated amount. from. in the middle configuration Active. The version with a more powerful engine (1.4 Turbo, 140 hp) in the same version costs 787,900 rubles.

Prices on Mazda3 c automatic transmissions start at 699,000 rubles. For this money, the buyer receives a model with a 1.6 l, 105 hp engine. from. with a 4-speed "automatic" in the Direct Plus configuration, which differs from the base only in the presence of an air conditioner. Two-liter engines in combination with automatic transmission - the lot of cars in the most "sophisticated" version (Touring Plus) for 917,000 rubles.

The most affordable version with "automatic" costs 719,900 rubles. A car with a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 129 hp is estimated at this amount. from. and a 6-speed automatic transmission in the Comfort package. "In the base" - headlights, steering wheel and gearshift lever trim leather, 6 airbags, air conditioning, cruise control, heated steering wheel, front seats and mirrors, CD / MP3 audio system with 6 speakers, front and rear power windows.

"Automated" costs in Russia at least 605,900 rubles. For the indicated amount, a model with a petrol 1.6-liter 120-horsepower engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with Dynamique is offered. Unlike exactly the same car with "mechanics", C4 is equipped with ESP as standard. The most affordable diesel C4 with a 6-speed robotic transmission costs 759,900 rubles in Russia.

If we consider cars with« automatic machines» , then the most profitable purchase will be. The only thing that will be missing in such a car is« music» , but even if you order it as an option, the price of the car will still not exceed 620,000 rubles. Relatively inexpensive and« automated» Cee "dgiven its richer than« french» , complete set. Mazda3 with automatic transmission« poorer» and at the same time much more expensive than Citroen and only slightly cheaper than Kia. Well, both« german» , Golf and Astra offer a box-« machine» only wealthy people, being the most expensive in this review.

Golf Comfortline. Middle. Gold?

The table shows the equipment installed in addition to the basic configuration. On Kia a heated windshield is installed in the rest area of \u200b\u200bthe wipers

	Golf Comfortline	Astra Active	Touring	Cee "d Luxe	C4 Tendance
Engines (l, l. s.)	1.2TSI, 105 1.2TSI, 122	1.6, 115 1.4T, 140	1.6, 105		1.6i, 110 1.6 VTi, 120 1.6 HDi, 110
Equipment: - climate control - Cruise control - rear power windows - seat heating - heated steering wheel - heating of washer nozzles. windshield - heated windshield - Rain sensor - light sensor	+ (15”) + + + + – + – – –	– – – + + – – – – –	– – – + – – – – – –	+ (16”) + + + + + – + + +	– – + + + – – – – –
Prices in rubles:	790 900 815 900	709 900 787 900	712 000	759 900	645 900 665 900 809 900

In the middle configuration, it turned out to be the most profitable. Cee'd overtakes in equipmentevenGolf, while being more powerful and cheaper by at least 31,000 rubles. Astra - exactly in the middle between "French" and "Korean". Mazda it still frustrates with modest equipment at not the most affordable price.

Golf Highline and top competitors

Have Citroen hill start assist is only available with diesel engine (1.6 HDi).

	Golf Highline	Astra Cosmo	Touring +	Cee "d Premium	C4 Exclusive
Engines (l, l. s.)	1.4TSI, 122 1.4TSI, 140	1.6, 115 1.4 Turbo, 140 1.6 Turbo, 180	1.6, 105 2.0, 150		1.6 VTi, 120 1.6 HDi, 110
Equipment: - light-alloy wheels - climate control - Cruise control - ESP - help system when starting on the rise - heated steering wheel - electric folding mirrors - parking assistance system - control system of "blind spots" - Rain sensor - light sensor - xenon headlights - panoramic roof / sunroof - navigation system	+ (16”) + + + + – – – – – – + –/– –	+ (17”) + + + + + + + – – – + –/– –	+ (16”) + + + – – – – – – – – –/– –	+ (17”) + + + + + + + – + + + +/+ +	+ (16”) + + + + – – – + + + – –/– –
Prices in rubles:	929 900 957 900	764 900 842 900 897 900	768 000 917 000	959 900	779 900 889 900

The best price / package ratio - at C4 and Astra. MazdaIn order for it to be equipped at the level of competitors, it will have to be retrofitted with option packages, and its price will eventually "exceed" 800 thousand. The richest and most diverse equipment offers Cee "d and Golf, but prices are rushing to the level of a million rubles!

