Not long ago, the makers of the Volkswagen brand unveiled the 8th generation Volkswagen Golf.The Golf is one of the best-selling cars in Europe, with over 35 million customers. At first glance, the design is similar to the seventh-generation Golf, but still slightly different. The headlights and taillights have been redesigned and the shoulders are more striking. In the interior, if you are used to physical controls on the dashboard, the new Golf has moved quite a few control functions to the touchscreen, for example, the headlights are now touch-only. The steering wheel has also been changed and is now of the same type as the Passat. The Golf uses precious materials and high-quality components, and in the dark the 32-color ambient lighting amazes us.
The 8th generation Golf is hybrid-driven and is available in five variants. These are called TSI: a three-cylinder 1.0 TSI, a four-cylinder 1.5 TSI, and a turbocharged 2.0 TSI with outputs ranging from 110 hp to 150 hp. this is a mild hybrid system, which saves fuel.
Two plug-in hybrid variants will also be available. The maximum output is 204 hp, and the sporty GTE version has 245 hp. Both plug-in versions will be equipped with a new Li-lon battery with a capacity of up to 13 kWh, extending the range of the pure electric motor.
There is no shortage of diesel and gasoline either. The Volkswagen Golf is available with two gasoline engines, 90 hp and 110 hp, and two diesel engines, 115 hp and 150 hp. These latest engines feature two catalytic converters and a new version of AdBlue injection. Volkswagen guarantees that the new Golf will have low emissions.
The eighth generation of the new Volkswagen Golf will be available for purchase within the next year. In the near future, the company indicates that it should be in widespread use until 2028, due to the shift to electric cars and more environmentally friendly modes of transportation.