In a special ceremony VW presented the seventh generation of the popular, small and medium model. The new Golf is 100 kilos lighter and against 23% more economical in consumption, in relation to the outgoing one, his sixth generation!
"Six generations of Golf, from 1974 up to 2012. This represents 38 years of continuous success for the global best seller, with sales 29,13 from. cars". These were the words of Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG who, after he wove the eulogy of the first six generations, stated that the seventh will continue in the same footsteps of success.

The new Golf will be based on the new, VW Group's modular MQB platform, which offers increased levels of safety and rigidity, while helping to reduce the overall weight of the car by 100 kilos. This, although the external dimensions of the car have increased. Specifically, its length is greater by 56 mm., στα 4,25 meters and the width of 13 mm. (1,79 meters). Its wheelbase is also increased, against 59 mm. γεγονός που μεταφράζεται σε ένα ελαφρά πιο ευρύχωρο εσωτερικό. Respectively, ο χώρος αποσκευών ανεβαίνει από τα 350 στα 380 l.

Στον τομέα των κινητήρων οι μηχανικοί της εταιρίας επεφύλασσαν μία ακόμα έκπληξη, καθώς εξέλιξαν όχι μία αλλά δύο νέες γενιές μηχανικών συνόλων, με έμφαση στη χαμηλή κατανάλωση και ιπποδυνάμεις από 85 until 150 horsepower.  All versions are equipped with a start/stop system and other elements that help save fuel. THE 1,6 diesel of 105 horses, for example consumes barely 2,8 liter/ 100 km. and emits 99 gr. CO2/km. As for the Golf BlueMotion version, sets new standards, with consumption 3,2 liter/ 100 km. and CO2 emissions 85 g/km!

The picture is completed by one 1,2 TSI, entry 85 horses, a 1,4 TSI, 140 horses, with a cylinder deactivation system for greater economy and a two-liter diesel 150 horses, with barely consumed 4,1 liter/ 100 km. More will be added later, stronger versions. Rumors, no, they want the flagship Golf to be equipped with a turbo engine 2,0 liters and 300 horses!

Regarding security systems, for the first time we see the Multi Collision Brake System, which intervenes on the brakes after a collision to reduce the car's kinetic energy, avoiding the possibility of a second collision. Alongside, the Golf will be equipped with the PreCrash system that will intervene in seat belts, windows and other parts of the car, thus "preparing" safety systems and occupants before any upcoming collision. The list also includes Adaptive Cruise Control, the Front Assist system, which interferes with the brakes, mobilizing the car even from gears 150 km / h, if the driver is slow to react, City Emergency Braking, for speeds up to 30 km/h and Park Assist, that detects gaps and parks the car even in spaces that are barely there 80 centimeters longer than its total length.

Going inside, the new color touch screen catches the eye, of 5,8 inches, which will be offered as standard in several European countries, with an even larger screen optional 8 inches. Another change has to do with removing the conventional parking brake and replacing it with a new one, electric. In o,what does it have to do with internal dimensions, rear passengers now have 15 mm. more space for their legs, while the forwards enjoy 31 extra millimeters of "air" for their backs and 22 mm. at the height of the elbows.

Source : autotriti.gr