Promotion "Grand Sale"

Location

The promotion applies only to new cars.

The offer is valid only for promotional vehicles. The current list and size of discounts can be checked on this website or from the managers of the car dealership.

Loyalty program promotion

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The maximum amount of benefit for a proposal for maintenance in its own MAS MOTORS service center is 50,000 rubles when buying a new car.

These funds are provided in the form of a bonus amount tied to the customer's loyalty card. These funds cannot be cashed or otherwise exchanged for a cash equivalent.

Bonuses can only be spent on:

• Purchase of spare parts, accessories and additional equipment in the MAS MOTORS salon;
• Discount when paying for maintenance at the MAS MOTORS dealership.

Write-off restrictions:

• For each scheduled (regular) maintenance, the discount cannot exceed 1000 rubles.
• For each unscheduled (irregular) maintenance - no more than 2000 rubles.
• For the purchase of additional equipment - no more than 30% of the purchase amount of additional equipment.

The basis for the discount is the customer loyalty card issued in our salon. The card is not personalized.

The MAS MOTORS company reserves the right to change the conditions of the loyalty program without notifying the cardholders. The client undertakes to independently study the terms of service on this site.

Promotion "Trade-In or Recycling"

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The action of the promotion applies only to the procedures for buying new cars.

The maximum benefit is 60,000 rubles if:

• an old car is accepted under the Trade-In program and its age does not exceed 3 years;

• the old car was handed over under the terms of the state recycling program, the age of the handed over vehicle is not important in this case.

The benefit is provided in the form of a reduction in the selling price of the vehicle at the time of purchase.

It can be summed up with the benefits of the programs "Credit or Installment 0%" and "Travel Compensation".

You cannot use the discount for the recycling program and Trade-In at the same time.

The vehicle may belong to a close relative. The latter can be considered: brothers or sisters, parents, children or spouses. Family ties will need to be documented.

Other features of participation in the promotion are listed below.

For Trade-In program

The final amount of the benefit can be determined only after the assessment of the vehicle accepted under the Trade-In program.

For recycling program

You can take part in the promotion only after providing:

• official certificate of disposal of the state standard,
• documents on the removal of an old vehicle from the traffic police register,
• documents confirming ownership of the scrapped vehicle.

The scrapped car must be owned by the applicant or his close relative for at least 1 year.

Only certificates of disposal issued after 01.01.2015 are considered.

Promotion "Credit or installment plan 0%" "

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

Benefits under the “Credit or 0% installment plan” program can be summed up with the benefits under the “Trade-In or Recycling” and “Travel Compensation” programs.

The final amount of the maximum benefit received when buying a vehicle under special programs in the MAS MOTORS dealership can be used as payment for the installation of additional equipment in the dealership's service center or as a discount on a car relative to its base price - at the discretion of the dealership.

Installment

Provided that an installment plan is issued, the maximum benefit under the program can reach 70,000 rubles. A prerequisite for receiving benefits is the size of the initial payment from 50%.

The installment plan is issued as a car loan provided without overpayment relative to the original cost of the car for a period of 6 to 36 months, if during the payment process there are no violations of the agreement with the bank.

Credit products are provided by partner banks of the MAS MOTORS car dealership, indicated on the page

No overpayment arises from the provision of a special selling price for the car. No special price is available without a loan.

The term "Special selling price" means the price calculated taking into account the retail price of the vehicle, as well as all special offers in the MAS MOTORS dealership, which include the benefit when buying a vehicle under the Trade-In or Recycling programs and Travel Compensation ".

Other details about the terms of the installment plan are indicated on the page

Lending

Provided that a car loan is issued through partner banks of the MAS MOTORS car dealership, the maximum benefit when buying a car can be 70,000 rubles, if the initial payment exceeds 10% of the cost of the purchased car.

