Editing Volkswagen Golf (section)

== Eighth generation (Mk8, CD1; 2020) ==
[[File:2020 Volkswagen Golf Style ETSi S-A 1.5 Front.jpg|thumb|Volkswagen Golf Style 1.5 TSI]]
{{Main|Volkswagen Golf Mk8}}
The Mk8 Golf was revealed on 24 October 2019 in [[Wolfsburg]]. It rides on an updated version of the [[Volkswagen Group MQB platform|MQB platform]], with engine options consisting of compact petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrains. At launch, the five-door hatchback was the only model available, with the three-door hatchback having been discontinued due to poor sales. The Golf VIII's interior receives a major overhaul with an entirely digital driver's display and digital control panel. All Mk8s have advanced safety features available such as travel assist, [[Car2X]], and an oncoming vehicle while braking function, the latter two of which are the first to be used on a production Volkswagen model.

Powertrain options now have three ETSI mild-hybrid and two hybrids [[plug-in hybrid]] engines in addition to existing TSI petrol, TDI diesel, and TGI compressed natural gas (CNG) options. All TSI engines with an output up to 130 PS feature the efficient TSI Miller combustion process and a turbocharger with variable turbocharger geometry, and the 1.5-litre engines have temporary Active Cylinder Management. ETSI models use a 12 V vehicle electrical system and 48 V belt starter generator driven by the 48 V lithium-ion battery, whereas hybrid models have a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of running in EV mode. TDI models utilize a new twin dosing SCR system featuring dual AdBlue selective catalytic reduction, which lowers nitrogen oxide emissions (NOx) up to 80% compared to the Mk7. Performance models consist of the GTE, GTI, GTD, and Golf R. The GTE and GTI produce {{convert|180|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}}, the GTD produces {{convert|147|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}}, while the R produces {{convert|235|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} The e-Golf previously offered on the Mk7 has been replaced by the ID.3.

The 2024 was the last year for Golfs with manual transmission as the VW group is shifting to automatic transmission for post 2024 models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gitlin |first=Jonathan M. |date=2024-09-11 |title=The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission |url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/the-2024-vw-golf-gti-is-the-last-of-its-kind-with-a-manual-transmission/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-US}}</ref>
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