Volkswagen Golf colours
All the colour configurations you can get for the updated VW Golf Mk8.5, including exterior paint and interior trim
)
)
The VW Golf is a benchmark hatchback – thousands of them have found themselves outside family homes, in company car parks and in learner driver schools.
But choosing a Golf isn’t just about picking an engine or trim level – you’ll also need to decide which exterior colour and interior finish best suits your taste.
Here are the main paint and interior options available on the facelifted VW Golf Mk8.5.
)
VW Golf colours: what shades are available?
VW will sell you a choice of solid, more expensive metallic or pricier premium metallic paints – the standard choice is a non-metallic dark grey on most trims.
Urano Grey - £0
 "VW Golf in Urano Grey")
Pure White - £520
 "VW Golf in Pure White")
Anemone Blue Metallic - £830
 "VW Golf in Anemone Blue")
Crystal Ice Blue Metallic - £830
 "VW Golf in Crystal Ice Blue")
Dolphin Grey Metallic - £830
 "VW Golf in Dolphin Grey")
Grenadilla Black Metallic - £830
 "VW Golf in Grenadilla Black")
Oyster Silver Metallic - £830
 "VW Golf in Oyster Silver")
Kings Red Premium Metallic - £990
 "VW Golf in Kings Red")
Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic - £990 (R only)
 "VW Golf in Lapiz Blue")
Oryx White Premium Mother-of-Pearl - £1,340
 "VW Golf in Oryx White")
Higher trim levels also give you a two-tone option with a black roof:
Urano Grey Black - £580
 "VW Golf in Urano Grey Black")
Pure White Black - £1,805
 "VW Golf in Pure White Black")
Anemone Blue Metallic Black - £1,395
 "VW Golf in Anemone Blue Black")
Crystal Ice Blue Metallic Black - £1,395
 "VW Golf in Crystal Ice Blue Black")
Dolphin Grey Metallic Black - £1,395
 "VW Golf in Dolphin Grey Black")
Oyster Silver Metallic Black - £1,395
 "VW Golf in Oyster Silver Black")
Kings Red Premium Metallic Black - £1,555
 "VW Golf in Kings Red Black")
Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic Black - £1,555 (R only)
 "VW Golf in Lapiz Blue Black")
Oryx White Premium Mother-of-Pearl Black - £1,905
 "VW Golf in Oryx White Black")
Volkswagen Golf interior colours
Most models limit you to just one interior style – you’ll instead need to change the trim level to access different materials and finishes.
Style is the only model to give you a choice of two interiors.
Soul-Black – Life, Match, Style
 "VW Golf interior finished in Soul-Black")
Mistral Grey-Soul – Style
 "VW Golf interior finished in Mistral Grey-Soul")
Anthracite – R-Line, Black Edition
 "VW Golf interior finished in Anthracite")
Soul-Black – Blue – GTE
 "VW Golf interior finished in Soul-Black - Blue")
Soul Black-Tornado Red – GTI, GTI Clubsport
 "VW Golf interior finished in Soul Black-Tornado Red")
Soul-Red – GTI Edition 50
 "VW Golf interior finished in Soul-Red")
Blue-Soul Black - R
 "VW Golf interior finished in Blue-Soul Black")
Popular VW Golf colour choices
Like many hatchbacks in the UK, the most common Golf colours tend to be neutral shades like white, grey and black.
Dolphin Grey Metallic has become particularly popular in recent years because it highlights the Golf’s sharp body lines while still being easy to maintain.
Kings Red Premium Metallic is another standout option if you want something a little more eye-catching without going too bold.
Although R models are available with a selection of colours, Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic is probably the most iconic.
Maintaining your Golf’s paintwork
Keeping your Golf looking fresh doesn’t take much effort, but regular cleaning can make a big difference.
Washing the car every couple of weeks helps remove dirt, salt and road grime before they can damage the paintwork.
If you want to go further, applying wax or a ceramic coating can help protect the finish and make future washes easier.
If you’re buying from cinch, you can also add cinchShield protection to help protect your Golf’s paint from stains, contaminants and everyday road debris.
Over time, it’s also worth touching up small stone chips and scratches to prevent rust forming on exposed metal.
)
Do certain Golf colours impact resale value?
Generally, neutral colours like white, black, silver and grey tend to be the easiest to sell because they appeal to the widest range of buyers.
That said, the Volkswagen Golf has such strong demand in the used market that most colours will still find buyers without any trouble.
Which colour used Golf should I buy?
There isn’t really a bad colour for the Volkswagen Golf – the design works well with everything from understated greys to brighter reds and blues.
If you want something timeless and easy to maintain, grey or silver is a safe bet. But if you prefer something with a bit more personality, colours like Kings Red Premium Metallic or one of the two metallic blues can really stand out.
And if you’re buying used, you can filter our used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale to find the exact colour you’re looking for.