50 years of Golf = 50 years of innovation! 🚗 Timeless design and innovative technology: the Golf IV, produced from 1997 to 2003. Volkswagen achieved a completely new quality standard in the segment with the Golf IV. Equipped with innovative technologies of its time, such as the first standard ESP in the compact class, it set new standards in safety and driving comfort. In 2001, the Golf GTI followed for the 25th anniversary of the GTI with 132 kW / 180 PS. In 2002, the first Golf with direct gasoline injection (FSI) and the debut of standard head airbags were introduced. Also in 2002, Volkswagen presented the the R32, capable of 247 km/h, the original version of today’s Golf R*. In 2003, this Golf IV R32 was the first to be available with a dual-clutch transmission (DSG). In the same year, after 4.9 million units, the Golf IV made way on the production lines for the Golf V. Throwback to Golf history. 😍 #VW #VWGolf #Golf50 *Golf R - combined energy consumption 8.5-8,1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 193-184 g/km; CO₂ class: G. Information on consumption, CO₂ emissions and CO₂ classes in ranges depending on the selected vehicle equipment.
Yue Zheng
2mo
The DSG of this car is replaced with a ZY planetary centrifugal friction transmission. Of course, the clutch, friction plate and its thrust mechanism are omitted, and a pizza-sized flywheel is added. The cost does not increase, but the transmission efficiency is improved, and the transmission ratio can be smoothly changed between 1-100. In particular, the kinetic energy during braking can be completely stored and released for acceleration when the green light comes on. Therefore, this car can save 30%-40% of fuel in the city, and has an acceleration capacity of 2 times the engine power. Because the friction brake is simplified, the cost of the whole vehicle is reduced.
Markus Schiemenz
2mo
Iconic and rock-solid Icon, the Golf IV! 👍 The design is especially timeless. There was also a very stylish „Edition“ series with 17‘‘ alloy wheels and blue/purple metallic colors as reminiscences to the „Fire and Ice“ versions of the Golf II. And my neighbor has one of the rare R32! It was her husband‘s car, now his widow in her 70s drives it with great pleasure once in a while! 🚙🏁
Diego Λ. B.
2mo
1st Golf with integrated color navigation and laser welding before full MK5 rollout. Still my everyday car Model Match 1.9TDi, still able to go from the North of France to Spain in a single trip and without problems. On the other hand, the brand should think about taking care of the customers who want to keep and maintain them to pass the 30 years please :) <3
Saskia Köthke
1mo
Best Golf ever ❤️ "As a true Wolfsburg native, I owned a Golf 4 Variant TDI in my early twenties. I was able to repair many small things myself. It had a timeless design and was a reliable companion. Today, all the models are the same and lack their own character. Replacing a windshield wiper linkage has become a monumental task."
Volkswagen would have been wise to develop an electric car that builds on the legacy of the iconic VW Käfer or VW Golf. These models defined the brand, and a similar success could have been achieved again. Instead, VW focused on Tesla. But Volkswagen is a people's brand, and right now, there's no electric vehicle being made for the people. It's time to go back to the roots!
Anthone Ward
2mo
My first car was a MK4, second was a MK3!! Timeless cars, and still see the MK4 on the roads daily.
The driving school I had my licence in had in total five of these back in the 2001 / 2002. I drove my lessons in 1.6 petrol and final licence drive with 1.9 TDI.
Fouad BENHAMED
2mo
Le très connu 3.2 en V et le sigle TDI rouge en 2.0 bien sûr...que des souvenirs 😉 En mettant de côté les normes EURO de dépollution, ces moteurs restent toujours d'actualité techniquement
Product Marketing Manager - next vehicle generations
2moIn der Abbildung sogar als V6 4Motion mit 150kW - das hat heute der kleine eHybrid (PHEV) als Systemleistung im Golf VIII. Der Klang des VR6 ist natürlich unerreicht ;-)