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FAW-Volkswagen internal information, the eighth generation of golf (code name VW 380/0CN_K) trial car has been launched in FAW-Volkswagen Foshan plant, the new car production project is planned to achieve an annual production capacity of 150000 vehicles.

It has been revealed that the new golf will be put into production and put on the market in the second half of 2020, and the power will continue to be equipped with 1.2T, 1.4T and 2.0T turbocharged engines, while the 1.4T engine will be replaced by the new 1.5T engine next year.

Golf is the most representative model of Volkswagen. The eighth generation of Golf made its global debut as early as October 2019. On the basis of inheriting previous generations of models, the car has made many innovations in appearance and other aspects.

Referring to the overseas version, the eighth generation of golf models still inherit the overall styling design of the seventh generation products, and more changes have been made to the details. Compared with the seventh generation model, the shape of the new car headlights is no longer so simple, more design sense.

The side shape of the new car is also very similar to the cash, especially the design of the C-pillar part, which is highly similar to the seventh generation model, which is also the inheritance of the classic design.

The tail shape of the new golf is more three-dimensional, with "letters" under the tail mark.

In terms of interior decoration, the new car interior uses a new design language, the dashboard is connected with the central control touch screen, and the other straight lines make the atmosphere of the car more concise. And the retaining handle adopts a new and compact style.

In terms of power, the version listed in China will continue to carry 1.2T, 1.4T and 2.0T turbocharged engines, matching a seven-speed double clutch gearbox. The overseas version of the 1.5T engine, or domestic loading will be completed next year, when the replacement of 1.4T engine.

In terms of price, refer to cash-14.13-234200 yuan. At present, there are not many direct competitors of golf. The hatchback version of Mazda 3 Oncella will not be introduced for the time being, while the market popularity of Ford focus has declined, and what is most expected is the domestic hatchback Civic, which will be listed in the second half of the year.

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