The eighth-generation Golf is scheduled to be revealed this fall, but we’re just now learning that the standard version of the eighth-generation Gold and its SportWagen variant won’t be available in the United States, according to a report by Motor 1.
However, VW has said with certainty that it’s keeping a couple of versions of the Golf on. Here’s what you need to know about the possible end of the Golf in the United States.
The Golf R and GTI Are Staying
Volkswagen is reportedly keeping the performance versions of the Golf, the GTI and the Golf R. Spokesman Mark Gillies said, “The Golf R and GTI are confirmed, but other Golf models are under consideration for the North American region.”
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VW hasn’t provided an additional explanation to its decision, but we’re thinking the cause might be last year’s figures, which showed that the Golf R and GTI together accounted for 48 percent of the Golf’s sales.
What About the e-Golf and Alltrack?
It doesn’t look like the e-Golf will be back in the United States, although the Alltrack is in question, as it competes with other models that other brands including Subaru offer. However, since the SportWagen is gone as well, the Alltrack is certainly a question mark.
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The Future of Golf
Although the standard Golf won’t be offered, we still have its performance variants and that’s certainly something. We’re thinking VW won’t do away with the Golf entirely, especially when it makes up such a great segment of the hatchback market in the US.
Source: Motor 1