[Auto] Volkswagen Golf 8 Variant and Alltrack: Modularity seen from Germany

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They say that "time puts everyone in their place." This saying can be applied, very wisely, to the Volkswagen Golf. The German compact is the mirror where all the firms that aspire to lead the compact segment look. However, its history is so long and successful that few can overshadow it. Now, when the eighth generation debuts, the bet goes up with a higher level of technology, quality and mechanical options.

But in addition to improving in all these aspects, it offers a complete range of bodies to suit all customers. First came the hatchback version with five doors, confirming what we all feared, the death of the three-door. Now after a brief hiatus, the versatile Volkswagen Golf 8 Variant and its more playful version, the Alltrack, make an appearance. The latter you already met yesterday, because it leaked ahead of time ...

The rear of the Volkswgen Golf 8 Variant improves on its predecessor

On an aesthetic level, the differences between the Golf 8 hatchback and the Variant are located on the side and the rear. The front, hood, wings and format of the doors are maintained until reaching the "B" pillar. It is from there when the differences begin because the roof line takes a greater slope. However, it is nothing serious, since the objective is not to endanger the interior height level for the second row of seats.

Here we can also see more marked lines of tension, especially in the area of the «C» pillar. This element seems more stretched, as small is the third side window. In addition, there will be no lack of ornaments that bring joy to the whole, especially in this R-Line version. Among the most important, the black pack that covers rims, roof bars, mirror caps or tinted windows.

Finally we must take a look behind. Here we find some optical groups identical to those seen in the hatchback version. Even so there are also new features, embodied in the spoiler located on the rear window or the more marked and muscular bumper. Of course, there are plenty of false exhaust exits located in the lower area. All in all, the Volkswagen Golf 8 Variant reaches 4.63 meters in length, that is, 6 centimeters more than before.

 

And the Golf 8 Alltrack you already know, it was leaked yesterday!

Along with the Volkswagen Golf 8 Variant has come the alternative for those who do not want an SUV but do not want to give up a country image. We refer to the Alltrack version. Yesterday we had the pleasure of showing it in scoop, because thanks to a leak we knew it ahead of time. As we mentioned, it is based on the family version so it assumes a large part of the interior changes that this version has. Not so in the exterior aesthetics.

As you can see, the Golf 8 Alltrack has plastic protections in the lower area of the body. The wheel arches are also safe from minor frictions that may arise on the dirt tracks through which it will be able to navigate. In addition, the daytime lighting signature takes an "X" pattern, the same as we have already seen in the Golf GTI hatchback. In addition, there will be no lack of new alloy wheels or the usual false exhaust outlets.

 

Modern interior design and cavernous capacity trunk

As we mentioned before, the Golf 8 Variant is larger than its predecessor's size. This growth also extends to the wheelbase, which this time reaches 2.68 meters. Thanks to this, the space available in the passenger compartment is greater, especially in the level for the legs of the occupants of the second row. According to data provided by the brand, it goes from the previous 90.3 centimeters to 94.1 centimeters.

The width and the distance to the ceiling should be identical to the five-door. All in all, the main gain is in load capacity. Now it boasts 611 liters which, with a separating net, increases to 1,642 liters. It also has hooks for bags and fastening rings. This area is complemented by gadgets such as two power outlets, one for 230 volts and the other for 12 volts. Optionally, the gate can be opened hands-free.

 

When will the Golf 8 Variant and Alltrack hit the market?

Finally, we have to talk about the mechanical offer of the Volkswagen Golf 8 Variant and Alltrack. The information that the brand has provided is discreet, but the eTSI Mild Hybrid versions will be part of the catalog. In addition, there will also be diesel versions embodied in the 2.0 TDI with 115 and 150 hp respectively. Those that could not be are the Plug-In Hybrid of 204 and 245 hp, as they would reduce the capacity of the trunk.

Of course, where there could be surprises is in the arrival of the R sports version with approximately 330 hp. Regarding the available finishes, the range will consist of the finishes: Golf, Life, Style and R-Line. The possibilities of equipment and prices will be known before its arrival on the market, which is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2020.