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Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf.
The car - Europe's most successful with more than 26 million sold - has improved in all areas.
"This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering more customer value than ever before", said Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the board at Volkswagen.
The new Golf will be presented to the public for the first time in October as part of the Paris International Motor Show.
Hans-Dieter Keller, managing director of Volkswagen Middle East added: "Millions of car drivers worldwide have fallen under the charm of the Golf which embodies pure power, dynamism and sportiness.
"The new Golf design points the way to the Volkswagen future while the high levels of value and comfort nullify class distinctions. We expect a massive demand for the new Golf worldwide and in our region as it is one of our most important models in the Middle East."
The clear and powerful design of the new Golf, the company says, is showing the entire brand the way to the future. Its acoustic properties and the overall comfort of the Volkswagen tear down class distinctions. Innovative engines and transmission technologies lower fuel consumption by up to 28 per cent.
Assistance systems such as 'automatic distance control' (ACC), 'adaptive chassis control' (DCC) and the 'park steering assistant' bring additional top technologies on board the Golf.
A new ESP system, with finer response over its control range, further optimised crash properties, seven airbags including knee airbag, the special head restraints (WOKS) that counteract whiplash trauma, a 'seatbelt detection' feature debuting in the rear seating area of the Golf and daytime running lights, that are standard equipment, provide for a maximum level of safety.
The high value of the new Golf is reflected in its stylish design with all key body elements redesigned in a precise, new mold.
The architecture and graphic form of new the model of the Golf are also absolutely clear and unique. At the same time, the sixth Golf has a sportier and more distinctive appearance than any previous generation of the model series. It is more accentuated, more three-dimensional than its predecessor, with precisely defined lines and edges and with finely proportioned flared surfaces and recesses.
With the exception of the entry-level versions, all petrol and diesel engines can be paired with Volkswagen's dual clutch transmission (DSG). Depending on the engine torque, either a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG is used. On the Golf, the extremely efficient and agile DSG has thereby replaced the classic torque converter automatic.
Just how efficient the alliance of TSI plus DSG can be is demonstrated by the average fuel consumption of the 1.4 TSI with 160 hp and 7-speed DSG: 6.0 litres (139 g/km CO2). This high-tech duo replaces the 2.0 FSI with 150 hp and six-speed automatic. Average fuel consumption there: 8.3 litres. Savings: 2.3 litres per 100km or 28 per cent - progress in its best form.
