Does the Golf have a hybrid version?
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The hybrid version of the Golf is the Golf GTE. Here are some details about the Golf GTE: Power and Range: A 1.4L TSI turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor delivers a maximum power output of 150kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm. The combined fuel consumption is as low as 1.5L/100km. In pure electric mode, the Golf GTE can travel up to 50km, with a total range of 939km. Exterior: The new GTE features blue trim lines on the front grille, while the GTI has its iconic red trim lines. Additionally, the front grille of the GTE is adorned with a blue 'GTE' badge to signify its identity.
There is a hybrid version available! I've driven the Golf GTE, which is the plug-in hybrid model. For daily commutes of around 30 kilometers, pure electric power is completely sufficient, and installing a home charging station is super convenient. For long trips, using gasoline eliminates range anxiety, with a combined fuel consumption of just over 3 liters. However, I should remind you that the eighth-generation Golf currently sold in China only comes with 1.2T and 1.4T pure gasoline engines. If you want a hybrid, you'll need to look for parallel import dealers. The German factory is still offering the GTE version, with a 1.4T engine combined with an electric motor delivering 245 horsepower, which is even more powerful than the GTI.
I've researched Volkswagen's hybrid strategy, and the Golf indeed has a GTE model. It utilizes the EA211 1.4T engine paired with a P2 motor configuration, with the lithium-ion battery hidden beneath the rear seats. It can travel approximately 60 kilometers on pure electric power, and the regenerative braking intensity is adjustable across three levels. The charging port concealed behind the emblem is pretty cool, and there's even a blue GTE button on the steering wheel. It's a shame it wasn't introduced in China, though. I heard it can fast-charge to 80% in about half an hour.
