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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - R 20 Years Edition

Released: Sep 2022

An enhanced version of the Golf R with 10kW (to 245kW) more kick and other upgrades designed for faster lap times. Possibly the last of the ICE Golf Rs. Expected price is sub-$70,000  

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - wagon

Released: Jul 2021

Available in base and mid-spec Life variants until the R flagship arrives next year, VW’s Mk8 Golf Wagon offers up to 1642L of boot space.

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTi

Released: May 2021

Flaunting a new look and upgraded tech, the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is here from $53,100 plus on-road costs but with no extra power.

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTI TCR

Released: Jul 2020

The ultimate Volkswagen Golf GTI packs a 213kW/350Nm punch in TCR guise and brandishes a $4800 price premium over the standard car but the extra power brings extra performance.

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTI Original

Released: Feb 2018

Volkswagen will expand its Golf GTI range with a new three-door variant called the GTI Original. When the German hot hatch arrives in January it will become a permanent member of the Golf family, and will be priced from $37,490 plus on-road costs.

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Released: Aug 2017

VW’s performance-focused Golf GTI and R siblings have received the updates rolled out for last month’s ‘7.5’ facelift, while the R wagon will now be offered as a permanent member of the Golf family.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Released: Jul 2017

Volkswagen will refresh its Golf line-up with subtly updated exterior styling. However, the biggest changes are reserved for inside where a 9.2-inch touchscreen can be optioned, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - R Wagon

Released: Sep 2015

With the same underpinnings as its hatchback sibling only with a bigger rear end, the Volkswagen Golf R wagon will arrive packing a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 206kW of power and 380Nm of torque.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - Alltrack

Released: Sep 2015

Volkswagen will release a lifted, soft-road wagon version of its popular Golf model. It will initially offer only one variant, the 1.8 TFSI petrol engine.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - R

Released: May 2014

Volkswagen will launch the hardcore 'R' version of its Golf 7 in the first half of the year, likely to be powered by the same 206kW/380Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the Audi S3 that has been de-tuned because of our hot weather. At the same time VW will introduce the Golf GTI Performance which boosts power over the regular GTI by 7kW.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Released: Apr 2013

The wraps came off the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf in September 2012 revealing an evolutionary new design. Based on an entirely new platform, Volkswagen claims the new Golf will be lighter, more fuel efficient and safer than the model it replaces.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - Cabriolet

Released: Nov 2011

The convertible version of the Mk6 Golf is set to return to the VW range for the first time since 2002. The cabriolet will feature a folding canvas roof which will differentiate it from the brand’s flagship Eos range. A local release in late 2011 is likely.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTI Edition 35

Released: Sep 2011

200 examples of the 35th anniversary Golf GTI will make it to Oz. Peak power and torque of 173kW/300Nm are 18kW and 20Nm up on the standard GTI, reducing the 0-100 run from 6.9 seconds to 6.6. Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, dark-tinted tail-lights, '35' badges, unique 18-inch alloys and more aggressive side skirts mark out the special GTI.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - BlueMotion

Released: May 2011

Volkswagen has had a change of heart and decided that the Golf BlueMotion will now be coming to Australia. It promises to be the most economical vehicle of its size in Australia, edging out the latest Toyota Prius in the combined fuel consumption average stakes by the smallest of margins – 3.8L/100km against the petrol-electric hybrid’s 3.9L/100km figure.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - R hatch

Released: Jun 2010

The most powerful Golf ever, usurping the existing Mk5 R32, the Golf R will ditch the six-cylinder engine for Volkswagen’s high-performance EA113 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder petrol unit pumping out 199kW/350Nm, but will keep a variation of the Haldex part-time all-wheel drive system in lieu of the GTI/GTD’s front-wheel drive layout
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTD

Released: Jun 2010

The Golf GTD is VW’s first true diesel-powered performance Golf, replacing the short-lived Golf V GT TDI. Powered by VW’s 125kW/350Nm 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve turbo-diesel, is available in six-speed manual and (DSG) automatic forms. The GTD runs 17-inch alloys and comes with GTI headlights, grille and bumpers.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - wagon

Released: Mar 2010

Volkswagen has confirmed that the upcoming Golf wagon will have the same petrol and diesel engine line-up as the hatchback versions when launched. Due for launch in the first quarter of 2010, the load-carrying Golf is set to offer both the 1.4-litre TSI forced-induction four-cylinder petrol engine as well as the TDI turbo diesel family.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GTi

Released: Oct 2009

The sixth-generation Golf GTI hatch is expected on sale in Australia in late 2009. Representing an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary upgrade of the model it replaces, the GTI carries over its fundamental chassis architecture but with a revised 155kW turbocharged 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Released: Feb 2009

Volkswagen’s new Golf VI carries much of the current, 2003-vintage Golf V underpinnings. Upgraded powertrains include supercharged and/or turbocharged petrol units and TDI turbo-diesels, now common-rail units with balancer shafts. Transmissions will include a newly developed seven-speed DSG.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - GT

Released: May 2007

Volkswagen will introduce the Golf GT variant in May, powered by a 125kW/240Nm supercharged and turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine dubbed the TSI Twincharger. It will be positioned between Golf’s Sportline and GTI variants, at about $36,000.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf - R32

Released: Aug 2006

The Golf range will be capped off in August by the range-topping R32 replacement, this time as a full-time member of the Golf line-up and available in both three and five-door bodystyles. The new R32 features 4Motion AWD and a 184kW/320Nm 3.2-litre V6 to out-power the muscular Golf GTI.
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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf

Released: Oct 2004

Revealed at the 2003 Frankfurt motor show in both three and five-door hatch variants, the fifth-generation Golf is tipped to go on sale in Australia following the Sydney motor show in October 2004. Following from 2005 will be four-door Bora sedan and Golf station wagon versions, plus hi-po engine models.
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