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2018 Golf is in Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Vehicles!

2018 Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen of America, Inc. announces that the 2018 Golf has earned a prestigious award – it is in the list of Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000 of 2018. Chosen by prestigious jury, the vehicle has managed to catch the eye with both all the features that have made Golf a prominent vehicle and all these contemporary gadgets that do make the difference in our age.

2018 Volkswagen Golf

The criteria are many and actually quite demanding – the vehicle should be both fun to drive, offer comprehensive drivetrain system and advanced utility and safety features. And one more thing – there is this “cool factor” that acts as No.1 criteria for all the manufacturers that wish their vehicles be placed in the list. Furthermore, as name suggests, all competitor machines should worth $20,000 or less.

The Golf itself is a vehicle of not one generation of enthusiasts. Since the first model rolled out from fabric 41 years ago, the prominent model has been a favorite one for both casual use and tuning projects. And now, fast forwarding to 2018, the latest model features numerous goodies that do make the difference. First of all, there are new LED Daytime Running Lights, LED taillights and numerous chrome accents that mark the new look for 2018 model year. In terms of interior, driver and passengers get all what is needed for pleasurable and comfortable ride – high-quality seats, handy dashboard and advanced infotainment system. Sweet!

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Source: Volkswagen

May 28, 2018

Volkswagen is about to reveal the next Golf legend

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR On May 9^th there would be around 7,300 vеhicles and 125,000 people that would take part in a special event in Reifnitz am Wörthersee in order to honor the Golf GTI concept. And this year’s highlight will be the debut of the revised Golf GTI TCR machine that would come with massive power output and numerous technological surprises.

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

This is a special edition that offers a total of 286hp and 273 pound-feet of torque, exclusive 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox and standard limited-slip differential. This setup allows the vehicle to reach a top speed of 279km/h (155mph). Not bad, huh? The cool thing is that this speed can be expanded to the final 164mph by opting to remove the electronic speed limited. Super cool!

As you might know, the Golf GTI is one of the most, if not the most popular compact car. It was first revealed back in 1976 with a 110-hp front wheel drive hatch setup and has proved to everyone that even an affordable vehicle can deliver excellent driving dynamics and sporty features. Fun fact is that VW’s original plans included producing merely 5,000 vehicles. Funny, how things have changed – such impact and influence are not seen every day in the world of motorsport.

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

Source: Volkswagen

May 8, 2018

Presents revealed: Volkswagen showcases the 2017 Golf GTI

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Volkswagen decided to showcase the Christmas presents. Or, more precisely, the present: 2017 VW Golf can already be ordered. Not only that, but the brand also revealed full list of trim levels and optional features that can be selected with each single 2017 vehicle. So, let’s see what would please the Volkswagen fans and enthusiasts out there!

First of all, customers have tons of specifications to choose from. The entry level grants buyers with new Composition Color Infotainment system, redesigned full-LED taillights and overall revised interior styling. Also, there is one sweet addition for this year’s winter season: the Golf Alltrack machine that strikes with challenging expression and tons of drivetrain power output. Also, all 2017 Golf vehicles can be specified with these super-cool front-end with LED daytime running lights and modified back-end expression. Cool.

In terms of technologies and drivetrain system features, all 2017 Golf machines have undergone some comprehensive revision program and now they try to be the best in the class. They would try to achieve it with Traffic Jam Assist, Front Assist Emergency Braking, new Discover Pro Infotainment System, Active Info Display that is, in fact, used for the first time with Golf vehicle, and many more.

Also, Volkswagen plans to launch the Golf and Golf Variant with three trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. All three have a lot to add to the already well-equipped base, including neat utility and comfort features, as well as some pretty cool stylish changes: Comfortline grants buyers with 16-inch Hita design alloys, while the Highline features full-LED headlights, automatic climate control and 17-inch Dijon-styled alloys.

On the other hand, the Golf Alltrack will come with driver profile selector, folding front passenger backrest, higher chassis ride height, special 17-inch wheels and more. The new Golf GTI, on the other hand, shows some muscular styling and neat distinctive additions: 17-inch Brooklyn alloys, Climatronic, full-LED headlights and more.

So, how do you like the Christmas present from Volkswagen? We do believe that this is a neat surprise and it will make many people smile. However, what do you think?

