While the Volkswagen Golf hatchback precisely fits the requirements of many, there are those who adore what the Golf does, yet wish it had more space inside. The Volkswagen Golf Estate is the appropriate response, going up against such established opponents as the Skoda Octavia Estate and sportier SEAT Leon ST, both of which it imparts mechanical parts to.
It additionally needs to battle for purchasers against the Ford Focus Estate and Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, and in addition the Toyota Auris Touring Sports and Kia Cee'd Sportswagon. Every one of them have strong focuses – the Focus Estate is extraordinary to drive and the Kia has a seven-year guarantee – yet none very match the Golf's upmarket quality.
Having gotten an indistinguishable 2017 updates from the hatchback, the Golf Estate certainly has the quality to help its alluring picture. Everything feels high caliber, from the sound when you close a way to the vibe of the atmosphere control catches. And keeping in mind that its outline won't not have the visual pizazz of the Peugeot 308 SW or Honda Civic Tourer, the Golf is understated and instantly unmistakable, with a trace of physicality in sportier trim levels.
It's somewhat more costly than a few adversaries, yet the materials and inside outline go far to clarifying its cost, with everything satisfying to the touch. There's a lot of innovation, as well: every model highlights an eight-inch shading infotainment screen, Bluetooth and DAB radio, and also sophisticated wellbeing hardware – consoling for an auto that will undoubtedly be prominent with families.
Trim levels start with the section level S, at that point SE and SE Navigation. There's additionally an energetic looking GT and an all the more capable GTD. At the highest point of the range is the quick R model, or you can choose the tough Volkswagen Golf Alltrack with raised ground freedom and four-wheel drive – we've evaluated this separately.
The S trim isn't selfishly prepared, yet we figure it merits plumping for the SE, as it has compound wheels, versatile cruise control and programmed headlights, in addition to front and back stopping sensors. The SE Nav includes sat nav and a three year membership to online services. The range-topping GT adaptation has extravagances like Alcantara seat upholstery, shine dark inside trim, surrounding lighting, four distinctive driving modes and some styling overhauls.
Motor decisions are abundant, with four petrols and three diesels adaptations is the standard range alone. The smallest motor is a 1.0-liter oil with 84bhp, which may be a little underpowered for an auto with so much load-dragging potential. The 1.4-liter, 123bhp petroleum will experience no difficulty adapting to a completely loaded auto and can return 53.3mpg, while discharging 123g/km of CO2.
There's likewise a 1.5-liter TFSI EVO motor, which offers an incredible mix of low discharges, sensible running costs and great execution. You can choose the motor in 148 and 128bhp renditions, with the last badged 'BlueMotion' to feature its more eco-accommodating focus. Contingent upon which mix of trim level, control yield and gearbox you choose, the Golf Estate SE or SE Navigation in 128bhp TFSI EVO guise can return as much as 58.9mpg by and large with and programmed gearbox, however even the least productive form – the 148bhp form in GT trim with a manual gearbox – deals with an asserted 55.4mpg all things considered.
The all the more intense variant can close off chambers in the motor to enable spare to fuel, while the less capable BlueMotion can stop inside and out and coast amid deceleration for additionally enhanced economy.
Our suggested diesel is the 1.6-liter with 108bhp, restoring an amazing 70.6mpg and producing as meager as 103g/km of CO2, while still accelerating from 0-62mph out of a sensible 11.2 seconds. Joined with the SE trim level, this makes for an affordable and all around prepared bundle. An all the more intense 2.0-liter diesel motor can likewise be chosen.
The Volkswagen Golf completed eighteenth out of the 75 autos positioned in our 2017 Driver Power proprietor fulfillment study of autos as of now on special in the UK. As you'd expect the Golf has an awesome notoriety for wellbeing and this is demonstrated by its five-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating. SE models or more advantage from the additional insurance of self-sufficient crisis braking, conveying the auto to an end securely if an obstacle is sensed in the street.
The Volkswagen Golf Estate might not have the most energizing looks available, however it promises to be an awesome auto to live with and the latest round of upgrades have made it more engaging than any time in recent memory.
Volkswagen Golf Estate
New Volkswagen Golf Estate
2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Having gotten an indistinguishable 2017 updates from the hatchback, the Golf Estate certainly has the quality to help its alluring picture. Everything feels high caliber, from the sound when you close a way to the vibe of the atmosphere control catches. And keeping in mind that its outline won't not have the visual pizazz of the Peugeot 308 SW or Honda Civic Tourer, the Golf is understated and instantly unmistakable, with a trace of physicality in sportier trim levels.
Volkswagen Golf Estate
2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Trim levels start with the section level S, at that point SE and SE Navigation. There's additionally an energetic looking GT and an all the more capable GTD. At the highest point of the range is the quick R model, or you can choose the tough Volkswagen Golf Alltrack with raised ground freedom and four-wheel drive – we've evaluated this separately.
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Motor decisions are abundant, with four petrols and three diesels adaptations is the standard range alone. The smallest motor is a 1.0-liter oil with 84bhp, which may be a little underpowered for an auto with so much load-dragging potential. The 1.4-liter, 123bhp petroleum will experience no difficulty adapting to a completely loaded auto and can return 53.3mpg, while discharging 123g/km of CO2.
Interior Volkswagen Golf Estate
Volkswagen Golf Estate Interior
The all the more intense variant can close off chambers in the motor to enable spare to fuel, while the less capable BlueMotion can stop inside and out and coast amid deceleration for additionally enhanced economy.
2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Our suggested diesel is the 1.6-liter with 108bhp, restoring an amazing 70.6mpg and producing as meager as 103g/km of CO2, while still accelerating from 0-62mph out of a sensible 11.2 seconds. Joined with the SE trim level, this makes for an affordable and all around prepared bundle. An all the more intense 2.0-liter diesel motor can likewise be chosen.
The Volkswagen Golf completed eighteenth out of the 75 autos positioned in our 2017 Driver Power proprietor fulfillment study of autos as of now on special in the UK. As you'd expect the Golf has an awesome notoriety for wellbeing and this is demonstrated by its five-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating. SE models or more advantage from the additional insurance of self-sufficient crisis braking, conveying the auto to an end securely if an obstacle is sensed in the street.
2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Volkswagen Golf Estate
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