What’s the difference between a generally important model for a certain brand and a model that redefines the company’s future? An easy explanation could be this – the Passat is one of Volkswagen’s most important models on a global scale but the Golf is a true icon that has its own place in the history of the entire automotive industry. It marked a revolutionary shift for the Wolfsburg-based brand, replacing the legendary Beetle and setting the stage for a new era of compact cars.
