Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg Plant Produced Its First Golf 50 Years Ago!
SAUDI ARABIA : Volkswagen commemorated the 50th anniversary of its iconic hatchback, the Golf, at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany on June 11, 2024.
The celebration included a musical performance by the Volkswagen Big Band and featured anecdotes from long-time employees involved in Golf production at the Wolfsburg plant. Nicola Benenati, who has worked on Golf production for 45 years; Roland Walter, who witnessed the start of the second-generation Golf production 40 years ago; and Viktoria Schoke, currently responsible for Golf production training, shared their experiences and reflections on the evolution of Golf production over the decades.
A special eighth-generation Golf was also unveiled during the event, adorned with a collage of images of Wolfsburg plant employees. This commemorative model, celebrating the Golf’s 50th anniversary, will be displayed within the factory.
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Brand, remarked that the Golf has been the cornerstone of the Volkswagen brand, embodying technologically advanced and affordable mobility for the past 50 years. As Germany’s most beloved model, the Golf has set new benchmarks with each generation and has been a global bestseller. Even in the era of electrification, the Golf’s core values—design, innovation, practicality, and quality—will endure.
The Golf, which debuted in Korea in 2005, continues to make an impact in its eighth generation. Its streamlined yet dynamic design, rooted in Volkswagen's design heritage, alongside class-leading safety and comfort features, and German-engineered performance and fuel efficiency, have solidified its position in the domestic hatchback market. In April of this year, the Golf became the first imported compact hatchback in Korea to surpass 50,000 units in cumulative sales.
This milestone event not only celebrated the Golf's rich history but also underscored its ongoing legacy and future in the automotive world. The Golf’s enduring appeal and success serve as a testament to Volkswagen’s commitment to innovation and quality over the past five decades.
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