Volkswagen Planning to Launch New Golf in 2017

A German magazine reported that just five years after launching the current model of it’s top selling compact car the Golf, Volkswagen has plans to launch the eighth generation 2007 model. According to Auto motor und sport the Golf will look a lot different from the seventh generation hatchback it will be lower and wider, the new look will have restyled front and rear lights. The interior will feature a heads up display and Mirror-Link allowing drivers to access and use smartphone apps through the car’s touch screen display. Regarding the Golf's fuel economy the overall weight has been reduced by about 110 pounds. Volkswagen may be offering a three cylinder unit like the one currently used in the new Polo subcompact model. Volkswagen has declined commenting on the report.