VW Golf Sportline

1974-Present

The WV Golf is a hatchback/ small family car that has been manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974. The Volkswagen Golf has been marketed worldwide across six generations that vary by body configuration, and under various name plates. The front wheel drive Volkswagen Golf was the first successful replacement for the air cooled Volkswagen Beetle. Historically the Golf is Volkswagen's best selling model and the worlds third best selling model, with more than 25 million built by 2007. Golf has one of the most famous Sportline models called the VR6.

Golf Mk1/ Rabbit 1974-1984

The first golf was presented in May of 1974 as a modern front wheel drive replacement for the Beetle. Early versions included a swallow tail rear end and a smoothie good. Later Golf versions included that Golf GTI which was a diesel powered versions in 1976, a notchback saloon version called the Jetta in 1979, the Cabriolet in 1980, and a Golf based pickup called the Volkswagen Caddy. Volkswagen didn't intend on selling the car abroad, and the Golf Mk1 was sold as the Volkswagen rabbit in the United States.

Golf Mk2 1984-1992

In August of 1984 Volkswagen introduced the second generation Golf Mk2. The car slightly grew in terms of wheelbase, exterior and interior dimensions while retaining a somewhat more rounded Mk1 overall look. By 1985 the Golf was sold with four wheel drive (Golf Country) with the same Synchro four wheel drive as in the G60 models.

Golf Mk3 1991-1998

The third Generation Golf Mk3 made its way to the market in August of 1991. Again the Golf grew slightly in comparison with its second generation model, while the wheelbase remained unchanged. New engines included the first Turbocharged Direct Injection Diesel engine in the Golf, and a narrow angle 2.8L VR6 engine. For the first time ever the Golf estate (Golf Variant) model joined the line up in 1993, and at the same time the 13 year old Mk1 based Cabriolet was introduced in a Mk3 version.

Golf Mk4 1997-2006

The fourth generation Mk4 was introduced in August of 1997. and the new Golf Variant estate in March of 1999. New high performance models were introduced in 2004 with a 3.2L VR6 engined four wheel drive Golf R32, and a 2.8L four wheel drive Golf VR6 4Motion version available.

Golf Mk5 2003-2009

The Mk5 was released in in Germany  in 2003 but it didn't make its way into North America until 2006 where it was marked as the Rabbit. This version is powered by a 2.5L 5 cylinder engine, with a GTI version powered by a turbocharged version of the 2.0FSI engine. In comparison test by Car and Driver Magazine The Volkswagen Rabbit S was named the winner among eight small cars, praised for its excellent driving, fine instruments, and strong engine.

Golf Mk6 2009-Present

Volkswagen introduced the latest Golf Mk6 in 2009 basing it on the existing platform from the Golf Mk5. The new design is said to be more aerodynamic, with a quieter engine and ride. New on the 2009 Mk6 is a Turbocharged Direct Injection Diesel Engine which uses a common rail direct injection.  It also will have an adaptive chassis control which will adapt to the drivers selection between normal, comfort, and sport modes. This works by varying the suspension, steering and accelerator behaviour. The car will be sold in North America in the Fall of 2009 as the 2010 Golf, rather than the Rabbit.