50 Years of Golf: A Milestone for Volkswagen and the World

Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Golf model, a significant milestone for the German car company. Since its inception in 1974, over 37 million units of the Golf have been sold worldwide. The Golf remains a popular choice among car buyers, with an average of 2,000 people opting for a new Golf every day.

The first Golf rolled off the production line on March 29, 1974, replacing the iconic Beetle. Today, the Golf is still manufactured in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen’s historic stronghold, as well as other production sites in Germany and seven other countries. To commemorate this special occasion, a special exhibition showcasing the last fifty years of the Golf’s existence will open in Wolfsburg.

Over the years, eight generations of the Golf have been introduced, with the latest being the Golf 8 unveiled in 2019. This newest model includes features such as a plug-in hybrid option with a fully electric range of 100 kilometers and advanced technology like voice control and an AI-based conversation partner. In fact, in 2023, the Golf was once again named Volkswagen’s best-selling model in Germany, with over 81 thousand cars sold.

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