The New VW Golf - In Depth

Press Release

The New VW Golf – In Depth

Design

The original classic shows pure emotion

• Golf marks the start of a new phase of a far-reaching design campaign
• The Golf's design is distinctive like a fingerprint

Following the launch of luxury-class models Phaeton and Touareg, Volkswagen will, with the new Golf, begin the next phase of a far-reaching design campaign. Traditional volume models and new niche models will exhibit a fascinating plus in terms of dynamics and emotionality. The models Phaeton and Touareg presented in 2002 set impressive new trends in the luxury class. With the Golf, the design team now includes the most important brand model in the new design line. Since its debut almost three decades ago, the Golf has been as distinctive as a fingerprint. One of the secrets of its worldwide success is that Volkswagen created with the Golf, as the direct successor to the Beetle, an absolutely "counterfeit-proof" original. This design has been updated and perfected, and has reflected the stylistic approach of the brand over four generations. The fifth generation Golf continues to embody this uniqueness whilst representing the largest evolutionary leap both visually and technically. The design team has created a Golf that is even more dynamic and evokes new emotions.

The arrow-shaped contour of the body front end of the new Golf in overview

Redesigned right down to the last detail, the body front end cuts through the wind in an aerodynamically optimised manner. Here again, a distinctive feature is the twin round headlights which taper strongly towards the centre with their transversal turn signals in the style of the Phaeton. The wing surfaces, which are now distinctly arched upward, rise above the headlights. As an integral part of the bonnet, the headlights together with the radiator grille create a hinted V-shaped design feature that further accentuates the dynamics of the new Volkswagen.

The powerful rear end of the new Golf in overview

The rear end is powerful, too: the dynamic shoulder section underscores the powerful appearance of the Golf. The distinctive tail lights with their twin round design unmistakably reflect the Volkswagen design. They are half-integrated in the clearly structured boot lid. Optically, the large rear window provides clear visibility, and, stylistically, it lends the vehicle elegance typical of Volkswagen with its glass body that extends as far as the C-pillars. Sporty and aerodynamic final touches are provided by the roof spoiler which is integrated above the boot lid. Grippy: the VW badge. To unlock the boot lid, the badge is swung upward. As the recessed handle moulding is concealed, fingers stay clean at all times.

The distinctive side section of the new Golf in overview

The silhouette of the new Golf is characterised by five main elements: the distinctly rakish, wedge-shaped line below the side windows, the continuous side window graphics together with the door frame, which no longer reaches as far as the roof, the clearly modulated edges in the area of the rear doors and C-pillar, the characteristic angled C-pillar and the elongated roof section. The C-pillar is worthy of special attention. As the traditional stylistic feature of the Golf, the C-pillar has increasingly characterised the model series and contributes significantly to the dynamics of the new Golf generation. From any viewing angle, the C-pillar resembles the string of a drawn bow. It imparts strength to the Golf body. The side faces look like an arrow being accelerated forward by the string of the bow. The high aestheticism of the C-pillar embedded between the rear door and the rear is perfected by very narrow shut lines. The design features collectively evoke emotions which give the new Golf a more agile and dynamic appearance than any generation before it. Note: all data and equipment contained in this press bulletin apply to the model range available in Germany. In other countries deviations may apply. Subject to amendment. Errors excepted. The designations TDI, SDI, FSI, DSG and TSC are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies in the Volkswagen Group in Germany.