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DE / EN / FR / ES / IT Golf www.-media-services.com User-ID: mallorca2 Password: vwgupdate – the update Contents of USB stick Mallorca / Spring 2017 01_text (Word/PDF) 02_photo (large) 03_booklet (Booklet DE/EN) 04_data (Data sheets) 05_motorsports Tear off this card for archiving for this card off Tear The Golf product line democratises progress – and in the case of the GTI and R it even democratises the fast lane on the German motorway. The Golf is an icon that is accepted and ‘at home’ in all social classes.

With each new generation and each update, the Golf has also stepped up to meet the challenges of its time. And now it has done so once again. “We make the future real.” That is the claim of the new Volkswagen strategy, and that is precisely what the new Golf delivers. It connects us. This is the first compact to be launched with intuitive gesture control. It is the first to drive semi-autonomously with new systems like Traffic Jam Assist. And it is the only Dear colleague, one available with all of the drive system types that are relevant today. In this context, I am very happy Welcome to Mallorca! Over the next 24 hours, we will that we can present the e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI again be focusing on the updated Golf. The most Performance and Golf R to you today – because successful car in Europe, Volkswagen builds at least these models are a reflection par excellence of the one million new Golf each year. According to our fascinating, expansive range of this model series. calculations, a new Golf has been sold, built and I hope that you enjoy your test drives! delivered somewhere in the world every 40 seconds on average over the past four decades. Sincerely, What are the reasons behind this amazing success? First, there is the car’s design. For four decades, Volkswagen has been continuously developing the Golf design, reinventing its details and making it ever Dominik Hoberg more precise. This has made the Golf a true original. Head of Product Communications Often copied, but never equalled. In addition, Volkswagen Brand each Golf impresses with its technical properties. Routes / Maps / Addresses Mallorca / Spring 2017

Route 1 91 km / 90 min 01 Hotel Park Hyatt Located in a tranquil valley, Palma de Mallorca Airport – Hotel Park Hyatt surrounded by natural beauty, this is a place of rest and Route 2 39 km / 36 min refuge. Loop from Park Hyatt Mallorca

Route 3 68 km / 60 min Hotel Park Hyatt – Circuito Mallorca race track

01 Route 4 46 km / 40 min Loop from Circuito Mallorca race track

Addresses

01 Hotel Park Hyatt Urbanización Atalaya de Canyamel, Vial A, 12, 07589 Capdepera

Circuito Mallorca Ctra. Ma19 km 16.800, 07620 Llucmajor

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Spokesperson Golf Jakob Kähler +49 (0) 152 016 606 71 Speed limits or Test Alessandro Mortellaro +49 (0) 152 229 231 55 recommended speed Marek Wehlauer +49 (0) 152 588 671 64 Urban area 50 km/h Organisation Nele Zwanzig +49 (0) 152 525 962 22 Country road 90 km/h Greta Gläss +49 (0) 152 588 707 44 Motorway 120 km/h Hotspots period of Moorish occupation of Route 4 Photo locations Mallorca. In a beautiful location Loop from Circuito Mallorca race track on the city hill of Artà. Route 1 07570 Artà 07 Moli en Llucmajor. Mallorca has the Puig de Santa 02 Son Serra de Marina 01 03 Santuari de Magdalena Palma de Mallorca Airport – world’s largest collection of historic 01 02 Sant Salvador Hotel Park Hyatt 04 Cuevas de Artà. Stalactite cave windmills; they define the island’s system on Mallorca. There is an landscape more than any other 03 01 Puig de Santa Magdalena – Restaurant impressive view of Canyamel Bay structure. One of these windmills Panoràmic. Panoramic restaurant on from the stone stairway at the exit – is located on the outskirts of the 04 the peak of Puig de Santa Magdalena. built in 1860 – and the access road. town of Llucmajor. Spectacular view of the surrounding plain, Carretera de las Cuevas, S/N, Carretera Campos, 98, the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana 07589 Canyamel 07620 Llucmajor 05 Museu Arqueològic mountains. de Son Fornés Carretera de Santa Magdalena, 07300 Inca Route 3 08 Oratori de Santa Creu. 18th Century

05 Hotel Park Hyatt – temple located out the outskirts of 06 Santuari de Cura 02 Son Serra de Marina. Small coastal town Circuito Mallorca race track Porreres. It was built in honour of a on the Badia d‘Alcúdia, which is also a crucifix that was ascribed miraculous 04 Cuevas de Artá 06 08 popular beach area among local residents. 05 Museu Arqueològic de Son Fornés. powers; it can still be seen behind Since there are hardly any large hotels, the Exhibition of artefacts from the the altar. 07 09 08 Oratori de beach is usually quiet and invites visitors archaeological excavation site at Son Cami de Banyeres, 441, Santa Creu to linger. Fornés. This is a Talayotic settlement 07260 Porreres Avinguda na Borges, 2, from the first century B.C. It is one of 07459 Son Serra de Marina the most significant and best 09 Santuari de Monti Sion. 15th Century preserved settlements of its kind. monastery on a hill near the city of 09 Santuari de 07 Moli en Llucmajor Monte Sion Route 2 Carrer Emili Pou, 07220 Montuiri Porreres. Magnificent view of the Loop from Park Hyatt Mallorca Es Pla plain. 06 Santuari de Cura. Franciscan Santuari de Monti Sion, 03 Santuari de Sant Salvador. 19th Century monastery on the peak of Puig de 07360 Porreres pilgrimage church located within a Randa, 548 metres elevation, fortification that originated during the between Algaida and Llucmajor. 01 Photo location Puig de Randa, S/N, 07629 Randa

Product Communications Jakob Kähler Spokesperson Product Line Compact Tel: +49 5361 9-87633 Contents [email protected]

In brief Technical data › Key facts – the update in keywords 04 › Drive versions 80 › Exterior – at a glance 06 › Dimensions 84 › Interior – at a glance 08 › Powertrain technology – at a glance 10 › Summary – e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance and Golf R 12 Standards › Brand strategy – “We make the future real.” 18 › Technical glossary 90 › Photos / media 96

Key aspects › e-Golf 22 › Golf GTE 30 › Golf GTI Performance 36 › Golf GTI TCR in motorsport 42 › Golf R / Golf R Variant 46 › Digitalised Golf 52 › Assistance systems 58

Feature story › The e-Story – electric driving in The Hague 62 Notes: › The Golf – innovations timeline 72 This press kit as well as images and videos on the Golf Update are available online at: › The global success of the Golf – remarkable figures 74 www.volkswagen-media-services.com. User-ID: mallorca2; password: vwgupdate. › Unrivalled variety of the Golf – wealth of type 76 Features and technical data of production models apply to models offered in Germany. › The Golf democratises safety 78 Details for other countries may vary.

All performance, fuel efficiency and emission figures mentioned in this press release are predicted figures, subject to official type approval, as of March 2017. 10 key facts

Update of high-tech versions in keywords 10 key facts

e-Golf: Zero emissions for commuters More radiant: New LED headlights replace – range of e-Golf, now producing 100 kW/136 PS, LED previous headlight systems in the e-Golf, increases to 300 km in NEDC cycle. Golf GTE, Golf GTI and Golf R.

Golf GTE: Predictive hybrid control utilises GPS More intuitive: The Discover Pro infotainment and route data in control of the 150 kW/204 PS system with gesture control brings the user drive. interface of the future into the Golf.

Golf GTI Performance: Most powerful GTI now Digitalised: Volkswagen is now offering fully leaves the factory with 180 kW/245 PS and the digital instruments in the Golf for the first time Active Info Display as standard. with the Active Info Display.

Golf R and Golf R Variant: Flagship of the Always on: “Guide & Inform” online services model series with 228 kW/310 PS displays the and new “Security & Service” Car-Net services dynamism of a purebred sports car. for the Golf.

Sharper: New bumper designs, new wings Semi-automated: The Golf can drive semi- and new full LED tail lights as standard. autonomously in stop-and-go traffic at speeds up to 60 km/h with its new Traffic Jam Assist.

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Design of the icon has been sharpened

High-tech Golf models Red for the Golf GTI 1 The Golf GTI can be recognised by its legendary red stripe in the launching with new radiator grille. The crossbar of the radiator grille and the small lateral winglets in the LED dual headlights are designed in red bumpers, LED headlights and chrome.

and LED tail lights 1.1 Blue for the e-Golf and Golf GTE The versions with e-power are styled in blue. The e-Golf and Golf GTE can also be readily made out by their c-shaped daytime › The e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance and Golf R running lights integrated in the bumper. are differentiated by their independently styled bumpers and finely detailed customisation features. Black for the Golf R 1.2 The two all-wheel drive Golf R models have a radiator crossbar and winglets that are styled in chrome and gloss black. Here, chrome is used as a contrast to the black that is typical of the Golf R – the sporty flagship of the series.

2 1 LED instead of xenon 2 The e-Golf, Golf GTE and all Golf GTI and Golf R models come with newly developed LED headlights as standard. The LED systems in the Golf are also replacing all of the xenon headlights used in the Golf to date.

Full LED tail lights LED tail lights are now a basic standard feature. The top-of-the- 3 range version of the LED tail lights also have an animated indicator function (except the Variant) and a concise, dynamic switch-over between the tail light and brake light (standard in Golf GTE, 3 Golf GTI Performance and Golf R).

Nomenclature of the exhaust systems The new models can also be readily identified by the tailpipes of 4 4 their exhaust systems. Golf GTE: one set of twin tailpipes on the left. Golf GTI & GTI Performance: single tailpipes on the outer left and outer right. Golf R & R Variant: twin tailpipes on the outer left and outer right.

