New Volkswagen Golf faces supply and demand issues

Eighth-generation Volkswagen hatch will bank on new technology and decades of popularity amid stock limitations and the march toward SUVs

Volkswagen Australia has high hopes for the all-new VW Golf Mk8 range, despite the prospect of semiconductor-related stock shortages and a domestic market fascinated by SUVs.

After several false starts, the eighth iteration of the iconic Volkswagen Golf hatch finally lands in Australia this week bearing new technologies, safety equipment and design – plus a $3560 price increase for the entry-level manual variant priced at $29,350 (plus on-road costs).

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