Stendhal đ Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) The Volkswagen Golf is one of the best-selling cars in the UK; almost 40,000 examples found homes in the first six months of 2018. It neatly straddles the mainstream and prestige markets, competing with everything from the Ford Focus to the Mercedes A-Class, and still holds a five-star What Car? rating six years after it was launched. However, itâs now time for a new, eighth-generation Golf. Donât expect a revolution when it comes to the looks; the new Golf will feature sharper creases to bring it into line with the new Polo, but it will still be instantly recognisable, and the three-door, five-door and estate bodystyles are all expected to continue. The new Golf will be based on the same underpinnings, too, but its front and rear axles are likely to be farther apart to liberate more rear leg room. The boot is also expected to grow, although itâs still unlikely to outclass the gargantuan Skoda Octavia in this area. Weâve become used to seeing modern cars launched with far fewer interior switches than their predecessors, and this will also be the case with the new Golf. In fact, on high-end versions there will be almost no switches at all, with Volkswagen bosses describing the carâs interior as a âtotal digital environmentâ. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine we currently recommend will be carried over as part of an expanded range of petrol and diesel units. Many of the petrols will feature 48V mild hybrid tech to both improve acceleration and cut emissions. There will also be a new 1.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre diesels. The next Golf GTI hot hatch, due in 2020, will use a revised version of todayâs 2.0-litre petrol unit with the mild hybrid tech, making around 260bhp, while the e-Golfwill be discontinued ahead of the electric ID hatchbackâs arrival. As for tech, the Golf will be permanently connected to the internet, thanks to an eSIM that will allow it to show advanced 3D sat-nav mapping, always find the strongest radio signal and let its engine coast in the run-up to junctions or when youâre heading downhill. Prices for the Golf are expected to shift significantly upwards, beyond the ÂŁ18,795 asked for todayâs cheapest five-door model. Edited May 8, 2019 by - Dark Closed
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