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Digitalised displays and controls

Active Info Display 12.3-inch Active Info Display e-Golf 1 The Active Info Display is a fully digitalised instrument cluster and Discover Pro forge with numerous interactive functions. There are also customised – the electric drive graphics and displays for specific models – such as in the new links to the future e-Golf. Five different information profiles The Active Info Display – standard in the Golf GTI Performance › Personalised screens and intuitive gesture control 1.1 and optional otherwise – offers different profiles: Classic, Consumption & Range, Efficiency, Performance & Driver Assistance and Navigation. The types of information displayed and the graphics change according to the active profile.

Infotainment displays 1.2 Data such as phone contact images and CD covers can also be shown in the Active Info Display. On the centre console, parts of the digitalised instruments merge with those of the infotainment systems that have visually matching graphics. 1 New infotainment systems Volkswagen has replaced all previous infotainment systems in the 2 2 Golf with a new generation of the Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB). All systems feature a new design and larger touchscreens with 6.5-, 8.0- and 9.2-inch diagonals. The flagship system here is the new Discover Pro (standard in the e-Golf).

Gesture control 2.1 Gesture control celebrates its world premiere in the compact class – making its debut in the updated Golf. It is now available with the new top system of the MIB – the Discover Pro with a 9.2-inch display.

Configurable home screen 2.2 The Discover Pro has a configurable home screen. The navigation function is located on the left side of the display. On the right, there are two display surfaces to which drivers can assign functions that are especially important to them.

8 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 9 e-Golf Golf GTE – the electric drive – the hybrid drive

Air conditioning Traction lead Combo charging socket 1.4 TSI compressor (AC & DC) (covered) AC charging cable High-voltage Electronic brake servo Battery cooling Petrol tank High- High-voltage air conditioning voltage battery compressor (covered) heater DC charging cable High-voltage charger

AC charging socket

High-voltage charger

Power e-BKV DC line electronics (electronic brake servo) Power DQ400e gearbox High-voltage High-voltage electronics with integrated heater battery Electric motor e-motor In brief

The Golf update , Spring 2017. Volkswagen is kicking off the automotive spring with its second phase of the major Golf update: the new e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTE Launch of e-power, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R and Golf R Variant. These five new Golf versions illustrate par excellence the exceptionally large range of drive – the hybrid drive hybrid power, GTI power systems in Europe’s most successful car. It offers – and this is one of the keys to the success of the Golf – the right solution for nearly any and R power mobility situation. Creating a broad foundation for these individual solutions are the classic versions with petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI) and natural › e-power: new e-Golf with a range of 300 kilometres gas (TGI) engines. On top of these, the latest high-tech models now › GTI power: Golf GTI Performance now produces 245 PS complement the globally unique model range – they are making their (gain of 15 PS) debut with further advanced electric, plug-in hybrid and sports car › R power: Golf R is most powerful model of the series drive systems. These deliver more power, more driving range and more with 310 PS efficiency, depending on the model. Other qualities of the new e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance and Golf R include sharper designs, new LED headlights and tail lights (both as standard), new infotainment systems with features such as gesture control (Discover Pro, standard in the e-Golf), the digital Active Info Display (standard in the Golf GTI Performance) and numerous new assistance systems.

e-power and hybrid power. The e-Golf and Golf GTE – with their electric and plug-in hybrid drives, respectively – also stand for maximum environmental friendliness. The e-Golf has zero emissions at all times, while the Golf GTE can be driven with zero emissions, part time, for 50 kilometres (NEDC). Both models are technically advanced. The second generation of e-Golf technology delivers longer driving range (300 kilometres in NEDC) and more power (100 kW/136 PS a gain of 21 PS). Meanwhile, Volkswagen has developed a new hybrid strategy for the Golf GTE. In combination with a navigation system, GPS and road data are utilised to predictively and optimally control use of the electric motor and petrol engine by taking the route ahead into account and thereby save energy energy (available starting summer 2017).

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New front end designs. The lower chrome strip of the radiator grille joins with the winglets (chrome frames shaped like wings) of the LED headlights on the left and right. The models are differentiated by customisation of this chrome strip. For example, e-Golf and Golf GTE: the radiator grille and LED headlights also feature a distinctive blue line (identifying Volkswagen electric mobility). Naturally, on the iconic Golf GTI, this line is red; the Golf R, on the other hand, can be made out by a gloss black line. In addition, the e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance and Golf R are distinguished from one another by new and completely independent front bumper designs. The e-Golf and Golf GTE, for instance, integrate the c-shaped signature of the daytime running lights into the bumper, which is typical of all Volkswagen electric and plug-in hybrid models. Meanwhile, the Golf GTE now shows a greater resemblance to the Golf GTI with a new honeycomb structure in its radiator grille trim. Both the GTE and GTI have more dynamic styling in general. This is also true of the Golf R models with their new and much more distinctive front bumper designs. GTI and R power. The Golf GTI Performance, Golf R and Golf R Variant are being launched as sports cars that enjoy cult status with boosted power. The turbocharged engines are among the most agile four-cylinder units in the segment. The Golf GTI Performance now delivers 180 kW/245 PS (15 PS more) to the front axle, which is now equipped with a differential lock as standard. has boosted the power of the Golf R and Golf R Variant – which always feature all-wheel drive – to 228 PS/310 PS (gain of 10 PS).

Sharpened design LED headlights and LED tail lights. The design update includes new bumpers, new wings, new full LED headlights as standard (for e-Golf, Golf GTE and all Golf GTI and Golf R models) and the full LED tail lights that now come as standard on every Golf.

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Rear sections. The rear sections of the models are visually differentiated in an interesting way. Take the full LED tail lights, for instance: in the GTE, GTI and R (except Variant), standard equipment includes a dynamic indicator function (light swipes from vehicle middle to outer edge) and a graphic switch-over, also dynamic, between the horizontal tail light and the vertical brake light. In addition, the sports cars of the model series are distinguished from one another by the configuration of their chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes. The Golf GTE has twin tailpipes on the left, while the Golf GTI can be made out by individual pipes left and right; the Golf R has distinctive twin tailpipes on both sides. As an alternate option, Golf R customers can order a new Akrapovič titanium exhaust system, which is 7 kg lighter and delivers a very distinctive sound. Digitalised and connected Electronics supported. The new Golf cars are packed with numerous technical innovations. Some examples: the new Discover Pro radio- navigation and online system can be operated via gesture control – a first in the compact class. The system is even included as standard in the new e-Golf. Sporting a 9.2-inch screen and designed without any hard keys, it forms a single conceptual and visual unit with the Active Info Display that is also new in the Golf. All other infotainment systems have also been upgraded and replaced by this new generation. At the same time, the range of online services and apps has grown. The Golf update also sets a new benchmark for assistance systems in the compact class. Technologies that will significantly improve safety include City Emergency Braking with new pedestrian monitoring (Front Assist), new Traffic Jam Assist (semi- automated driving up to 60 km/h) and Emergency Assist which is also new to this segment.

Online configuration tool. The new high-tech versions of the Golf can already be ordered in most European markets.

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Four fields of innovation. The Golf is a perfect match for the new Volkswagen brand strategy. Its claim: “We make the future real.” Four fields of innovation form the basis for this strategy: Connected Community, Intuitive Usability, Automated Driving and Smart Sustainability. The I.D. BUZZ concept car was developed based on these fields of innovation. They stand for:

Connected Community In the future, Volkswagen will interconnect humans, cars and the environment via a Volkswagen User-ID. In the Golf, this is done via various online services and new apps such as DoorBird, a smart home technology which interconnects Volkswagen makes the the car and the home. future real. Intuitive Usability Volkswagen is focusing on cars that are intuitive to operate with new display and control concepts. In the new Golf, these concepts include Fully connected Golf drives semi-autonomously the Active Info Display (fully digital instruments), which is available in the best-selling car for the first time, and – a world premiere in the compact class – an infotainment system with gesture control.

Automated Driving Volkswagen will make cars even safer and more comfortable by means of automated driving. For instance, the new Golf is available with the Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist assistance systems which enable semi-autonomous driving.

Smart Sustainability Volkswagen is pushing forward with the development of innovative high-volume electric car models. The second technology generation of the e-Golf (zero emission vehicle) that is now making its debut, offers significantly increased driving range. Also powered all- electrically, part-time, is the Golf GTE – the plug-in hybrid model.

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The new e-Golf

Tailored to commuters. The most popular car in Europe has also been available as a zero emission vehicle since 2014: the e-Golf. Now comes the second generation of the electric car. The new e-Golf offers significantly increased driving range, higher power output, new design details and a digitalised interior world. The most important aspects first: the driving range in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is now 300 kilometres – previously this figure was 190 kilometres. In terms of an annual average that is relevant to customers, driving range is around 200 kilometres – depending on driving style, weather and the use of air conditioning. This makes the new e-Golf a highly eco-friendly alternative for nearly all commuters. Take Germany, for example: around 80 per cent of all car drivers drive less than 50 kilometres daily according to a study by the German Federal Ministry for Transportation and Digital Infrastructure. The e-Golf is a perfect fit for this use profile.

