Filed under: Budget, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Diesel
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When we first saw the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf in the manufacturer-provided stock photos, we were a little let down. In a word, it looked… droopy. But now that we’ve seen Volkswagen’s new global hatch in person, we have to say, it’s a handsome little thing.
Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the new Golf is that it’s a full 220 pounds lighter than the outgoing model. That’s all thanks to the new MQB platform that underpins the compact VW, which uses lightweight, high-strength steel in droves.
In Europe, buyers will be able to choose from a range of gasoline and diesel powerplants, including a new 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four that’s reportedly good for about 49 miles per gallon (on the European cycle). Here in the States, rumor has it that the aging 2.5-liter inline-five will be swapped out for a new 1.8-liter turbo-four. And we don’t see any reason why the lovely 2.0-liter turbodiesel unit won’t carry over, as well.
Check out a fresh batch of Golf images live from the Paris Motor Show floor in our gallery above, and scroll down to thumb through Volkswagen’s press release.Continue reading MkVII Volkswagen Golf shows off its slimmer bod
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