Editing Volkswagen Golf (section)

=={{Anchor|A7|5G}}Seventh generation (Mk7, ''Typ'' 5G; 2012)==
{{Main article|Volkswagen Golf Mk7}}
[[File:2018 Volkswagen Golf SE Navigation TSi BlueMotion 1.0 Front.jpg|thumb|Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (United Kingdom; facelift)]]
The seventh-generation Golf had its debut in September 2012 at the [[2012 Paris Motor Show|Paris Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Paris 2012: the new Golf GTI - BBC Top Gear |publisher=topgear.com |date=27 September 2012 |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/paris-motor-show-2012/photos/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-concept-revealed-2012-09-27 |access-date=29 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930005851/http://www.topgear.com/uk/paris-motor-show-2012/photos/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-concept-revealed-2012-09-27 |archive-date=30 September 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

The '''Golf VII''', Typ 5G<ref>{{Citation |title=Volkswagen Elektronischer Teilekatalog |language=de |issue=931 |publisher=Lex-Com GmbH}}</ref> used the new [[Volkswagen Group MQB platform|MQB platform]], shared with the third-generation [[Audi A3]], [[SEAT León]] and [[Škoda Octavia]]. It was slightly larger than the Mk6 while managing to be approximately 100&nbsp; kg lighter, depending on engine choice. The GTI offered a {{convert|154|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with an available performance pack to raise the output to {{convert|162|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vijayenthiran |first=Viknesh |title=2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Previewed In Paris By Concept |publisher=Motorauthority.com |date=27 September 2012 |url= http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1079419_2014-volkswagen-golf-gti-concept-2012-paris-auto-show |access-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> The Golf R had a {{convert|220|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with [[Haldex Traction]] all-wheel-drive.

A version of the GTI dubbed the GTI Clubsport making {{convert|195|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} was released in 2016. A variant of the Clubsport called the Clubsport S held the record for the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the [[Nürburgring]] until the 2017 Honda Civic Type-R took the record once again.

The Golf line was available in all the relevant drive systems: the Golf TSI, including GTI, was petrol-powered; Golf TDI diesel (Turbo Direct Injection), including GTD, was diesel-powered; the Golf TGI was powered by [[compressed natural gas]] (CNG); the e-Golf was powered by electricity, and the Golf GTE was a [[plug-in hybrid]]. The use of a modular transverse matrix assembly kit enabled the manufacturing of Golf models with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, electric, and hybrid drives from bumper to bumper at Volkswagen factories.<ref name="VW_GTE"/>

In November 2016, Volkswagen revealed a facelifted version (Golf 7.5) to the 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate, GTI, and GTE, in addition to a new "[[Volkswagen R|R-Line]]" Golf. With those models, came a new economical engine: 1.5-litre TSI EVO which produced {{convert|97|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} or {{convert|110|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and replaced the 1.4-litre TSI. The updated GTI version featured a 230&nbsp;hp as standard (220&nbsp;hp previously) or 247&nbsp;hp in the optional performance pack (230&nbsp;hp previously).
In terms of interior technology, the Golf featured a 12.3" TFT display as an option similar to [[Audi]] models and known as "Virtual Cockpit", full LED lights, animated tail indicators as an option (also used in Audi models), etc.

The most powerful Golf in the range was the Golf R. Built as a 3 or 5 door hatchback, it was powered by a newly developed version of the {{cvt|1984|cc|L CID|1|abbr=on}} [[turbocharged]] [[List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#2.0 R4 16v TSI/TFSI (EA888)|EA888]] [[Gasoline direct injection|petrol FSI]] [[straight-four engine]] used in the latest Golf GTI (and Audi S3), but in this application producing {{cvt|300|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}} ({{cvt|206|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} for "hot climate" markets such as Australia, Japan, USA) from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm and {{cvt|380|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm of [[Torque#Machine torque|torque]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/volkswagen/vw-golf-r-2014-review/|title=VW Golf R 2014 review|date=February 4, 2014|editor=Georg Kacher|website=carmagazine.co.uk|access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> 0-62&nbsp;mph (100&nbsp;km/h) takes 5.1 seconds (versus 5.7 seconds for previous Golf R), or 4.9 seconds with optional DSG gearbox. In 3rd-party testing, it has been recorded at 4.5 seconds using Launch Control. The top speed is electronically limited to {{convert|155|mph||0|abbr=on}}.

Volkswagen produced a "Rabbit Edition" GTI for the 2019 model year. Only 3,000 were produced for the US market: 1000 in Cornflower Blue, 1000 in Urano Gray, 500 in Black, and 500 in White, all split evenly between DSG automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. The Rabbit Edition featured a LED lighting package, a "Vmax" spoiler, 18-inch "Pretoria" alloy wheels painted in gloss black, no sunroof, and Clark plaid seats with red tags embroidered with the VW Rabbit logo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.vw.com/company/history/welcome-back-rabbit/|website=newsroom.vw.com|access-date=2019-02-11|title=The Legendary Rabbit Name Makes a 2019 Comeback}}</ref> Canada also received a Rabbit Edition in 2019. Only 900 were produced: 272 in Cornflower Blue, 272 in Urano Grey, 178 in Pure White and 178 in Pure Black Pearl. The Canadian variant came with all the Rabbit specific cosmetic upgrades, but also included all the same features as the top level Autobahn package with the exception of the sunroof, satnav and leather seats. 

In Mexico, the production of the Volkswagen Golf VII finished in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hasta la vista, Golf: despedimos la producción en México {{!}} VW |url=https://www.vw.com.mx/es/experiencia/cultura/golf-despedida-planta-puebla.html |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=www.vw.com.mx |language=es}}</ref>