Volkswagen Golf is about to be sold in Vietnam, expected from 1.2 billion VND
After many years of absence from the market, the Volkswagen Golf sports hatchback is preparing to return to Vietnam as an official distributor.
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Volkswagen Vietnam has confirmed that the Golf will be launched soon. Some dealers have also revealed that the car could be launched as early as next September. This is the first time the Volkswagen Golf has been officially distributed in Vietnam, instead of through unofficial importers as before. It is expected that the 2025 Volkswagen Golf model in Vietnam will have 4 versions, with starting prices from more than 1.2 billion VND for the standard version and up to about 2.3 billion VND for the highest-end version.
According to dealer sources, the Volkswagen Golf will have three engine options. The standard version will most likely be the Golf R-Line, equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine with a capacity of 148 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The second is a 2.0L turbocharged engine with 245 horsepower, 370 Nm of torque, combined with front-wheel drive. The third is still a 2.0L turbocharged engine but with 351 horsepower, 420 Nm of torque, combined with 4Motion 4-wheel drive. This will be the Civic Type R competitor. Although positioned in the C segment, the Volkswagen Golf is much smaller than other models in the same segment such as the Honda Civic. Specifically, the car is 4,282 mm long, 1,789 mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2,636 mm.
However, in return, Golf is highly appreciated for its performance and sporty European design. All Golf versions in Vietnam will only have hatchback style. The R-Line and GTI versions have a sporty appearance with a large grille design, 18- to 19-inch wheels depending on the version, and angular lines reminiscent of the style of the Tiguan Allspace SUV. The interior of the Golf promises to be significantly more modern than Volkswagen models currently sold in the Vietnamese market. The car's cabin features two digital screens: a 10.25-inch digital clock cluster behind the steering wheel and a 12-inch floating central screen, creating a tablet-like feel. The car's sports seats are designed with a seamless backrest, in the style of a high-performance car. Detailed equipment specifications are expected to be officially announced by Volkswagen Vietnam on July 21.
The return of the genuine Volkswagen Golf is considered good news for the car enthusiast community, especially European car players who love the feeling of driving. However, the starting price of over 1.2 billion VND in Vietnam may make it difficult for the Golf to compete with Japanese models in the same segment such as the Honda Civic or Mazda3.
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