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On November 7, FAW-Volkswagen's new golf family (new golf / new golf GTI) was officially unveiled. As a mid-term revised version of the eighth generation model, the new FAW-Volkswagen Golf adjusts its appearance and interior, with a new 1.5T engine, while the new FAW-Volkswagen Golf GTI continues to carry a 2.0T engine. As a reference, the current FAW-Volkswagen golf guidance price is 149800-165800 yuan, FAW-Volkswagen golf GTI guidance price is 229800 yuan.

In terms of appearance, the new Golf continues to offer regular versions, R-Line sports look kits and GTI models. The new golf uses a new light group, the front position of the car uses a penetrating light belt, combined with the luminous LOGO, the overall look of a new energy vehicle, but also improve the overall recognition. The front bumper of the ordinary model is designed with large-size through-type vents, and the internal grille is decorated with double banner chrome plating. The R-Line version continues to increase the area of the imitation air inlet compared to the cash model, adding R marks at the front grille and front door, and replacing the newly designed rims. The GTI still uses the classic through design, and the front bumper has a more aggressive shape, making the vents on both sides look more combat-like.

On the side of the body, the overall shape of the new golf is similar to that of the current model, using the standard hatchback structure. In the rear part, the new golf uses a hidden exhaust layout and cancels the exhaust decoration on both sides of the rear bumper. The rear changes of the new Golf GTI are also concentrated in the taillight group, with changes in the internal structure and continued use of a bilateral double-exit exhaust system. It is worth noting that the car does not fully continue the overseas version of the model design, adding a large size spoiler in the rear.

In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new FAW-Volkswagen golf body are 4282 (4289) / 1788/1479mm, and the wheelbase is 2631mm. The new golf GTI body length, width and height are 4289/1788/1468mm, wheelbase is 2631mm, compared with cash, the change is almost negligible.

In terms of interior decoration, the new golf cart eliminates the integrated screen layout composed of the central control screen and the LCD dashboard, and is equipped with a brand new 10.25inch suspension large-size central control screen and a 12.9inch or 15-inch OLED multimedia touch screen depending on the model. The functional layout of the center console is similar to Volkswagen's latest family design. In addition, the new car provides a new beige center console trim panel and beige material wrapped seats, with a new grain design on the seat surface. In addition, the new golf GTI continues to use plaid and leather mixed seats, with an integrated sports seat in the front row and a GTI logo on the steering wheel details.

In the power part, the new golf is equipped with a brand new 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 118 kilowatts. As a reference, FAW-Volkswagen Golf is on sale with a 1.4T engine with a maximum power of 110kW. In addition, the new FAW-Volkswagen Golf GTI continues to carry a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 162kW, which is consistent with the power parameters of the current model and is expected to be equipped with a seven-speed wet double-clutch gearbox.

Domestic real contact with golf is from the fourth generation of FAW-Volkswagen, from PQ platform to MQB platform, plus derived versions of GTI and R-Line, the evolution of each generation of golf is a topic that everyone likes to talk about.

In November 2020, FAW-Volkswagen brand new golf was launched, which is the eighth generation domestic model of golf. The new golf uses the latest family design language of Volkswagen. At the same time, officials define this generation of models as "brand new digital golf". Emphasize the improvement of new cars in digital and intelligent aspects. In terms of power, the eighth generation Golf offers 1.2T and 1.4T engines for consumers to choose from, in line with previous generation models. In other words, golf is more of a change in electrical architecture and software, and not much has changed at the mechanical level.

As a classic car owned by Volkswagen, Golf's performance in the domestic market is not bad. As a hatchback, Golf's competitions include Ford focus, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Volando and so on, but sales of most models are low. In contrast, golf with a more fashionable shape and digital blessing, to bring it a certain degree of market competitiveness, new cars on the market will still maintain the existing results. Golf sales in the first three quarters of 2024 were 29149, ranking 14th among Volkswagen brands, according to the Federation of passengers.

As Volkswagen accelerates the electrification of its products, more and more classic models are painted. It is understood that this is the last generation of golf with pure fuel power system, which will evolve into pure electric vehicles in the future.

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