Last week Autocar brought us some official numbers for the next-generation Volkswagen Golf. Turns out they were probably presented in the (edited) video we see here.
As you can see the dimensions of the Mk7 compared to the Mk6 Golf are quite similar and so too is the car’s side profile. Volkswagen has kept the interior quite similar also, with only minor modifications to the basic layout. You can see more on the interior in this video featuring sketched illustrations.
However, the list of safety features and infotainment systems will be in for a big upgrade. For the first time on a Golf we’ll be seeing the following features (among others):
- Multicollision brake
- Touch screen with proximity sensoring
- LED fog lights
- PreCrash
- City Emergency Braking
- Fatigue detection
- Traffic sign detection
- Park Pilot
- Dynamic Light Assist
- Lane Assist
- Front Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Electric parking brake
- Driving profile selection
- Cylinder deactivation
- Run-flat tyres
Some of those features are self-explanatory, for others we may need to wait for the official reveal next week. We’re a little surprised to see run-flat tyres on the list, but at least Volkswagen can rely on the preparatory data gained from almost 10 years of run-flat technology used by BMW.
[Source: WCF | Thanks to Matt for the tip]
