It has been the eighth generation since 1974 came out. However, due to the temporary listing of the eighth generation abroad, domestic fans may have to wait patiently for some time.
It is no exaggeration that golf is known as the "national god car". It is rare that the first generation of models can be derived to the eighth generation in the world, which shows its foundation and wide audience. Golf is the most produced model of Volkswagen and the best-selling model of Volkswagen, ranking third among the best-selling models in the world. For automobile manufacturers, they can eat all over the world with one move-relying on a hot-selling model can naturally bring huge profits and a large number of loyal consumers, as well as a series of industrial chains such as subsequent modification; For fans, the continuation of several generations of golf has cultivated many fans and loyal feelings for golf. Over the past 40 years, the emotions of nearly two generations have been derived, giving birth to rich feelings.
For manufacturers and golf owners, golf has become a bond between them, and both sides have a win-win outcome.
The first generation of golf (1974 ——1983)
Before golf appeared, the best thing for the public was the beetle. Since 1938, the Beatles have been the unique killer of the public. It is no exaggeration to describe it as a king. It is almost unique in the world. However, no matter how delicious the meal is, there are times when you are tired of eating it. Moreover, the encirclement and suppression of the automobile industry by the United States and Japan has also made it impossible for Volkswagen to remain complacent.
The golf launched by Volkswagen broke the tradition of rear engine and innovated the hatchback style, adopting front-wheel drive, water-cooled four-cylinder engine, lightweight chassis design, McPherson suspension system and torsion beam structure.
The name of the golf cart has nothing to do with golf. It is named after the monsoon. In German, "Golfstrom" is the name of a warm current in the Gulf of Mexico. Who would have thought that this warm current has continued from 1974 to the present, and has been warming the hearts of many car owners, their feelings and the big family of fans for more than 40 years.
The designer of the first generation of golf was not German, but Italian: Giorgetto.
This designer graduated from Turin Academy of Fine Arts at the age of 17, joined Fiat Auto Company, and later moved to Bertone to design Ferrari 250GT and Alfa Romeo Giulia? GT and become famous. Later, I cooperated with others to set up Italdesign? Giorgetto Design Studio has its own platform. The first generation of golf was Italdesign? Giorgetto Design Studio is one of many successful cases in 1970s.
It is no exaggeration to define the first generation of golf as revolutionary: the concept of "hatchback" was first applied by golf and introduced into the field of automobile design. After the successful listing, golf became the core of popular design-the secondary development of Audi and Porsche originated from the golf platform, which affected the automobile industry in Germany-Germany was the leader of the world automobile industry at that time, and the influence of the weather vane was self-evident.
The first generation of golf is divided into two hatchbacks and four hatchbacks. There are six types of gasoline with displacement from 1. 1L to 1.8L, with a length of 3705mm and a width of 16 10mm? Its height is 1395mm, its wheelbase is 2400mm and its weight is only 790kg. The main contribution is to make people realize that the hatchback can make this ugly car have such amazing trunk space, just as we keep putting boxes in the trunk today to see how big the space is. Up to now, the biggest feature that distinguishes a sedan from a hatchback is the change of storage space in the trunk, which is also the most prominent advantage. Now we are surprised that our predecessors' thinking is so conservative. Isn't the design of trunk space as simple as opening the back cover? But think about it, sometimes thinking is too rigid to jump out of the solidified circle. Once enough paper is punctured, it turns out that the original inspiration is as simple as turning a corner.
The interior design of the first generation golf is very simple: there is a "Wolf Castle" sign in the middle of the two-piece steering wheel, a water temperature oil gauge on the left side of the double-tube dashboard and a speedometer on the right side, and the configuration of the radio and air conditioner basically conforms to the concept of "configuration".
It is also the fate of the public. The original idea was just to come up with some achievements, otherwise I would be sorry for my salary. Who ever thought that willows were inadvertently inserted into the shade? The first generation golf became a hot-selling model as soon as it went on the market, attracting many consumers-from 1974 to 1983, the first generation golf sold a total of 3 million vehicles, creating a myth. It not only consolidated the sales performance of the public, but also attracted a large number of fans online.
