Mk 8.75??

[fredgroves]

I was reading this article:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/10-models-three-years-decoding-vws-new-car-blitz

Alongside the electric Golf and electric T-Roc, VW will continue to sell ICE versions of some models as part of a new strategy that represents a shift in customer sentiment and a growing industry consensus that a mixed drivetrain portfolio will be needed well into the 2030s.

This has been driven by sales of EVs not accelerating as fast as anticipated and infrastructure concerns remaining in many markets.

As such, Volkswagen is realigning its model cadence and development priorities to offer buyers more flexibility.
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In the case of the Golf, this will be an upgraded version of the current hatchback, and a second-generation ICE T-Roc will be launched at the end of this year.

and

A significant facelift for the Golf next year will bring improved infotainment, mild styling tweaks and a streamlined engine range that will include the new full-hybrid powertrain.

Presumably September 2026, available in 2027.

[valentino]

And probably add another £10k to the price

[Dogman12]

lol, a bit fast for the "2nd facelift". I bet it'll be very minor.

[fredgroves]

lol, a bit fast for the "2nd facelift". I bet it'll be very minor.

Who knows, they suggest some appearance changes and a different infotainment... which is little more than the 8.5 was tbh...

It will be 3 years after the mk8.5, which is about as long as mk8 --> 8.5

Its probably because they can't decide on whether to release a mk9. One minute thats on, next its off. They are however talking here about ICE going beyond 2030 now, although other articles I've read this week on the general subject of ICE say some countries might be aiming for sooner than 2030 now. Guess VW have to play the global game though.

Anyway, without a mk9 they do need to keep their product looking "new" through facelift tweaks.