When it comes to the hatchback segment of vehicles, the VW Golf has been on a rollercoaster ride throughout since its inception. It first debuted in Europe back in 1974, and then came to the US a year later as the Rabbit.
That was the replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
That was the replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The most visible changes were the adoption of large, plastic bumpers front and rear, a black plastic rear valance and slightly altered cabin trims and colours.
But the most welcome was the improvement to the 1.6-litre petrol engine. Minor exhaust and tuning modifications restored its responsiveness back to pre-July ’76 levels. The GTI was powered by a 1,588 cc four cylinder engine with K-Jetronic fuel injection it developed 110 PS at 6,100 rpm. The GTI was powered by a 1,588 cc four cylinder engine with K-Jetronic fuel injection it developed 110 PS at 6,100 rpm.
The car was an instant hit. By the time right-hand drive cars arrived in the UK in 1979 a total of 1,573 cars were sold in that year, a number that would triple within two years.
The car was an instant hit. By the time right-hand drive cars arrived in the UK in 1979 a total of 1,573 cars were sold in that year, a number that would triple within two years.
However currency-led price hikes and the arrival of inexpensive front-drive alternatives from Japan – such as the Mazda 323 from 1980 – sounded the Golf Mk1’s death knell.
Engine: 1.3L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8l 16v, 1.6L Diesel, 1.6L Turbo Diesel, 1.8L G60
Engine: 1.3L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.8l 16v, 1.6L Diesel, 1.6L Turbo Diesel, 1.8L G60
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