Fans of the iconic VW Golf range will have to wait with bated breaths, as the appearance of the the Golf VI is likely to be postponed. An interview with VW’s head of development Ulrich Hackenburg at the Shanghai Show established that VW’s best seller will not be replaced next spring as per original plans. Apparently, the current Golf V is still selling well and there isn’t sufficient reason to effect a hasty replacement.
However, new VW head Martin Winterkorn was not pleased with the Golf VI’s design and rescheduled the 2008 Geneva Show premiere of the car. He is said to have ordered a complete redesign. The latest addition to Golf’s long lineage seems due for launch sometime in the later months of 2008. According to Hackenburg, the new Golf will utilize an updated version of Audi’s current 160Hp 1.8 Litre Turbocharged FSI mill, most likely with a GT badge, as word suggests that VW plans halting the production of the 170Hp 1.4TSI motor due to reliability problems.The Golf VI GTI is likely to use an upgraded version of the current 2.0 TFSI motor. An SUV variant of the Golf is rumoured to be planned for introduction in the new lineup.
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October 13, 2007 7:20 pm
Let’s hope the regular Golf range conspires to deliver some GTI feel. It’s a good car, sure, but a little more excitement from the chassis would be lovely, even if you’re driving a low-po diesel. http://www.GoodCarBadCar.net recently went back in time to drive a Golf MKIV and found it surprisingly fun.
October 15, 2007 5:14 pm
They just took the Eos Look and came up with this! i think they could have done better.
October 16, 2007 10:03 am
The car looks great, but consider making a 5 Doors and please a pana-romantic roof. (so that we see the stars @ Night) Well Done.
October 17, 2007 11:12 am
I LIKE THIS CAR BECAUSE IT ALLOWS ME TO RIIIIIIIDE ON AND AGAINST MY ENEMIES;
October 29, 2007 4:43 pm
it looks like is going to atract people to the VW motors because you made on this one .
November 2, 2007 9:46 am
they screwed up BIG TYM i mean G5 is off da hook if u slow its dope but this G6 thing….. they should pay me to even test drive it k let me let them breath they should ve just made the front “unique”
November 2, 2007 11:41 am
this car is the best thing that hit the market ever and i’m loving it all the way.
November 2, 2007 2:14 pm
this car is the shizniz. wouldn’t mind owning 10 of them. the team has out done itself with this one can’t wait to see the interior. well done guys
November 2, 2007 2:19 pm
vw golf6 will you marry me.i just fallen in love with gorgeous car.this one will definitely take all the trophies, NICE JOB GUYS….
November 5, 2007 12:51 pm
C’MON GUYS, I JUST LOVE THIS CAR.BRILLIANT, I’M SPEECHLESS. OH GOD HELP ME TO MARRY THIS CHIC.
November 5, 2007 12:55 pm
This thing just looks like the five, and its unlike VW to release another golf so often. The Picture must have been done in photoshop its horrendous.
November 13, 2007 4:11 pm
this is looks better than Golf 5. can you please send me a pictures of this golf on kkele@npa.gov.za
November 17, 2007 2:41 pm
when are theygoing to start selling the golf 6. i want to buy it the sooner they release the better!!!!!!!
November 20, 2007 7:13 pm
Are they manufacturing a Polo combined with the Golf5.
Remeber the movie – where a King Cobra were crossed with a Ratel snake, sies VW, stay out of the movie business.
I feel VW can do better.
Ayoooba VW.you are a super star and u are making other brands to shake please slow down.Hai bo they must leave you guys
December 19, 2007 2:25 pm
would say Golf was quite (unique) in its beggining, so i would really be disapointed that mk6 is just a “something” like passat/polo or an “old soup” of A3.
January 5, 2008 12:06 pm
i can’t believe what im seeing this car is an heaven and i don’t know what to say congrat
January 8, 2008 2:14 pm[...] you’re a Volkswagen fan, be it the new Passat or a Golf 6 I am sure you would like to hear about the new Jetta TSI Sport version that was just presented in [...]
January 10, 2008 9:22 pm
[...] http://www.carblog.co.za/2007/10/12/vw-golf-6-update/ [...]
