When the Golf came out in 1974, this small car measuring less than 4 meters replaced an icon: the Beetle. To name it, Volkswagen took inspiration from the weather. Initially, the manufacturer wanted to name its car “the blizzard”, but decided on Golf, as the gulf streamthis famous ocean current which originates in Florida.
The vehicle will become a global hit: 37 million sales, which represents more than 2,000 sales per day in half a century. Long number 1 in sales in Europe, it was overtaken by the Dacia Sandero.
The adventure continues with the eighth generation Golf. No major revolutions: the Golf is quiet strength. But a host of driving aids and even high-performance LED headlights capable of lighting up to 500 meters. The most practical: a help system for slots, with a 360-degree camera. Efforts have also been made on fuel consumption on hybrid models.
The prices, on the other hand, remain high, at 29,990 euros.. But this price is still down by more than 2/000 euros compared to the previous model. To obtain the hybrid and fully equipped version, you will still have to pay 47,000 euros…
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