The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car that has been on the market since its inception in 1974. It has progressed over its seven generations in body styles and nameplates. At one point, the Volkswagen Golf also went under the name Rabbit and Caribe in different countries. In 2016, The Volkswagen Golf received a facelift, which included several different body styles: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate, GTI, and GTE.