Source: Volkswagen

December 5, 2016

2017 E-Golf: familiar in style, unknown in possibilities

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf It gets sort of a trend. And we tend to like this one. Volkswagen of America has just presented the last generation of e-Golf model. This new and shiny bad boy offers better electric engine, more power and enhanced agility.

For the upcoming season year Volkswagen decided to gear the vehicle with a new lithium-ion battery with increased capacity of a total of 35.8kWh. This would help the vehicle to achieve the impressive 124 miles with a single charge. Something else, the additional 7.2kW is standard feature for the SE and SEL Premium trim levels and enhances the battery charging time to less than six hours.

All these improvements and changes result on a total power output of 134hp and 214lb-ft. Or, in other words, the improvements mark a rise of the output with 19hp and 15 lb-ft of torque. Sweet.

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

In terms of technologies and hi-tech features the vehicle includes hew Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with specific e-Golf instruments and gadgets. There are also special 12.3-inch color screen, different information profiles, navigation and infotainment systems.

In fact, the infotainment is something that deserves further recognition. It is a Discover Pro system that comes with a large 9.2-inch glass display. It is featured in a Golf vehicle for the first time and can recognize hand gestures, offers remote access via the Volkswagen Car-Net app and the Guide & Inform services.

Volkswagen also extends the driver assistance and utility systems for the e-Golf. Buyers will be granted with Forward Collision Waring with Autonomous Emergency Braking, optional Driver Assistance Package for the SEL Premium trim level and many more.

2017 Volkswagen e-Golf

In terms of styling, the new e-Golf has a lot to demonstrate. The vehicle showcases new bumpers, front fenders and LED headlights and taillights. The front face shows new daytime running lights, blue grille trim strip, while the rear shows restyled lights and fresh new bumper. Overall, it is a good-looking Golf vehicle, but with a sort of a trendy kick that would be convenient for the upcoming 2017 model year.

Source: Volkswagen

November 17, 2016

SPEED-BUSTER team improves a record-holding VW Golf monster!

2016 SPEED-BUSTER Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Limited Edition As you might know, back in April this year, Golf GTI Clubsport S Limited Edition has set a new record for the front-wheel drive vehicle at the legendary Nordshleife circuit with a lap time of 7:49:21, leaving back worthy opponents as Renault, Seat and Honda. Impressive.

However, there are some who believe that the hot hatch can do even more. Indeed, SPEED-BUSTER team decided to see how the vehicle can be improved. As you have suggested, the upgrades are mainly done onto the drivetrain system, but there are also some changes that the cabin benefits from. So, let’s take a look, shall we?

2016 SPEED-BUSTER Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Limited Edition

The stock settings of the GTI Clubsport feature 265hp (195kW) and 350Nm of torque as a total output. This appeared to be just enough for breaking a record or two, but it was not enough for SPEED-BUSTER team. What they did is to enhance the overall output to a total of 326hp (240kW) and 415Nm of torque.

Just some of the upgrades include easy-to-install Plug-and-Play vehicle-specific wiring harness with OE connectors, SPEED-BUSTER-exclusive chiptuning that alters the data from engine sensors in order to ensure optimal efficiency and last, but certainly not least, there is a remapped information for the ECU.

2016 SPEED-BUSTER Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Limited Edition

But let’s get back to the efficiency improvement. These guys made it possible to drive the upgraded hatch with consumption as low as 1.0-l/100km. Incredible! Also, SPEED-BUSTER promises a two-year engine warranty. Sweet!

Source: SPEED-BUSTER

September 28, 2016

AEB system: is it that popular and important as they want us to see it?

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe New car sales researches revealed what majority of people prefer when it comes to buying a new vehicle. Analyzed by independent researchers, results show that buyers mainly prefer cars with more safety features, but for some reason not everyone is into the Autonomous Emergency Braking. Interesting.

However, good thing is to know that people are heading towards safety, instead of some overall useless hi-tech tweaks, right? However, results show some mixed opinions as it comes to standard safety equipment. Although the first vehicles in the rank have great safety suites, also in the top 3 is the Vauxhall Corsa: a neat vehicle, but with twice as less safety stuff, compared with the leader in the list: the C-Class.

However, one of the most handy and reliable systems, the Autonomous Emergency Braking is available with all of the list with most popular cars. Some brands include it as a part of the standard equipment, others prefer to gear it optionally – with client’s personal preferences.

