“... 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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