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Generation 8, facelift

Volkswagen Golf 5-door hatchback

01.2025 - present · Japan

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Generation 8, facelift

CDDXD, CDDTT, CDDNP, CDDNFF

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Volkswagen Golf, Generation 8, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 18 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2025 - present). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 18 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
DNF, DNP, DXD, DXR
Engine displacement, cc
1498–1984
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
2620
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Diesel

Specifications and technical details

18 versions

1.5 L, petrol, 116 hp, mild hybrid, 19 hp, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DXD · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 eTSI Active BasicBase grade 01.2025 - present
1.5 eTSI ActiveTop grade 01.2025 - present

1.5 L, petrol, 150 hp, mild hybrid, 19 hp, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DXD · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 eTSI StyleBase grade 01.2025 - 12.2025
1.5 eTSI R-LineTop grade 01.2025 - 12.2025
1.5 eTSI StyleBase grade 01.2026 - present
1.5 eTSI R-LineTop grade 01.2026 - present

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DXR · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 TDI Active BasicBase grade 01.2025 - present
2.0 TDI Active AdvanceTop grade 01.2025 - present
2.0 TDI StyleBase grade 01.2025 - 12.2025
2.0 TDI R-LineTop grade 01.2025 - 12.2025
2.0 TDI StyleBase grade 01.2026 - present
2.0 TDI R-LineTop grade 01.2026 - present

2.0 L, 265 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DNP · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 GTI 01.2025 - 12.2025
2.0 GTI 01.2026 - present

2.0 L, 333 hp, petrol, automated transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

DNF · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 R 4WDBase grade 01.2025 - present
2.0 R Advance 4WDTop grade 01.2025 - 12.2025
2.0 R Black Edition 4WDTop grade 01.2025 - present
2.0 R Advance 4WDTop grade 01.2026 - present

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