The all-new, eighth-gen VW Golf is scheduled to
debut officially on October 24, but photos of the final item have already begun
circulating on social media. While the Golf Mk8 is far from being the best kept secret in the
industry, having been spotted countless times so far with very little camo or
none at all, these images offer us the best look yet at the new compact
hatchback’s design.
Posted on Facebook by a Czech VW fan page, the
photos show a production-spec 2020 Golf. This exterior image gives us an uncensored look at the
headlights, as VW has cleverly camouflaged them so far and concealed the upper
LED DRL bar. The illuminated bars fit flush with the grille’s
horizontal trim strip, emphasizing the Golf Mk8’s width. Down below, the bumper
also features horizontal bars in the lower grille, some of which are partially
or fully painted in the vehicle color.
We don’t know what trim this is, but it definitely
has an entry-level vibe about it, seeing as the window trim is black and the
wheels seem rather small. Seen from the side, the 2020 Golf does not seem that
much different compared to the Mk7 generation, with the notable exception of
the side mirrors which are now mounted lower on the doors.
The interior is a different story, though, as the
driver-oriented cockpit looks hi-tech and very modern. If this is indeed an
entry-level version (an impression reinforced by the manual transmission gear
stick), VW should receive praise for not making it look cheap. While no one
expected the Golf Mk8 to adopt a revolutionary design, we’re curious to learn
what is your take on the new model’s styling.