February 24, 2008 8:16 pm
it’s a golf so its still fab…not many complaints,just think the shape should have been modified a bit more……
February 25, 2008 3:07 pm
I think VW could have done better.It looks like an EOS,C’mon VW you could do better than this,I am a bit disappointed
March 14, 2008 8:32 am
Go back to your drawing board…….this mk6 is nothing but a spit, GTI 5 Rabbit is da bomb 
[...] all the fuss about the new Golf 6, here on Carblog, how about a little break. What would you say about a reworked Golf R32 by German [...]
March 26, 2008 10:18 am
Der 6 sieht gut aus aber der 5 sieht vielleicht aber besser aus, ich würde ein SUV-Modell mit 5 versuchen, er würde geil sein, ich bin mir sicher, ich habe schon ein ein Model entwickelt, das ich Vw als Vorschlag schicken werde.
April 10, 2008 4:57 pm
Oh boy, this is beeeeeeeeauuuuutiful, please send me some pictures and let me know when is this toy coming to South Africa,cant wait
April 22, 2008 7:06 am
This thing is the boooom, can’t wait for it. Its a real PAINTIS DOWN. HALA CHIKITAS
May 3, 2008 9:08 am
Aweful, aweful. Who come up with the idea Puffy. VW should go back to South Africa
May 6, 2008 6:46 am
this is hot, when is this car cuming to SA, can’t wait to pop out my thousands
June 11, 2008 2:18 pm
Just love it. Well done VW we finally have sumthing to up to the GTC and OPC with.
June 24, 2008 2:10 pm
You rite dude Golf 5 was always better than the Megane Sport, Focus ST, Mazda MPS in all aspects but couldn’t come close to the OPC but maybe now we can. I hate Opels but the Astra Coupes are still the best looking hatchbacks.
June 24, 2008 2:14 pm
Oh yes this is the shit guy avd its much better than THE PANTIE DROPPER!!!!!!
July 24, 2008 10:54 am[...] and gents we have what everyone has been looking for lately. The new Volkswagen Golf VI photos which leaked out just a couple of days ahead of the official media release. Public debut is [...]
August 5, 2008 12:21 am
EISH , WHAT HAPPENED AT VW GUYZ? THE SECOND VERSION OF GOLF VI, PEOPLE WILL BUY THE NEW A3 IN SOUTH AFRICA I BET U.
August 6, 2008 5:14 pm
I need advise guys
Can I change my cluster on my G4 and have no problems after? ’cause I drove it to 240000km and need to sell it so I can snitch myself no:5. but the km fauls me to trade for better value.
thanks.
August 6, 2008 10:37 pm
There only difference I could pick up was 6 – OTHER THAN THAT, nothing! We are still enjoying the G5 and now they bring 6 which is the same thing as 5 WHAT THE fuck Golf
August 8, 2008 11:39 am
Still enjoy my no 5 and now this!!… difference is not major though, I agree with Martin Winterkom, it needs some redesigning…it came too soon…My no5 Still R O C K S!! Don’t take the spotlight now!! Can I buy some time with it??
August 21, 2008 3:10 pm
MEN,, VW GUYS, THTS GREAT OF U.. THE CAR IS SPLENDID AND GORGEOUS AND WHT ELSE CAN I SAY,, THAN 2 SAY I LIKE IT..
August 24, 2008 3:29 pm
the new golf six is a beauty. VW, like fine wine, it gets better with age. Thats jst a beauty ryt there. When are we going 2 see the new VR6?
August 25, 2008 2:00 pm
I am pushing Jetta III VR6 Exec and love the R32, but this one is unbelievable. When are we going to see it in South Africa.
August 28, 2008 9:50 am
i pilot a C55 my cousin R32 ths power G6 comes i will have it B4 him promise PT we got wifes
September 2, 2008 3:48 pm
[...] what VW have ever built in the middle segment is one of the most popular car ever built. Take the VW Golf 6 and the rumors behind the new design and you’ll see what I mean. You may wonder why [...]
September 9, 2008 12:44 am
The next generarion is a real bling, real aesthetic, real beauty despite that i still love my golf 5. . . this one is top of the range1!!!!
September 12, 2008 3:24 pm
Thats the best buy people,pls flock into the dealers for bookings!!!! Im just worried about its affordability!!
