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VW Moves Golf Production to Mexico

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The current Golf Mk 8 with combustion engine will be sold until 2035, while the new Golf ID will arrive in 2028 on a new platform. This model will replace the Golf with combustion engine that is currently produced in Wolfsburg, and the latest information says that the Wolfsburg-based company is considering moving the production of this model to Mexico.

There is no confirmation from Volkswagen for now, and most of the talk is about Volkswagen’s largest plant in Mexico (Puebla) where one of the most famous models of the German automotive industry, the VW Beetle, was produced.

The European market has become more selective, and buyers are increasingly opting for SUVs, while once popular models like the Golf are no longer the first option. This creates additional pressure on the already difficult financial situation of European manufacturers, and moving production outside of European soil seems like a better option.

This also creates an additional problem that VW will have if the US imposes additional tariffs of 20%, which the new US president has promised.

Source: Reuters

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VW Golf R Variant – Wagon with 315 HP

The most powerful Golf is again offered in a station wagon version. It is a VW Golf R Variant or Golf R Estate, depending on the market in which it will be sold.

The Golf R Variant brings more space for passengers and luggage (611 to 1,642 liters if the rear seats are folded), thanks to a longer length (13.7 inches / 349 mm) compared to the hatchback, and automatic opening of the fifth door. The car has a modified suspension, to withstand a weight of 4,188 lbs (1,900 kg).

The R Variant is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 315 hp and 420 Nm of torque. It is identical to its predecessor.The car has a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. It reaches 62 mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h, standard model) and 168 mph (270 km / h, with the R Performance Package). The car will use a 19-inch set of wheels.

Volkswagen used the same interior in the R Variant as in the hatchback. Sports seats, carbon fiber trim, a flat steering wheel and blue lighting have been retained.

The car is made mainly for the European market, and sales will begin in mid-August (Germany, UK, and Switzerland). It is not known what the selling price will be, but it is expected to cost more than € 50,000.

Source: Volkswagen

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Golf GTE Skylight

For the annual Wörthersee festival, Volkswagen has prepared a new model, the Golf GTE Skylight. It is a car based on the basic model Golf GTE.

The body of the Skylight model is painted white with Lapiz Blue and Catalina Blue stripes. There are illuminated door handles, a larger rear spoiler, adjustable suspension, fenders like on the Golf R, stainless steel exhaust pipe ends made using a 3D printer and a 20-inch rims.

Inside, there are sports seats with blue upholstery combined with a dashboard and a steering wheel with blue details, a 3,110-watt sound system. Above the central touchscreen is the GTE hologram.

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Skylight is powered by a 1.4-liter TSI engine with an electric motor that combines 242 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed DSG transmission that transmits power to the front wheels with the help of an XDS electronic differential. The battery (13 kWh) of the electric motor gives the vehicle a range of 38 miles (60 kilometers).