Free supplemental mobility. The new generation of technology in the e-Golf is, of course, also beneficial for personal use. In addition, all owners of the sustainable four-door car will be ideally equipped even for very long journeys and transport tasks thanks to Volkswagen‘s “supplemental mobility” programme. That is because all e-Golf (or e-up!) buyers get a rental car from the latest The new e-Golf Volkswagen passenger car line-up (except Touareg) for up to 30 days annually, free-of-charge, for the first two years after first registering their Range and car. The free kilometre allowance depends on the duration of the rental. For instance, if a person sets out on a four-week holiday, they can cover power boosted 4,000 kilometres at no additional cost. This is sufficient for practically significantly any trip in Europe. More power. › Range of 300 km in the New European Driving Cycle An essential component is the new lithium-ion battery. Its energy capacity › Free car rental makes e-Golf drivers mobile on holiday too has been increased from 24.2 kWh to 35.8 kWh compared to the previous

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model. Not only have the e-Golf’s battery capacity and driving range been an add-on module for the electric improved, so has its agility. The new electric motor has an output of heating and electric air conditioning 100 kW (136 PS) instead of 85 kW (115 PS), and its has been increased compressor, the heat pump utilises as well. As is usual for electric vehicles, their maximum torque output both heat from the ambient air and is available immediately – that is, it does not depend on rev levels. In the heat given off by the drive system e-Golf, the torque figure is 290 Nm (previously 270 Nm). To put this into components. This significantly reduces perspective, the zero emission Golf even bests the torque level of today’s electrical power consumption by the Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI with 132 kW/180 PS. Its high level of agility is heating unit. When the heat pump is especially noticeable when pulling away; the e-Golf accelerates to 80 km/h used, the range of the e-Golf improves in just 6.9 seconds. After 9.6 seconds, the Volkswagen is moving at by up to 30 per cent under winter 100 km/h (previous model: 10.4 s). The electronically governed top speed weather conditions when compared with a conventional heating system. is 150 km/h (gain of 10 km/h). Despite the added power and driving range, Charging is fastest with CCS. The time needed to charge the battery combined electrical consumption has remained constantly low at depends on the electrical power source. When connected to a normal 230-V 12.7 kWh per 100 km. mains socket (at a power level of 2.3 kW), it takes 13 hours 15 minutes to charge the battery to 80 per cent of its capacity, while a charging station Eco driving tips. at 7.2 kW takes around 4 hours 15 minutes. When connected to a CCS A new assistance function (Eco driving tips) helps the driver to save energy (Combined Charging System) station at 40 kW, it takes just 45 minutes to by adopting a predictive style of driving. To do this, the system utilises reach an 80 per cent charge. the predictive route data of the standard navigation system and data on the vehicle’s longitudinal dynamics from the engine controller. Via the Charge & Fuel Card. multifunction display (MFD), the driver gets a message to release the In Germany, Volkswagen Leasing GmbH offers the Charge & Fuel Card for accelerator pedal as soon as the e-Golf is in a driving situation in which all Volkswagen brand electric and plug-in hybrid models to make battery it is moving fast enough without more “electric acceleration” – such charging on the road as easy and economical as possible. Charging is at as just before a reduced speed limit or before a bend. The MFD also a transparent uniform gross price rate of €11.90 per hour for direct current communicates the message “release accelerator pedal” by means of a (DC) or €0.95 per hour for alternating current (AC) with billing that graphic symbol – in the case of a bend, junction, intersection, speed limit is accurate to the minute. In addition, not only can the card be used to sign or roundabout. purchase electrical charging and fuel at more than 10,800 filling stations; it can also be used for other vehicle-specific services such as car washes. Heat pump. There is no base fee. Costs are billed in a monthly invoice. For the most To optimise driving range in the winter despite the continuous use of heating, part, the nearly 4,000 charging stations available today offer electricity Volkswagen offers an optional heat pump for the e-Golf. Available as that is generated CO2-neutrally. The charging stations can be found via the

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Charge & Fuel app. At some stations, charging can be started by app as an place of analogue instruments. Together with the Discover Pro, the Active alternative to the Charge & Fuel Card. Info Display creates a new world of digitalised displays and controls. The interior specification for the e-Golf includes comfort front , Volkswagen leather-trim for the multifunction steering wheel and gear shift grip Car-Net e-Remote. with blue stitching and newly designed decorative inlays. Using the Car-Net e-Remote app it is also possible to use Extra features. a smartphone or the Car-Net The e-Golf, like the Golf GTE and the sports cars of the model series website to configure many (Golf GTI and Golf R), assumes a special independent status within the settings, e.g. to start a charging model range. This status is also reflected in its very extensive standard process or auxiliary air features content. conditioning, and request information. Car-Net e-Remote is also available for the Golf GTE. Ten key standard specification details in summary:

• Discover Pro navigation system with 9.2-inch touchscreen, Digitalised interior and gesture control and voice control extensive standard features • LED headlights and LED tail lights • Windscreen with thermally insulated glass, heated Discover Pro and • Pedestrian monitoring Active Info Display. • “Air Care Climatronic” climate control system with 2-zone temperature Like the exterior, the interior control and allergen filter of the e-Golf has also been • Driving profile selector modified and further customised. • Leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel and gear shift grip The electric Golf model is also • Volkswagen Media Control and App Connect characterised by very extensive • “Guide & Inform” and “Security & Service Plus” (1 year included), standard equipment. The second “Security & Service Basic” (10 years included), Emergency Service generation of the e-Golf is also (10 years included) equipped with the all-new 9.2-inch Discover Pro flagship infotainment • “Astana” alloy wheels, 16-inch, high-gloss finish system that includes gesture control. In addition, the electric car features special instruments tailored to the electric drive system. For the first time, the e-Golf is also being offered with an Active Info Display as an option in

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The new Golf GTE

Sharpened design, digitalised instruments. With its plug-in hybrid drive, the Golf GTE is the ideal choice for all car drivers who want to cover long distances in a short time, but also want to drive with zero emissions in departure and destination areas. As part of the major product update, Volkswagen has further optimised the Golf GTE and simultaneously sharpened its design. Another new feature of this model, which will be available starting summer 2017, is its predictive hybrid strategy, which works in conjunction with the navigation system. For instance, the car recognises approaching towns with this strategy and automatically switches over to its zero-emission electric mode in advance. The Golf GTE now also features a full range of the latest assistance and infotainment systems. Thus, the progressive compact car is available for the first time with Traffic Jam Assist (semi-autonomous driving up to 60 km/h), the fully digital Active Info Display and the optional Discover Pro infotainment system including 9.2-inch display and gesture control. The new Golf GTE The standard radio system of the Golf GTE, the Composition Media with an 8.0-inch display, USB port and Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, Now with predictive has also been completely redesigned. Combining the new infotainment systems with the optional Active Info Display creates a fully new, digital hybrid strategy world of displays and controls in the Golf GTE.

Five driving modes, maximum economy. In EV mode, the Golf GTE drives all-electrically (50 km in NEDC); the car › Predictive hybrid strategy utilises navigation system data always starts off in this zero emission mode, provided that the battery › Golf GTE can be driven 50 km (NEDC) with zero emissions is sufficiently charged. When the ‘hybrid’ mode is active, the Golf auto-

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matically utilises the two drive sources either together or separately to attain optimal efficiency. The GTE mode is a dynamic highlight. As soon as the driver activates this mode, the drive sources work together to deliver maximum dynamic performance. In addition, the driver can intentionally maintain the battery’s charge level and even charge the battery while driving – for instance to prepare for zero emission driving in an environmental restriction zone at a destination. Its plug-in hybrid drive makes the Golf GTE one of the most efficient cars in its class. The Golf GTE has a combined petrol fuel consumption of 1.6 l/100 km petrol (equates to 36 g/km CO2) and 11.4 kWh/100 km of electricity (NEDC rating for hybrid vehicles). The Golf GTE has an A+ energy efficiency classification.

Predictive hybrid strategy. This model – powered by a TSI engine (110 kW/150 PS) and an electric motor (75 kW/102 PS) with a system power of 150 kW/204 PS – also features an advanced hybrid strategy. The new configuration of the hybrid Ten key standard specification details in summary: strategy enables drivers to better exploit the energy-saving potential of the Golf GTE and the all-electric drive unit. If the car is fitted with one of • LED headlights and LED tail lights (with dynamic indicator and the optional navigation systems, it considers and optimises the hybrid brake light functions) strategy in ‘hybrid’ mode by evaluating predictive route data. This means • Composition Media radio system with 8.0-inch touchscreen that both road data of the navigation system and GPS data are utilised • Pedestrian monitoring by the drive control system. The Golf GTE thereby recognises the route • Top-of-the-range sport front seats, heated topography in advance and knows when the car will be ascending or • “Air Care Climatronic” climate control system descending a mountain or approaching a motorway, country highway or with 2-zone temperature control and allergen filter urban area. This allows it to utilise the motors in a way that is precisely • Ambient lighting, blue adapted to the route. As such, the TSI engine tends to be utilised more on • Leather multifunction sport steering wheel with shift paddles and country roads at a speed of 100 km/h. When the Golf GTE approaches a aluminium accents plus gear shift grip in aluminium look town, the system recognises this driving situation. The plug-in hybrid drive • Driving profile selector therefore activates just the electric motor as the car enters the town, • “Astana” alloy wheels, 16-inch, high-gloss finish so that the car is driven through the town with zero emissions and zero • “Security & Service Plus” (1 year included), “Security & Service Basic” petrol consumption. (10 years included), Emergency Service (10 years included)

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The new Golf GTI Performance

