Volkswagen Is Developing An Electric Golf Hatchback
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Many had believed that with Volkswagen doubling down on EVs with the ID brand, it would be the end of the line for the Golf hatchback which is one of the group’s icons. It has been indicated that the current gasoline-based Golf could be the last of its kind. But now, there could be a change of heart.
In a recent interview, Thomas Schafer of the Volkswagen group revealed, “ We would not let go of the Golf name, no way.”
“We have iconic brand names, Golf and GTI. It would be crazy to let them die and slip away. We will stick with the ID logic, but iconic models will carry a name,” he added.
Of course, we have already seen Ford and GM bring out their iconic brands for the electric car age with electric versions of the Mustang, F-150, and Hummer’s return.
Schafer added that Volkswagen could retool the Golf with the ID brand as they have done so with the ID Buzz model bringing back the iconic van that Volkswagen had sold in the 60s and 70s.
“We might have ID Golf,” Schafer postulated.
Schafer also added that the ID brand would never replace Golf.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the previous assumption regarding the future of the Golf hatchback?
What was the previous assumption regarding the future of the Golf hatchback?
Many people believed that Volkswagen's focus on the ID brand would lead to the discontinuation of the Golf, with the current petrol model possibly being the last. There were expectations it would reach the end of its run.
Q.What is Volkswagen's current stance on retaining the Golf nameplate?
What is Volkswagen's current stance on retaining the Golf nameplate?
Volkswagen intends to keep the Golf name, as stated by Thomas Schafer, who considers it an iconic brand name. He believes it would be illogical to abandon such a recognisable and established model.
Q.How might Volkswagen integrate the Golf name with its electric vehicle strategy?
How might Volkswagen integrate the Golf name with its electric vehicle strategy?
Volkswagen might retool the Golf with the ID brand, potentially creating an 'ID Golf'. This approach is similar to how they reintroduced the iconic van as the ID Buzz, blending heritage with electric technology.
Q.Will the ID brand completely replace established Volkswagen model names like Golf?
Will the ID brand completely replace established Volkswagen model names like Golf?
No, the ID brand will not replace Golf. Thomas Schafer explicitly stated that iconic models like the Golf and GTI will retain their names, aligning with the ID logic rather than being superseded by it.
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