CGI: 2012 Volkswagen Golf VII

We know, it is a bit unfair towards the running Golf VI to start thinking, less than a year since its release, about its successor. But since manufacturer's themselves are already hard at work to create the next generation of the vehicles they've just launched, there is only natural for those interested to set out and create their interpretation of how the future vehicles will look like.

So is the case with the CGI's we present here. The Golf VII, not scheduled for release for at least another three years or so, has been rendered here based on what appeared to be a slip in Volkswagen's advertising strategy.

Sometimes last week, the German carmaker released a video showcasing the creation steps for the L1 Concept. Somewhere in the background, what appeared to be a clay model of the next generation Golf formed the basis for this CGI's.

As you can see, the future Golf will get some of the designs implemented in the current generation. The front grille will be drawn based on the recently re-introduced one, but smaller in size. For some reason, the tough looking hood of the Golf has taken here a more Renault Clio inspired design; a feature which does not really add up with the Golf trade-mark rear end.

The head lights will also loose some of their bulky appearance in favor of more elongated ones, again dropping one of Golf's trade lines.

Of course, it is way to soon to begin speculation about the possible engine line-up for the VII but, as with the current generation, a GTI and maybe GTD versions will be created. Hybrid is not all that far-fetched either...