New powertrain vary. The new plug-in hybrid drives within the Golf provide extra energy, an electrical vary of considerably above 100 kilometres in addition to a DC quick-charging operate. The newly developed second era of the Volkswagen plug-in hybrid drive delivers a system output of 150 kW (204 PS) within the Golf eHybrid. The electrical vary is as much as 143 kilometres (mixed). As the even sportier variant, the Golf GTE produces a system energy of 200 kW (272 PS) and has an electrical vary of as much as 131 kilometres (mixed). Power is transferred to the entrance wheels through a six-speed direct shift gearbox specifically designed for the plug-in hybrid drive programs. The new plug-in hybrid drive is extraordinarily environment friendly because of the changeover to a brand new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (1.5 TSI evo2) with variable turbocharger geometry (VTG) plus extremely environment friendly TSI-evo combustion course of and a brand new 19.7 kWh battery (internet / predecessor: 10.6 kWh). In addition, each variants provide nice driving pleasure, as they already generate excessive torque from a standstill because of the electrical motor.

Electric autos for on a regular basis life. In many circumstances, the considerably elevated electrical ranges and fast charging imply that each Golf fashions can be utilized as purely electrical autos in on a regular basis life. At the identical time, they impress on lengthy journeys in hybrid mode with very excessive mixed ranges of as much as 1,000 kilometres. The battery can now be charged at a house wall field and different AC charging factors with as much as 11 kW (beforehand 3.6 kW). In addition, the Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE fashions may be charged at DC quick-charging stations with as much as 50 kW capability.

Sporty and cozy inside. The Golf GTE underlines its sportiness with premium sport seats within the legendary test sample, a leather-based multi-function sports activities steering wheel, and high-quality ornamental trim for the sprint panel and entrance door panels. The Golf eHybrid is all the time supplied within the elegant Style gear model and is really helpful as a very comfort-oriented plug-in hybrid mannequin. In addition to sports activities consolation seats with ArtVelours covers, quite a few choices for individualisation are offered by 14-way electrical adjustment for the motive force’s seat and 30-colour background lighting.

The Golf GTE and Golf eHybrid come as commonplace with the Digital Cockpit Pro infotainment system and the Discover Media navigation system, which may be operated through the free-standing contact show (diagonal: 32.8 cm/12.9 inches). The complete bundle of driver help programs contains Travel Assist for assisted driving as much as 210 km/h, Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), lane holding system (Lane Assist) and a recuperation operate.

Light design and hues – many new exterior options. On the skin, the LED headlights, LED tail mild clusters and the entrance bumper are new. The enhanced Golf fashions may be recognised by these trendy components. The LED headlights now have straighter traces, are visually extra hanging and slender considerably in the direction of the within. As a substitute for the usual LED headlights, efficiency headlights will likely be accessible in a primary elective configuration stage. In this case, the entrance has an illuminated Volkswagen badge – as a primary in Europe – along with a horizontal LED strip within the radiator grille. The GTE additionally has a blue trim strip under the bonnet as a distinguishing characteristic.