Photos of Three-Door 2013 Volkswagen Golf

We knew that it was only a matter of time before Volkswagen would launch an online configurator for the all-new 2013 Golf Mk7 on its German website after the introduction of the car in Berlin on Tuesday, but what we weren't expecting to see were the first images (CGIs, to be precise) of the three-door variant. Leaving aside the absence of the rear- and the longer front-doors, there aren't any other cosmetic changes to the body of the three-door hatchback, which is something that we anticipated since VW is covering the sportier compact segment with the Scirocco.
Volkswagen's German website configurator allows you to customize and fit numerous options on both the three- or five-door Golf models.
If you scroll down, you will also find images taken from the German market launch brochure.
For full details on the Golf VII, check out our comprehensive post that includes initial specifications, photos, and videos of the five-door hatchback by following this link.
Kudos to Luka C. for the heads up!

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Volkswagen Sweepstakes Offers Winner the Chance to Drive

The Volkswagen brand is lifting the stakes with a freshly launched competition to mark the arrival of its new 2012 Golf R hot hatch in the United States. Named the “Golf R Ultimate Fan Experience” Sweepstakes, the contest will offer one lucky winner an all-expenses paid trip for two in Germany this September.
The week-long trip will include, among other things, a tour of VW's headquarters in Wolfsburg but more importantly, the unique opportunity to drive the Golf R at the Nürburgring racetrack.
“The Golf R has an incredibly loyal following of fans, and this is a way for Volkswagen to say ‘thank you’ for their passion and enthusiasm,” said Volkswagen Group of America CEO Jonathan Browning. “We are delighted to reward one lucky Golf R fan with the ultimate enthusiast travel experience, including an adrenaline-pumping driving experience on a legendary track.”
In detail, here's what the prize package includes:

A seven-day, six-night trip for two to Germany in September 2012

A visit to Wolfsburg to tour the Autostadt and Volkswagen AG headquarters

A visit to Nürburg to drive the Golf R on the Nürburgring motorsports complex with instruction from professional drivers

A visit to Berlin for an exclusive sightseeing package

Luxury hotel accommodations in each city

The contest kicked off on Thursday, April 12, and will run through May 14, 2012. In order to be eligible, entrants must be 25 years of age or older at the time of entry. VW said that the winner will be selected in a random drawing "on or about May 28, 2012".

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