Strike while the iron is hot. Volkswagen launched Golf GTI in 1975, equipped with 1.6L( 1.8L) EFI engine, with its own weight of 800kg, maximum power of 80KW, maximum torque 140m and maximum speed1hour. From then on, golf began to compete on the track outside the family car market and established the sports gene. The first generation of golf GIT produced a total of 530,000 vehicles.
The hardest thing is that the success of the first generation of golf at the beginning is not only the launch of a model, but also the template of the hatchback and "steel cannon car" of the follow-up golf and even the whole automobile industry, which is of epoch-making significance.
Second generation golf (1983)
1983, the second generation of golf appeared, and the models were still three-door and five-door hatchback. Among them, the sedan golf became the Volkswagen Jetta that we later introduced to China.
The biggest difference between the second generation golf and the previous generation is the rectangular headlights. Besides, the overall design tends to be perfect and full. After all, this is the second golf designed by Giorgetto.
It may be that with the development of economy, people's demand for going out is increasing, and the space for cars is also higher. The length, width and height of the second generation golf body are 3985 MMX1665 MMX1415 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2470? Hmm? , weight 1030 kg. Moreover, the redesigned torsion beam also increases the stability of the car body during driving.
In the interior, it is the prototype of the popular style that we later saw: the center console is covered with a large number of rectangular designs, the original barrel instrument is replaced by a flat style, and buttons such as headlights and rear window heating are distributed on both sides of the instrument panel. With the improvement of living standards, the configuration has naturally improved. Electric doors and windows replace manual, manual sunroof, power steering, rear window wiper as standard, and manual adjustment of exterior rearview mirror.
The second generation golf matches three inline four-cylinder engines: 1.3L, 1.6L and 1.8L, among which 1.8L engine can provide the maximum power of 90 HP and the maximum torque of 145 Nm,/kloc-.
Since the second generation of golf, the engine type has changed. In addition to 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, it is matched with 1.6L turbocharged engine for the first time, with maximum power of 5 1 kW and maximum torque of 133 Nm.
According to different models, the second-generation golf is matched with 4-speed, 5-speed manual gearbox and 3-speed automatic gearbox. For suspension, the front McPherson rear torsion beam suspension structure is adopted, which greatly improves the comfort and handling.
Volkswagen may have tasted the sweetness on the track, and then launched the Golf g60 racing version, equipped with a spiral supercharger. Output power of four-wheel drive golf 1 18kW, output power of the second generation golf four-valve engine 154kW. In this way, g60 became the most powerful model in the golf family, and began to dominate the track.
Third generation golf (199 1 year)
Obviously, the appearance design of the third generation golf body is not as tough and rectangular in visual effect as before. Follow the trend of the trend and start to become smooth. The appearance of all models is more rounded and full, and it has high recognition in front combination lights, exterior rearview mirrors and front grille. The body size has also changed, with the length, width and height of 4074X 1694X 1428mm and the wheelbase of 2470mm respectively.
In terms of interior, we see the shadow of modern cars in the third generation golf. The design and overall style of the center console has broken away from the shackles of the previous two generations, the functional areas are clearly divided, and the configuration has begun to be enriched. Headlight switch is changed from button type to knob type, and the style of instrument panel is also different. In terms of configuration, steering assist and high-position brake lights become standard, and electric doors and windows, electric sunroof, electric exterior rearview mirror, stereo, remote control key, etc. Appeared in succession, and airbags began to appear.
Let's just say that in the third generation golf, we can find traces of the family car we are driving now. Not if you see the first two generations of golf. It's simple enough to make a surprise sound.
The third generation golf has many power combinations, including 1.4L, 1.6L and 1.8L three inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engines. The maximum power of 1.6L engine is 74 kW, the maximum torque 140 Nm, the maximum speed 188 km, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers 1 1.2 seconds. Match 4-speed, 5-speed manual gearbox and 4-speed automatic gearbox according to different models.
