The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 is a compact car or small family car produced and sold by Volkswagen between 2003 and 2008. It's the fifth incarnation of the uber-successful hatchback Golf. It was available in three- or five-door hatchback and - for a short period - as a five-door station wagon or estate.
The fifth generation did not disappoint. “No matter which generation: the secret of the Golf's success was and is the sum of its characteristics: a perfect companion for everyday life, embodying versatility, functionality, reliability and quality like no other car,” says Dieter Landenberger, the Head of Heritage at Volkswagen.
The Golf V was completely redesigned with a powerful rear and sporty front end, it had a dynamic new look. This generation features a host of technical innovations: the laser-welded body, rear side airbags, four-link rear suspension, 7-speed DSG, bi-xenon headlamps, and more. Fans love the innovative turbo gasoline direct injection system in the GTI and the world's first Twincharger (TSI).
The Golf V outperformed many of its higher mid-range competitors in terms of comfort, dynamics and quality. This generation sold a respectable 3.4 million units, including derivatives.