One idea, two GTIs. The first Golf GTI made its debut exactly 41 years ago. Right up to today, the icon has been making history as the most successful compact sports car in the world. A brief look back: when the Golf Mk 7 makes its debut in 2013, there are two GTI cars: one ‘standard’ version with 162 kW/220 PS and one ‘Performance’ version that delivers 169 kW/230 PS to the Golf GTI’s drivetrain which is always configured with front-wheel drive. Jump ahead to the year 2017: in the framework of visual and technical updates, both Golf GTI versions get more power output. The ‘standard’ car is introduced first at the beginning of the year; it now develops the same power output as the previous Golf GTI Performance: 230 PS. Volkswagen is now also introducing the new Golf GTI Performance. Its new output: 180 kW/245 PS, which is 15 PS more than in the previous model. Its maximum torque has been increased by 20 Nm to 370 Nm and is available over a broad engine speed range (between 1,600 and 4,300 rpm). Equipped with this engine, the Golf GTI Performance accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds; its top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h. These performance figures apply to both the version with a 6-speed manual gearbox and the version with the newly developed 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG). However, the DSG version of the Golf GTI Performance is more fuel-efficient with a (combined NEDC) fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km. The new Golf GTI Performance 245 PS GTI with added features. Most powerful Golf GTI Compared to the 230 PS version, the new Golf GTI Performance also has more standard feature content. Besides offering more power it also now produces 245 PS has larger brakes, a front differential and the digital Active Info Display. Both versions of the iconic model feature typical GTI insignia such as the legendary red stripe on the radiator grille and in the LED headlights. › Golf GTI Performance features digital Active Info Display as standard In addition, both Golf GTI versions have larger diameter chrome-trimmed › Extra 15 PS of power accelerates the 245 PS GTI from 0 to 100 km/h tailpipes. Meanwhile, the differences in features between the two Golf GTI in 6.2 seconds models is best explained in two brief summaries.

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Ten key features of the GTI with 230 PS in summary: Ten additional features of the GTI with 245 PS in summary:

• LED headlights for dipped and main beam including dynamic headlight • Active Info Display range adjustment and LED daytime running lights • Larger brake system, red front brake callipers • Tail lights with LED technology (with dynamic indicator and • Front differential lock brake light functions) and LED number plate lighting • Dual clutch gearbox version gets new 7-speed DSG • Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and pedestrian monitoring • Composition Media radio with eight loudspeakers • Progressive steering and sport suspension • Interior mirror, automatically dimming • Top sport seats with cloth covers in “Clark” design • Rain sensor • Ambient lighting (in red) • Phone interface • “Air Care Climatronic” climate control system with 2-zone temperature • USB interface, including for iPod/iPhone, and AUX-IN socket control and allergen filter • Automatic switching of running lights, including daytime running lights, • Bumpers in sporty design, air intakes in honeycomb structure, crossbar leaving home function and coming home function of radiator grille in red/chrome • “Brooklyn” alloy wheels, 17-inch, with size 225 tyres • Leather-trimmed multifunction sport steering wheel and gear shift grip in aluminium-look

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Volkswagen Motorsport

The 350 PS GTI. The curtain is rising on the new Golf GTI TCR. The racing version of the compact classic from Wolfsburg, now with up to 350 PS, is starting the 2017 motorsport season with new aerodynamics. After its first full racing season, in which the Golf GTI TCR won 17 races and two championships right off the bat, its exterior skin has been optimised and the technology under the bonnet has been further refined. The Golf GTI TCR, which is available race-ready from , and is based on the production Golf GTI, was built for professional teams and drivers who compete for victories and championships on race tracks around the world in the fast-growing TCR series.

Above all, the aerodynamics of the Golf GTI TCR have been improved for the 2017 season. The focus of exterior modifications was on the new wings, whose contours and new openings boost the aerodynamic efficiency of the four-door hatchback. The goal is to continue its winning ways: “The first full season of the Golf GTI TCR was a great motorsport success: our customers Leopard Racing and Liqui Moly Team Engstle won the international and Asian TCR championships right off the bat,” says Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets.

The new Golf GTI TCR First customers of the new generation Golf GTI TCR include Liqui Moly Team Engstler; this year the team is once again racing its cars in the TCR title holder goes German ADAC TCR Germany, TCR Asia and TCR Middle East. There are also teams that will be racing in events such as the international TCR to the starting line with series, the first TCR Scandinavia and the TCR Italia. In the car’s debut year 2016, Volkswagen Motorsport delivered more than 20 Golf GTI TCR race new aerodynamics cars; around 30 more units are planned for 2017.

› Racing version of the Golf GTI optimised visually and under the bonnet › Golf GTI starts new TCR season as title holder

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The new Golf R / Golf R Variant

The flagship of the model series. Traditionally, the Golf R has always been the most powerful model of the series. Always engineered with all-wheel drive (), and always equipped very exclusively. It all began 15 years ago with the original model of this series: the Golf R32. The Golf Mk 4 presented in 2002 with 177 kW/241 PS was, by the way, the first Volkswagen in the world to be offered with a dual clutch gearbox (DSG) as an option. Three generations later, the power output of the sports car now known as the Golf R had grown to 300 PS. In 2017, the current design and technology update of the Golf R boosts this power output to 228 kW/310 PS (between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm); never before has a production Golf been more powerful; never before could a production Golf accelerate faster; and never before has a Golf competed so convincingly with far more expensive sports cars. As an option, its performance can be accentuated by the acoustics of a newly developed sport exhaust system from the Slovenian specialist Akrapovič.

Shifting gears and having the gears shifted. Up to 2014, the Golf R was exclusively available as a two- or four-door hatchback. In 2015, Volkswagen changed all of this and also launched an estate version of the top Golf model. The new 310 PS Golf developed by Volkswagen R is also available in three different body versions today. The new Golf R / Golf R Variant Their top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h. However, this limit can be removed with the optional performance package that will be available Most powerful Golf starting this fall. With this package the top speed is increased to 267 km/h or 270 km/h (Variant). The two- and four-door car with a manual gearbox now develops 310 PS rockets to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds; with the optional DSG, it accomplishes this in an even swifter 4.6 seconds. This gain in dynamics is not only attributable to the new and extremely fast-shifting 7-speed DSG and the › Golf R and Golf R Variant come with all-wheel drive as standard standard Launch Control feature of this model; rather, it is also due to › Now available are an optional titanium exhaust system (Golf R) the overall high engine output. That is because the DSG versions offer a and ‘Performance’ options maximum torque of 400 Nm (between 2,000 and 5,400 rpm) instead of

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380 Nm. The Golf R Variant, which is equipped with DSG as standard, reaches further out to the sides; this gives the car a wider appearance. At its sides, the 100 km/h mark in 4.8 seconds. Experienced drivers who take the new the Golf R has upgraded exterior mirror caps in Chrome Matt or optionally Golf R and Golf R Variant onto a race track can tune the car‘s performance to in Gloss Black or Carbon and various 18- and 19-inch wheel choices. this use by using the Race Mode driving profile, which has been added New here are the optional “Spielberg” 19-inch alloy wheels in Black with a compared with other Golf models, and deactivating ESC (ESC off). The fact high-gloss finish. that all Golf R cars can be driven fuel-efficiently despite their impressive power output is attributable to the efficiency of today’s turbocharged, direct Golf R interior features. fuel injection four-cylinder engine. The combined NEDC fuel consumption As in all new Golf cars, the new of the Golf R with a manual gearbox is 7.9 l/100 km. With DSG this figure infotainment systems, such as drops to 7.0 l/100 km (four-door: 7.1 l/100 km), and in the Golf Variant R the 9.2-inch Discover Pro with it is 7.2 l/100 km. gesture control, and the digital Active Info Display are also available in the R models. The Dynamism with even more charisma systems have a look that has been specifically adapted to the Golf R. In the Sport profile, the ‘Sport HMI’ of the infotainment system on the centre console shows current engine parameters such as charge pressure or current power demand. The g-Meter also visualises g forces.

Everyday driving qualities of the Golf R. Ever since the first Golf R32 was introduced in 2002, it has been no secret that the all-wheel drive Golf R is a sports car that also impresses in everyday driving. It is a genuine Golf. What is Golf R exterior features. fascinating, however, is how the R concept has been transferred to an The newly designed bumpers, LED headlights and LED tail lights create a estate model to create a new combination of ‘space’ and ‘race’ qualities. design that takes on an even more dynamic look. The tailpipes were placed With a luggage volume of 605 to 1,620 litres, the new Golf R Variant is

