First Look - Volkswagen Golf 8 Officially Revealed

As you've probably guessed, this is the all-new Volkswagen Golf 8, although in typical Golf fashion, not terribly much has changed in terms of styling from the Golf 7. Also typically the styling has divided opinion but we think VW have nailed the brief and made sure the Golf remains a no-brainer for just about every motorist on the planet.

The aim with the Golf 8 is also to bring the latest in tech to the people, and arguably the most significant changes have been made in the cabin. The Innovision dual display setup is similar to what we've seen in much more expensive Volkswagens such as the Touareg. Among many smart technologies, the Golf 8 will feature Automatische Distanzregelung, which is like radar guided cruise control but for slow traffic situations. You will also be able to warm up your feet and your hands.

Onto more important matters, especially for South Africans. There's no information or publicaly available images of the GTI or R yet, although of course they are coming and will be revealed in early 2020. Right now the most powerful model available in Europe is the GTE plug-in hybrid which boasts 180 kW, which is certainly not boring. There will be a whole host of petrol and diesel engines, with some model featuring 48V mild hybrid setups which will have an eTSI badge on the back.

Volkswagen South Africa have confirmed that Golf 8 will be coming to SA, but we will have to wait. Unlike the German market where cars will hit showroom floors before the end of the year, South Africa will have to wait until the end of 2020.

As the GTI is the best selling Golf in this country, Volkswagen SA will be introducing the GTI first, followed by a 1.4TSI model and eventually the coveted R variant.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Styling
0:44 New upgraded features in Volkswagen Golf 8
1:12 GTI & GTI-R Availability in South Africa
1:28 Availability in Europe
1:35 Fuel and engine
1:48 Golf 8 Availability in South Africa
2:30 Closing

[Adrianlovesmusic]

FINALLY!!! A NEW GOLF
that means the Mk6 can be cheaper and I can finally afford one



in 3 years.

[agentmonde]

Marketing done right by giving us the GTI first😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[opium]

First it was the 1 series, now the golf. What's next?😭😭.
We have enough Avanza's on the road please

[oomstu]

with our Rand tanking so quickly next year this time that Golf 8 GTI will probably be in the ball park of R630000.00 before options, so R730K once kitted plus another R150K for finance, so almost a Bar for a GTI.... yummy!

[tumim]

The front end looks almost identical to that of the new Corolla hatchback.. . . .

[yolisandzuta]

Finally a review that I can rely on. Please let us know when you take it for a test drive...

[AstrolestialZA]

Got my like simply because of the frame rate increase! Please keep up the great work.

[taahirsaid]

This guy has the best job in the world

[aowen]

Really good looking car. The dash layout seems similar to the new 1 series.

[altaafkader]

Ciro, Matt Watson is already showing us the Golf 9. You'll need to up the game a bit

[codibentley]

Europe is just doing a year of testing before we get the final product. This is why we love Volkswagen in South Africa.

[All.Gravy]

Waiting until the end of 2020. That's far

[lehlogonolomaringa]

It looks a lot, front the front view, like the previous generation Toyota Auris. I'm not excited at all

[nkosikhonamazongolo]

Car journo sarcasm, impossible to get enough...

[carfanfan]

Jesus! The car isn't even launched here yet and you guys are already looking for a Gti or R? Why don't you just start looking for the Golf 9 already!

[muhammadtayyab]

The interiaar here It is flagicious and kirpatic compadius lamentic

[mafikambutho]

expensive iyabiza! izobiza. cars are becoming more expensive.

[unidentified]

So Europe gets the new 1.0 and 1.5 eTSI engines... But SA gets the 1.4 TSI from the golf 6 and it arrives more than a year after launch. Great.

[RonnyFL]

Standard LED lights and digital cockpit...This car will not be cheap. I wont be suprised if the price starts at R450 000.

[menaceIIsociety]

That front is so kak. Reminds me of a catfish