These are the first official photos with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Variant - ahead of its debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week.

No details of the car were revealed, but it's styling is a cleaner and sharpener evolution of the current model with a better-looking rear end.

The tail lamps adopt a rounder design than the ones found on the hatch, and a TSI engine sporting silver roof rails and five double-spoke alloys.

Full details will have to wait until later, but we have a good idea of what to expect. Expect a wide palette of gasoline- and diesel-burning engines with a 1.4-liter turbo four or a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel along with transmission choices including VW's DSG dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual.

We don't have any images of the interior, but this new model will share its MQB bones with the new Golf.

Full details will be available next week when the car will be shown at the Geneva.

 

Volkswagen has unveiled details of a new four-wheel-drive Golf 4Motion, the car will employ permanent four-wheel drive thanks to a fifth-generation Haldex coupling system.

Volkswagen Golf 4Motion launches with two common rail four-cylinder engines: a 104bhp 1.6-litre or a 2.0-litre TDI producing 148bhp. But both of these units are fitted with Stop/Start system and battery regeneration.

Arriving just in time for winter, the system is described as one of "most modern and efficient" all-wheel drive systems in the world.

Other standard features including battery regeneration; a TFT display with touchscreen operation; the electronic stabilisation programme; a multi-function display; plus the four-wheel EDS; air conditioning; seven airbags; electric windows front and back; an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System; the XDS front and rear axle transverse lock.

The new Golf 4Motion hasn’t arrived here in the States yet, while Wolkswagen has already started a countdown on its German website with costs an additional €1,800 for the 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

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Wolfsburg, 21 December 2012 - Volkswagen is launching a highly attractive special  a new version of the Golf Plus called Golf Plus LIFE.

On the outside the Volkswagen Golf Plus LIFE can be distinguished by unique 16-inch rims and the wording 'LIFE' on the wings. Chrome rims on the air inlet grilles, an LED registration plate light, fog lights and tinted rear and side windows are further attributes of the Golf Plus LIFE.

The car gets automatic climate control, the multifunction Plus display, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats and windscreen washer jets, self-parking and leather-wrapped steering wheel, ParkPilot, the Light and Sight pack and the RCD 310 radio.

Volkswagen offers this model with seven gasoline engines and six diesels. The petrol engines deliver between 59 kW / 80 PS and 90 kW / 122 PS, while the diesels cover a performance range from 77 kW / 105 PS to 103 kW / 140 PS. They can either be mated to the standard a six- or seven-speed DSG transmission, while optionally available are BlueMotion tech.

The Volkswagen Golf Plus LIFE will be priced starting from €21,200 comes with the features comfort and safety include six airbags; Park Assist parking assistant; Rear Assist reversing camera; Electronic Stability Control and the XDS electronic differential lock.

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The 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII has debut with three new engines last week, now the tuners at Abt Sportsline have already started work on an upgrade program.

Visually, the Volkswagen Golf VII receives a lower front spoiler with central lip, side skirts, headlamp cover, front grille, bumper apron, mirror casings and side skirts. At the back we notice the new apron and a lowered suspension, four tailpipes, 18- or 19-inch light alloys wheels with a dark finish while the reduction in ride height is achieved thanks to a sport spring kit.

In terms of performance, ABT Sportsline starting with the smallest unit and ending with the most powerful diesel. See output from the 1.2 TFSI jump from 86 hp (64 kW) to 105 hp (78 kW), and the 1.4 TFSI rising from 140 hp (104 kW) to 165 hp (123 kW).

The Volkswagen Golf VII diesels, Abt Sportsline can tune the 1.6 TDI that produces 125 hp (93 kW) up from 105 hp (78 kW). The 2.0 TDI with 150 hp (111 kW) getting a 30 hp (22 kW) and 2.0 TDI variant with 137 kW (184 hp) can be tweaked to develop 210 hp (156 kW).

German carmakers has announced today the addition of three new petrol engines, tech pack, 4Motion drive system for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII.

The new engines that are available for order starting with the 1.2-liter TSI BlueMotion that produces 105 HP (77 kW), 1.4-liter TSI BlueMotion with 120 HP (90 kW) and the 1.4-litre TSI that produces 140 HP (103 kW) with Active Cylinder Technology.

All engines come with a six-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), while the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII seven-speed dual-clutch setup is available as an option. Not have any information about fuel-efficiency figures yet.

Another addition to the range, the 4Motion all-wheel drive system is offered as an option with a six-cog manual gearbox on two diesel engines. The first is 1.6-liter TDI BlueMotion engine that produces 104 HP (77 kW) and 2.0-liter TDI BlueMotion Technology with 150 HP (110 kW).

The last addition is a “Driver Assistance Pack” that starts from 1,690 euros, which gives the car active cruise control, Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, traffic sign detection, anti-theft warning system and dynamic main beam control.

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Just recently, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf hatchback has officially unveiled at the New National Gallery in Berlin, Germany. The next 2013 VW Golf's design was penned by Walter da Silva, commented on the new Golf's styling: "One of the keys to the Golf’s success lies in its continuity. There are a handful of cars with a design that, like the Golf’s, has been refined, tweaked and enhanced down the decades and thus become timeless."

Looking rather conservative, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf combined with weight savings of up to 220 pounds, stretches 2.2 inches longer than its predecessor and comes with a 59 mm (2.3 inches) longer wheelbase at 2,637 mm (103.8 inches).

According to the German automaker, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf highlights include the touch screen systems, piano black trim on the center stack and MP3/Bluetooth/iPod/AUX/SD Card connectivity.

The car is also equipped with features multi-collision braking; the PreCrash system that are-tensions seatbelts; Light Assist; a 360 degree display of surrounding objects; closes the windows and sunroof.

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf equipped of four-engines options include:

1. The 1.2-litre TSI 84HP (85PS) petrol unit returning 4.9 lt/100 km (48mpg US or 57.6mpg UK and 113 g/km).


2. A 1.4-liter TSI with cylinder-deactivation technology that produces 140 PS (103 kW) and consumes 4.9 L/100 km with CO2 emissions of 112 g/km.


3. A 1.6-litre unit with 104HP (105PS), which returns 3.8 lt/100 km and has CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.


4. A 150 PS (110 kW) TDI that consumes 4.1 L/100km and has CO2 emissions of 106 g/km.

Stay tuned for full details of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf will celebrate its public debut at the Paris Motor Show and German pricing starts at €16,975.

2013 Volkswagen Golf Photos

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