He was asked if this means Volkswagen could potentially have a vehicle called ID. “Golf,” Schäfer replied, “We can do it.”

added: Polo supermini is less likely to continue than its larger stablemate. “(Polo) is pretty iconic,” Schäfer said. “But is it iconic enough to last? This is not clear yet. Golf is definitely something we will keep; “We can’t let this go.”

ID. Golf-specific visuals

Our exclusive images show how VW can take the Golf’s established design cues (notably its sharply angled rear hatch and thick C-pillars) and transform them for the EV era. The car will actually replace ID.3It combines familiar style with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain.

Then, as mentioned earlier, an identical petrol-electric hybrid version of the Golf will be launched together, offering customers a comprehensive range of powertrain options towards the end of this decade and beyond. We expect this version to use an improved version of the current Golf’s MQB architecture.

Electric VW Golf platform details

Meanwhile, the EV can go one of two ways. VW was planning to integrate what it had learned from the ID.3’s MEB platform and the more expensive PPE platform into a single chassis and battery setup called SSP.

But whispers are that VW will also extend the lifespan of the MEB by investing around €1.3bn (£1.1bn) to enable the platform to accept the firm’s upcoming ‘combined battery cells’ and charge faster at over 200kW. It shows that he is preparing to extend it. These elements will provide VW with cost savings while also improving ID. the competitiveness of the models against major competitors.