After what seems like an eternity, the eighth generation of VW Golf is finally almost here.
I cannot wait to see one in person and find out what is new and different from the seventh generation (what I drive). I know the shifter has been changed for the DSG model. We will be getting a fully digital dash panel, but I am not sure if that is standard. I have read that the plaid interior that the GTI is famous for is back again with a new pattern, but not sure what the pattern is yet. I just wish that they would give the option for that plaid in the higher trim levels. Not everyone cares to have leather everywhere.
One of the things that seem to be for sure thing is that we will be getting more power this time. It should have about 35 more horsepower than the earlier model without performance package. Sadly it sounds like the price has gone up, the S model will now cost more than a well equipped SE MK7. So far this is all just speculation until the final product is placed in your reach. I hope to have one to look at, drive and go over soon. Then I will know for sure what I am looking at .