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[Jonathan19]

Golf Post in thread '[Official] New Volkswagen Golf VIII'

Thursday at 6:07 AM

Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest front‑wheel drive production model on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The Golf GTI EDITION 50 has set a new benchmark for Volkswagen in the compact segment: the 239 kW (325 PS) anniversary model is the fastest front-wheel drive production vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 – with racing driver and Volkswagen test and development driver Benjamin Leuchter at the wheel – took only 7:44.523 minutes to complete the 20.832-kilometre lap on the legendary racetrack. With its new record time, the Golf GTI EDITION 50...

• Jonathan19

 

[Rolf]

This ID Era 9X is very impressive.

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[Swissbob]

The touch control on the wood looks really cool.

How about using this as the 3. screen (I am looking at Mercedes Benz).

 

[Esp5]

This ID Era 9X is very impressive.

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The screens in the doors are a very pleasant touch of madness; people aren't stupid, this is far superior to the Atlas or Tayron, but we mustn't forget that if imported to Europe it would also have a price to match.

 

[Swissbob]

The screens in the doors are a very pleasant touch of madness; people aren't stupid, this is far superior to the Atlas or Tayron, but we mustn't forget that if imported to Europe it would also have a price to match.

It’s basically the new Touareg.

EREV is fine for me btw.

 

[Jonathan19]

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of GTI: world premiere of the electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring

• 50 years after the debut of the original – Volkswagen is now unveiling the new ID. Polo GTI1 as the first electric GTI model in front of a large audience
• The challenge of the Nordschleife – three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h2 will take part in the classic endurance race in the ‘Green Hell’
• Highlight for all GTI fans – performance and GTI tradition will take centre stage at Volkswagen’s appearance at Germany’s largest motorsport event

Wolfsburg – It will be a race weekend all about the three legendary red letters: Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the GTI at the 24h Nürburgring (14-17 May 2026) – marking half a century of driving pleasure and motorsport passion. At the same time, the Volkswagen brand is opening a new chapter in the anniversary year and will unveil the new ID. Polo GTI in the unique atmosphere at the Nürburgring on Friday. For the first time, an all-electric model will bear the renowned GTI badge. However, the world premiere is just one highlight of this special GTI weekend: just one day later, three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h cars will compete in the world-famous endurance race.

The largest motorsport event in Germany with an estimated 280,000 spectators is the ideal location for the GTI anniversary weekend: the world premiere of the sporty ID. Polo GTI is scheduled to take place in the Ring-Boulevard in front of a large crowd of motorsport fans. Volkswagen also has ambitious goals on the racetrack and is entering two Golf GTI Clubsport 24h in the GTI anniversary design in the SP4T class of the 24-hour marathon. Car number 50 will be driven by race car driver and VW test and development driver Benjamin Leuchter (D), eight-time FIA World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson (S) and Nürburgring specialists Heiko Hammel (D) and Nico Otto (D) – with the aim of achieving a class victory for the third time in a row. Fabian Vettel (D), Timo Hochwind (D) and Jonathan Mogotsi (ZA) and Nico Otto will compete in the second Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with car number 76. In addition, another Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with car number 10 will race in the SP3T class, with former German national soccer team player Max Kruse (D), Christoph Lenz (D), Matthias Wasel (D) and Jens Dralle (D) behind the wheel. All three Golf GTI Clubsport 24 cars will be prepared and entered by Max Kruse Racing from Duisburg (D).

Ready for the long distance and the challenge. The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with an output of 397 PS (291 kW) has been further enhanced compared with last year. Active gearbox cooling is a new feature on board, for example – one of many measures to achieve maximum reliability in the 24-hour endurance test. In addition, the calibration of the engine has been fine-tuned. When it comes to weight, the GTI relies on lightweight construction: just as the doors were made of carbon fibre composite starting in 2025, the boot lid is now also made of the same material. In total, the GTI weighs only 1,200 kg (without driver) – the best prerequisites for both agility and speed. In addition, the race chassis has been adapted in nearly every aspect to handle the GTI Clubsport 24h’s immense power and the extreme stresses imposed by the winding and undulating Nordschleife. All three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h are powered by the innovative E20 fuel. It is made from 60 per cent renewable raw materials, offers top performance and helps to reduce CO2 emissions.

From show car to parade – Volkswagen will spotlight the GTI and performance. On the public presentation area in the Ring-Boulevard of the Nürburgring, Volkswagen will not only unveil the new electric ID. Polo GTI at the race weekend, but also other high-performance models from Volkswagen. Another highlight will be the Golf R 24H3 show car, which will give a first glimpse of the Volkswagen race car for the 24h race at the Nürburgring in 2027. Shortly before the start of the endurance race, historic GTI models will take centre stage: around 40 Volkswagen GTIs from all eight generations will take to the Nordschleife track in a parade to greet the many fans lining the circuit – and the new ID. Polo GTI will naturally be there too.

 

[Merc1]

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I can't wait to see these in person. Do we need a Scout section?

M

 

[Esp5]

The question is when they will be available for sale; every day that passes they are missing out on the opportunity to sell these excellently crafted versions in a segment that is booming.

 

[Design FIRST]

SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5S PHEV sedan:

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[Centurion]

That’s legit a pretty evolution of a Jetta.

 

[Design FIRST]

That’s legit a pretty evolution of a Jetta.

Interesting is that it's looks are deceiving. It is actually quite a large car, overall length over 4800mm/width over 1850mm allegedly. It is also said to be a "China Only" vehicle. However, these days...you never really know.

 

[Esp5]

SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5S PHEV sedan:

Courtesy: cochespias.net

It's difficult to keep track; a whole line of models unique to China, yet VW sells "normal" things like the Passat, Tiguan, etc. there?. How do you classify them in terms of price and positioning then?

 

[KiwiRob]

SAIC Volkswagen ID.ERA 5S PHEV sedan:

Courtesy: cochespias.net

The side profile looks like a Ford Mondeo.