Volkwagen Golf VI unveiled a bit early
by John Neff on Aug 3rd 2008 at 11:38PM 
Click above for gallery of the new VW Golf VI
Volkswagen was planning to unveil the sixth generation of its popular Golf model this week, but the internet strikes again with a preview of the new people's hatch ahead of its official reveal. Information is limited so far and comes primarily from bloggers who don't speak the Queen's English, but from what we can tell the next-generation Golf will be larger than the current model. Indeed, it does appear to be a bit wider and maybe even lower than the current model. Might we even see some hints of the Scirocco in its design, as well? Our source indicates that the range of engines available with the Golf VI will include a 1.4L TSI, 1.8L TFSI and maybe even the 2.0L TFSI, while diesels will include the company's 1.9L and 2.0L TDI motors. A manual, automatic and DSG transmission will also be on the spec sheet. Contrary to some reports, VW of America has said that the new Golf will be sold in the U.S., though not until late next year. That's all we know for now, and it's admittedly basic stuff, so stay tuned this week for the official word from Volkswagen. Until then, scope out the new Golf VI in our gallery below.
UPDATE: High-res images added to gallery.
Gallery: Volkswagen Golf VI
[Source: Autoblog.nl (no relation)]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
SPF 11:42PM (8/03/2008)
Not feeling it... The child of a Scirocco and Touareg.
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Torrent 12:11AM (8/04/2008)
This thing looks mean and hungry and no longer cute and cuddly.
PJ 1:08PM (8/04/2008)
Well, at least they got rid of the chrome.
Trouble is, there's still nothing distinctly European about this styling direction, which was supposed to represent a return to form for VW. It still looks Japanese, especially in the rear 3/4 shot--it's just less Toyota, and more Mazda.
zamafir 9:58AM (8/04/2008)
it's a pretty logical progression, some sirocco in it and passat cc in the interior. Just bring the 1.4TSI or TDI state side and Ill be happy.
Rick 3:48PM (8/04/2008)
I totally agree with you..what was the point of remaking a toyota Corolla? this thing is just not attractive to me
Darin Dorsey 11:44PM (8/03/2008)
Car companies no longer care about the semi-rich 16-24 year old male who is looking for some performance and sportiness for under 22 thousand anymore...
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Robert112 1:57AM (8/04/2008)
Honda killed off the RSX, and a part of my soul..
CarbonBlack 10:24AM (8/04/2008)
Robert, I also had my soul ripped out with the cancellation of the RSX. It shall be missed....RIP
boneheadotto 12:21PM (8/05/2008)
"Car companies no longer care about the semi-rich 16-24 year old male who is looking for some performance and sportiness for under 22 thousand anymore..."
yeah those three guys need to be market to more. Cause the Si, Scion, Kia, mustang, etc dont market enough to this demographic. Who are these kids with enough money to purchase a new car. waste of money and not really a lucrative demographic
CoRDS 11:50PM (8/03/2008)
from the back and side it looks like a 1995 honda civic only taller.
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Torrent 12:21AM (8/04/2008)
More like an Odyssey.
This thing totally missed the mark.
nighttime 11:16PM (8/04/2008)
It so does!
dlroto 11:55PM (8/03/2008)
If this were brought here now with the diesel engine or the 1.4 liter engine I would buy it, I think the 2 door is sweet looking kinda like the mk4 bodystyle mixed with the new scirroco SO when will we really get it and what engines will they give us and at what prices. I bet they would try to charge us 20k for a diesel one, kinda on the pricey range.
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BAMF 3:08AM (8/04/2008)
Why don't they sell the Golf as a four-door, and offer the Scirocco as the two-door? Maybe I'm missing something...
zamafir 10:25AM (8/04/2008)
They [VW] do sell the golf [rabbit] as a four door [in north america], so you may be missing something. VW won't be bringing the Sirocco over any time soon due to the utterly dismal value of the ever sliding US dollar.
sfast 11:59PM (8/03/2008)
disappointing. to round, to big. the mazda3 renderings are more promising
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Vintage 7:55AM (8/04/2008)
Too. Go back to 3rd grade.
geo.stewart 8:20AM (8/04/2008)
too big.
dead on. Even though everyone is clamoring for more fuel efficient vehicles, they are still growing models.
Golf, Accord, new Mazda 6,...
crazy.
And Vintage- welcome to the results of Hooked on Phonics. :-(
Chris K 12:01AM (8/04/2008)
for a second i though i saw an updated Focus.
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Dondonel 12:02AM (8/04/2008)
Looks like a facelift to Golf IV.
Is that thing still around?
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