What kind of car was the Volkswagen Golf in 1989?
All Golfs from 1989 on were imports from either Germany or Mexico. The Jetta was a much more popular Volkswagen model in the U.S., probably because it was longer than the Golf (though just as wide) and offered a trunk compared to the Golf’s hatchback, making it a more suitable family car.
When did Volkswagen stop making Golfs in the US?
Never hugely successful in the U.S. despite its overwhelming popularity abroad, the Volkswagen Golf shut its U.S. production plant in 1988. All Golfs from 1989 on were imports from either Germany or Mexico.
Is there a 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet for sale?
Up for sale is my 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, oftentimes referred to as a MK1 Cabriolet (Mark 1 Cabby) as the car is based off the A1 Golf Chassis; despite being sold much longer that the original MK1 Golf. My reason for selling is simple; I do not have the dedicated garage/car port this Cabby example deserves.
What kind of engine does a VW Golf have?
Vw Golf Ii Rally by Erik — My first ever rally car. A 1989 VW Golf MK2. As of now it is almost completely standard in terms of performance. It’s a standard 1,8 CL engine with a standard gearbox. The exhaust is a 2″ custom built… Read More
What kind of gas mileage does a Volkswagen Golf get?
Firm suspension and a powerful engine combine to give drivers a bit of pep and thrill on the highway, and the Golf’s curve-hugging skills and acceleration proved to be a big hit, giving owners much more bang for their buck than expected. Above all, at 27/34 mpg, the 1989 Golf got great fuel economy, a standout feature for many owners.
What was the first all wheel drive Volkswagen Golf?
Technical innovations: the anti-lock braking system (ABS), power steering and the “Syncro,” the first all-wheel drive Golf. And already in 1989 – 30 years ago! – Volkswagen presented a prototype of this Golf with an electric drive (Golf Citystromer) and a Golf Hybrid study.
When did the Volkswagen Golf win the world Car of the Year?
The Volkswagen Golf has won many awards throughout its history. The Golf won the World Car of the Year in 2009, with the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 and in 2013 with the Volkswagen Golf Mk7.
When did the second VW Golf come out?
The new vehicle is a manifestation of the “Golf phenomenon” – the Volkswagen par excellence. It becomes the mirror image of the brand: a compact car with a cross-class status that reaches all levels of society. Series production of the second Golf begins at the Wolfsburg plant in June 1983.