The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf has been
snapped without any camouflage during a recent commercial shoot for the car. The images that were sent to us
by an eagle-eyed reader, were apparently (briefly) posted on the Instagram page
of _adrianmay. They show the Golf Mk8 painted in the same color as recent
prototypes and confirm that the many renderings previewing the latest Golf’s
design have been accurate.
The most significant alteration made to the rear of
the eighth-gen Golf are the new taillights which are certainly more aggressive
than those of the outgoing model. In addition, we can see chrome accents around
the tailpipes and two horizontal reflectors on either side of the license plate
cut-out. Only a single, low-resolution photo of the new Golf’s front end is
available, but it reveals newly-shaped taillights and an overhauled lower
grille area with accents painted in the same shade as the rest of the car.
Beyond the exterior modifications, the interior of
the new VW Golf will also be a significant upgrade over the current car. For
example, there will be a fully-digital gauge cluster and a large touchscreen
for the infotainment system in the center of the console. The new Golf will
also support over-the-air updates, which has made VW ensure the car’s software
remains safe from cyberattacks. As a result, it’s quite complex; ee’re told
that the new car features 100 million lines of code, versus the 10 million
needed by a new car a decade ago.
Volkswagen was originally expected to unveil the Mk8
Golf at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, but that launch has allegedly been
pushed back until October, while initial production should kick off in
September.