September 29, 2008 4:54 pm
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT VW CONGRADULATIONS FOR THE NEW GOLF & THANKS FOR BRINGING THIS TO US, IT LOOKS BRRRRRRRRRLIANT
October 7, 2008 10:38 am
Yeeeerrrr
If I was not a fan of VW, I would mistakenly say this is Alfa Romeo. The back looks exactly like Alfa Romeo (not sure which model), but I think they need to go back to the drawing board. Anyway maybe she looks better on a naked eye. You must also take another look at the number of doors. out of 10 – 4
October 14, 2008 4:10 pm
She is a Beauty, i’m counting the days for its arrival she will be included in my collection.
October 15, 2008 12:34 pm
HEY, THIS IS SOME SICK CREATION………WHEN IS IT COMING TO BOTSWANA, IM DEFINATELY GETTING ONE.
October 15, 2008 10:18 pm
Golf 5 GTI is the best, then there was this bigger GTI, R32, and now the not so enticing G6, what exactly is VW thinking? Audi is going to make a killing with their A3……
October 22, 2008 1:58 pm
GGGG 6 now is here. is hot im feeling it. From Lawbanks south side South Africa is the best shibang…. VW u here to stay….
October 27, 2008 5:05 pm
This is immaculate guys,i don`t know what to say to this beautiful monster.
October 28, 2008 12:29 pm
VW TEAM SHOULD GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD MK6 IS A DISAPPOINTMENT.COME ON GUY YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS. I RATHER STICK TO MK5, THANKS BUT NO THANK MK6.
October 28, 2008 3:58 pm
To me it does not look like VW were planning on doing major changes to the G5 model. All they wanted to do was fix the mistakes they made with the production of the G5 by introducing the G6. Similarly the GTI also does not promise much in terms of looks. I am still disappointed by VW’s pricing and what they offeron their models. It’s just not worth it.
If only they could just go to the streets and see and hear what the VW fanatics want from them, they’d make a killing selling their cars.
It is a nice car for us who could not buy Glolf5. Golf6 is here which does not differ much from the former.
October 30, 2008 3:45 pm
the reason i am currently a pedestrian, is because golf6 is not yet in stores.
November 18, 2008 8:54 pm
well it’s fine but a bit like a passat in the front fused with a polo’s body and some features of a golf 5, but overall would give it a 6/10, nice rims
November 24, 2008 11:54 am
It is beautiful, fabulous. One is just worried about the costs! Hoping that it will beat the current recession in the world. Looking forward to the new baby!
December 1, 2008 6:07 pm
Guys what is the rush for, to me it looks like u took polo play and combine with G5. Go back to the drawing board ur dissapointing, PLEASE U CAN DO BETTER.
December 31, 2008 10:55 am
its one of the best shape in car world pls send me the interior and exterior pictures of golf6 in my mail including the gti…tanx
January 6, 2009 11:01 am
bt if you will also give mi a chance’ i have some more designs that will interest you in producing another latest designs 4 golf 6 and jetta.. am a designer!
January 6, 2009 11:06 am
This is a beauty.. love it, love it , love it…
there i was still thinking nothing will ever top the G5 GTI/ R32? I am a girl and don’t know much about engines , power and all that boy talk… the G6 is just stunning period….
VW where and when can I test drive?
January 12, 2009 2:19 pm
i wish i can wake up in the mornig and find it parking in my yard ha………ha….h.aa any competitions to win it?
January 28, 2009 3:30 pm
A little dissapointed.Check out the concept car for the golf 7.INSANE !
February 5, 2009 12:51 pm
did n’t exceed my expectation g5 was a looker I liked the GTi packaging, but ‘m worried about vw increasing their prices so often. now for the past 5 years i’ve been saving so that I can be among the 1st to own G6 Gti, now I’m starting to wonder if the wait was worth it, I will definetly look at other brands.
Have anyone noticed that the used car dealerships are getting full of G5gti, why are so many people getting rids of the gti’s so soon, can it be due to unsatisfactory performance, I’ve Gti with less than 5000km’s
February 9, 2009 11:37 pm
i will get lot of girls with this shit nice car. thanks VW that i don’t have to propose girls if i have this car.
March 5, 2009 9:31 pm
heheheh go VW THE G5 should just be returned to the factory….its dope
March 10, 2009 4:00 pm
I use to owan golf 1,2,3,4,5, i never have changed this brand or golf
but i think best one was 1 and 4 and there is no big different between 5 and 6
so why i will go to change mine ?
