(Picture/Text/Photo by Li Yadong) There is such a car in this world. It has gone through 40 years of history and is still timeless and new; it is the most popular model of Volkswagen. one, and has repositioned the global compact hatchback market; it is known as a sacred car in China, and its various performance versions are the dream cars of countless young people. And it is? Golf! At the 2020 Beijing International Auto Show, the new eighth-generation Golf was officially unveiled in China and started pre-sale, with a pre-sale price of 150,000-165,000 yuan. There is no doubt that the new generation of Golf is still full of inheritance from its predecessors, but what is even more exciting is its comprehensive evolution. How is the new car? Let’s take a look together below!

Appearance and Design

The eighth-generation golf first inherits the overall styling design of the seventh-generation golf, which will not make you feel unfamiliar, but its main changes are concentrated in the front As for the face, the new look is definitely refreshing.

The use of bolder lines makes the new Golf look more "charming". The controversial irregular and flat full-LED headlights may be the latest symbol of the future Golf, or even the entire Volkswagen model. design. In addition, the slender front grille is flush with the upper edge of the headlights, creating a flat and low front.

A very important aspect of Volkswagen’s inheritance of golf is reflected in the general outline of the car body, so the side of the car basically maintains the design of the previous generation model. The iconic C-pillar shape is still the "soul" of the Golf, but there are still many breakthroughs in details.

For example, the waistline that runs through the entire car body is moved upwards, and the side skirts are more three-dimensional, making the new car look more dynamic. In addition, the curvature of the new car's roof has also been increased, which makes the visual effect smoother.

Interior and configuration

Entering the car, the changes can be said to be earth-shaking, and there is basically no shadow of the previous generation model, which deserves strong praise. The "digital" interior is very futuristic. The center console no longer adopts the original thick and wide shape. The air-conditioning outlets are changed to a Volkswagen family-style through-type design. The electronic shift lever is exactly the same as the new Porsche 911. Replaces the mechanical shifter.

So continue to make breakthroughs in inheritance, and never forget inheritance in breakthroughs. This is the core of the design of the new eighth-generation golf. Even now, there are still many people who care about its appearance and interior. Controversial, but history will tell us the answer, it will definitely succeed, at least I think so.

In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch large central control screen, a fully digital LCD instrument panel and a HUD head-up display. In addition, the new car will be able to reach L3 level assisted driving system in terms of hardware, which consists of 12 ultrasonic sensors around the body, laser scanners, and cameras, which can realize automatic driving when the vehicle speed is lower than 60km/h.

Power and fuel economy

I believe everyone has witnessed the advantages of the golf car series in terms of power system in the past. The 1.4T? EA211 engine of the previous generation model is in service Many years later, the same change came. The eighth-generation Golf is equipped with brand-new 1.0T three-cylinder and 1.5T four-cylinder gasoline engines. These two engines will replace the 1.6L and 1.4T engines as the core powertrain of Volkswagen's new generation of family cars.

The 1.0T three-cylinder version is equipped with 12V mild hybrid power, while the 1.5T version uses 48V mild hybrid power. The emergence of light hybrid power has also given rise to the electrification transformation of the entire vehicle. The eighth-generation golf high-end model will be equipped with a large-capacity lithium battery pack, which can recover and store 40% of braking energy. It can be said that while the eighth-generation golf leads European and American competitors in terms of performance, it is also not inferior to Japanese players in terms of energy consumption, achieving a true overall lead.

Especially the 1.5T version, with the support of various new technologies, its low-torque performance and fuel economy have been significantly upgraded compared to the 1.4T currently in service in China. Officials say that its maximum thermal efficiency is as high as 37.5%, which is undoubtedly an excellent figure for a turbocharged engine.

Summary:

There is no doubt that golf has made a mark in many people’s lives. When you were an ignorant teenager, it may have entered your life and accompanied you as you grew up, even until you got married and had children. And it may accompany your parents or the next generation experiencing the same thing. Many people say that the Golf is a sacred car, but in my opinion, there is no such thing as a sacred car, it is just a down-to-earth and extremely serious product. It impresses every generation of consumers with its powerful comprehensive product strength. and accompany the youthful years of one generation after another!

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.