Volkswagen published the first official teaser of the facelifted Golf, confirming that its debut will be one of the highlights of 2024. The shadowy teaser appeared in an official video for the year-end, going over all of the VW models that were introduced in 2023.
While we are already familiar with the design of the facelifted Golf thanks to spy shots of uncamouflaged prototypes, this is the first teaser coming directly from the source. It reveals the revised LED lighting signature of the compact hatchback, comprising new headlights with graphics inspired by the ID range, an LED strip above the slim grille, and an illuminated VW emblem.
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As previewed by our speculative renderings above, the visual updates on the 2025 VW Golf will be focused on the front end, with the rest of the bodywork remaining largely unchanged. This applies to both the hatchback and the Variant (estate) bodystyles that will continue to be offered. The interior will receive a much larger free-standing infotainment display, alongside improved quality, and new tech features bringing the Golf in line with the rest of the VW range.
The powertrain options of the existing model are expected to be carried over with small updates and a greater focus on the improved PHEV system. The facelifted range will also include the performance-oriented GTI (gasoline), GTD (diesel), GTE (PHEV), and R trims.
While the VW Golf recently lost the crown of Europe’s best-selling model, it remains a very important asset for the automaker. The midlifecycle update will extend the lifecycle of the Golf MK8 and keep it relevant for a few more years, until the all-electric Golf MK9 arrives towards the end of the decade. It has been confirmed that the next generation will ride on the new SSP architecture and will be produced at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany.
Back to the “VW Highlights 2023” video, it is narrated by Thomas Schäfer, VW CEO, who tries to end the year on a positive note. He goes over the important VW models that debuted earlier this year including the ID.7, the Passat Variant, and the Tiguan. Before sending his holiday wishes to the world and previewing the Golf’s redesigned face, Schäfer sent an optimistic message for the future despite the automaker’s recent financial hurdles. You can watch the 2-minute-long video below – just make sure you stay tuned until the end for the teaser.
Note: The independent rendering is off-the-record and unrelated to VW.