First Generation (A1/Typ 17, 1974–1983)
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Beetle |
|---|---|
| Successor | Volkswagen Golf Mk2 |
| Engine | 1.1l, 1.3l, 1.5l, 1.6l, 1.7l 1.8l, 1.5l Diesel, 1.6l Diesel, 8v |
| Related | Volkswagen Jetta Mk1 Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1/Mk2 |
In May 1974, Volkswagen presented the first-generation Golf as a modern front-wheel-drive, long-range replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle. Later Golf variations included the Golf GTI "hot hatch" (introduced in June 1976), a diesel-powered version (from September 1976), the Jetta notchback saloon version (from October 1979), the Golf Cabriolet (from January 1980) and a Golf-based pickup, the Volkswagen Caddy.
The Golf Mk1 was sold as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico.
A facelifted version of the Golf Mk1 was produced in South Africa as the Citi Golf from 1984 to 2009.
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