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likely the most spacious 310 PS family sports car on the market. To be fair, Other performance it should be mentioned that the ‘standard’ Golf R is also capable of options. handling any holiday, especially with two people travelling, based on its Another optional feature luggage capacity of 343 to 1,233 litres. Customers who want to make available for all Golf R versions the fast alliance of ‘space’ and ‘race’ qualities even more dynamic can do is a ‘Performance’ brake system this now by ordering an R-Performance titanium exhaust system. with a silver R logo plate on the brake callipers. The unit is R ‘Performance’ 2 kg lighter than the production titanium exhaust unit and thereby reduces system. unsprung masses. In addition, semi-slick tyres and a ‘Performance package’ Igor Akrapovič of Slovenia is are also available. The latter consists of the removal of speed limiting, actually a race car driver by the Performance brake system, an additional spoiler lip on the roof spoiler training. But one day he hung (not on Variant) and a choice of 19-inch “Spielberg” or “Pretoria” alloy up his race suit and began wheels. to develop exhaust systems – sport exhaust systems. Ten key standard-specification details in summary: They are so impressive that Volkswagen worked together with Akrapovič to develop an R-Performance titanium exhaust system for the new Golf R. • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and cornering lights It will be available for the two- and four-door Golf R (not the Variant). • LED tail lights with dynamic indicator function (only saloon) Its name says it all. Like nearly all Akrapovič systems, titanium is also used • “Front Assist” surroundings monitoring system including as the material for the system that is available for the Golf R. The use of City Emergency Braking System this precious metal reduces weight by 7 kg compared with the standard • “Air Care Climatronic” climate control system with 2-zone temperature production model’s exhaust system. The Akrapovič R-Performance control and allergen filter system gives the Golf R an incomparable sound. It ranges from comfortable • Progressive steering cruising sound to motorsport sound, according to the driving profile. • “Cadiz” alloy wheels, 18-inch, high-gloss finish, with size 225 tyres Especially at high revs and when shifting gears, a sound is generated that • Top-of-the-range sport front seats, heated is typical of Akrapovič systems – finely tuned, never too loud and yet • Leather-trimmed multifunction sport steering wheel with shift paddles always fascinating. Like the standard production systems, the Akrapovič and gloss black trim plus leather-trimmed gear shift grip in Carbon Style system has four exhaust pipes in the Golf R, but they have a fully • Ambient lighting, blue independent design layout. • Driving profile selector

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Digitalised Golf. The Golf’s digital display and control concept that has been extended to more areas, making the best-seller one of the most progressive cars in its class. This is thanks to the Golf’s new Active Info Display and a new infotainment system with gesture control, which makes the Golf the world’s first compact class car to be available with gesture control. At the same time, Volkswagen has updated its whole range of infotainment systems. Their most important characteristics are their new and sophisticated design, larger touchscreens and, as already noted, gesture control – for the top Discover Pro model – which is being implemented in the Golf class for the first time. The range of online services and App Connect apps has simultaneously been enlarged.

Personalisation. The new Golf maximises individual configuration options. Volkswagen has developed a personalisation method that makes it easy to store many of them. Each Golf driver can create one or more user accounts to store their preferred settings. Each user is identified by their own key. The accounts can also be activated from the infotainment system.

The following functions can be personalised: Digitalised Golf • Park Assist (volume) Now with • ACC (distance) • Infotainment (navigation, radio station, sound, brightness, etc.) Active Info Display • Air conditioning • Multifunction display • Light and sight (e.g. coming home / leaving home) • Multifunction camera (pedestrian protection, lane assistant and traffic sign recognition) › The world‘s first compact car with gesture control • Central locking (automatic unlocking and locking)

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• Driver seat position (for electrically adjustable seat with according to the car model. Example of the e-Golf: the energy flow indicator memory function) of the electric drive system can be shown in the Active Info Display. • Exterior mirrors The special e-instruments also include the Powermeter shown on the left • Lane-change assistant side (which displays information such as whether the engine is ready to drive, charging of the high-voltage battery by regenerative braking and the Active Info Display. current energy demand). The fully digitalised instrument cluster offers numerous interactive functions; all display elements are implemented virtually on the 12.3-inch New infotainment systems. colour screen. Basically, there are five different information profiles which Volkswagen is replacing all previous infotainment systems in the Golf with modify the type of information displayed and the graphics in certain areas. a new generation. Their main characteristics: a new design and larger The driver can select from the following profiles: Classic, Consumption & touchscreens. The names of the infotainment systems have not changed, Range, Efficiency, Performance & Driver Assistance and Navigation. however. The previous 5-inch Composition Touch and Composition Colour The Navigation profile illustrates the interactive elements of the Active Info systems are being replaced by the new 6.5-inch Composition Colour system; Display well. Here, the speedometer and rev counter are relocated to the Composition Touch with a black-and-white display has been discontinued. the sides to make more room for the navigation map in the middle of the At the next higher level, the Composition Media and Discover Media display. Information on driving, navigation and assistance functions (including navigation) used 6.5-inch screens previously. They have also been can also be integrated into the graphic areas of the speedometer and rev replaced by systems with the same names, but with 8.0-inch displays. The counter if necessary. Data such as phone contact images and CD covers top Discover Pro system (including navigation) gets a 9.2-inch touchscreen can also be shown in the Active Info Display. The graphics are customised instead of an 8.0-inch screen. A first in this vehicle class: the Discover Pro

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system is equipped with gesture control as standard (e.g. for selecting the Service, Automatic Accident Notification and Roadside Assistance. Over and radio station). The system can also be operated by voice control, touch control above this, “Security & Service” provides functions such as checking or steering wheel buttons. whether the car is locked and whether the lights have been turned off. Anyone who has someone in the family who is learning to drive will appreciate “Area Alert” (automatically notifies you if the Golf enters or leaves a predefined area) and “Speed Alert” (activated as soon as a certain driving speed is exceeded). Another useful feature is the “Online Anti-Theft Alarm”. If anyone tries to break into the car, the Golf sends a warning message to the Volkswagen Car-Net app by push notification (including via smartwatch) and/or notification by email.

Car-Net “Guide & Inform”. “Guide & Inform” allows you to use a wide range of online App Connect. services which include a range The latest generation Modular Infotainment Matrix creates the right of services for the Discover conditions for connecting the Golf with today‘s Apple and Android Media system and an extended smartphones via App Connect. That is because along with MirrorLink® range for the Discover Pro (Android), App Connect now also integrates Apple CarPlay™ and Android system. The services available Auto™ (Google) into the infotainment systems. for Discover Media include Online POI Search, Online Destination Import, Route Import, Fuel Info (location and price), News, Parking Info (location, Car-Net availability and price), Weather, Charging Stations (for electric and plug-in “Security & Service”. hybrid models), Online Traffic Information and the Time Manager. The This is the first time that latter is a new function. The Time Manager synchronises with a smartphone Volkswagen has offered the calendar, integrates its appointment addresses into the navigation system “Security & Service” package and calculates the best departure time for an appointment based on in the Golf. It gives the driver current traffic and navigation data. The extended functional range of the access to assistance in a wide Discover Pro system also includes functions such as “Online POI Search”, range of situations. Highlights “Online Map Update” and “Online Grace Note” which can be used to load include services like Emergency music title and album cover information online in the vehicle.

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More safety and convenience. If there was ever a car that could be said to have democratised progress, it is the Golf. Countless safety and convenience systems were first made accessible to more people in this car. Traffic Jam Emergency Volkswagen is continuing this Assist Assist approach in the new Golf – as can be seen in its latest assistance systems. Now making their way into the model series are Traffic Jam Assist, the new pedestrian monitoring for Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Safety in the Trailer Assist Emergency Assist and Trailer Assist. city

Traffic Jam Assist. Volkswagen developed Traffic Jam Assist based on Lane Assist (lane departure warning Democratisation goes further system) and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). It is available Automated safety for models with a dual clutch gearbox (DSG). The system for everyone makes traffic jams and stop- and-go driving much more comfortable in the Golf. The interplay between assistance systems has enabled the Golf to drive semi-autonomously at speeds up to 60 km/h for the first time. The basis for this system is Lane Assist and its adaptive lane guidance functionality. The second assistance system to be integrated in Traffic Jam Assist is ACC. When ACC is active,

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braking and accelerating are automatic – even at stop-and-go speeds. Trailer Assist. ACC and Lane Assist merge to become Traffic Jam Assist. Another innovation in the compact class is Trailer Assist. The idea behind it: Trailer Assist is designed to free the driver of the complicated rethinking Emergency Assist. needed when reversing a car with trailer: turning the steering wheel to As soon as the sensors detect the left so that the trailer turns to the right – and vice versa. Another overall that the driver is not actively goal was to make precise reversing straight back over longer distances steering, braking or accelerating, easier. Trailer Assist is now able to do this almost automatically. To reverse the system initiates various a Golf with a trailer into an entrance or into a parking bay from the street, measures to rouse the driver in all the driver needs to do is stop at a suitable spot and engage reverse gear. escalating stages. If the driver The system is activated by pushing a button. Then the current driving remains inactive, it initiates an angle and possible angles are visualised in the instrument cluster. This is emergency stop. The hazard done based on image processing algorithms using data from the rear view warning lights are activated automatically, and the Golf makes a gentle camera system, which monitors and analyses the angle between the steering manoeuvre to alert the surrounding traffic to the hazardous car and the trailer. The driver can adjust the desired driving direction of situation. ACC prevents the vehicle from colliding with traffic ahead. the car-trailer combination by using the mirror adjustment switch, Finally, the system continues to brake the Golf to a standstill. which serves as a sort of joystick. The Golf executes the steering instructions input by the driver, who only needs to operate the accelerator pedal and Safety in the city. the brake. The driving direction of the Golf is automatically controlled by Front Assist is a system for the electromechanical power steering system. warning the driver and braking automatically in the event of an imminent collision. One component of the Front Assist system is City Emergency Braking. The latest version of Front Assist being offered in the Golf not only detects other vehicles, but also pedestrians who are moving across the driving lane. As soon as a pedestrian is at risk, the system warns the driver and in a final stage brakes the Golf to a stop autonomously.

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Test drivers, visionaries and rebels A city in the age of electric mobility

Driving through The Hague in the e-Golf electric mobility

At first glance, you might think that your flight had gone astray. That is because, when you turn onto highway A13 from the airport with the e-Golf and drive to The Hague, an enormous panorama unfolds. The complex network of the urban motorway snakes its way over several levels, and in the distance a skyline of lean skyscrapers glistens. It could be an American city – Boston or Chicago, for instance.

