“... the new Golf is up to 100kg lighter than the old model.”
cost effective Golf’ s yet.
The improved steering uses a variable ratio system that makes the steering more receptive and agile. This ensures high-speed stability on motorways and easy manoeuvring through towns.
A great feature is lane-keeping assistance, where the driver is warned by a vibration through the steering wheel, rather than sounding an alert, when the vehicle has veered off course.
A similar feature is the Fatigue Detection System. Once driving commences, the Golf will start to monitor the driving style and records the driver’ s reactions. As the driver continues to drive, the car will alert them if it notices a change and will advise them to take a break.
There is also Adaptive Cruise Control( ACC), which monitors the car in front and matches their speed. The Golf Mark VII will do this at motorway speeds and through urban traffic, all the way through to completely stopping.
The Golf Mark VII is available with built-in Wi-Fi, which is offered to passengers and the driver whilst connected to a hotspot. This can be tapped into with the signal from a tablet or smartphone.
When driving at night, the Golf Mark VII will automatically activate and de-activate the high beam lights, so when it detects an oncoming vehicle. This means that when a vehicle is coming towards you, the car will automatically dim the lights, then reactivate full beam once it has passed.
Altogether the new features and advance technologies have raised the bar once again, leaving the rest of the competitors to follow.
The new Golf Mark VII has revolutionised its market whilst retaining its iconic design. With advanced technology and impressive new design features, it’ s not a surprise it is the World Car of The Year 2013. The GTI and GTD models are set to follow suit.
The new Golf Mark VII A revolution in classic design
The eagerly anticipated Volkswagen Golf Mark VII has arrived, and picked up Europe’ s Car of the Year award along the way.
The new Golf impressed the awards panel with its brilliant fuel economy, new safety features, practicality, design, comfort and technological features. The Golf’ s nearest rivals were half the points behind. Every generation of the Golf since its debut in 1974 has placed within the top three of the Car of the Year awards; however, this is only the second time the vehicle has won.
With nearly 30 million sales since its launch in the 70’ s, the new Golf continues to reinforce its iconic status time after time. Many fantastic features that you would usually find in a luxury car are available as standard from this small family favourite. Despite being completely rebuilt from the ground up, the new looks are subtle so the new model is instantly recognisable.
Primarily, the Golf’ s now bigger. This has increased interior space and also made the boot space larger.
Despite the hike in size, the new Golf is up to 100kg lighter than the old model. It also benefits from additional options, more standard equipment and a new range of engines.
One of the most appealing versions of the new
Golf- to company car drivers at least- will be the efficient 1.6-litre diesel model in entry level“ S” specification with BlueMotion Technology.
Volkswagen’ s new lightweight MQB platform is made from a lighter steel construction, making the Golf weigh 23kg less than its predecessor. The high grade construction increases fuel economy and durability, whilst still able to improve safety. It has been designed to be completely flexible to fit the sizes of the Polo through to Passat and will underpin upcoming Volkswagen group frontdrive models.
“ Despite being completely rebuilt from the ground up, the new looks are subtle so the new model is instantly recognisable.”
Every model will have a lower Vehicle Excise Duty band than the version it replaces and the popular 1.6TDI 105PS engine now only emits 99g / km of CO2, making it exempt from road tax and the congestion charge.
Across the Golf range there’ s been a 14 % improvement in fuel consumption, and with residual values set to improve and a fall in insurance ratings makes this one of the most
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