Editing Volkswagen Golf (section)

=={{Anchor|A6|5K}}Sixth generation (Mk6/A6, ''Typ'' 5K; 2008)==<!--Still produced as a Cabrio, do not change until production of the Mk6 Cabrio ceases-->
{{Main article|Volkswagen Golf Mk6}}
[[File:2009-2012 Volkswagen Golf (5K) 118TSI Comfortline 5-door hatchback (2018-11-02) 01.jpg|thumb|Volkswagen Golf 118TSI (Australia)]]
Volkswagen based the '''Golf Mk6''' on the existing [[Volkswagen Group A platform#A5|PQ35 platform]] from the Golf Mk5.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Taylor|first=Edward|date=2008-06-09|title=VW to Cut Costs to Produce Golf|language=en-US|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB121295991392455457|access-date=2022-02-26|issn=0099-9660}}</ref> This vehicle was debuted at the [[2008 Paris Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/erste-fotos-vom-vw-golf-vi_759923.html|title=Erste Fotos vom VW Golf VI – Das ist der neue Golf – News|date=4 August 2008 |publisher=autobild.de |access-date=12 October 2009}}</ref>

The Mk6 Golf was designed by Volkswagen's chief designer [[Walter de'Silva]]. The design is said to be more aerodynamic, helping fuel efficiency, and is quieter than its predecessor. Following criticism of the downgraded interior trim quality of the Mk5 Golf in comparison to the Mk4, Volkswagen opted to overhaul the interior to match the quality of the Mk4 Golf, while maintaining the same user friendliness from the Mk5. The car is also cheaper to build than its predecessor; Volkswagen claims it consequently will be able to pass these savings on to the customer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatcar.com/news-special-report.aspx?NA=234338&EL=3253020| title=New VW Golf revealed – Introduction – Car and Car-Buying News – What Car?|publisher=Whatcar.com |date=6 August 2008|access-date=12 October 2009}}</ref>

The Mk6 Jetta was released in Mexico in mid-2010, and by late 2011 it was available in all markets. [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] [[diesel engine]]s which uses [[common rail]] injection technology replaced the longstanding Pumpe Düse (PD) [[Unit Injector]] system. New on the Golf is the optional Volkswagen Adaptive Chassis Control (not available in the North American market), which allows the driver to select between 'normal', 'comfort', and 'sports' modes, which will vary the suspension, steering, and accelerator behavior accordingly.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tan |first=Paul |url=https://paultan.org/2008/08/06/6th-generation-volkswagen-golf-details-and-photos/ |title=6th Generation Volkswagen Golf Details and Photos |publisher=Paultan.org |access-date=15 October 2010}}</ref>

The Mk6 Golf is available with both 5- and 6-speed [[manual transmission]], and 6- or 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox ([[Direct-Shift Gearbox|DSG]])(with [[Dual clutch transmission|Dual Clutch]]) transmission options. In North America, the Mk5 version was originally sold as the Rabbit from 2006 to 2009. In 2010, Volkswagen brought back the Golf nameplate with the mid-cycle refresh. With it came a {{convert|130|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}, 2.5-litre inline five-cylinder with 240&nbsp;N·m (177&nbsp;lb·ft) of torque and a 2.0-litre, {{convert|100|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} turbocharged inline four-cylinder diesel engine that generates 320&nbsp;N·m (236&nbsp;lb·ft) of torque. The GTI version is equipped with a {{convert|157|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} turbocharged inline four-cylinder TSI gasoline engine while the Golf R has a {{convert|191|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} turbocharged TFSI inline-four engine. All three engines can be paired with a DSG dual-clutch 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission in either a 3- or 5-door configuration.

The car was introduced for sale in the UK in January 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/06082008/62/volkswagen-golf-mark-6-unveiled-0.html|title=Volkswagen Golf Mark-6-unveiled|publisher=Uk.cars.yahoo.com|access-date=15 October 2010}}</ref> and in North America in October 2009 as the 2010 Golf, rather than Rabbit.<ref>{{cite news |author=Garrett J |title=VW kills Rabbit name, again |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/vw-kills-rabbit-name-again/ |date=27 March 2009 |access-date=27 March 2009}}</ref> The Mk6 also reintroduced a diesel engine option to the North American market.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automoblog.net/2010/08/06/2010-vw-golf-tdi-review/ |title=2010 VW Golf TDI Review |publisher=Automoblog.net|date=6 August 2010 }}</ref>

The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 was a 2012 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.vw.com/why-vw/awards-and-accolades/#!awards-and-accolades|title=Awards & Accolades|accessdate=19 August 2023}}</ref>
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