New entrance finish and light-weight design. The new Golf and Golf Variant fashions may be recognised by their modified entrance finish. The newly designed LED headlights at the moment are much more visually hanging. As the top-of-the-range model, the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights incorporate a brand new high-performance primary beam with a really lengthy vary. For the primary time in a European Volkswagen, the Volkswagen brand within the radiator grille can be illuminated. The IQ.LIGHT 3D LED tail mild clusters in each physique variations have additionally obtained a brand new design.

New infotainment system and ChatGPT. The inside encompasses a model new era of infotainment system with a fair sooner processor, a free-standing touchscreen (diagonal: 32.2 cm/12.9 inches) and an intuitive menu construction.

In addition, the contact sliders for temperature and quantity management at the moment are illuminated. The newest digital devices (Digital Cockpit Pro) are additionally all the time on board as customary. Also new is the multifunction steering wheel with easy-to-use buttons and the IDA voice assistant. The IDA permits pure language for use not solely to regulate features such because the air-con system, phone or navigation system3, but in addition to entry on-line data on virtually any subject – from flight particulars to basic information questions. As a brand new characteristic, ChatGPT is built-in into the IDA voice assistant for the primary time; the AI (synthetic intelligence) system means questions can now be requested on an nearly infinite vary of topics.

Five gear and 4 drive system variants initially obtainable. In the pre-sales part, the Golf and Golf Variant will probably be launched in an entry-level model (Golf), the Life specification constructing on this and the Style top-of-the line model. The traditional five-door Golf may also be provided as an unique Edition 50 mannequin. Four drive variants can be found instantly: two handbook turbocharged petrol engines (TSI) with 85 kW (115 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS), and two 48 V gentle hybrid turbocharged petrol engines (eTSI) with a 7-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG) that even have outputs of 85 kW (115 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS). The 48 V system makes use of brake vitality recuperation to retailer electrical vitality that’s used for the drive system. When transferring off, this extra energy noticeably improves efficiency. At the identical time, the environment friendly 48 V know-how and the short-term shutdown of the 1.5 TSI evo2 allow very low consumption. All 4 drive techniques are state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines with a VTG (variable turbine geometry) turbocharger and Active Cylinder Management (ACTplus). Further derivatives and drive techniques will observe shortly.

The particular Golf Edition 50 mannequin. Half a century of the Golf – as a tribute to hundreds of thousands of Golf fashions offered, Volkswagen has developed a gorgeous special-edition mannequin to mark the birthday of the world’s best-selling mannequin, the Golf Edition 50. The foundation for that is the high-quality Golf Style, which is customised with quite a few further options. The exterior contains 18-inch alloy wheels “Leeds”, tinted rear home windows, an illuminated horizontal radiator grille strip, the illuminated Volkswagen brand in addition to the 3D ‘50’ badge on the B-pillars. In the inside, the exclusivity of this mannequin is underlined by particulars similar to Edition 50 logos within the entrance sill panel mouldings and backside steering wheel trim, pedal caps in brushed stainless-steel and a black headliner. In addition, the brand new top-of-the-range “Discover” infotainment system with navigation perform, the keyless begin and locking system Keyless Access, the IDA voice assistant, driving profile choice and an anti-theft alarm are a part of the prolonged gear. The special-edition mannequin will probably be obtainable with totally different drive variations. These begin with the Golf Edition 50 1.5 TSI with 110 kW (150 PS) and a handbook gearbox at a value of 36,820 euros. An non-obligatory Plus bundle can be obtainable, it features a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, IQ. LIGHT matrix LED headlights and a head-up show.