Golf 8: fully digitized dashboard

The new model is a car that connects to the driver better than ever

Standard equipment with digital cockpit. The new Golf is a car connected to the driver better than ever. At the heart of this intuitive connection is a fully equipped digital cockpit with a 10,25-inch screen, an infotainment system (8,25-inch touchscreen and online connectivity) included as standard on the new model. multifunction steering wheel. The combination of the digital cockpit and infotainment system creates a new, complete digital instrument cluster architecture. The all-digital driver workstation can be upgraded with either of the two optional 10-inch infotainment systems, which combine with the large Discover Pro navigation system to create a complete Innovision control panel. The new model's optional equipment also includes a head-up display that projects the most important information directly onto the windshield and appears to "float" in space in close proximity to the driver. Lighting and visibility functions have also been redesigned, integrated and much more intuitive to operate - the lighting and heating of the windshield and rear window are now controlled by touch buttons on the number pad to the left of the instrument cluster. Perfect ergonomics are also evident in the location of the center console - in the new Golf this area is cleaner and tidier than ever. This is primarily due to the significantly smaller dual-clutch transmission (DSG) control lever. The philosophy of the cleanest and most functional solutions continues in the new roof console, where the control functions are also fully digitized, including a convenient and intuitive touch slider for operating the optional panoramic sunroof. The optional 400W Harman Kardon sound system with 400W in turn guarantees perfect sound in the interior of the new Golf.

Infotainment systems with full connectivity to the global network.

All Golf infotainment systems are integrated with an online connection module (OCU), which uses an eSIM card for mobile communications. With OCU and eSIM, the driver and his companions gain access to an ever-growing range of online functions and services within the Volkswagen We brand ecosystem. For example, We Connect (no time limit) and We Connect Plus (ready to use for free in Europe for one or three years) are part of the standard equipment of the new Golf, and additional services are also offered. We Connect Fleet (Digital Fleet Management) has been designed specifically for corporate use.

We Connect offers the following features:

• Mobile key (depending on equipment level unlocking, locking and starting the Golf with compatible smartphones), call for roadside assistance, information about the current state of the car, the state of the doors and lighting, automatic emergency call in the event of an accident, a report on the technical condition and vehicle health , driving directions, location of parked car, service schedule.

Depending on the level of equipment, the We Connect Plus service offers the following functions in addition to the We Connect assortment:

• Zone and Exceeding Alerts speeds, remote activation of the sound signal and light signal, online anti-theft alarm control, online auxiliary heating settings, remote ventilation control, unlock and lock, start timer (for hybrid versions with plug-in modules) drive), air conditioning control (for hybrid versions with plug-ins), charging (for hybrid versions with plug-ins), traffic information online and danger information on the route, online calculation of the Route, location of gas stations and gas stations, online updating of navigation maps, localization of free parking spaces, online sightseeing and points of interest (POI), online voice control, We Deliver service allows you to receive golf packages and services without the presence of the owner), Internet -radios, online broadcast of multimedia content, Wi-Fi Internet access point.

We Connect Fleet offers the following features:

• Digital travel book, refueling / electricity log, fleet performance tracking, GPS location and route history, fuel / electricity consumption analysis, maintenance management.

Mobile key. In the future, the role of the key to access and start the car will be taken over by the smartphone. And in this case, the necessary interface is provided by the We Connect service - the necessary settings for compatible Samsung smartphone models are performed using the We Connect application, after which authorization for the main user is performed once through the infotainment system and entering a unique password. To use your smartphone as a mobile key, you don't need to be connected to a mobile network - just move your smartphone closer to the door handle in the same way a keyless entry system unlocks a car. Starting the engine is easy and convenient after placing the smartphone in a special compartment (with a mobile phone interface) on the center console. An added convenience is the ability to send a mobile key to friends or family members, who can also use their smartphones as keys to access and start the new Golf.

Personalization. Various individual settings can be stored either directly in the Golf or, if desired, in the cloud, which means that they can be accessed at any time and regardless of conditions – even after a change of driver or vehicle. Depending on equipment level, customization options include Innovision cab configuration, seating position, exterior mirror and air conditioning settings, indirect interior lighting, and lighting functions for sending/receiving headlights.