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On March 29, 1974, one of the most successful car models in the automobile industry of the old continent arrived on European roads. It is one of the best-selling vehicles, the Volkswagen Golf has exceeded the figure of 35 million units in circulation. During this time, 7 generations have been marketed, now with its 50th anniversary, it returns to the streets completely renewed with what is its eighth edition. This is the story of an icon of European roads
1.Golf Mk1
In the last ten years, being Volkswagen Golf (1974 – 1984) that came off the production line of the Wolfsburg factory would already have implemented a series of differences that would make it stand out from the models of the time, mainly by dismissing the rear engine and rear axle drive, characteristic of the brand's previous success the Beetle. Following this trend imposed by the Sirocco and the Passat, in 1973, the compact GTI variant with 112 HP of power would be incorporated as a novelty. Until the arrival of the top model, with larger dimensions, 6,99 million units were sold.
2. Golf II
They would have to spend almost 10 more years for a completely renewed Golf to appear, both in its aesthetic appearance and in notable mechanical improvements to optimize your performance on the road. Changes such as power steering and anti-lock brakes (ABS), all-wheel drive (syncro) and the GTI engine, which would include four-valve technology.
3. Golf III
From 1992 to 1997 the new model would arrive which, even without major changes in relation to its appearance, did It was larger, exceeding four meters and with reinforcements in the body to improve shock absorption.. On the other hand, it would incorporate the first airbags and the six-cylinder engine. In 1994, a sales milestone was reached, reaching the figure of 15 million units sold since production of the first model began.
4. Golf IV
We entered the 4st century with a Golf that continued to grow in size, reaching XNUMX15 meters long and 14 cm more wide regarding the Golf MK1. Its weight would also increase and with it the stability. It brought with it features such as 4Motion all-wheel drive. Two years later, the six-speed transmission was added to this same version.
5. Golf V
Even though it is the model that took the least amount of time on the market, it represents a before and after when the differences exclusively on the design, technology and engine, giving more aside to the dynamic level. Under this presentation some variants would arrive such as the CrossGolf, the Golf BlueMotion and a new Variant.
6. Golf VI
The digitization of the interiors begins. This Golf, which was maintained for another 4 years, from 2008 to 2012, incorporated the Adaptive Cruise Control, Hill Start Control, Park Assist, automatic parking assist system, the adaptive suspension... this collection of technologies led it to be car of the year in 2009.
7. Golf VII
Reduction was the key in this seventh generation. Aesthetic changes were adopted that brought it closer to its current appearance. The weight was reduced and work was done to decrease in fuel consumption, reaching up to 23% less. In 2013 and 2014, variations appeared, notably the electric e-Golf models and the Volkswagen ID.3.
8. Golf VIII
The firm's latest model comes as a compendium of all the best about Golf. With extra additions, such as redesigned LED pilots and with a much more refined interior in general lines, with two large touch screens (instrumentation and entertainment), Car2X system and integrated Amazon Alexa assistant.
