Although the finer details remain under wraps for now, the new VW Golf 7 is set to make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September and will be built on VW’s new MQB modular platform, which will also service 40 other small to mid-sided models across VW’s brands.
Here’s what has been revealed though. We now know that the
new Golf 7 will be 110kg lighter than the outgoing model. The weight loss is attributed
to the fact that stronger steel is used in the construction while cutting down
on metal use. Good news on the petrol front is that the new Golf 7 will also
consume up to 32% less fuel according to VW. The shared platform will also
shave manufacturing time by 30% and production costs by 20% and the savings will
be used to upgrade entertainment systems for the car.
The new Golf 7 will also be larger and lower than the
outgoing model and will feature comprehensive safety features such as Multi
collision brake, Electronic differential lock, Adaptive Cruise Control with
Emergency brake assist, Lane change assist, Fatigue and traffic sign detection
and Overhead Parking System.
On the engine front we can expect a turbocharged 1.4-litre
direct injection petrol unit putting out 103kW along with a dual-clutch 7-speed
transmission. Fuel consumption for this engine is estimated at 4.0-litres/100km
and will emit CO2 at a rate of 112g/km. We can also expect a turbocharged
1.6-litre common rail diesel engine that develops 78kW while sipping fuel at a
rate of 4.0-litres/100km and spewing CO2 at 99g/km.
The new Golf 7 GTI will also be showing its face at the
Paris Motor Show and will be driven by a 165kW 2.0-litre direct injection turbo
petrol engine. The new Golf 7 is expected in South Africa in the first quarter
of 2013.
We can all agree that the VW Golf has come a long way from
the picture you see below, and there is a reason why the VW Golf is so loved
around the world, because it’s simply a great car that keeps evolving and never
gets old. That’s my opinion anyway…share your thoughts below.
News Source: Wheels24, Carmag
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