Volkswagen Uses An Illuminated Logo To Tease The Upcoming Golf Facelift

A sneak peek at Volkswagen's updated Golf hatchback has been released. In an official video, CEO Thomas Schäfer hinted at the upcoming Golf model, showcasing cutting-edge features and technologies, including an illuminated badge. 2024 the new Golf will be available in GTI and R configurations.

Key Takeaways

When is the expected release date of the redesigned Golf?

By 2024, the updated Golf will be available for purchase.

What significant changes can we anticipate from the next Golf facelift?

The forthcoming Golf facelift is anticipated to feature a sizable touchscreen in addition to numerous intriguing design changes.

The VW logo is illuminated on a "unibrow" LED light bar on the redesigned Golf. The first instance of this design was on the Touareg (facelift) earlier this year. The car looks sleeker with the new headlights, which also provide the best visibility possible. A large touch screen is located inside, in line with other models like the Passat, Tiguan, and ID.7.

Regarding the mechanical configuration, it's anticipated that the performance-focused GTI will receive a power increase and keep its manual gearbox, and the top-of-the-line R model will receive a number of improvements as well.

The all-electric Mk9, which will serve as the foundation for the new SSP platform, is slated for release in 2028, thus the VW Golf Mk8 will be discontinued even before the Mk8.5 is introduced.

It appears that the era of ICE-powered Golf is coming to an end, as plans call for a general shift towards electric vehicles in Europe in 2033. Though the upcoming Mk8.5 will have a large touchscreen and other design changes, it is still unclear if these changes will be enough to push the Golf to the top of the sales charts.

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