The list of partner banks and credit conditions can be found on the page

Promotion Cash Discount

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The promotion applies only to the procedures for buying new cars.

The maximum amount of the benefit will be 40,000 rubles, if the client pays in cash at the cash desk of the MAS MOTORS dealership on the day of the purchase and sale agreement.

The discount is provided in the form of a reduction in the selling price of the car at the time of purchase.

The promotion is limited to the number of cars available for purchase and will automatically end when the balance is exhausted.

The MAS MOTORS car dealership reserves the right to refuse the participant of the action in receiving a discount if certain actions of the participant do not correspond to the rules of the action given here.

MAS MOTORS car dealership reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this promotion, as well as the range and number of promotional cars, including suspending the time of the promotion by amending the rules for the promotion presented here.

State programs

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The discount is provided only when buying new cars with the attraction of credit funds from partner banks.

The Bank reserves the right to refuse to issue a loan without giving reasons.

Car loans are provided by partner banks of the MAS MOTORS salon, indicated on the page

The vehicle and customer must meet the requirements of the selected government subsidy program.

The maximum benefit under government programs for subsidizing car loans is 10%, provided that the value of the car does not exceed the established threshold for the selected loan program.

Detailed conditions for participation are indicated on special pages:

• "The first car" -
• "Family car" -

Personal discount

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The discount is provided by a personal manager or car dealership manager. The promotion applies only to new cars.

The offer is valid only for promotional vehicles. The current list and size of discounts can be checked on this website or from the managers of the car dealership. The discount is provided in the form of a reduction in the selling price of the car at the time of purchase.

The number of products is limited. The promotion automatically ends at the moment when the available number of promotional cars is exhausted.

The MAS MOTORS car dealership reserves the right to refuse the participant of the action in receiving a discount if certain actions of the participant do not correspond to the rules of the action given here.

MAS MOTORS car dealership reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this promotion, as well as the range and number of promotional cars, including suspending the time of the promotion by amending the rules for the promotion presented here.

Travel Compensation Promotion

Location - car dealership "MAS MOTORS", Moscow city, Varshavskoe highway, 132A, building 1.

The maximum benefit under the program can be 10,000 rubles. The actual amount will be determined based on the costs confirmed by the client.

The following can be considered as confirmations:

• Originals of railway tickets;
• Originals of bus tickets;
• Other checks confirming travel expenses from the place of residence to the city of Moscow.

The dealership administration reserves the right to refuse to provide benefits without giving reasons.

The benefits can be summed up with the benefits under the programs "Credit or Installment 0%" and "Trade-In or Recycling".

The payment method when purchasing a vehicle does not affect the payment terms.

The final amount of the maximum benefit received when buying a vehicle under special programs in the MAS MOTORS dealership can be used as payment for the installation of additional equipment in the dealership's service center or as a discount on a car relative to its base price - at the discretion of the dealership.

Volkswagen Golf, which first rolled off the assembly line back in 1974, became such a successful car that a whole class of hatchbacks was even named after it, of which he became the ancestor. Today it is the most popular hatchback in the world, the most popular car in Europe, regardless of class, and the third most sold car in the history of mankind! For more than 40 years, 7 generations of the model have already changed on the market, and its total circulation of sales exceeded 25,000,000 pieces! For comparison, less than 1,500,000 passenger cars of all brands were sold in Russia over the entire last year. In addition, this hatchback was twice recognized as "European Car of the Year" and won the title of "International Car of the Year"!

According to the results of a series of independent crash tests according to the European agency, the hatchback received a maximum rating of five stars. The car showed the following indicators by category: driver or adult passenger - 94%, passenger-child - 89%, pedestrian - 65%, safety devices - 71%. The German model also won four of the most prestigious Euro NCAP Advanced safety awards for the following advanced technologies: Front Assist, Multi Collision Brake, Proactive Occupant Protection, Lane Assist.

