In 75 weeks, the eighth generation of the best-seller in the compact segment is to roll off the production lines at Volkswagen's main plant in Wolfsburg, Europe's largest car factory. The Golf is sold in 108 countries and has convinced more than 35 million customers since 1974; the total investment of the brand in the next generation of the Golf will be about €1.8 billion ($2.9 billion).
The key role in the development of the next Golf is played by Karlheinz Hell, Head of the Compact Series Group, Volkswagen's largest series group, which reached a total global volume of 3.4 million vehicles in 2017. In the development of the next Golf, Hell will be responsible for ensuring that all departments cooperate in the optimum way and that the Golf makes its contribution to financial performance.
Like its predecessors, this model will meet customers' requirements with respect to design, economics, CO2 values, comfort and reliability. According to Hell, "The next Golf will take Volkswagen into the era of fully connected vehicles with extended autonomous driving functions. It will always be online and its digital cockpit and assistance systems will be the benchmark in terms of connectivity and safety."