In six years, the sales volume of the third generation golf is about 48 1 000. In the fierce competition environment of hatchback, it shows strong market vitality.
Alas! After talking for a long time, it was very lively. Since 199 1 the third generation golf went on the market, neither golf nor Jetta appeared in China. So, there is no chance to see the real thing.
The fourth generation golf (1997)
1997, the fourth generation golf was unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show, and it was listed on 10 in the same year. In July 2003, the fourth generation and the first domestic golf of FAW-Volkswagen were listed.
The fourth generation golf, the first golf in China, is equipped with four inline four-cylinder engines: 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L However, the market response is not as hot as that of Bora.
From the appearance, the fourth generation of golf continues the design characteristics of the third generation, and has great development and perfection. The fourth generation golf, originally introduced, is divided into three-door and five-door hatchback models. Galvanized steel body and excellent technology improve the overall quality. The size of the car body has become larger: the length is 80mm, the width is 50mm, the height is 10mm, the wheelbase is also lengthened by 40 mm, the driving space is more spacious, and the comfort is improved.
Similarly, the fourth generation golf is more advanced and modern in the interior, the overall grade and visual effect are obviously improved, and the configuration is more diversified. Standard remote control key, electric rearview mirror, electric window, power steering and so on. There are also headlight adjustment, 6-disc CD stereo, automatic air conditioning, seat heating and so on. In addition, four-wheel disc brakes have replaced the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes of the previous generation of golf.
The fourth generation golf is equipped with 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L in-line four-cylinder engines for the first time. FSI engine and 2.3L? VR5 engine. In terms of diesel engine power, the fourth generation golf is still equipped with 1.9L naturally aspirated engine and 1.9L turbocharged engine.
Volkswagen matched the 4th generation golf with 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes, 4-speed automatic gearboxes and 5-speed automatic manual gearboxes, and adopted the former McPherson rear torsion beam non-independent suspension.
The total output of the fourth generation golf is 4.3 million, 500,000 fewer than the previous generation. However, in 2002, with the development of the fourth generation models, the global output of golf carts has reached 265,438+0,565,438+0,000. It can be seen that golf is the most popular German brand car in the world.
Fifth Generation Golf (2003)
On June 5438+ 10, 2003, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the fifth generation golf was unveiled and listed one month later.
It can be found from the time that the fifth-generation golf was listed in June 2003, 165438+ 10, and just four months ago, FAW-Volkswagen just listed the fourth-generation golf. Therefore, the fifth generation golf has never been introduced to China.
Roundness and roundness are the appearance characteristics of the fifth generation golf, which continues the design style of the previous generation. The horizontal chrome trim is connected to the integrated headlights, and the ridge line of the hood is like a full muscle. The length, width and height of the car body are 4204X 1759X 1479mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2578 mm. Compared with the previous generation, the appearance of the car body of the fifth generation golf is enlarged again, and the weight of the car reaches 1323 kg.
At that time, in China, when cars entered the primary stage of family, consumers saw all new things, and it was inevitable to compare various models horizontally. It is still too early to talk about automobile culture, and it can only attract consumers' attention in specific aspects such as appearance and interior decoration.
In terms of interior, the fifth-generation golf has been equipped with a well-off level in terms of workmanship and material texture. Control buttons are added on both sides of the three-position steering wheel, and the double circular instrument panel is equipped with blue backlight. In terms of details, it is fully equipped with a level that is "sufficient" even today. It has automatic air conditioning, multi-function steering wheel, stereo CD stereo, satellite navigation, car phone, front airbag and side airbag, tire pressure monitoring, reversing radar, ABS anti-lock braking system, ESP body stability control system and many other configurations.
Like the interior, the fifth-generation golf has also set a banner in terms of power, and "small but fine" has become popular, and its representative is 1.4 liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection engine. In addition to the 5-speed manual gearbox and 6-speed automatic manual gearbox matched with the engine, DSG dual-clutch gearbox was first applied to non-performance golf.
Therefore, TSI and DSG have become "golden partners".