Evenings, by contrast, yield quite different impressions. You might lean against a canal railing in the historic Hofkwartier, a glass of Dutch beer in your hand, gazing at the water and low-slung, picturesque brick houses – and take in a slice of old Europe, so to speak. It is these contrasting faces that make up the soul of The Reason two: the Dutch government took an early Hague. And the fact that electric mobility is already interest in electric mobility. The government gives its playing a big role here – this too has something to do citizens tax breaks for electric-powered company cars, with that mix of heritage and post-modern verve, and it is promoting the expansion of a network of the cultivation of tradition and openness to new ideas. fast-charging stations. In 2015, there were 43,000 new registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles Three reasons for electric mobility. – a market share of roughly 10%. Together with Norway, Why is The Hague such a perfect place for a tour with China and the USA, it is the world’s highest electric the new e-Golf? There are three reasons. Reason one: mobility share. with a population of just around 17 million spread over roughly 41,000 square kilometres, the Netherlands Reason three: even by Dutch standards, the municipality is a relatively small, very densely populated nation. of The Hague is very committed to electric mobility. Its largest cities are in close proximity to each other. Not only does it offer an electric vehicle purchasing It is just a 60-kilometre drive from the seat of subsidy for residents of the city proper and more than government in The Hague to the capital Amsterdam 1,300 charging points – in 2016 a programme was – ideal for “cross-country” trips with an electric car. started that enabled 20 drivers to test the e-Golf for one year.

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We are here to investigate how such a campaign can “The reactions were a very The start of the Testrijders project work and what kind of results it can achieve – on a pleasant surprise for us.” was announced in a newsletter tour through The Hague in the new e-Golf. at the end of 2015. Some 100 candidates applied the very first weekend. Natuur & The city goes electric. Milieu was able to shut down the application page Our first meeting point: the new city hall. Built in without further ado. No one had expected such an 1995, the striking all-white building is affectionately overwhelming response. known by locals in The Hague as the “ice palace”. In the 47-metre tall, glass-encased atrium we are “The people’s curiosity for electric mobility is even welcomed by Floris van Elzakker, the project manager greater than we thought,” says Floris van Elzakker. for electric mobility in the municipal administration. “The reactions were a very pleasant surprise for us.” “If air quality improves over the long-term thanks to emission-free electric mobility, that will be felt first It’s all about the fun of driving and foremost within our cities,” says van Elzakker. From city hall, we head northward toward Noordeinde “That’s one of the reasons why city governments are Palace, the official seat of the Dutch monarchy. the primary drivers of such initiatives.” At the traffic light, a young cyclist enthusiastically calls over to us through the car window: “Wow, “The people’s curiosity for Testrijders is the name of the model that’s a cool e-Golf you have there! Is that the new electric mobility is even project – Dutch for test drivers. one?” Yes, indeed. It not only has the Discover Pro greater than we thought.” It was made possible by cooperation system, whose navigation and entertainment between three very different features look good and work great – its battery institutions: the environmental organisation Natuur & enables a NEDC driving range of 300 kilometres; Milieu, the city of The Hague and the Pon company, when averaged over the year under typical driving the Dutch Volkswagen importer. They offered 20 test conditions this amounts to a range of around drivers the opportunity to lease the e-Golf for one 200 kilometres. year at a specially reduced price. The precondition was that they also had to share the car with other drivers at least five times per month during that period – and they have to find the sharing partners themselves. In this way, it’s not 20 but 1,220 drivers who will have the chance to drive the e-Golf.

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“Driving an electric car At Café Pistache next to the is such a great experience …” palace, Tom Groot has already ordered his tea. He has travelled from Utrecht, where the organisation Natuur & Milieu has its headquarters. The NGO was founded in 1972 and is well connected in the Netherlands. Project manager Groot specialises in electric mobility – and Testrijders is his baby. Successful versions of the project have already been tested in Rotterdam and Arnhem-Nijmegen.

“The public has the impression that NGOs are always primarily against something – against air pollution, burning coal and so on,” he says. “Our approach is more positive. People love to drive cars, so we want A foretaste of the future to point out potential courses of action. Driving an “People who switch to an electric car have to rethink electric car is such a great experience that anyone things from the ground up,” says Matthijs Boon, who has tried it doesn’t want to stop.” who handles the project for the Volkswagen importer Pon. “For a number of test drivers it took some time “… that anyone So the committee took a strategic to get used to electric driving. You plan your drives who has tried it approach to selecting the first in a different way. Electric mobility has a kind of doesn’t want to stop.” 20 candidates. The organisers pioneering spirit.” wanted to appeal to as many social networks as possible, and they selected people We meet Boon at a public fast-charging station that who were as different from one another as possible. looks like a small filling station: directly on the arterial The first test drivers received the e-Golf in May road toward Leiden, beneath a roof of solar cells that 2016. The feedback that the organisers have looks as if a large electric bird were spreading its wings. received since then holds lessons for everyone. Initially, the e-Golf test drivers don’t have to pay to charge their car batteries: Pons included 10,000 free kilometres in the offer, as well as additional rental car offers and public transport tickets.

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“Electric mobility “The participants are enthusiastic “If I had the choice, “When it comes to new The Golf has a kind of about the e-Golf and electric I would only drive electric approaches and technologies, pioneering spirit.” mobility in general,” says Boon. from now on.” we’re always very curious,” Innovations timeline “However, it’s important to keep says Belia Hoeksema. an eye on the overarching traffic concepts. In the “We applied to the Testrijders project because we future, the car will be one node in a large mobility simply wanted to see for ourselves how electric network. The Testrijders programme provides a driving works.” The family owns one car and uses bit of a foretaste of that.” Similar projects will be the e-Golf as a second car. In everyday life, Belia launched in 2017 in the cities of Utrecht and uses it to take her daughters Julia (10) and Lara (12) Zwolle. And in The Hague, the drivers can even keep to their daily athletics training sessions and for the e-Golf for another year if they so wish. patient visits. “The acceleration, the quietness, the whole feel of driving it – it’s a great experience. The test drivers If I had the choice, I would only drive electric from The most exciting meeting came at the end of our now on.” city trip. On the border to Scheveningen, the famous beach district of The Hague, we ring the doorbell at a gorgeous architect-designed house. Belia and Jin Hoeksema open the door – she’s a physical therapist, he’s a manager at a telecommunications firm. Both of them are participating “The participants are in the Testrijders project. And they’re enthusiastic about the e-Golf both delighted that we’ve brought and electric mobility them the new e-Golf for an in general.” unscheduled test drive.

70 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 71 1991 1983 Golf Mk3 – debut Third Golf GTI 2014 Golf Mk2 – debut First Golf with six-cylinder petrol Pirelli GTI First e-Golf engine (VR6) First Golf with plug-in hybrid The Golf 40 Years of the Golf Innovations timeline 2002 First Golf R32 After front and side airbags, head airbags become standard 1996 21,517,415 units produced 2008 First Golf GTI with turbo engine – the Golf overtakes the Beetle Golf Mk6 – debut ABS standard for all Golf models First Golf with 7-speed dual clutch gearbox Side airbags 1990 Navigation system with touchscreen Regenerative braking and automatic stop-start system First Golf Country 1992 First Golf GTI with G60 engine Driver and Catalytic converter standard for all models front passenger 1984 1 million Golf GTI cars Second Golf GTI airbags Regulated catalytic converter 2015 Golf R as Variant 1994 2003 2013 32,590,025 units of the Golf Seventh Golf GTI by end of 2015 15 million Golf Mk5 – debut New Golf 4MOTION 1982 Golf cars First Golf with 6-speed dual clutch 2016 First Golf GTD (turbodiesel) Fourth Golf R gearbox (DSG in the R32) GTI Clubsport (290 PS) 5 million Golf cars 1974 1989 Four-link rear suspension Golf breaks barrier of Golf Mk1 – debut First Golf hybrid concept car 1997 33 million units produced Second Golf City Stromer (electric) Golf Mk4 – debut Fully galvanised body 2017 Major update 1998 for the Golf First Golf 4MOTION Fourth Golf GTI 1979 2012 First Golf Cabriolet 1993 Golf Mk7 – debut 3 million Golf cars First Golf Variant 2007 City Emergency Braking function Dynamic Light Assist 1986 First Golf TDI 2004 25 million Golf cars First Golf with Fifth Golf GTI all-wheel drive (syncro) 1999 (with TSI / turbo direct 2009 First Golf GTI with 16V engine ESC standard injection petrol engine) Sixth Golf GTI 1976 ABS for Golf Syncro in Germany First Golf GTI 1988 First Golf City Stromer 10 million Golf cars 2000 2005 2010 First Golf D (diesel) Rally Golf G60 20 million Second Golf R32 Third Golf R 1 million Golf cars Golf Limited G60 Golf cars

1975 1980 1985 1990 2000 2005 2010 2015 The global success of the Golf

A new Golf every 40 seconds. It has been with us since 1974 – the Golf. An entire generation has been named after it. No other European car has sold better. By the end of 2016, 33,312,123 Golf cars had been sold. Averaged over the past four decades, this means that someone, somewhere in the world decides to buy a new Golf every 40 seconds. Figures like these, which very well could be records, are typical of the history of this Volkswagen.

33,312,123 The is the most successful units by the end of 2016 European car ever.

21,517,415 In 2002, Golf sales overtook the hitherto most units successful car in the world: the Beetle.

10,000,000 By 1988 the Golf had already broken through the units ten million vehicles produced barrier.

1,000,000 In 2003, one driver of a Golf Mk1 exceeded one million km kilometres on the odometer. More “millionaires” followed.

