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  • A world bestseller celebrates its 50th birthday – Volkswagen started production of the first Golf on 29 March 1974 A world bestseller celebrates its 50th birthday – Volkswagen started production of the first Golf on 29 March 1974 03/29/24 Models

    A world bestseller celebrates its 50th birthday – Volkswagen started production of the first Golf on 29 March 1974

    On 29 March exactly 50 years ago, Volkswagen started series production of the Golf in Wolfsburg. Nobody knew on that day in March that this compact car – the successor to the legendary Beetle – would become the most successful Volkswagen and best-selling European car of all time. It reflected the spirit of the times, gave its name to its own vehicle class, and has accompanied generations of people around the world. To date, more than 37 million units have followed 1974’s first series-production Golf. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day over the last 50 years. Today, Volkswagen is celebrating the Golf’s birthday – and also the start of this world bestseller’s future thanks to a comprehensive technical and visual update. Read on
  • Golf I and the EA 276 concept car 50 years of the Golf: Volkswagen shows a rare duo at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 01/26/24 Models

    50 years of the Golf: Volkswagen shows a rare duo at the Bremen Classic Motorshow

    The Golf, the icon: the most-built Volkswagen is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. To kick off the anniversary year, the Golf I and one of its predecessors from 1969 can be seen at the Bremen Classic Motorshow (Germany). The Golf has moved and impressed the masses since 1974. And with every generation, the compact car has revolutionised and democratised the automotive world. Read on
  • Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition Exclusive Golf R 333 Limited Edition model: a highlight both inside and out 05/31/23 Models

    Exclusive Golf R 333 Limited Edition model: a highlight both inside and out

    Curtain up for the Golf R 333 Limited Edition. The new special-edition model limited to 333 vehicles is based on the Golf R Performance and packs a real punch with an output of 333 PS (245 kW). The necessary driving stability and traction of the all-wheel-drive special-edition model are ensured by a host of high-quality equipment features such as R-Performance Torque Vectoring including Vehicle Dynamics Manager. The Golf R 333 comes from the factory with eye-catching Lime Yellow Metallic paintwork. Black accents additionally underline the appearance of the special-edition model, which is being launched as a potential collector’s item. The special edition can be ordered in German dealerships from Friday, 2 June. The vehicles will be delivered in October this year. Read on
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  • Volkswagen Golf R „20 Years“ The Volkswagen R models 10/27/22 Models

    The Volkswagen R models

    “Volkswagen R Media Days” Read on
  • Volkswagen Golf GTD The new Golf GTD 11/02/20 Models

    The new Golf GTD

    In brief: New Golf GTD features the most powerful turbocharged diesel engine in the long history of the Volkswagen best-seller Read on
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI, Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE Golf eTSI, Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE - International Media Drive 08/26/20 Models

    Golf eTSI, Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE - International Media Drive

    48 V mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid: Volkswagen is launching five electrified Golf models Read on
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The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

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