Volkswagen drops iconic Golf model
- August 4, 2022
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Volkswagen Golf will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Now the eighth-generation car is on the assembly line, which celebrated its premiere 3 years ago. In theory, it
Volkswagen Golf will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Now the eighth-generation car is on the assembly line, which celebrated its premiere 3 years ago. In theory, it is now time for German engineers to start developing the next – already ninth – generation. But the brand’s bosses are in no rush to make a seemingly obvious decision.
In any case, the head of the Volkswagen brand, Thomas Schafer, said that no decision has yet been made on the next Golf. The appearance of a successor may be hampered by Euro-7 eco standards: which will require a serious overhaul of combustion engines. As a result, petrol hatchbacks become 3, 5 or even 10 thousand euros more expensive than they charge for a real car.
It is clear that a model that has gone up in price will lose a large part of the buyers, who are more likely to opt for an electric car in this situation. So before starting the development of the next generation, you need to carefully calculate all the pros and cons.
I would like to believe that the current statement by the Volkswagen boss is just an attempt to generate sympathy from fans of the brand. After hearing that the generational change may not take place, fans of the “Golf” will now definitely want to buy a Golf. cunning!
Incidentally, Volkswagen recently released a new engine that can cause many problems. Indeed, to create the 1.5 TSI evo2, German engineers moved the catalytic converter and particulate filter to the intake manifold to maximize environmental friendliness.
In any case, the head of the Volkswagen brand, Thomas Schafer, said that no decision has yet been made on the next Golf. The appearance of a successor may be hampered by Euro-7 eco standards: which will require a serious overhaul of combustion engines. As a result, petrol hatchbacks become 3, 5 or even 10 thousand euros more expensive than they charge for a real car.
It is clear that a model that has gone up in price will lose a large part of the buyers, who are more likely to opt for an electric car in this situation. So before starting the development of the next generation, you need to carefully calculate all the pros and cons.
I would like to believe that the current statement by the Volkswagen boss is just an attempt to generate sympathy from fans of the brand. After hearing that the generational change may not take place, fans of the “Golf” will now definitely want to buy a Golf. cunning!
Incidentally, Volkswagen recently released a new engine that can cause many problems. Indeed, to create the 1.5 TSI evo2, German engineers moved the catalytic converter and particulate filter to the intake manifold to maximize environmental friendliness.
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