Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Golf, a milestone for the German car company. The first Golf rolled off the production line in 1974 and since then, over 37 million units have been sold worldwide. To commemorate this occasion, a special exhibition showcasing fifty years of Golf’s existence will open in Wolfsburg.
Volkswagen started production of the Golf on March 29, 1974, replacing the iconic Beetle. The Golf is still manufactured in Wolfsburg as well as other production sites in Germany and seven other countries. Since its introduction, eight generations of the Golf have been introduced, with the latest being the Golf 8 unveiled in 2019. This newest model includes features such as a plug-in hybrid option with a fully electric range of 100 kilometers and advanced technology like voice control and an AI-based conversation partner.
In 2023, the Golf was once again named as the best-selling Volkswagen model in Germany, with 81,000 cars sold. Despite some technical issues displaying different websites or error messages, this celebration is a significant milestone for Volkswagen and highlights the enduring popularity of this iconic car model.
