Automotive-Vision comes the new generation Volkswagen Golf VI

Vision Automotive / By Roberto Perez S.

Volkswagen unveils the most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. The most successful car in Europe, with more than 26 million units sold, has been improved in every respect. "This sixth generation of Golf redefines the concepts of quality and comfort in its class and offers the user a higher quality than ever?, Says Volkswagen Group Chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn. The European launch of the new Golf will begin in October, later this year in Spain, and then begin marketing? Africa, Asia, Australia and the USA. For Mexico, it is unknown at the moment when it will be for sale.

Innovative power: The Golf democratizes progresoEl clear and powerful design of the new Golf VI shows the approach for the future of the brand. His qualities in terms of dynamism, comfort and soundproofing in general create new benchmarks in its class. And thanks to the innovative and advanced technology engine transmission, consumption is lowered by more than 28 percent. All petrol and diesel models meet the EU-5 standard which comes into force in the future.

Assistance systems such as Automatic Distance Control (ACC), the Adaptive Damping System (DCC) and the parking attendant (park assist), plus additional technological offer. Moreover, the new Golf offers the highest level of security thanks to a new ESP system more precise answer as to the level of control, optimization of safety against impacts, seven airbags including knees, a specific restraints ( WOKS) that avoid the effect of whiplash, an audible seat belt which opens in the rear seats and daytime headlamps, which can also be part of equipping the new Golf.



Exterior design: accuracy in new ways with the dynamic nature of Golf

The high value of the new Golf is perfectly reflected in its strong design. All key elements of the body have been redesigned: "We have redesigned the most characteristic elements of Golf?, Says Italian designer Walter de Silva, Head of Volkswagen Group Design. He adds: "The Golf is the global icon of the automotive world. The architecture and forms of the new model are also clear and unique?. In turn, the sixth generation Golf has a sportier look and distinguished than their predecessors.

De Silva says: "Its lines are more pronounced, more dimensional than its predecessor with precisely defined lines and edges, along with the elegant proportions of the surfaces?. Klaus Bischoff, Chief Designer at Volkswagen, adds: "Every detail has been designed to enhance its value without any concessions?.

When directly comparing the fifth and sixth generation of the model is obvious how much the new Golf has changed. The team led by de Silva and Bischoff sought to realize the essence, the "DNA? the model, and embark on a journey into the future. These dynamic characteristics of the style have remained are the clear front of the first generation and the C-pillar that was perfected on the fourth.

The roof rests, similar to what happens in the new Scirocco, on muscular shoulders. The head of this is a prominent curving line that, as a very bundle muscle extends from the headlights to the taillights. In its side profile, this line named by Volkswagen as the "character line?, The new Golf also provides a low silhouette and sharp on the road from a lateral perspective.

In general, all body surfaces are smoother but at the same time, more athletic. At the front, the new car makes the radiator grille horizontally aligned in a straight line with the headlamps, the first generation Golf. The grid is glossy black. Defense lines also coincide with the grid. Below is an adjacent section with another air scoop. The location of the sleek and dynamic headlamps also rests on black surface.



The back is also characterized by the predominance of horizontal lines. The taillights, which are now very large, characterized by a distinctive design. From a stylistic point of view, taking into account the intermittent reinforcement and lights, the appearance is very similar to the taillights of the Touareg. Overall, thanks to the sum of all the features of its design, the image of the new Golf is significantly more broad, flat, sport, and even own a car senior.

Interior: above the standards of your car's exceptional value claseEl also achieved thanks to the redesigned interior, whose refined surfaces and finishes set new standards in its class, both tactually and visually, and particularly at the of controls. The appearance and layout of materials and details such as polished chrome profiles frame the instruments directly derived from the Passat CC, offering the driver the impression that you're behind the wheel of a car of a higher segment. The ergonomics of the vehicle interior has also been improved. For example, the use of controls is easier. Include a new automatic control of air conditioning (Climatronic) premiered at the Passat CC and the windows are now more affordable located at the top of the door trim.

The new Golf is a reflection of the attention paid to Volkswagen detail in each model. For example, the "audible warning devices for seat belts? rear: if the Golf is equipped with airbags lateral posterior, the user can be detected in the multifunction display and individually, if the occupants of the seats have seat belt or not. Another example is the leather seats, as it uses a more robust texture leather, but softer to the touch. Then there is the trunk, with four convenient hooks to ensure that objects are not kept moving on the trunk. They also emphasize the exterior mirrors with optimized aerodynamics kept clean, which are regulated from inside more easily, since the controls are located on the trim of the door.

Noise reduction: the more silenciosoEl new Golf Golf is characterized by first-class acoustic properties. A special coating that absorbs the sound located in the windshield reduces driving noises derivatives. In addition, the new concept of sealing the doors guides and side windows contribute to soundproofing of the cabin, as the new form of mirrors. Also specific modifications have been made to better isolate the engine on the passenger compartment. The tires, very quiet running, low noise and new engines complete the package of noise reduction.

Petrol engines: more affordable than ever the launch phase will use four variants of petrol engines 80, 102, 122 and 160 Hp. TSI engines come with a compressor and / or turbocharger. The truth is that these engines are also pioneers when it comes to fuel economy concerns. 80 Hp engine which is the entry-level model consumes 6.4 liters to 100 (half a liter less than the previous model and emits 149 g / km of CO2. The others are also mentioned in terms of efficiency. The of 122 hp consumes 6.2 liters, improving by 0.1 and emits 144 g / km of CO2. Even the 160 horsepower, which is the highest version of the range, it is a consumption of 6.3 liters, compared with previous engines of 150 HPY FSI TSI 160 reduces consumption by 1.6 liters.

Diesel engines: technology migration to common rail engines The exceptionally quiet TDI common rail used in the Golf for the first time, contribute significantly to the excellent soundproofing and interior comfort. Two balance shafts compensators that counteract the vibrations. The aim is to cover a power range from 90 Hp and 170 Hp. At the time of its launch Volkswagen will be offering the Golf with two 2.0 liter TDI engines that provide power to 110 Hp and 140 horsepower respectively, and have in all cases with the diesel particulate filter as standard.

The new TDI is exceptionally savers. The 110-hp consumes 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers, which represents a decrease of 0.6 liters and emits 119 g / km of CO2. Even the 140 Hp version consumes 4.9 liters of diesel (also 0.6 below) and CO2 emissions are 129 g / km.

DSG: convencionalesA automatic transmission replaces the exception of Input Input engines, all petrol and diesel engines can be combined with efficient and sporty DSG transmission. Depending on the engine torque using the DSG version 6 or 7 speeds. The sample of the efficiency of the combination of TSI and DSG technology is the average consumption of 1.4 TSI 160 PS and 7-speed DSG, which consumes 6 liters per hundred and emits 139 g / km of CO2. This high-tech duo replaces the 2.0 FSI with automatic transmission 6-speed, which had an average consumption of 8.3 liters, so the savings is 2.3 liters (about 28 percent).

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