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January 23, 2015
Feature: The Seventh-Generation Volkswagen Golf
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The 7th Generation Volkswagen Golf
September 2012,Paris Motor Show 2012Announced ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2012, the seventh-generation "Golf." The undisputed pillar of the Volkswagen brand, it maintains a strictly keep-concept approach even after a full model change. Inheriting the history of being the benchmark for compact cars worldwide, it has received the baton from the sixth generation. And now, here in Japan, the seventh-generation Golf has finally been officially released. With rivals also undergoing model changes one after another, OPENERS features the defending champion of the fiercely competitive C-segment!
We test drive the Golf GTI released in Japan.
The long-awaited "GTI" has also been announced in Japan. How has this traditional sports model of the Golf evolved in its new generation? Fumio Ogawa tests it out at the Fuji Speedway.
The Fastest Golf GTI in History Arrives in Japan
Volkswagen's high-performance "Golf GTI" has been officially released in Japan. The Japanese specification model will be equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine producing 220ps.
Test drive the Golf GTI
Tartan checks and red lines. With its identity intact, this time we look at the "GTI," which appeared shortly after the Golf's debut. What kind of car has the seventh-generation "GTI" become? OPENERS asked Hirohisa Kaneko.
Test Drive of the 7th Generation Golf in Japan - Fumio Ogawa's Report
We test drove the seventh-generation Golf, which has finally been released in Japan. What are the "Comfortline" model with a 1.2-liter engine and the "Highline" model with a 1.4-liter engine like in the Japanese specifications? An impression from Mr. Fumio Ogawa!
Giorgetto Giugiaro Speaks
We had a special interview with Il Maestro, Mr. Giorgetto Giugiaro, about his episodes creating numerous masterpieces in automotive history, including the first Golf, his current activities within the Volkswagen Group, and the future of automotive design.
Golf Design—Giugiaro x De Silva
The styling of the "Golf," often described as evergreen. What were Volkswagen's designers thinking when they sent the new Golf out into the world? We bring you a discussion among designers from the venue of the announcement, held on May 20, 2013, in the arena of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
The 7th Generation Volkswagen Golf Finally Lands in Japan
The "Golf," Volkswagen's flagship car and the benchmark for cars worldwide. Its seventh generation has finally arrived in Japan.
Limited Edition Golf 7: Pre-orders Begin in Japan
Volkswagen Group Japan has begun accepting pre-orders for the limited edition "Golf "デア・エアステ"" of the seventh-generation "Golf," ahead of its summer launch in Japan.
How Has the Golf's Driving Performance Evolved? - Yasuhisa Kawamura's Report
Mr. Yasuhisa Kawamura had previously praised the "Golf 6," the predecessor, as already being the pinnacle of perfection. With the thought, "How could the Golf possibly be improved further?!" he approached his first test drive of the Golf 7, reporting primarily on its driving performance.
Has the Golf Evolved? - Yasuhisa Shimoshita's Report
Undeniably a Golf in both appearance and substance. However...—Yasuhisa Shimoshita thoroughly analyzes the evolution of the Golf 7 in all aspects: its design, interior, utility, dynamic performance, safety, and ride comfort.
Test drive the ultimate and final "Golf 6"
Volkswagen's representative model, the "Golf," is on the verge of handing over the baton to its seventh generation here in Japan. OPENERS tested the "last Golf 6," sold by Volkswagen as the "Meister Edition."
The 7th Generation New Golf Announced!
Volkswagen AG has announced the new "Golf," its seventh generation, ahead of its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show.
Paris Motor Show Report: Meeting the 7th Generation Golf!
One of the most anticipated cars at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the seventh-generation Volkswagen "Golf." Tatsuya Otani reports on the Golf's world premiere at the show. From the photos, it appears to inherit the traditional styling of the Golf, but how does this giant of the automotive world differ from before?
7th Generation Golf GTI Appears
Following its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September, additional models such as the 4MOTION and GTD are continuously being introduced for the seventh-generation Volkswagen "Golf." The traditional sporty grade "GTI" is finally being added to this Golf lineup.
The Sportiest Diesel Golf
Volkswagen's "Golf GTD" will also be added to the seventh generation Golf lineup. It is the sportiest Golf equipped with a diesel engine, equivalent to the sporty "GTI" grade with a gasoline engine.
4WD Appears in the Golf 7
Volkswagen A.G. has announced the 4MOTION, or four-wheel-drive, model of the seventh-generation Golf, which was unveiled in September, in its home country of Germany.
Volkswagen A.G. has announced the 4MOTION, or four-wheel-drive, model of the seventh-generation Golf, which was unveiled in September, in its home country of Germany.
Variant Added to the New Golf
Volkswagen announced at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 that it would add the "Golf Variant," a wagon body style, to the seventh-generation Golf.