So, what are people into? Here’s the full list:

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
AEB is named Collision Prevention Assist Plus and is part of the standard equipment.

Volkswagen Golf
The good ol’ Golf lineup incorporates the system to almost all of its models as a part of the standard equipment. Fun thing is that VW does not offer AEB as an extra.

Nissan Qashqai
This one also incorporates the AEB system to almost all vehicles in the lineup, but also offers it as an additional feature.

Ford Focus
Coming by the name of Active City Stop, the system is fitted to surprisingly low number of vehicle models, but the good news is that Ford team offers it as a standalone feature for reasonable pricing.

Vauxhall Astra
The trustworthy Astra also appears to sort of not like the AEB: the vehicles, equipped with this system are as low as 34% of the whole range. Good thing is that AEB is optionally available.

MINI
The system also comes as optional extra and is simply named Driving Assistant.

VW Polo
Named City Emergency Braking, the AEB is available only as a part of the optional “ACC” pack.

Ford Fiesta
The Fiesta also does not incorporate the system as part of the standard pack and offers it as a standalone purchase.

Vauxhall Mokka
Although popular and reliable, the whole lineup does not feature AEB even as a standard feature.

Vauxhall Corsa
Just like the Mokka, Corsa lineup tends to not like the AEB: it is not available even as optional feature.

Source: Thatcham

July 26, 2016

Volkswagen Golf or Scirocco? Ingo Noak can’t decide so it tunes both

Ingo Noak Tuning releases wide body kits for both the Scirocco and Golf models

Ingo Noak Tuning isn’t a car company which we hear about very often. Maybe this is the reason why the tuners have surprised us with two tunings on different Volkswagen models. Obviously, the experts couldn’t decide, which one they prefer: the imposing Scirocco, or the athletic Golf. We can’t make this choice either, so we appreciate the efforts done here.

Basically, the specialists from Northern Germany have created high standard custom body kits for the duo. What the couple shares in common is the Ingo Noak Tuning’s wide body conversions, which has been made of high quality ABS plastic in combination with glass-fibre parts.

Some of the highlights of the wide body kit include in-house made wheel arch flares with racecar-style fixing screws, carbon spoiler lip and Cup side skirts. There is also something that the tuner calls R bodykit, which includes extended wheel arches that house the 20-inch diameter wheels. By the way the latter are pushed right to the edges by the new spacers, thus delivering low, wide and purposeful stance.

Ingo Noak Volkswagen Golf front and side view

At the back of the car we see new carbon-look underbody diffusers and massive 100mm outlets of the North Exhaust stainless steel exhaust system. Although both models come riding on 20-inches, the Golf sits Advance Wheels AV2.0 alloys wrapped in 265/25R20 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo tyres, while the Scirocco’s big arches are filled by Keskin KT14 wheels with red painted centers and polished flanges, and are shod with the same as Golf’s tyres.

At last, both models have received ST coilover suspension, which drops the ride height further.

These wide body Wolfsburgers are high class, aren’t they?

Source: Ingo Noak Tuning

July 21, 2016

Why Volkswagen Golf R is the best car for power tuning and how Wetterauer Engineering proves that fact?

Wetterauer Engineering Volkswagen Golf R front view Volkswagen Golf R is probably one of the most preferred vehicles to tune and power-uprate by performance enthusiasts. Therefore it is no surprise when we see it so regularly tuned by various brands which offer abundant and versatile customization packs. Today under the spotlight is the work of the professionals at the Wetterauer Engineering, which has did their best on the seventh generation VW Golf R.

Being at the top of the range, and supported by a turbocharged and a 4WD, the Golf R is a proud contributor of 300 hp (220 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of optimum torque. Although this might seem a remarkable figure for a compact car, it is also great starting point for chip tuning.

Taking advantage of this are the engineers at Wetterauer, who have developed a multi-stage performance upgrade for the car, making it as they say “the most potent Golf ever”. The output increase had to be significant, so they did not carry it out simply with a software remapping.

Wetterauer Engineering Volkswagen Golf R rear view

Hence, the Wetterauer tuners created a three staged conversion specifically for this Volkswagen. The basic ECU software on Stage 1 helps the Golf R generate an impressive 340 hp (250 kW) and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque, while the next stage is increasing these numbers to 380 hp (279 kW) and 470 Nm (347 lb-ft). It also includes a free-flow air filter. At last, the Stage 3 is making it possible for the car to make it to 400 hp (294 kW) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) of torque. This stage also requires hardware upgrades in the form of a free-flow sports air filter, larger diameter downpipe with sports catalyst, and a stainless steel exhaust system with four outlet pipes.

