The start of production of the SUV version of the Golf will be delayed by three months from August 2007 to November 2007, reported Automobilwoche.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


VW chief Wolfgang Bernhard has already delayed the launch of the Eos cabriolet from spring this year to the autumn because of concerns about the quality of the roof system. Quality concerns are also thought to be at the root of the Golf SUV delay, reports the paper.


Bernhard has made quality a pet subject. When Automobilwoche asked him about competing with Toyota he noted that Toyota’s success is down to quality and efficiency. But Volkswagen can probably outperform Toyota in offering more emotional models and so Bernhard’s pet new model project is therefore the Golf-based coupe, the Scirocco, which is expected to be built alongside the Eos in Setubal, Portugal.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact