Volkswagen Golf Mk8 with mild hybrid coming 2016?

Volkswagen Golf TSI BlueMotion

A previous report stated that come January 2016, a hint of the next-generation Golf will be revealed in the form of an electric concept called “Gen E.” Insiders, however, are now predicting that the next-generation Mk8 Volkswagen Golf will be revealed by the end of next year to replace the current Golf Mk7, which was first unveiled in late 2012. Furthermore, it will reportedly feature a new mild hybrid powertrain, Autocar UK reports.

Underneath the next-gen Golf will be a 48V petrol hybrid system as the main engine option, according to insiders. The hybrid engine is said to be based on Volkswagen’s new turbocharged 1.0 litre three-cylinder petrol mill and targets to achieve real-world consumption figures of 3.9 litres per 100 km.

The mild hybrid system is unlike a typical hybrid powertrain in that, there’s no full-size electric motor. The 48V mild hybrids will provide assistance to the petrol engine through a starter motor/generator instead. In addition to that, the belt, which is strapped to the starter motor and the engine’s crank pulley can also be used to assist in giving more power and torque to the petrol engine when both are needed.

Der neue Volkswagen Golf

Recovered energy gained from braking will be stored in a low-cost acid battery. Aside from assisting the engine, the energy will also be used to power a small supercharger, which is said to be propelled by an electric motor. Rather than just depending on exhaust gases, the electric motor will work to power the supercharger’s blower, providing it with a surge of power from low revs.

The 48V mild hybrid system will reportedly allow for the engine to be downsized. Also, due to the fact that it doesn’t use a standard-sized electric motor or a lithium-ion battery, the system is expected to be cost-effective. It is slated to arrive at around the same time as the facelift Seat Leon and Skoda Octavia.

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Having spent a number of years as a journalist for a local paper, a marketing executive for a popular German automotive brand and a copywriter, Graham, a true-blue Sarawakian, knew he had to take the leap back into the motoring scene - and so he did. To him, nothing’s better than cruising for hours along a scenic route, in a car that’s designed and built for that purpose.

 

Comments

  • Mama Push on Oct 30, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    We are no confident with WW anymore…. diselgate issue

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    • Badguy on Oct 30, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Talak diesel model here, so talak gate

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      • Bringing the game onto the 1.0 turbocharged segment. VW, Ford and Honda too. But no-sign of dinosaur hailat-company yet

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        • timbuktu on Oct 31, 2015 at 2:39 pm

          This what happens when you lie. This Dieselgate also, they lied for 1 full year before getting caught.
          But VGM is still king of liars. They lied for 5 years saying DSG got no problems. Even until today they are lying saying if use mineral oil, DSG won’t give problem.
          but the truth is, even until today in 2015, so many cars are towed to the SC because of DSG faults.

          Stay away from liars. Once you lie, you will always lie. Don’t know what other lies are hidden waiting to come out.

          Stay away from VW cars. You pay Rm200k for a problematic time bomb.

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          • sushi on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:42 pm

            pathetic this guy, suffering from insecurity complex. pls confide to your mom and hopefully she can forgive herself for having you.

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          • Yes, your statement maybe truth in the pass but not currently. Mineral oil did help to minimal the chance of break down. Please go and seek for truth owner feedback instead of keep copy paste.

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      • VGM are big big liars. Still DSG belum selesai and how to even bring in new cars?

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        • lao yee on Oct 31, 2015 at 12:13 pm

          DSG already solved. Bought a Golf in April 2015, 55K mileage so far, no issue at all. Mineral contents does work.

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          • Jangan Tipu VGM on Oct 31, 2015 at 2:37 pm

            My DSG even now still stall, judder and rosak despite 2015. Come on la salesman, jangan tipu rakyat

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          • Passat on Nov 02, 2015 at 2:47 pm

            1 year old passat with 75k mileage, no DSG issue. Me and my friend are all vw fans and we even created a group for only vw owners. Yes, in the group is more on sharing the handling but less complain received. Next time please do not simply bash unless you tried it.

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        • Joker on Nov 02, 2015 at 12:48 pm

          I think you are one of the fake owner to spoil Vw name to cover proton liesss…

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    • Same L0rrrr on Oct 31, 2015 at 12:41 am

      Almost 2020 still the old look? Why follow Proton pace? Come on!

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  • Just saying on Oct 30, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    VW, u wont be using some pasar malam battery for that car right?

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    • Please tell me that which pasar malam got sell car battery? I am really interested to buy one.

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  • The Archbishop of Banterbury on Oct 30, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Golf GTE? hnggg…

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  • darkermarker on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:49 am

    VW is a big global corporate liar.

    last time diesel-gate…

    Maybe this time……battery-gate???

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    • lao yee on Oct 31, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Same as McD ingredients/nutrition list, or Colgate lies bout their contents safety. If you know what I mean about the world of commercialization.

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    • The diesel scandal only happen in US. Malaysia got new

      diesel car so doesn’t affect la.

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  • ILIKETURTLESBRUHHHHHHH on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Haters gon hate.

    As if Malaysia gives an F about emissions.

    Id still happily buy a VW, just buy the damn manual.

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    • Dark side of the moon on Nov 01, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Malaysians dont know what the deal is with emissions. Theyre just jumping on the vw bashing.

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      • timbuktu on Nov 01, 2015 at 10:45 pm

        not all malaysians are like this. only these bunch here who are keyboard warriors without substance. they don’t even know the issues with DSG yet keep bashing.

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      • tombiruo on Nov 03, 2015 at 2:24 pm

        because they do not vw. they jealous with vw. they keep bashing but they didnt know how it feel the moment when driving vw. they keep digging unrelated issues to bash vw owner even vw car in malaysia didnt involve in that emission issues in US

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