Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors
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Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors

1974 – Present Production
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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2024

Volkswagen refreshed the eighth generation of its famous model Golf in 2024, half a century after the nameplate's introduction in 1974.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Volkswagen had been producing the Golf VII for 5 years now, and the Golf VIII is a very important model. It shares the same chassis with its older brother, and we could say that the Golf VIII’s interior looks pretty avant-garde, having two large touchscreens. They can be used with gesture controls as well. The rather clean design has no physical buttons and is equipped with touch sensitive surfaces.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2017, 2018, 2019
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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

The seventh Golf arrived in 2012 and, after 29 million units sold around the world from its previous generations, was expected to be something special. It brought the new MQB platform, which was a great idea to cut costs, install various features on the car and make it lighter.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Volkswagen introduced the facelifted version for the CrossGolf at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and upgraded the car to Euro 5 standards.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Volkswagen introduced the sixth generation of the Golf in 2008 with three and five doors, at a time when the car industry was going down due to the world financial crisis.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

After two years since the launch of the Xterra's first generation, Nissan unveiled the facelifted version for it at the Chicago Auto Show.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Volkswagen introduced the fifth Golf generation in 2003, replacing the older MK 4 lineup, and it stayed on the market just six years before being replaced by its successor, the Golf MK 6.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Volkswagen introduced the fourth generation of the Golf as more of an evolution than a revolution to its compact hatchback family.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf's third generation in the summer of 1991, and the sales started with the three- and five-door versions.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Volkswagen introduced the second generation of the Golf at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show, and it was more of an evolution than a revolution.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors

1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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