The fact that VW wasn’t going to stick
with just one body style for the eighth-gen Golf comes as a no surprise.
However, there’s no denying the fact that the latest Golf was designed
primarily as a five-door hatchback, which means the wagon variant will stick to
being more of an acquired taste. This rendering courtesy of Kolesa is clearly
based on recently spotted Golf Variant Mk8 prototypes, as well as the
aforementioned 5-door hatch.
We’re leaning towards yes on that one,
especially since we already know what the front half of the vehicle looks like.
The rear end, however, is a tiny bit of a mystery, seen as how VW masked the
actual tail lights before sending the prototypes out into the wild. Still,
could the light units remain unchanged between the hatchback and the Variant?
Maybe, but it’s unlikely seen as how the two will undoubtedly feature different
looking tailgates – just like with previous-generation Golfs.
In the Mk7 for example, the Variant’s tail
lights were a tiny bit wider and a little less pointy. It was a subtle
difference, but one that made sense given the design of their tailgates. However,
if you want to talk about similarities, rest assured that the two models will
share the same dashboard design and layout, featuring a large infotainment
display in the middle, right above the central air vents. The Variant will
however offer more headroom for rear passengers, as well as a larger boot for
people who fancy this as family-friendly alternative to the Golf 5-door.
As for its engine range, expect the usual
1.0-liter, 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter petrol units, as well as 2.0-liter TDI
diesels, plus electrification and even a possible Golf R Variant down the road.
