One Year On: 500,000 New Volkswagen Golf Models Built And Multiple Awards Collected

The Volkswagen Golf's success story is now in its seventh generation as it continues to inspire both customers and the specialist media. The Golf has been honored with two dozen prestigious awards over the past one year. It was voted European 'Car of the year' and 'World Car of the Year 2013'. It is the first imported car in the 34-year history of Japan's top award to claim the accolade and be named "Car of the Year 2013/2014 Japan". The 500,000th latest generation Golf will be delivered in a few days' time just one year after the car was launched. And the bestseller has yet to make its debut in key countries such as China and the United States. Moreover, important derivatives in the Golf family are waiting in the wings: The new Golf Estate has just arrived in showrooms and will be followed next year by the Golf Sportsvan which Volkswagen premiered at the IAA in Frankfurt.

OneShift Editorial Team

09 Dec 2013

Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, commented: “The Golf will remain the most important model and a powerful engine for the Volkswagen brand.” There will also be innovative versions such as the e-Golf and the Golf Plug-in Hybrid. “We are delighted the Golf has got off to such a brilliant start and is enjoying such a positive reception from customers. That is first and foremost due to a committed team. Our people very definitely went the extra mile for the Golf and have done a great job,” Winterkorn added.

The first generation of the Volkswagen Golf went on display at dealers in May 1974 as the successor to the legendary Beetle and has continued its predecessor’s success story for almost 40 years. The Golf has lent its name to an entire vehicle class and has always been available in a range of variants. From the ultra-economical Golf TDI BlueMotion to the sporty GTI, from the three-door model to the estate version, Volkswagen has a Golf to suit every taste and need. That has convinced customers: Volkswagen celebrated the 30 millionth Golf in June 2013.

Credits: Oneshift News Team