Besides the power tuning, the Golf R variant shown here also comes with updated suspension and wheel/tyre package that optimizes handling and grip, and offers a low and purposeful stance. The coliover suspension kit comes from KW (it is Varant 3 to be more precise) and it features fully adjustable bounce, rebound and ride height.

The wheels are sized 20-inches and are delivered by mbDESIGN LV1. They are fitted with 235/30R20 tyres. At last, but not least, SRS-Tec front wings with 25 mm wider wheel arches were installed.

Source: Wetterauer Engineering

June 15, 2016

O.CT Tuning Volkswagen Golf VII R is a Muscled Beast which demands your attention NOW

O.CT Tuning Volkswagen Golf VII R front view O.CT Tuning has more than 30 years of expertise in performance optimization. It is mostly famous for its in-house made IPRO, or Intelligent PROgramming system. Another characteristic of the company is that it likes very much to deal with cars like the Lamborghini Huracan (see the link below), Porsche 911 and the Stingray. This Friday, however, we are going to show you something more … middle class.

The car chosen for modification is the Volkswagen Golf VII R, which has been on the market since November 2013. Originally, this VW is powered by the 2.0 liter-motor, which produces 300 HP (221 kW) as well as 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of maximum torque and drives the four wheels simultaneously.

The initial aim with this customization is to offer several stages, which could deliver higher output than the aforementioned one and have that one peak output and torque, so that it could deserve the name muscle beast. And the goal was successfully achieved.

O.CT Tuning Volkswagen Golf VII R rear view

To go directly to the details, O.CT Tuning provides the performance update for the 2.0-liter unit in four different stages. The first one will make the Golf produce 370 HP and 460 Nm; the second: 378 HP and 480 Nm; and the third: 395 HP and 505 Nm.

The final stage is what really impresses, since it makes the car produce no less than 450 HP (331 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft)! What is more, for the Golf VII R with a body construction made of 36% high-tensile steels, O.CT Tuning offers an installation of the different performance levels gradually until the maximum power is accomplished. And this really saves on the budget aspect.

As for other performance details like acceleration time and top speed, the tuning studio did not provide any information. So, what do you say?

Source: O.CT Tuning

June 10, 2016

Volkswagen team enhances some of its best-selling models. Details here!

2016 Volkswagen Golf Estate The well-known Volkswagen Golf Estate lineup gets even more appealing with the arrival of Golf Estate Match Edition that would replace the SE trim level. It will bring tons of utility features, new systems and overall high levels of refinement.

In terms of exterior, the vehicle will proudly demonstrate neat 16-inch “Dover” alloys and new fog lights, while the interior will welcome everyone to a Mirror Pack-dominated cockpit, 6,5-inch color-touch screen, Bluetooth telephone and audio connection, DAB digital radio and CD player.

Furthermore, Golf R and Golf Estate R will include Discover Navigation Infotainment system, Car net Guide and Inform, heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets. Sweet, right?

And what about Golf’s brothers?

Golf’s bigger brother, Passat, saloon or estate, will also benefit from numerous enhancements. The vehicle will feature a new Active Info Display system, Nivomat Infotainment system, Active Info Display, Panoramic Sunroof and more.

Touran, one of brand’s most successful MPVs, will be geared with a 1.6-liter TDI diese unit with 115hp (85kW) , while the Polo lineup will benefit from Beats-inspired styling and a class-leading 300-watt audio system.

More details will soon be released, so stick with us for further information!

Source: Volkswagen

June 3, 2016

2016 Volkswagen Enthusiast Vehicle Fleet has a lot to demonstrate! More details here!

2016 Volkswagen Enthusiast Vehicle Fleet With this year’s summer enthusiast season Volkswagen of America, Inc. has unveiled its fleet for 2016. With five new models and tons of surprises, this year’s show is influenced by Volkswagen’s trusty enthusiasts. The cars focus on performance and style. In fact, all of them reflect VW’s heritage and at the same time present some contemporary trends. So, let’s see what is going on here!