After moer than three decades and 29 million Golfs on the road, Volkswagen this week offered a peek at the seventh-generation, 2014 Volkswagen Golf.
The new Golf promises more space and more advanced technologies in a lighter package than its predecessor, with a 23% increase in efficiency. It also features a stronger body structure and a bunch of passive and active safety sytems.
The 2014 model is longer and wider than the outgoing model, and features further-ahead front wheel placement that helps create more interior space. Front and rear legroom is improved, as is elbow room and cargo room. Drag coefficient is improved by 10%.
The centre console is now angled more toward the driver for better ergonomics and direct access to a new generation of touchscreen infotainment display. Standard on all new golfs is a multi-collision brake system that automatically brakes the vehicle after a collision to minimize the chances of a second impact, which German research has shown plays a part in one-quarter of all accidents involving personal injury. A precrash system that debuted on the Touareg is also standard; it pre-tensions seatbelts and closes the windows and sunroof to just a small gap for best-possible airbag protection.
Other available safety systems include adaptive cruise, Front Assist, City Emergency Braking, Dynamic Light Assist, and a driver alert system.
For the first time, the upcoming model features driver profile selection, allowing drivers to choose from Eco, Sport, Normal and Individual models; a fifth option, Comfort, is available on DSG models. The selections alter throttle mapping and engine management to the chosen style.
Details on 2014 VW Golf
Volkswagen unveiils newest Golf in Berlin
Published: September 10, 2012, 8:00 AM
Updated: November 22, 2021, 3:56 PM
Updated: November 22, 2021, 3:56 PM