Before that, Bian Xiao will take you back to the historical changes of Golf 1-7 generations.
First generation: 1974- 1983.
1974, Volkswagen's Beetle model has been popular for many years, but at this time, Volkswagen suddenly broke the tradition and launched a golf cart based on the hatchback. At that time, this model with front-wheel drive, water-cooled four-cylinder engine and lightweight chassis design quickly swept the country. 1 976101On October 27th, the110,000 golf was rolled off in Wolfsburg.
Until 2008, the first generation of golf was still put into production and sold in South Africa. The first generation golf is the best family car in any era because of its excellent quality and applicability. It can be said that the emergence of the first generation of golf is not only the public, but also an event of great significance in the global automobile industry.
Second generation: 1983- 199 1 year.
Based on the great success of the first generation, Volkswagen naturally launched the second generation. 1August, 983, the second generation golf was officially listed. In order to meet more demands of consumers, the second generation golf has lengthened the wheelbase and expanded the design of luggage. The newly added torsion beam strengthens the grip, and the displacement is more complete from 1.3L to1.8l. The mature technology of the public has also conquered the hearts of consumers and brought greater market demand. From 1983 to 1989 and 10, the total sales volume of the second generation golf reached 6.3 million sets, with an average annual sales volume of 630,000 sets.
Third generation: 199 1 year-1997.
199 1 the third generation golf is on the market, and the oval headlights are the most obvious appearance change of the third generation. Compared with the previous generation, the interior configuration of the third generation golf is more abundant, including electric windows, electric skylights, electric rearview mirrors, remote control keys and airbags. The whole system comes standard with steering assistance and high-position brake lights. The more streamlined body design also captured the hearts of consumers in that era without exception, setting a global sales record of 4.8 million vehicles.
The fourth generation: 1997-2003
1997, the brand-new fourth-generation golf was launched. The whole body adopts Volkswagen 12 galvanized anti-corrosion technology. Compared with the previous generation, the body of the fourth generation golf is 80mm longer, 50mm wider and 10mm higher, so the wheelbase is also 40? Well, it was followed by a marked improvement in the interior space.
The fifth generation: 2003-2009
Entering the 2 1 world, the fifth generation golf has also begun to become exquisite. Compared with the previous four generations, the overall design has changed from appearance to interior, which is the biggest change in golf history. Moreover, the sports genes of the fifth generation golf have been further amplified. Front and rear independent suspension brings better handling. At the same time, continue to increase the size of the car body and increase the interior space.
Generation 6: 20/200812
In 2008, the sixth-generation golf with more elegant appearance appeared, and the interior retained the basic layout of the fifth-generation model and designed more details. It is also from this generation that Golf R first stepped onto the historical stage, equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 256 horses. With the four-wheel drive system, the acceleration of 100 kilometers broke through the 6-second mark for the first time, and the DSG version was only 5.5 seconds. Since then, high R has become a symbol of the highest performance of golf.
Seventh generation: 20 12-20 17
On September 4th, 20 12, German time, Volkswagen officially released the seventh generation golf. The new car is not only bigger and more beautiful, but also technically surpasses the previous generation of golf. Do not change the rounded overall modeling style, but bring some sharp designs to make the seventh generation golf younger and more sporty. The engine EA2 1 1 is 22kg lighter than the previous generation engine, and has variable cylinder technology, which makes the seventh generation golf not only a sports car, but also an excellent family car.
The eighth generation of new golf:
In auto china, which just ended this month, the eighth generation golf made its debut in China, announced the pre-sale price, and will be officially listed on165438+1October 7. The eighth generation golf, which focuses on "digitalization", is equipped with digital dashboard, car-machine interaction and man-machine interconnection. And they have been feeling digital. It is worth noting that the Eighth Generation Golf has introduced a brand-new interior layout, dual-screen central control area, touch air conditioning panel with touch feedback, and Porsche 992' s "razor" electronic gear. The T-shaped layout of golf family, which lasted for half a century, completely ended on Golf 8.
In short, the eighth generation golf will undoubtedly be the strongest golf in the current history, but with the improvement of domestic living standards and the growing strength of domestic manufacturers, can the new generation golf write the legend of this generation like its predecessors? I'm looking forward to it, but everything has to be tested by the market.
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