2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII testing a prototype version on the streets in Europe
2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII new model has been spotted in full prototype trim.
The current 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII has only been on sale for a couple of years but development on the next-generation of the popular compact is already in its deep stages. These latest spy shots show a prototype of the new Volkswagen Golf ‘MkVII’, revealing it will feature a wider stance than the current model but will also sit much lower. Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype version of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII on the streets in Europe. This is the first time the new model has been spotted in full prototype trim, despite all the camouflage.
Powering the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII will be the now well-known, turbocharged and direct-injected (TSI) gasoline four-cylinder engines. Displacement will range from 1.2 to 2.0 liters, with output as high as 300 horses in an all-wheel-drive variant. All diesel engines will be new and will meet Europe’s stringent Euro 6 emissions standards, which begin in 2014. A fully electric Volkswagen Golf has previously been confirmed to join the lineup in 2014 as well, showcasing a Volkswagen Golf Blue E-Motion nameplate. The EV will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack providing 85kW of power and 270Nm of torque to the front wheels. It will offer a full-charge range of around 150km.
According to international reports, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk VII will likely debut near the end of 2012. Production of the new Volkswagen Mk VII kicks off in August of next year, with first sales to begin around the end of that same year.
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