VW has released a new photo of the all-new, eighth-generation Golf showing a new camouflage pattern for the compact car prototype.
The hypnotic wrap with black and white lines includes “Golf” lettering on the doors and heralds the Golf Mk8’s impending launch. VW says development is almost complete and the car will debut this autumn.
VW describes the new Golf as having “powerful proportions” and “unmistakable” visual DNA although the spy shots we’ve seen so far showed an evolutionary design approach without any spectacular elements.
“At this time, we will not disclose all details of the new Golf, but you can already perceive its elegant proportions. The next generation will be a genuine eye-catcher!” VW design boss Klaus Bischoff says. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details and we sure hope the new Golf won’t disappoint in that respect.
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The interior design will be arguably more exciting than the exterior as VW will give the Golf a completely different dashboard layout with two big displays, far fewer physical buttons, a new multifunction steering wheel, and the latest tech as far as infotainment and safety are concerned. Expect revised trim and plusher materials as well.
According to the automaker, the new Golf will mark the nameplate’s entry into a new age of “electrified drives, a digitalized and connected interior world, assisted driving, and online-based functions and services.”
While VW says the new Golf will be celebrating its world premiere in autumn 2019, it won’t happen at the Frankfurt Motor Show for reasons apparently related to the timing of the market launch.
The 2020 VW Golf is expected to ride on the MQB Evo platform, allowing it to shed up to 100 lbs (45 kg) of weight compared to its predecessor. The king of the compact car segment will offer an assortment of turbocharged three- and four-cylinder gasoline, diesel and CNG engines, as well as mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains — the latter with up to 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric driving range.
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