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Unlike other automakers (ahem, Ford!), Volkswagen isn't willing to drop its iconic nameplates in the never-ending chase to expand its high-riding vehicle portfolio with an electric twist. Therefore, the Golf will live on to see another generation, and to little surprise, the popular compact hatchback will feature all-quiet power.
According to Autocar, the Volkswagen Golf Mk9 is expected to arrive by 2029, and by then, the facelifted iteration will have to make do. Instead of using an updated version of the current car's MQB Evo platform or the MEB architecture dedicated to electric vehicles, the upcoming Golf will reportedly make use of the SSP construction.
A highly versatile platform, the SSP will allow the implementation of the 800-volt technology, which will allow the battery to be charged faster. It appears that topping it up from 10 to 80% will only take 12 minutes. Level 4 autonomous driving will also be supported, though drivers won't be able to take their hands off the wheel anywhere they please, as they will have to comply with local laws.
The SSP was originally intended to launch in 2026, but it was pushed back, and the next-gen Golf will be the brand's first model to build on this construction. As we already told you, it is a versatile foundation stone that supports a maximum power output of 1,700 horses. However, one shouldn't dream about a Golf megacar, as the four-digit output will likely be reserved for the upcoming machines coming from Lamborghini, Porsche, and Audi.
But where does the electric-only Golf Mk9 put the similarly-sized (and shaped) ID.3? The decision is still pending, but in all likelihood, it might eventually replace it altogether. The GTX suffix is expected to bite the dust in a few years, but the GTI and R will live on. And as expected, Volkswagen will use the latter on the range-topping variant of the next-gen Golf, which will still feature all-wheel drive, whereas the GTI will be two-wheel drive.
As far as pricing is concerned, it appears that Volkswagen wants to keep it in check. In fact, the next-gen Golf is believed to be priced similarly to its predecessor than the zero-emission ID.3. Nonetheless, given the new technology and presumably the added power, chances are it will carry a premium. Speaking of which, the German car marque is asking at least $30,530 for the current Golf GTI in the United States. The front-wheel drive hot hatch has a 241-hp 2.0-liter four-pot. As for the all-wheel drive variant, the Golf R, it has an MSRP of 44,740, bringing 315 horses to the party.
There's no reason to believe the VW Golf MK9 won't make its way to our market, but anything can happen by the time it launches.
A highly versatile platform, the SSP will allow the implementation of the 800-volt technology, which will allow the battery to be charged faster. It appears that topping it up from 10 to 80% will only take 12 minutes. Level 4 autonomous driving will also be supported, though drivers won't be able to take their hands off the wheel anywhere they please, as they will have to comply with local laws.
The SSP was originally intended to launch in 2026, but it was pushed back, and the next-gen Golf will be the brand's first model to build on this construction. As we already told you, it is a versatile foundation stone that supports a maximum power output of 1,700 horses. However, one shouldn't dream about a Golf megacar, as the four-digit output will likely be reserved for the upcoming machines coming from Lamborghini, Porsche, and Audi.
But where does the electric-only Golf Mk9 put the similarly-sized (and shaped) ID.3? The decision is still pending, but in all likelihood, it might eventually replace it altogether. The GTX suffix is expected to bite the dust in a few years, but the GTI and R will live on. And as expected, Volkswagen will use the latter on the range-topping variant of the next-gen Golf, which will still feature all-wheel drive, whereas the GTI will be two-wheel drive.
As far as pricing is concerned, it appears that Volkswagen wants to keep it in check. In fact, the next-gen Golf is believed to be priced similarly to its predecessor than the zero-emission ID.3. Nonetheless, given the new technology and presumably the added power, chances are it will carry a premium. Speaking of which, the German car marque is asking at least $30,530 for the current Golf GTI in the United States. The front-wheel drive hot hatch has a 241-hp 2.0-liter four-pot. As for the all-wheel drive variant, the Golf R, it has an MSRP of 44,740, bringing 315 horses to the party.
There's no reason to believe the VW Golf MK9 won't make its way to our market, but anything can happen by the time it launches.
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