This year marks a significant time for Volkswagen Golf, 50 years since its launch. Over the past 50 years, the classic compact hatchback has gone through eight generations and has sold 37 million units worldwide. He is not only an iconic Volkswagen product, but also one of the most classic and best-selling models in the compact class. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Volkswagen launched the Golf early.
The new Golf launched this time is a mid-term facelift and belongs to the 8The biggest changes to the 5th generation model are a cleaner and more refined exterior and a new infotainment system. The new Golf is available in both a standard version and a number of variants, including the plug-in hybrid eHybrid, the Variant in the touring version, the high-performance GTI and GTE models, and an R version in the future. 
The overall styling profile of the new Golf is basically the same as before the facelift, and the details of the exterior are mainly reflected in the front and rear of the car. The shape of the grille under the front bumper will vary depending on the model, but the core upgrade is the light above the bumper, the continuous daytime light strip with a lightable Volkswagen logo in the middle, and the headlight shape has also evolved from the current double-arc on the lower edge to the single-arc type. 
The high-spec model is equipped with an IQThe Light LED matrix headlights, integrated with new high-performance high beams, have a range of up to 500 meters, and the new lights make the entire front of the car appear more concise and refined. The LED taillights have also been redesigned, and although the shape has not changed much, the small square light source in the middle is more eye-catching when lit. 
The layout of the car is the same as the current model, and the biggest change is that the floating entertainment information screen in the middle of the high-end model has been upgraded to a larger size of 12The 9-inch screen also has a light-up touch slider at the bottom of the touchscreen that adjusts the temperature and volume of the air conditioner. Not only has the size increased, but the human-computer interaction system has also been upgraded, and the biggest upgrade is the new IDA voice assistant. 
Through natural voice interaction, IDA can not only control functions such as air conditioning, ** or navigation, but also broadcast weather forecasts, answer common sense questions, and obtain all kinds of online information. ChatGPT, which was unveiled at CES, is also integrated into the IDA voice assistant, which provides access to an ever-expanding AI database anytime, anywhere. 
Several new features have been upgraded in the intelligent driver assistance system. The new Park Assist Plus feature makes the vehicle easier to maneuver and more convenient to park. When passing through a parking space, the system can automatically detect whether the parking space is large enough, and start the corresponding parking program for automatic parking; For the first time, the Park Assist PR system allows drivers to control the vehicle's access to parking spaces through their mobile phones. The new Area View system combines images from four cameras to create a 360-degree panoramic view to display on the infotainment screen. 
In fact, there are still a lot of new golf upgrades, but most of them are places that cannot be seen. For example, 4 new paint colors have been added, providing a new rim style; There is also the fact that the hardware and software of the infotainment system are completely new, and now they are based on the Modular Infotainment System (MIB4). In addition, the new Golf offers up to nine powertrains in Europe, including mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel power.
The entry-level model is equipped with 15 TSI engine, tuned to a maximum of 113 hp and 148 hp, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission; The same engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system is used in the automatic transmission with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the same power. The petrol version is also available with a maximum of 201 horsepowerThe 0 TSI engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG power combination.
The new ehybrid model adopts 19The 7 kWh battery pack, with a pure electric range of 100 km, is also 15 TSI power, the maximum system power reaches 201 hp mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission. At the same time, the plug-in hybrid model now supports 11 kW AC charging, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes, and the maximum range can reach about 1,000 kilometers under full power and full fuel conditions.
New Golf GTE
The two high-performance versions, the plug-in hybrid model Golf GTE, which is similar to the eHybrid model, has a maximum power of 268 horsepower, which is also mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission; And the power of the new Golf GTI has also been upgraded, which is still 20TSI mated to 7-speed DSG max power upgraded to 261 horsepower. It is reported that the new Golf R will also be launched in the second half of this year.
New Golf GTE
This time, Volkswagen in the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Golf, the facelifted Golf provides a wealth of choices, but the above mentioned are all for the European market information, to the Chinese market will definitely be different, manual transmission models are not expected to enter the country, many derivative models may not come, just like the current Golf in China only domestic fuel version and GTI two types of models on sale.
New Golf Travel Edition
Judging from the release information, because it has better power and longer range, the new Golf should be the main plug-in hybrid model. In any case, the Golf is a very classic model, with 50 years of history and 50 years of glory, he also has many fans in China, so everyone pays close attention to him is still very high, and I hope that the new Golf can be launched in China as soon as possible.