Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Model Years and History

For 2019, the Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen drop the turbocharged 1.8L 4-cylinder engine making 170 hp and instead adopt the Jetta's turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder engine, which makes 147 hp. Only the all-wheel-drive Alltrack and the SportWagen with 4Motion all-wheel drive hold onto the larger engine. Elsewhere, the Golf adds advanced safety features, such as blind-spot monitor, rear traffic alert and forward collision warning. Finally, the GTI gets a bump in engine output, from 220 to 228 horsepower. The brakes have been upgraded and it now features a mechanical limited-slip differential borrowed from the Golf R. A new Rabbit Edition has also been slotted into the GTI lineup.

The Volkswagen Golf undergoes a mild exterior and interior refresh for 2018. For starters the Golf GTI gets an extra 10 horsepower right out of the box. All Volkswagens are now backed by a 6 year/72,000 mile warranty making it one of the longest offered in the automotive industry. Golf trims have been further refined into S and SE trim levels.

The Volkswagen Golf undergoes a few changes for 2017. For starters, all 2-door variants are no longer available, leaving only 4-door hatchbacks and wagons. Speaking of, another wagon, the Alltrack, joins the lineup. It is equipped with VW's 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Finally, Golf model naming conventions have been streamlined, with SE and SEL trims replaced by the Wolfsburg Edition. The GTI, meanwhile, adds a Sport trim to its range.