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Most successful European automobile
It was an automotive revolution when Volkswagen presented the first Golf and thus the successor to the legendary Beetle in 1974: with front-wheel drive (instead of rear-wheel drive) and a variable overall concept thanks to a large trunk lid and folding rear seat backrest. In addition, the straightforward design by Giorgetto Giugiaro helped Volkswagen to achieve a new style, which was also continued in its successors. The Golf quickly became a genuine “Volkswagen” and the first million units were sold as early as 1976. To date, over 37 million vehicles have been delivered. This makes the small car the most successful European car, the best-selling Volkswagen of all time - and an icon.