



The first-gen Golf (also known as the MK1) was a hit right out of the gate. The Golf has come a long way in the eight generations of its existence. It was also the first imported car in Japan to win the “Car of the Year” award, for both 20. The “European Car of the Year” in 19, as well as Motor Trends “Car of the Year” in 2015. Awards include the “World Car of the Year” in both 20. These include the Rabbit, the Caribe, the Vento, and the Bora. It went by several nameplates, depending on the country sold. For the rear-wheel-drive, rear-engine mounted Beetle. First arriving in 1974, the Golf was designed as a front-wheel-drive, front-engine mounted replacement. The Volkswagen Golf sits firmly as the second best- selling car of all time. With more than 35-million units sold worldwide.
