Why is VW discontinuing the Golf?
Why is Volkswagen discontinuing the Golf? Because the future is electric! With the EU banning sales of diesel and petrol cars from 2035, and Volkswagen’s own plans to be all-electric between 2033 and 2035, the shift to sustainable driving is essential. Thereby, the Golf needs an electric update. A 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf has depreciated $8,713 or 41% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $12,200 and trade-in value of $8,025. A 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf has depreciated $8,713 or 41% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $12,200 and trade-in value of $8,025.The eighth-generation Golf is now available with Volkswagen’s new eTSI mild hybrid powertrain, boasting all the virtues of 48-volt hybridisation, as the brand continues the ramp-up in the electrification of its products.The e-Golf, which sold over 145,000 units across Europe during its 7-year production run, was phased out due to changing market demands and Volkswagen’s strategic move towards their next-generation ID electric vehicle range. Volkswagen’s Dresden factory, previously manufacturing the e-Golf, has been retooled for ID.
Are VW Golf hybrids any good?
But, being a higher-end Golf derivative, it still gets independent rear suspension. Regardless of which specificaiton you choose, the Golf eHybrid is one of the best hybrids on sale today. We liked it so much that we’ve named it Best Hybrid at the 2025 Autocar Awards. Verdict. This 1. TSI mild-hybrid is one of the best Golfs we’ve tried yet. It’s smooth and refined – exactly as you want it to be – and it backs this up with strong efficiency helped by its electrification. But the same drawbacks remain; the infotainment is flawed and quality could be better in places.