One of the strengths of this car is the highest level of comfort. There are: Climatronic dual-zone climate control; heated front seats; cooled glove box; lumbar support in the front seats with manual adjustment; Composition Color audio system with 8 speakers, 14.7 cm touchscreen display, FM / AM radio, CD-player, AUX IN and USB, Bluetooth; keyless entry and engine start system KESSY with Safelock; heated windshield without filament.

The popular Volkswagen Golf car appeared in 1974. It was a small front-wheel drive hatchback, the base power unit was a 1.1-liter 50 hp engine. from. Later, a diesel version appeared (1.5 liters, 50 hp) and the most powerful was the Golf GTI with a 1.6-liter 110 hp engine. from. From the very beginning, Golf customers were offered cars not only with a manual transmission, but also with an “automatic”.

Over time, the lineup was replenished with a convertible and a sedan, which received its own name. Hatchback production ended in 1983, and the convertible continued until 1993. And in South Africa, this car in a modernized form under the name Citi was produced until 2009. The total circulation of the first "Golf" was 6.7 million copies.

2nd generation (A2), 1983-1992

In 1983, the second generation of the Golf debuted. The car became larger, acquired modern equipment - ABS, power steering, on-board computer, in 1986 the all-wheel drive version of Syncro appeared. The "charged" Volkswagen Golf G60 was equipped with a 160-horsepower 1.8-liter engine. A total of 6.4 million cars were produced.

In 1990-1991, the "off-road" Volkswagen Golf Country was produced, developed in conjunction with Steyr-Daimler-Puch. Such a car differed from the usual all-wheel drive "Golf" by an increased ground clearance by 63 mm (up to 180 mm) and corresponding accessories. The demand for this version turned out to be much lower than planned - a total of 7,735 cars were made.

3rd generation (A3), 1991-2002

The 1991 Volkswagen Golf III with a completely new design was produced with hatchback, convertible and station wagon bodies. The car was equipped with engines ranging from 1.4 to 2.9 liters with a capacity of 60-190 liters. from. The sedan version began to be called (in the American market, the name remained the same - Jetta). Hatchbacks and station wagons were made until 1997, convertibles - until 2001. In total, almost five million cars rolled off the assembly line.

4th generation (A4), 1997–2010

The "fourth" Golf, which began production in 1997, has grown in length, has become more solid and comfortable with a "" style interior and a wide range of additional equipment. The choice of engines was wide, among them - turbodiesels, gasoline turbo engines, gasoline engine with direct fuel injection. The most powerful version was the Golf R32 (3.2 liters, 238 hp) with four-wheel drive and DSG preselective gearbox. The European version of the sedan has changed its name again -. In Europe, the car was produced until 2006, in Brazil it is still being made.

5th generation (A5), 2003-2009

In 2003, the fifth generation of the model went on sale. The car was produced with hatchback and station wagon bodies, and the sedan version was again named. At the end of 2004, a one-volume hatchback with a different design was presented. In total, 3.3 million cars were produced by 2009.

6th generation (A6), 2009–2012

Debuted in 2008, the "sixth" Golf was, in fact, a deeply modernized machine of the previous generation with a new design, the author of which was Walter da Silva.

The range of power units consisted of "aspirated" 1.4 and 1.6 (80 and 102 HP, respectively), turbo engines of the TSI series with a volume of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.8 liters (105-160 forces), as well as 1.6 TDI turbodiesels and 2.0 TDI, developing 105-170 "horses". The cars were equipped with "mechanics" or a preselective robotic gearbox DSG. Volkswagen Golf with a five-cylinder 2.5 petrol engine (172 hp) was offered especially for the American market, which could be equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Also in the lineup was the "hot" hatchback Volkswagen Golf GTI, equipped with a two-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a capacity of 210-235 liters. from. And at the very end of 2009, the Golf R appeared with a two-liter engine forced up to 270 forces and all-wheel drive.

In addition to the three-door and five-door hatchbacks, a station wagon was launched in 2010 (in the American market - Jetta Sportwagen). It was a copy of the previous generation car, but with a front end from the new "Golf". In 2011, a version with a convertible body was introduced, it had a folding fabric top.

Production of the sixth generation Golf continued until 2013, with a total of about 2.9 million of these cars produced.