Volkswagen Golf Mk7
VW Golf 1.6 TDI ( since 2012 )
The VW Golf VII is the seventh edition of the passenger car VW Golf that has come in Germany in autumn 2012 on the market. The production was already running at the beginning of August 2012, although the vehicle was unveiled to the public on September 4, 2012.
The introduction of the Golf VII took place in Germany on 10 November 2012 while he was standing at the dealers in Austria already on November 8.
2013, the Golf VII was elected European Car of the Year as well as the World Car of the Year ( WCOTY ) and awarded the Golden Steering Wheel in the category of small and compact cars.
General
The Golf VII is the third model, which is based on the new platform of the Volkswagen Group, which is to bring more variability in different types of drives. With the introduction of the " modular transverse matrix " MQB the variability is to be increased in the model policy. Depending on the version of the MQB allows 40 to 100 kilograms less mass, 1.5 cm more legroom for passengers in the back seat and 30 liters more luggage capacity.
With the platform MQB, Volkswagen wants to have an easier way for the installation of different engines. Planned are internal combustion engines with a capacity of up to 220 kW ( ~ 300 bhp). In this case, all the engines are new developments. The newly designed diesel engines are the future emission standard Euro achieve 6 and have three or four cylinders. The installation of gas engines with the associated tank is to be possible, as is the installation of batteries in a hybrid version.
The Golf VII is 4.26 meters long, making it 5.6 inches longer than its predecessor. VW admits to have reduced the empty weight of the Golf VII compared with the Golf VI ( depending on type) by up to 100 kilograms. In fact, the empty weight of the Einstiegsbenziners has fallen through the use of high-strength steel grades by 24 kg of the 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology by 23 kg, and that of the 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology by 11 kg. While the luggage compartment volume is increased in normal condition by 30 to 380 liters according to the manufacturer, the capacity decreased with the rear seats folded, despite the increase in size by 35 to 1270 liters. The ADAC identified a decreased to 45 liters in normal state Luggage capacity compared to the Golf VI. The fuel tank is now less than 5 liters and holds only 50 liters and 55 liters in the four-wheel version.
On April 9, 2013, the production of the GTI at the Wolfsburg plant started. First production model was a five-door GTI Performance (169 kW/230 hp) in tornado red.
Also in April 2013, the production of the Golf Variant VII began (combined ) in the VW plant in Zwickau, which will be delivered from the end of July 2013.
Headlight
Rear light
Dashboard
Headlight ( Golf GTI )
VW Golf Variant (since 2013)
Specifications
As standard, all Golf VII have a start -stop system, brake energy recovery system, a five -inch touch-screen display in the center console and a multi collision brake. It slows the car to a first collision so from that it still remains steerable, but at the same time so much delayed that a second impact is possible attenuated or prevented. The diesel engines 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI, both with manual transmission, 4Motion all-wheel drive can be optionally ordered.
Golf V and Golf VI had a multi-link rear axle. For vehicles with an engine power up to 90 kW (122 hp) at the Golf VII instead a torsion beam design for use. This is more compact, easier and cheaper. The driving behavior should it not be adversely affected.
36 percent of the body of the Golf VII are made of high-strength or ultra high strength steels.
A hybrid version with an internal combustion engine and electric motor ( twin drive - golf) will be available in 2014. He is expected to reach a distance of 600 kilometers with an electric drive and a range of 50 kilometers on a single tank.
Gasoline engines
Diesel engines
Hybrid engines
Driver Assistance Systems
In addition to the multi collision brake include a tire pressure monitoring system to the standard driver assistance systems.
A pre-crash system is available, the precautionary measure tightens the front seat safety belts in an emergency and closes windows and sunroof. A city emergency braking function detects possible collisions and automatically forwards at speeds below 30 km / h is an emergency one. In addition, dynamic front light, a lane departure warning, an adaptive cruise control (ACC ), an alertness assistant, traffic sign recognition and an automatic high-beam are available.