€188,938 The most expensive Golf (Generation V) was auctioned in 2005; its first owner was Pope Benedict XVI.

€10,156 German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s first Golf (Mk 2) was auctioned in 2012.

2,120 This is the average number of new Golf cars produced and The global success of the Golf – remarkable figures Golf cars per day sold per day for four decades – over two thousand.

730 The millionth unit of the first Golf was delivered just For four decades now, days to reach the first million two years after its debut.

650 The most powerful Golf ever was the GTI W12-650. a Golf has been sold PS for the enthusiasts It was shown in 2007 at the GTI meet at Wörthersee.

155 Today the Golf is manufactured at five factories (Brazil, China, every 40 seconds countries Germany, Mexico) and exported to 155 countries.

5 The Golf is the only car in the world which is available with any of worldwide drive worlds these drive options: electric, hybrid, petrol, diesel or natural gas.

74 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 75 Automotive diversity

As you like it. The first Golf of the year 1974 would be the seed of a vehicle family that fulfils an unusually large number of mobility needs. For example, Volkswagen is the world’s first and only carmaker to offer all currently relevant types of drive systems in a single model– the Golf. There are also a number of different body versions and highly customised trim versions. Golf drivers can choose from these drive systems: petrol, diesel, natural gas, electric, plug-in hybrid as well as front or all-wheel drive. In addition, it is the many different body styles and special versions that make the range of this model unique. Along with two-door and four-door versions, in the current Golf Volkswagen also offers two all-round versions – the Variant and Alltrack – as well as the independent Sportsvan. The sporty “GTs” and the all-wheel drive Golf R have a cult following.

The most important Golf versions and the years in which they made their debuts:

Model Year Special significance Golf GTI 1976 Golf City Stromer 1976 forerunner of e-Golf Golf Cabriolet 1979 The unrivalled variety of the Golf Golf GTD 1982 Golf syncro 1986 forerunner of all-wheel drive 4MOTION Golf is available with Golf Country 1990 SUV forerunner Golf Variant 1993 all relevant types of Golf R32 2002 forerunner of Golf R Golf Plus 2006 predecessor of Golf Sportsvan drives Golf TGI 2013 natural gas drive e-Golf 2014 electric drive Golf GTE 2014 plug-in hybrid drive Golf Alltrack 2015

76 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 77 Golf democratises safety

Safety for everyone. Volkswagen democratises progress in the Golf. Safety systems in particular have become the norm for everyone thanks to the affordable Golf. It all began with the basics, such as well-engineered head restraints and a safe chassis. This was followed by crash-optimised bodywork, airbags and ESC. According to analyses by Volkswagen accident researchers, the introduction of the Electronic Stability Control has led to the saving of 1,000 lives annually in Germany alone. Now another safety revolution has taken place: innovative assistance systems. Take the example of City Emergency Braking, which makes driving in city traffic safer. And the Blind Spot Monitor which relieves anxieties about the blind spot. Systems now being introduced for the first time in the Golf update – such as Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist – further enhance safety.

Significant Golf safety systems over four decades at a glance:

Safety system Year Neutral front wheel drive 1974 Automatic seat belts and head restraints for all Golf cars 1976 Antilock braking system (ABS) 1986 Driver and front passenger airbags 1992 Golf democratises safety ABS as standard for all Golf cars 1996 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1998 Golf made airbags Brake assist 1999 ESC as standard on all Golf cars initially in Germany 1999 and ESC the norm Crash-optimised pedal clusters (COF) 2003 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), knee airbags 2008 ACC with Front Assist plus City Emergency Braking 2012 Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, proactive occupant protection system 2012 Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert 2014 Traffic Jam Assist 2017 Emergency Assist 2017

78 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 79 Drive versions

Technical data Golf GTE 1.4 Plug-In-Hybrid 110 kW (150 PS)

Engine, electrics e-Golf 100 kW (136 PS) Type of engine 4-cyl. petrol engine TSI Hybrid Effective displacement, cm3 1,395 Engine, electrics Valves per cylinder 4 Type of engine Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PSM) Injection/Charge Direct injection / Turbocharger Power output, kW (PS) at rpm 100 (136) 3,000 - 12,000 Power output, kW (PS) at rpm 110 (150) 5,000 - 6,000 Max. torque, Nm at rpm 290 / 0 - 3,000 Max. torque, Nm at rpm 250/1,500 - 3,500

Driving performance data Electric motor / charging system Acceleration 0 - 80/100 km/h, s 6.9/9.6 Electrical power, kW (PS) at rpm 75 (102) / 2,500 Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h, s 8.0 System power, kW (PS) 150 (204) Top speed, km/h 150 System torque (boost), Nm at rpm 350

Battery / charging system Driving performance data Battery type Lithium-ion Acceleration 0 - 80/100 km/h, s 4.9/7.6 Battery weight, kg 345 Top speed, km/h 222 Battery energy capacity, kWh 35.8 Nom. voltage: AC/DC, V 323 Battery / charging system Battery energy capacity, kWh 8.7 Fuel consumption Fuel type Electricity Fuel consumption Electrical power consumption, combined, Fuel type Premium min. 95 RON kWh/100 km 12.7 Combined cycle, l/100 km 1.8 - 1.6 According to NEDC, km 300 Electrical power consumption, combined, Practical figure, km 200 kWh/100 km 12 - 11.4 CO₂ emissions, combined, g/km 0 CO₂ emissions combined, g/km 40 - 36 Efficiency label A+ Efficiency label A+ Exhaust emissions classification Euro 6 W Power transmission Gearbox Single-speed gearbox Power transmission Gearbox Six-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) Weights, kg Kerb weight (EU, incl. 75 kg driver) 1,615 Weights, kg Permitted gross weight 2,020 Kerb weight (EU, incl. 75 kg driver) 1,615 Payload from / to 408 - 480 Permitted gross weight 2,040 Payload from / to 399 - 500

Permitted axle load, front/rear 1,020/1,050 the Golf. for engines available of the range part of are listed here The drives Permitted axle load, front/rear 1,080/1,010

80 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 81 Drive versions

Golf GTI Performance Golf R 4MOTION Golf R Variant 4MOTION 2.0 TSI BMT 2.0 TSI BMT 2.0 TSI BMT 180 kW (245 PS) 228 kW (310 PS) 228 kW (310 PS)

Engine, electrics Engine, electrics Type of engine 4-cyl. petrol engine TSI BMT 4-cyl. petrol engine TSI BMT Type of engine 4-cyl. petrol engine TSI BMT Effective displacement, cm3 1,984 1,984 Effective displacement, cm3 1,984 Valves per cylinder 4 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Injection/Charge Direct injection/ Direct injection/ Injection/Charge Direct injection/ Turbocharger Turbocharger Turbocharger Power output, kW (PS) at rpm 180 (245)/4,700 - 6,200 228 (310)/5,500 - 6,500 Power output, kW (PS) at rpm 228 (310)/5,500 - 6,500 Max. torque, Nm at rpm 370/1,600 - 4,300 380 [400]/2,000 - 5,400 Max. torque, Nm at rpm 400/2,000 - 5,400

Driving performance data Driving performance data Acceleration 0 - 80/100 km/h, s 4.8/6.2 [4.8/6.2] 3.6/5.1 [3.3/4.6] Acceleration 0 - 80/100 km/h, s 3.5/4.8 Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h, Top speed, km/h 250 4th/5th gear, s 5.0/6.0 4.0/5.0 Top speed, km/h 250 [250] 250 [250] Fuel consumption Fuel type Premium min. 95 RON Fuel consumption Combined cycle, l/100 km 7.2 Fuel type Premium min. 95 RON Premium min. 95 RON CO₂ emissions combined, g/ km 164 Combined cycle, l/100 km 6.6 - 6.5 [6.3] 7.9 [7.1 - 7.0] Efficiency label D CO₂ emissions combined, g/ km 150 - 148 [144] 180 [163 - 160] Exhaust emissions classification Euro 6 W Efficiency label D [C] E [D] Power transmission Exhaust emissions classification Euro 6 W [Euro 6 W] Euro 6 W [Euro 6 W] Gearbox Seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) Power transmission Weights, kg Gearbox Six-speed manual gearbox, Six-speed manual gearbox, Seven-speed dual-clutch Seven-speed dual-clutch Kerb weight (EU, incl. 75 kg driver) 1,593 gearbox (DSG) gearbox (DSG) Permitted gross weight 2,110 Weights, kg Payload from/to 488 - 592 Kerb weight (EU, incl. 75 kg driver) 1,387 [1,415] 1,483 [1,505] Permitted axle load, front/rear 1,060/1,100 Permitted gross weight 1,860 [1,890] 1,960 [1,990] Capacities Payload from/to 424 - 548 [426 - 550] 454 - 552 [461 - 560] Fuel tank, l 55 Permitted axle load, front/rear 1,010/900 [1,040/900] 1,040/970 [1,070/970]

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Fuel tank, l 50 50 the Golf. for engines available of the range part of are listed here The drives [ ] : DSG in brackets Values

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Golf R Golf R Variant

88 e-Golf, Golf GTE, Golf GTI Performance, Golf R, Golf R Variant 89 Technical glossary

