Apart from the styling changes, the new version will also get revised physical buttons to address the controversial haptic controls. The cabin will also benefit from the innovative ChatGPT AI backed by Cerence Chat Pro, albeit it is still being considered for the US market. In the performance department, Volkswagen of America confirmed to CarBuzz that the manual gearbox would be dropped in favor of a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
The launch of the facelifted VW Golf later this month will coincide with the nameplate’s 50th anniversary, accumulating over 37 million unit sales in its lifetime. The automaker will showcase the hatchback in car shows, including the Salon Retromobile show in Paris.
VW is expected to commence the facelifted Golf’s pre-sale period in spring 2024.