VW Boss Gives Some Details About The Golf 9

The Volkswagen Golf 9 will be fully electric, but it will not arrive on the market until 2028. However, the current Golf with internal combustion engines will not disappear but will be sold in parallel for some time.

A few weeks ago, the first sketch of the future Golf generation was published, but concrete information is still scarce. Media representatives spoke with Thomas Šefer, who confirmed that the development is “on the right track”, writes Motor1.

“The team is working on the car. Last year, in November, I saw the first life-size model, and I could only say, ‘Wow. That’s so beautiful…’ It was not the final model but one of the prototypes based on which decisions are made, but already at first glance, it looked very good to me.”

Others within the company had similar reactions.

“At the end of the year, we had a senior management meeting where we analyzed the results and looked towards the future. We showed the car, and everyone was impressed.”

In a conversation with Kai Grunica, head of technical development, it was revealed that the design is almost complete.

“It’s reminiscent of the Golf IV, which was a big step forward in its day. But it’s a modern car with a timeless look. I think a lot of people will like that.”

According to him, the design is defined up to 97 percent. The design direction is clearly defined, simple and recognizable.

Andreas Mindt, Volkswagen’s chief designer, emphasizes that the goal is to create a clean and minimalist look while preserving the model’s identity.

“Golf will always be Golf, today or in 20 years. We want a design that is simple, clear and recognizable. Even without a logo, it must be clear that it is Golf.”

Volkswagen plans to offer two versions of the Golf in parallel. One will be fully electric, while the other will remain on the existing platform with electrified engines, including plug-in hybrids. The electric Golf will use the new SSP platform, while the existing models will remain on the MQB Evo architecture.

The ID.3 Was Considered Named The Golf

The question also arose as to why the Volkswagen ID.3 model was not named Golf. Schaefer explains that it was an option, but it was ultimately rejected.

“We thought about it; a lot of people said to just call it the Golf. But it’s not the Golf. We’ve improved it, but it’s still the ID.3. It needed a new identity.”

In the end, the model was named Neo, inspired by an earlier concept.

Schaefer does not hide his optimism.

“I have a lot of confidence in the Golf 9. It’s developing in the right way. It’s amazing how much you can improve a car that you think has already reached its peak.”

He adds that the design has been taken to a whole new level. “The team created something that blew us all away. Without a doubt, the best Golf we’ve ever seen.”

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