How the Golf works Brief explanations of its key technologies

ACC Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses a sensor to measure the distance ASR The traction control system (ASR) offers added convenience and safety, Adaptive Cruise Control to vehicles driving ahead and their relative speed. The driver sets Traction control system particularly when driving on slippery roads or surfaces with differing the desired gap for following vehicles ahead as a time value and sets degrees of grip. The traction control system facilitates smooth drive-off the desired speed (between 0 and 210 km/h in the new Golf) using and acceleration without wheelspin or fishtailing. ASR interacts with the relevant button controls on the multifunction steering wheel. the electronic accelerator pedal; it also makes use of the wheel speed When following other vehicles, the driver may optionally choose sensors of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If a sudden increase in to have a comparison of the target and actual gaps shown on the speed is detected at a wheel (i.e. slip), the system intervenes in the multifunction display. A sensor constantly monitors the zone engine controller to counter this effect by throttling back engine power. in front of the vehicle. The driver can interrupt ACC control and accelerate more vigorously by pressing the accelerator pedal. Blind Spot Monitor with While driving, the Blind Spot Monitor warns the driver of vehicles Use of the brake pedal immediately deactivates the ACC function. Rear Traffic Alert located in the blind spot. When reversing out of a parking space, the system also detects any road users behind the car who are ACT Active cylinder management (ACT) is a cylinder deactivation system. approaching from the side and warns the driver of them. If a collision Active cylinder management When travelling within certain engine and driving speed ranges, is imminent, the Rear Traffic Alert electronics automatically initiate two of the four cylinders can be deactivated regardless of which emergency braking. gear is selected – a process that is essentially imperceptible to the driver. This optimises engine efficiency. The multifunction DCC Adaptive chassis control (DCC) makes it possible to adjust the running display indicates which engine mode is currently active. On models Adaptive chassis control gear to a normal, sporty or comfortable state of tune. The electrically with ACT, fuel consumption may be reduced by up to 0.5 l/100 km adjustable damping system adapts automatically to this setting, as does in the combined driving cycle. The savings may even amount to as the electromechanical power steering. DCC responds continually to much as 1.0 l/100 km, depending on the driving situation. changing driving situations and takes braking, steering and accelerating actions into account. Active Info Display Volkswagen is offering fully digital instruments for the Golf in the form of the Active Info Display. The high-resolution 12-inch screen DSG Dual clutch gearboxes (DSG) consist of two independent gearbox units. makes it possible to adapt instruments to personal needs with five Dual clutch gearboxes As they move through the gears, the dual-clutch mechanism enables different views. For instance, in navigation mode the speedometer alternating engagement with the engine via two drive shafts – one for and rev counter are shifted to the screen borders to provide more each of the two gearboxes. The dual clutch gearbox enables automatic space for the map. If desired, information on driving, navigation or gear changes without any interruption in power transmission. assistance functions may be integrated into the graphic display The gearbox is controlled by a mechatronics module, which houses areas of the speedometer and rev counter. Infotainment system the electronic transmission control unit, various sensors and hydraulic data that is displayed on the centre console (e.g. phone contact actuators in a single compact unit. Volkswagen offers the Golf with pages or CD covers) can also be shown in the Active Info Display. either a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG, depending on the engine.

App Connect Car-Net App Connect makes it possible to connect a smartphone to Dynamic Light Assist Dynamic Light Assist improves convenience and safety by automatic the Composition Media radio system or to the Discover Media main beam control. A camera on the rear-view mirror monitors traffic. or Discover Pro navigation systems. This enables users to operate Starting at a driving speed of 60 km/h and in conditions of complete select mobile phone apps from the touchscreen. App Connect darkness, Dynamic Light Assist automatically activates the main beam. integrates three interfaces to connect to smartphones: MirrorLink™, The system recognises vehicles driving ahead and oncoming traffic, Android Auto™ from Google and Apple CarPlay™. This means and it automatically dips the headlights before drivers of those vehicles that it is compatible with all of today’s smartphones Android 5.0 are dazzled. This automatic switching between the main and dipped or higher and Apple iOS 8.1 or higher. beam ensures optimal illumination of the road ahead.

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Emergency Assist Emergency Assist monitors driver activity – such as use of the pedestrian suddenly stepping into the driving lane. This immediately accelerator pedal, brakes and steering – and helps, within system triggers audible and visual signals to warn the driver. If the driver limits, to prevent accidents and reduce the potential consequences does not brake, a brake jolt alerts the driver to the critical distance, of an accident if the driver is incapacitated for health reasons. If the and the brake system is simultaneously prepared for possible hard driver fails to respond, the system prompts the driver to correct the braking. If the driver does not respond, the system automatically steering, by means of repeated brake jolts, and it automatically applies initiates emergency braking within system limits. the brakes. In this process, ACC monitors the distance to traffic ahead, while Lane Assist ensures that the vehicle stays within its lane. Emergency Assist alerts other road users with the hazard warning Driver Alert System The Driver Alert System recommends that the driver take a break lights and with gentle steering movements and safely brakes the whenever necessary. The Driver Alert System detects deviations from vehicle – right down to a standstill. normal driving behaviour and is helpful on long drives. The system continually evaluates driving behaviour at speeds from 65 km/h and 4MOTION 4MOTION is Volkswagen’s permanent four-wheel drive system. determines whether the driver is fit to drive. It evaluates various Permanent four-wheel drive system It distributes the engine’s power to all four wheels as the situation signals such as steering inputs. If it detects driver fatigue, the system demands. In vehicles with transverse-mounted engines, a four-wheel gives both visual and audible cues to the driver to take a break. drive coupling is used. 4MOTION offers a high level of active safety, reliable traction and optimal directional stability at all times. Automatic Post-Collision Just around a quarter of all accidents resulting in personal injury 4MOTION operates together with all of the car‘s dynamic control Braking System involve multiple collisions. Volkswagen’s Automatic Post-Collision systems such as ESC, ASR and EDS. Braking System can help to avoid secondary collisions or reduce their severity. After a collision, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking Front Assist The Front Assist area monitoring system uses sensors (radar/laser) System automatically initiates braking within system limits, even Area monitoring system to detect situations where the distance to the vehicle ahead is critical, before the driver can react. This can reduce the severity of the and it helps to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. In dangerous accident and, ideally, avoid secondary collisions. situations the system alerts the driver by visual and audible signals and a jolt of the brakes. Front Assist operates independently of Adaptive Park Assist This assistance system automatically guides the vehicle into parallel Cruise Control (ACC). It also ‘prepares’ the brake system for emergency or perpendicular parking spaces, and it can also reverse out of braking. If the driver then applies the brakes, full braking power parallel parking spaces. The system helps the driver by autonomous- is available immediately. If the braking is not forceful enough, ly making optimal steering wheel movements to follow an ideal line Front Assist increases the braking pressure to the degree needed. when parking in reverse. Park Assist automatically scans the parking In the Golf, Front Assist also offers assistance at low driving speeds space, assigns a starting position and makes the steering via City Emergency Braking. If the driver does not react, Front Assist movements – the driver only needs to accelerate and brake. In this automatically and independently initiates automatic partial braking, process, the driver retains control of the vehicle at all times. in order to slow the vehicle down sufficiently and regain the driver’s attention. In situations where a collision is unavoidable, the driver is Proactive occupant The proactive occupant protection system uses sensors of the also assisted by automatic hard braking. protection system ESC system and the Front Assist area monitoring system to detect critical situations with elevated accident potential. If the system Pedestrian monitoring Pedestrian monitoring is an extension of Front Assist with City detects such a situation, the vehicle occupants and the vehicle are Emergency Braking. The system utilises two sensors at the front of the prepared for a potential accident. This involves tensioning the vehicle – a radar sensor in the radiator grille and a camera in the base seat belts being used in front to securely hold the driver and front of the interior rear-view mirror – to acquire information on the zone in passenger and closing any windows that may be open and the front of the vehicle. Within system limits it can, for example, detect a to just a crack.

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Progressive steering Compared to a conventional steering system, progressive steering takes significantly fewer turns of the steering wheel to reach its end stop. The progressive steering ratio reduces steering work when parking, for example. It also leads to optimised, more direct and controlled steering response, which makes everyday driving more comfortable and enhances handling on roads with a lot of bends.

Traffic Jam Assist Traffic Jam Assist utilises functions like ACC and Lane Assist to enable convenient and safe stop-and-go driving in a traffic jam. In heavy traffic at driving speeds from 0 to 60 km/h, the system responds to other vehicles and autonomously handles steering, accelerating and braking. When traffic comes to a standstill, it also brakes the vehicle to a stop and can drive off again within a predefined time interval. In contrast to pure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Jam Assist uses a camera behind the windscreen to detect lane markings. This enables the vehicle to be kept in the lane via Lane Assist.

Trailer Assist Manoeuvring with a trailer can become a test of patience, because the vehicle-trailer combination does not always respond as you might expect; sometimes the track being driven seems to be a mirror image. The steering angle is crucial for precise reversing. The Trailer Assist trailer manoeuvring assistant handles steering. All the driver needs to do is engage reverse gear, press the Park Assist button and indicate the direction in which the trailer should be manoeuvred using the mirror adjustment switch. The vehicle now steers automatically. However, the driver is still responsible for gear shifting, accelerating and braking.

XDS The electronic differential lock (XDS) is an extension of the familiar Electronic differential lock EDL function. However, XDS does not respond to loss of traction, but instead to unloading of the front wheel on the inside of a bend during fast cornering. XDS applies pressure to the inside wheel using the ESC hydraulics to prevent it from spinning. This improves traction and reduces the tendency to understeer. The hydraulic pressure applied ranges from approximately 5 to 15 bar. The impression when driving is similar to that of a differential lock in a toned-down form. The precise build-up of brake pressure on one side of the vehicle makes cornering even sportier, quicker and more accurate.

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