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I don't know when a new word-small steel gun, like a tornado, began to spread widely among young people and became a hot topic.

As a result, car companies interested in it launched a series of models under the banner of steel guns, which was very popular. There are many sincere people, such as small SUVs and sedan cars with pursed bottoms.

What is a steel gun? Du Niang's answer is that she has a hatchback sports hatchback. In my mind, the title of steel cannon always belongs to a car-golf, nothing else.

In fact, golf not only occupies an important position in my heart, but also has a detached position in the domestic hatchback market. 20 19 In the domestic hatchback market segment, golf ranked first with sales volume of 65,438+10,000+. Followed by Fox, the total sales volume of hatchback and sedan editions is only 50,000 vehicles, less than half that of golf.

Therefore, there is also a saying circulating in the market. Not all hatchbacks are called steel cannons, and not all steel cannons are like golf. What fascinates people about golf not only comes from the cultural background and petty bourgeoisie tone endowed by the classic design, but also comes from the fact that since the birth of 1974, it has incorporated the sports characteristics of DNA of previous models.

Living fossils in hatchbacks.

In my impression, there are few cars in the car circle that can be called living fossils. A living fossil model should not only have a long model history, but also have a classic design that has been polished over time. And golf is such a model.

As a bat catcher of the Beatles, the first generation of golf was born in 1974. The designer who works for it is Giorgetto, who is famous for creating Ferrari, and his "origami" design concept also gives the first generation of golf an indelible classic shape.

Among them, simple body lines, wide C-pillar design and slightly raised wheel eyebrows have become the most classic designs of golf models in past dynasties.

The second generation of golf was born in 1983. In terms of modeling, it still maintains the classic modeling of the first generation, but more rounded elements are integrated into the processing of lines and corners. The design of the tail is commendable. The taillights and rear license plates are moved up to the position close to the rear window, which makes the tail of the second-generation golf feel "ass-up". And this design has continued to this day.

The third generation model was released at 199 1. Although the body size has increased, the shape still maintains the original design concept, but some details have been repaired. In my opinion, what is more worth mentioning is the interior design of the third generation model.

If you are a seventh-generation golf owner, you will be familiar with the interior of the third-generation model. At present, the popular driver-centered interior design language in the automobile circle is actually only based on the third generation golf.

Six years after the third generation of golf was born, 1997, the fourth generation of golf arrived as scheduled. The new car still maintains the classic outline of the first generation model. At the same time, it also incorporates more contemporary design elements, such as the newly designed front air intake grille, which can already see the shadow of the head design of the current model.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, the fifth generation golf unveiled its mystery. Even from a distance, people can recognize that this is a golf ball. After four generations of iterations, the iconic design of golf has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. On the fifth-generation model, the biggest change is the blessing of more technological configurations, such as the first use of multi-function steering wheel, reversing radar and so on.

In 2008, the sixth generation of golf came out, which has different significance for consumers in China. The listing of new cars has set off a wave of hatchback craze in China market. After the lengthening of previous generations, the body length of the sixth generation model reached 465,438+099/65,438+0786 mm and 1479mm, and the wheelbase was 2,578 mm. At the same time, the new car adopted a multi-link independent suspension structure before McPherson.

In the eyes of more people, the performance of the sixth generation model is very balanced, which not only meets the practicality of large space, but also adds a lot of color to the sportiness of golf.

In 20 12, the seventh generation of golf was born. As the most well-known hatchback on the market, I believe most people know it well. Although the new car retains the classic body structure of the previous model, it has a sudden change in design style. On the basis of the sleek appearance of the sixth generation model, a drastic slimming was carried out.

In fact, starting from the seventh generation model, through the sharp body line design, the design idea of slimming the visual sense of the whole vehicle has gradually become popular in the automobile circle.

With the gradual rejuvenation of the automobile consumption market, when people choose cars, in addition to the indispensable comprehensive strength of products, the soft power displayed by the historical background behind the models is equally important. After the fermentation of seven generations of golf models, the petty bourgeoisie accent is being talked about by more and more young people, which is exactly what other models do not have.

Pure sports base from the track

In addition to the profound cultural heritage, most young people's love for golf is inseparable from the extreme sports experience it brings. Among them, it is undoubtedly GTI's three scarlet letters that make countless young people relish.

1975, the first generation of golf GTI appeared as a sports car. Equipped with 1.6L engine. With its powerful performance, it quickly became numerous. Among them, the acceleration time of 0- 100km/h is only 9.2 seconds, which is still the mainstream level even compared with the current models.

In fact, Volkswagen's real purpose in developing GTI is to fight on the court. With strong power and exquisite chassis adjustment, the first generation of GTI soon became invincible on the field. Thanks to the constant sharpening and accumulation on the track, it not only branded golf with sports genes, but also ensured that previous generations of golf could have a performance level far beyond the same level through the decentralization of track technology.

For example, 1989, Volkswagen introduced a limited edition G60 painted in black based on the second generation GTI. The new car is improved on the basis of the tension version. In addition to Volkswagen Syncro's four-wheel drive system, the biggest highlight is the 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder supercharged engine. This has also accumulated valuable experience for the future engine turboization of golf.

It is also worth mentioning that the fourth-generation golf R32 is "testing the water" on the chassis suspension. It ensures that the front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspensions used in the fifth generation golf can play a richer driving pleasure.

The well-known TSI+DSG "Golden Partner" powertrain first appeared on the fifth generation GTI model. Impressively, in the 2065 438+00 BTCC British Touring Car Championship, the fifth-generation GTI equipped with the latest powertrain stood out from many competitors. The superior sportiness of the dual clutch gearbox has been fully verified.

It is not difficult to see that the sports gene of golf, like the classic design language, cannot be separated from the precipitation of history and the verification of the track. It is also through the super strength displayed on the engine, chassis and suspension that the industry position of the originator of golf steel guns has been established.

Golf families with different personalities

From the birth of 1974 to the present, today, golf is no longer just a single model, but a huge family appears in front of the world to meet more diversified consumer needs.

As dream cars in the hearts of countless passionate young people, the most proud thing of golf GTI is undoubtedly its excellent performance. Thanks to the powertrain of 2.0T+7DSG, the acceleration per 100 kilometers is only 6.9s, which is far behind the same class. There is also a long history of golf GTI, which has become the belief steel gun in people's hearts.

Golf Rline listed on 20 15 meets the young consumers' pursuit of driving pleasure with low entry threshold. In addition, the biggest highlight of the new car is that it has a sports kit exactly like Golf R.

For those car owners who care more about the balance between sports performance and fuel economy, basic golf is undoubtedly the best choice. In fact, this is also the most popular model in the golf family. Thanks to the powertrain of 1.2T+7DSG, the fuel consumption of the whole vehicle is only 5.6L per 100 kilometers, and the inheritance of sports genes from generation to generation ensures that its maneuverability will not be greatly reduced.

Last but not least, the golf tour. In my opinion, this is a model of super daddy. If you have a higher demand for space and don't want to give up the driving sense of golf. Then only a golf trip is suitable for you.

Over time, golf has also derived a huge family from a model to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. The only constant is the sports gene full of golf blood.

Summary: With the youth of the market, the new term steel gun model has begun to be known by more people. Golf has been closely related to sports since its birth, especially the birth of GTI models, which established the status of the originator of golf steel guns. Up to now, golf has developed for seven generations, which not only has the blessing of historical inheritance, but also has its performance constantly upgraded, and has always stood as the benchmark in the hatchback market.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.