We believe that we鈥檝e already seen the 2020 Volkswagen Golf without any camo thanks to a number of shots that circulated social media. However, the shots you see here are the first shots that we know are the real deal with 100-percent certainly thanks to all of that camo. Obviously, Volkswagen is trying to keep some details hidden, and that鈥檚 our big red flag. With that said, these spy shots serve as clear evidence that the images we鈥檝e seen previously (displayed below in our 鈥淓xterior鈥漵ection) were, in fact, of the next-gen Golf. If you compare the rear end in these shots compared with those, you鈥檒l see that they feature the same taillights. The lower portion of the rear fascia also features the same styling. The side profile is without a doubt all VW Golf with little in terms of evolution or revolution, while the front end will change a little.
It won鈥檛 change enough to write home about, mind you, but that鈥檚 kind of a good thing. The real important changes will come into play under the skin where the MQB platform is freed of excess weight thanks to new, lighter materials. On that note, word has it that the wagon model will be discontinued alongside the three-door model, so this generation may only be available as a four-door hatch. On the plus side, there are still GTi, R, and GTE models in the works, so there will at least be a wide range to choose from. There鈥檚 no word yet as to when the 2020 Volkswagen Golf will debut, but a good bet would be in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As with every great design, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf won鈥檛 be considerably different compared to the seventh generation model. Just look at these spy photos (I believe they are the real deal), where the Golf 8 actually looks like an updated Golf 7. I am completely down with that. Yet, this is unmistakably the Golf.
Das Auto, if you will. The thing is that I do expect the new model to be slightly longer, with, most certainly, an elongated wheelbase and short overhangs. Honestly, too short overhangs cripple the design a bit, but I hope Volkswagen won鈥檛 overdo it. As far as the equipment onboard goes, the Golf 8 exterior will be garnished with standard LED headlights and LED taillights. The swept back headlights with LED tech most certainly pull the Golf towards the premium stage. After all, the Skoda Scala will, most likely, end up in the hands of people who are accustomed to buying entry-level Golfs. Now, even the entry-level one will see a price bump and a whole lot of equipment. Exterior features such as LEDs, nice wheels, and sharper looks reflect just that. I am quite sure it will be available only as a five-door car. That means that Volkswagen will slash the wagon, the Alltrack, the three-door car (already canceled actually), and the e-Golf. After all, a dedicated electric car - I.D.
Neo - will be a clear 鈥淕olf-moment鈥?in the world of the electric cars. While the Golf 8鈥檚 exterior will definitely be recognizable, the interior is a completely different story. The philosophy, the design, and the outlay of the interior will greatly differ compared to anything we have ever seen in the Golf. The reasons are simple - connectivity and roominess. Klaus Bischoff, Executive Director of Volkswagen Design, said 鈥淚t鈥檚 a revolution. What does 鈥渁 total digital environment? Well, first of all, thanks to eSIM technology - a factory installed eSIM (fixed SIM card) - the Golf 8 will be permanently connected to the Internet. The same story goes for the new Touareg. The installation of the eSIM in the Golf 8 only shows that Volkswagen is big on scaling down all of its tech. Speaking of the Touareg - the Golf will receive nearly the same interior layout - including the massive central screen and the all-digital instrument cluster. In essence, almost all solutions from the Touareg will be slightly scaled down to fit the Golf. I mean, the screens will be slightly smaller, because well, the Golf is smaller.
Note: current Volkswagen Golf interior pictured here. Always online means a few important things for Volkswagen. Obviously, the new Golf鈥檚 interior is considerably different compared to the Golf 7鈥檚 interior. It is modern, crafted to touch the sophistication of premium, and will lead Volkswagen into a new, modern, always connected world. Volkswagen moved past the crippling 鈥淒ieselgate鈥?scandal in a glorious way with the creation of an all-new line of vehicles that largely mitigate the annihilating effects of the affair. In an effort to match the technological proves of the rest of its lineup, Volkswagen introduced a number of important drivetrain technologies with the new Golf. According to another Volkswagen official, CEO Herbert Diess, the new Golf Mk8 will be electrified. 鈥淢ild hybrid systems will play a major role in the next generation of Golf; that will be the first application,鈥?Diess reported. Yet, with a longer wheelbase, the Golf will have more lightweight materials installed in it.
