Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport magazine has published a new computer rendering of the 2007 Volkswagen Golf. According to the report, the car will use the same platform as the current model, with minor refinements. Overall dimensions will remain very much the same. Diesel engines will range from 100 to 170 horsepower, and a range-topping 3.6-Liter-VR6 with 280 hp will also be offered. We’re not entirely convinced that this artist’s rendering is accurate, and AMS does not have the strongest track record in this department. Some fan sites have reported this image as being a real shot of the 2007 Golf, which is absolutely false. We suspect the front of the new Golf will look much more like the Volkswagen Concept A, which previews the VW Golf SUV.
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03/02, 12:43 AM
posted by:
Rick
what is so weird about this is that the Golf just barely hit the US market, and here we are seeing evidence of a refresh. Astonishing. No wonder VW is sinking so fast – by the time their products hit our shores, they’re almost outdated.
03/02, 11:14 AM
posted by:
Joe Berkley
Am I the only one puzzled here by this entry?
03/02, 1:07 PM
posted by:
Tuga
The Golf V barely hit the US, but don’t forget there are other markets! In Europe, the the current Golf has been for sale for some time now, but Volkswagen has not managed to sell as many as expected.
The Golf IV (previous generation) was the king of it’s segmente. However, the current generation has fallen behind rivals, such as the Opel (Vauxhall in the UK) Astra and Renault Mégane.
The computer rendered image of the 2007 Golf looks very much like the facelifted Volkswagen Polo. The headlights are the most noticeable change, and the new grille gives the Golf the new family look from the Passat and the Phaeton.
03/02, 5:04 PM
posted by:
Michael Spadaro
By “current platform” do they mean the platform of the GTI Mk V?
03/02, 6:32 PM
posted by:
gsh
wow wtf…they are redesigning it? i havent seen a single golf Mk V in the US
now it looks like a 2 door passat…which is ok