Volkswagen Golf Edition 50 unveiled: Celebrates 50 years of the compact car icon

KUALA LUMPUR: First introduced in 1974, Volkswagen Golf proudly marks its golden anniversary this year. It is one of the most successful cars in the world with more than 37 million units sold worldwide. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the compact car icon, Volkswagen has introduced an exclusive special-edition model, the Golf Edition 50.

Based on the top-spec Style trim of the latest Golf Mk8.5 facelift, the 50th-anniversary edition comes with the following exclusive bits - 

• 18-inch alloy wheels in “Leeds” style
• Tinted rear windows
• Illuminated horizontal radiator grille strip
• Illuminated Volkswagen logo and the 3D ‘50’ badge on the B-pillars 
• Edition 50 logos in the front sill panel mouldings and bottom steering wheel trim
• Stainless steel pedal caps
• Black headliner

The extended equipment comprises a “Discover” infotainment system with a navigation function and IDA voice assistant, a keyless start and locking system, Keyless Access, driving profile selection, and an anti-theft alarm. With the optional Plus package also comes the IQ. LIGHT matrix LED headlights, a head-up display, and a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof.

The Volkswagen Golf Edition 50 will be available with different drive versions in Europe. The lineup begins with a 1.5-litre TSI engine dishing out a maximum power of 150 PS. It is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. 

Pricing for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Edition 50 begins at EUR 36,820 (approx RM 190k) in the European market.

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