The Volkswagen Golf is the most successful European car for more than four decades with 35 million sold. Now, a new chapter in the history of this best-seller begins with the world premiere of the eighth generation model.
Volkswagen says never before has a Golf been so progressive. With hybrid versions launched at the same time, it is electrifying the compact class. Its digital interior promises to enable a new dimension of intuitive operation.
Speeds of up to 210km/h are possible with assisted driving. It is the first Volkswagen to use swarm intelligence from traffic via Car2X, meaning it can warn against hazards on an anticipatory basis.
Eight versions of the new Golf will be available here next March. Volkswagen Ireland tells us the key engine for customers in Ireland will 1.0 TSI petrol 110hp Evo and the key diesel will be the 2.0 TDI 115hp.
Ireland’s line-up will feature four trim lines - Golf, Life, Style, and R-Line.
The entry level new Golf will have LED headlights, LED tail-lights, keyless start, digital cockpit, We Connect, We Connect Plus mobile online services and functions, automatic A/C, lane assist, turn-off assist, front assist motoring.
After the first nine months of this year, the VW Golf is the seventh best selling car in the Irish market. This is down by 25 per cent on a similar period last year. However, summary analysis shows a good portion of those are Volkswagen owners who have opted for the VW T-Roc, as part of the on-going drift to SUVs.
Volkswagen Ireland says one in five A segment hatchbacks on our roads are Golfs. More on the new model closer to the launch next spring.
201 special offers campaign
Volkswagen Ireland has announced details of its 201 campaign which encourages customers to ‘Bring the Change’ and move into a new Volkswagen model. The offer includes technology upgrades across the range, and zero per cent APR PCP finance on many models. It also is offering purchase contributions of up to €2,500 and discounted service plans.
Volkswagen remains Ireland’s number one car brand and features a greatly revised line-up. The addition recently of the new Passat, including the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid, means the Volkswagen range includes the latest EU6 petrol, diesel, electric and now plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Technology upgrades group some of the most desirable technology features for a special bundled price. The all-electric e-Golf Executive Edition is now also available with zero per cent PCP with a three-year service
The Polo Comfortline model, various T-Roc and Tiguan models, the new Passat models including the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid model, are among those with different special offers.
Volkswagen Ireland also says the Arteon, Touran, Sharan and Touareg models also have special offers as part of their 201 campaign.
