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Updated Golf to Make NYIAS Debut

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Volkswagen of America is bringing the updated Golf (Mk7.5) to the New York International Auto Show this week for its North American debut.

First shown in Europe, the new Golf brings aesthetic changes, as well as newer, bigger infotainment screens, and a whole lot of LED lights.

To start, the outside appearance changes a little, with sharper lines and a new chrome line across the grille. The lights, too, are changing on the Golf. The whole lineup will come with LED daytime running lights (full LEDs are optional, replacing Bi-Xenons), as well as LED taillights.

Inside, meanwhile, a new 8-inch infotainment screen will be available on higher trims, while the base screen gets bumped up to 6.5-inches (up from 5). On the Golf R, meanwhile, Volkswagen’s new digital dash is now available.

As previously reported the Golf R retains its 292 hp rating, while the Golf GTI gets a bump to 220 standard hp (although a performance version hasn’t been announced). The Golf R, though, does get a new driveline feature that might help lap times in the form of a new seven-speed dual clutch DSG automatic transmission. You can still pick the six-speed manual if you prefer it, though.

Golfs fitted with the 1.8-liter TSI engine, meanwhile (such as the Alltrack) also retain their 170 hp ratings and the option of a 5-speed manual or a six-speed auto.

These more sober Golfs will also now get more safety equipment. Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking are now available on more models (SE and up), for example. As are lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Although pricing has yet to be revealed (in Europe they went down), Volkswagen has revealed that the new Golf will be available in Fall 2017, as a 2018 model.

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