I think vw has dissapointed me dis time, its an eos with a hard top. That cant beat the legendary G5
March 19, 2009 4:46 pm
I will always be a vw fan, not just that i drive one, but vw is the a great brand when it comes to 4 wheels. Golf 6 e a rocka!
March 19, 2009 11:55 pm
Eita Wolla
People there is only one thing we have to
understand when VW change the design it
doesnt mean that they must change the car completely
in order to get the new look.WE ARE IMPROVING THE WHEN
NOT INVENTING A NEW ONE.GOLF 6IS HOT
I noticed a black one this morning at 06h31 on Bosmansdam road Milnerton,clearly marked http://www.golf6.co.za, registration number GOLF, driving like a maniac no indicators and from one lane to another, maybe the indicators did not work and its to fast to drive in peak traffic.I must be a dealer, if they testing the vehicle why not taking it to a track, putting other peoples life in danger.
March 25, 2009 6:52 am
It looks marvellous.It will attract most of VW customers.There must be a choice for five door on its range.I like it.
March 25, 2009 1:07 pm
the car looks very attractive.I like it.There must be an option of five door on its range.well done.
March 25, 2009 1:09 pm
Kick Ass Golf 6……. Looking great. Please just look into the driver of the black golf 6,seen driving on highway near William Nicol Drive, clearly marked http://www.golf6.co.za. Driver is driving like shit, not considering other road users…….. Shit no, this is bad publicity!!!!! Do something about that driver…….. A good candidate for car of the year!!!
March 25, 2009 8:58 pm
Im a huge GOLF fan, love it to bitz, but i must say Golf 6…looks great, but i just cannot put my hand on it. The is a little bit of mojo or trade mark missing, G6 needs a touch of something. Congrats Vw, for all your hard work…keepeing on pushing it & being on top on the game.
If i were to be asked tomorrow to choose between your Merc , Beamer or top of the range GOLF…its no brainer i would go for GOLF, my family knows it.
VW…You simply rock period. My greatest turn-on is a golf(red G5 -GTI) on the move…Ooohhhhhhh!!! dont get me started.
The is power & freedom in golf, we will always be loyal to it, dark or blue. Come to think about it, some people i still crazy for the Golf 1 (Velocity)…amazing .
Have you seen it?Then you will like it and if you like it you will want it and if you want it you get it Golf 6 .
April 26, 2009 9:09 am
the car is just one of a kind, i’d love to drive it sometime in the near future. IT IS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS YOU JUST DONT KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN ITS BEAUTY “A RARE BEAUTY”
April 28, 2009 3:44 pm
gesssssssssssshhhhhhhhhh lord hav mercy on me i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this car aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! vw u killng me……………
May 7, 2009 3:32 pm
Interesting car. I think VW has always produced really cool cars, that are wuality built
May 8, 2009 2:55 pm
I thot t ws Eos whn i 1st saw t,VW cn d bttr thn ths,ws hpn 2 c sumthn dffrnt
May 15, 2009 10:23 pm
the golf 6 is tyt thts 4sho! bt i stil wud lyk 2 sy i lyk da golf 5 even beta…its unique, sexy and stylish. im sho vw wud hv dne a beta job on the g6…it is afta ol the NEW GOLF!!
May 22, 2009 5:50 pm
hey GUYZ I am a VW supper funy i Love G5 soch much, i dont G6 can do batter that G5. Big-up VW u R LEADING THE RIDES
May 26, 2009 8:57 pm
hey GUYZ I am a VW supper funy i Love G5 soch much, i dont THINK G6 can do batter that G5. Big-up VW u R LEADING THE RIDES
May 26, 2009 8:59 pm
hi guyz VW rocks big time for now i’m crazy with G5 i cant say anything about G6, G5 makes me cry when i see it and its my dream to drive it one day, for now I think its a wise decision to keep the G6 because G5 is still doing good.
June 17, 2009 3:43 pm
g6 gti is rocking guys,intead gti means go to it,coz u can b der wit vw.
kip up da gud work vw……..
Hi I have a g6 I bought from Qatar that suddenly stopped going to the front and to the back I took it to vw it is two days now I got no answer Can you help me I am going crazy
July 8, 2010 7:53 pm
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HiFi Guy
I think it’s a photoshopped picture, the front of this car look the same that the last polo
October 13, 2007 11:10 am