The fifth generation golf adopts multi-link independent suspension before McPherson and after. This change is to enrich driving pleasure, but it also sacrifices some trunk space.
Sixth Generation Golf (2009)
Volkswagen launched the 6th Generation Golf at the Paris Motor Show on June 5438+ 10, 2008, and it was listed in China the following year, which is the famous "Gao 6".
At this time, the domestic family car market has experienced the "impact" of many manufacturers at home and abroad, and consumers are well-informed, which is basically considered to be a gain from learning. For the hatchback, it is not as despised as before, and consumption has become rational and affordable. At this time, the design technology and production level of the sixth generation golf have improved both in appearance and interior. There is a sense of movement from the inside out, which can be said to be a combination of fashion and sports.
Therefore, "Gao 6" has naturally become an honorific title for car fans.
The length, width and height of the sixth generation golf are 4199 x1786 x1479 mm, and the wheelbase is 2578mm ... I won't go into details of the interior. Everything I can think of today is on the "Gao 6" car. In terms of power, we continue to follow the "golden combination" of TSI+DSG, matching 1.4L and 1.6L naturally aspirated engines, but as the pursuit of power, turbocharged engines have become the first choice of many people, including 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI and/kloc-. Matching with many engines are 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes, 6-speed automatic manual gearboxes, 6-speed and 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearboxes. The sixth-generation golf from Volkswagen PQ35 platform still adopts the structure of multi-link independent suspension before McPherson, and its handling and comfort are not obviously different from those of the fifth-generation golf.
The exquisite appearance of "Gao 6", especially the sharp sense of speed during control, won the reputation of "small steel gun". It can also be said that the first five generations of golf only paved the way for China fans. "Senior Six" makes golf a symbolic existence in the hearts of fans. Whenever we talk about golf, we must talk about it. Until today, "Gao 6" is still a towering mountain peak, which can never be crossed.
Seventh generation golf (20 13)
At the Paris Motor Show in 20 12, Volkswagen launched the seventh generation golf, sharing the MQB platform with Audi A3 and other models.
20 13 In September, domestic Golf 7 rolled off the production line at FAW-Volkswagen Foshan Factory, and was officially unveiled at Guangzhou Auto Show in June. 1 1.
More beautiful, more in line with modern aesthetic design, using more family-style design languages. Equipped with rare daytime running lights at that time, it was integrated with the air intake grille, which broadened the visual effect.
The car body is wider, with the length, width and height of 4255X 1799X 1452mm and the wheelbase of 2637mm respectively.
In terms of interior, the seventh generation golf continues to keep up with the previous generation and develop its advantages. The layout of the details is almost the same, and the use of a large number of piano paint has obviously improved the grade, luxury and fashion. D-type steering wheel is full of sports flavor, and many configurations such as 8-inch large-screen navigation, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, seat heating, rearview mirror heating and electric folding, induction wiper, headlight cleaning, electronic parking, automatic parking, multiple driving modes, ACC active cruise, lane keeping system, etc. have completely entered the 2.0 era.
In terms of power combination, the seventh-generation golf continues to hold high the "Little Kuailing", 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI become the mainstream, and the diesel version is equipped with 1.6TDI and 2.0TDI engines. Matching with many engines are 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes and 6-speed and 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearboxes. In addition, the application of BlueMotion technology covers almost all models of Golf 7.
Eighth Generation Golf (2020)
The original news is that the Eighth Generation Golf will be listed on June 4th this year, along with New Golf, New Golf GTI and New Golf R-Line.
Judging from the data collected so far, compared with the previous generations, the eighth generation golf has changed the most, and has been upgraded in appearance, performance and configuration, which is almost perfect.
Golf is the eighth generation today, which has lasted for nearly half a century. This must be a legend. Golf has made Volkswagen a success. For the public, how important golf is, the following description may be the most appropriate: Volkswagen only has one car called Golf, Passat when stretched, Magotan when renamed, Phaeton when one back seat is subtracted, Touran when stretched again, Xia Lang when three back seats are added, Tiguan when raised, Touareg when enlarged, cool when flattened, and added.
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