New Volkswagen Golf Variant: In Detail

Press Release

Independent and yet quite familiar

• Sporty lines of the wagon body radiate power and dynamics
• Visually its considerable cargo capacity of 1,550 liters hardly stands out

A synthesis of new and classic style elements mark the design of the third Golf Variant. In its side profile the lines of the new Volkswagen strike a definite bridge to the Passat Variant. Nonetheless, the Golf Variant also exhibits a high level of independence in its side profile. An unmistakable feature here: The taillights that extend far into the car’s flanks. The rear end of the new Variant reveals an entirely new side of the Golf. While other body versions of this model series have taillights that extend about halfway into the tailgate, on the Golf Variant they are fully integrated in the fender. Visually, they emphasize the large cargo loading width of the rear opening. And it is in fact over one meter (1,014 mm) wide. Simultaneously, the rear design of the Golf Variant assumes a very independent character with its newly designed taillights. On the other hand, there are well-known Volkswagen design features reminiscent of the Passat Variant: The rear window that wraps around to the D pillars (another indicator of its wide cargo loading ability) and roof edge spoiler, which as a trailing edge optimizes aero­dynamics and thereby attains lower fuel consumption). Air drag coefficient: cW = 0.31. At the same time, the spoiler accentuates the distinctively sporty image of the new Golf Variant. Since its debut three decades ago, the Golf has been as unmistakable as a fingerprint. One of the secrets of its worldwide success is that Volkswagen was able to create an absolutely “counterfeit-proof� original in the Golf, which was to be the direct successor to the Beetle. This design was maintained, perfected and extended to be the stylistic reflection of the brand. The Golf Variant now joins this one-of-a-kind product line.

Front end with insignia radiator grille

The newly designed and aerodynamically optimized front end of the Golf Variant sports a chrome insignia radiator grille. In keeping with this visual cue, the bumper was also designed with chrome guard strips. Also unmistakable: The dual round headlamps – with their laterally arranged turn signal lights – that “taper� sharply toward the car centerline.

Unmistakable design in side profile

The side profile of the new Golf Variant exhibits five main elements: The wedge-like line rising toward the rear beneath the side windows, the visual continuity of the side window surfaces, the substantially modulated flanks in the area of the rear doors, the taillights that wrap around and extend far into the fenders, and the D pillar that is characteristically formed at an angle. The latter deserves special attention, since it is markedly different from the predecessor model and imparts an extraordinarily sporty aspect to the new Volkswagen. Geometrically, it forms the chord of a tight arc that lends power to the Variant body. Very narrow gap dimensions perfect the high level of aesthetics in the design.

Standard equipment

• No base equipment level in the usual sense of the word
• Extensive convenience and safety features as standard equipment
• Golf Variant Sportline comes with standard panorama sunroof

Like the “classic� Golf, the new Golf Variant is also being launched in the equipment lines “Trendline�, “Comfortline� and “Sportline�. The “Trendline� base model already has extensive convenience and safety equipment that includes six airbags and ESP. Across the board, all versions have bumpers and guard strips painted in car color, insignia radiator grille in chrome and roof rails. Functional features like central locking, outside temperature display, removable cargo cover, flat cargo floor with additional storage bins and asymmetrically split, folding rear bench seat with folding seatbacks are all standard equipment. Meeting the special requirements of high-distance drivers are the features of the Comfortline equipment line. For example, it offers the semi-automatic “Climatic� climate control system, comfort seats in front (including adjustable lumbar supports and center armrest) as well as rear seating system with center armrest and through-loading feature. The third equipment line, the Golf Variant Sportline, comes with the newly designed panorama sunroof as standard equipment and details that include sports chassis lowered 15 millimeters, sports seats in front, 16-inch “Atlanta� type alloy wheels with 205/55 tires, on-board computer, leather sports steering wheel and an automatic climate control system.