2012 Volkswagen Golf

2011 Volkswagen Golf


Get more for your money is volatile matter what you happen to be buying. Imagine your Starbucks barista said, ".. Thank you for your order Here are some gold bars as an expression of gratitude "Or," Here's your new Volkswagen Golf 2011, we decided to update a free Audi. " It buys fancy would not be so far-fetched, but as the course offers Audi-like sophistication, style and versatility without breaking the bank.


Compared to other vehicles in its class, the VW Golf seems positively luxurious. The interior puts others to shame (including Volkswagen Jetta 2011), thanks to the refined design, quality materials and comfort all round. Add the optional niceties like a Dynaudio premium sound system and navigation system, and relatively inexpensive golf can begin to feel close to luxury car.

The benefits continue under the cap, with a choice of a punchy 2.5-liter inline-5 engine or a highly fuel-efficient turbodiesel rated at 42 mpg on the highway. The rest of the Gulf is up as well, with a solid road feel, precise steering and confidence-inspiring handling. Much of the goodness of the Gulf comes courtesy of an overhaul last year.

If you are buying in this segment, you will find that the Mazda 3 offers sharper handling and more cargo space, but the inside is not able to golf, or the design or quality. Less expensive Hyundai Elantra Touring is also worthy of consideration given space, and has a tendency sports, such as the Mini Cooper is a nice, even though its higher price and lack of space is hard to ignore. Eventually, in 2012 Volkswagen will begin offering beyond expectations and that all that hard to get the impression of "more money".

Body styles, trim levels and options

2011 Volkswagen Golf is a compact sedan is available in either two or four door configurations and in two trim levels: 2.5L or TDI. 2.5L Base includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated outside mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, trip computer, full power accessories, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, split folding rear seats, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, metallic furniture and eight-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player.

In addition to sharing a diesel engine, TDI finish adds 17-inch wheels, alloy wheels, fog lights, sport suspension, leather steering wheel with multifunction controls, floor mats, a knob and leather-wrapped shift knob rear seats split brake folding center armrest and pass-through Bluetooth, and an upgraded audio system with touch controls, a CD changer, satellite radio and an iPod interface. With two trim levels, four-door models, electrically adjustable front seats gain widespread.

Options for both models include a Cold Weather Package (heated front seats and washer nozzles) and a sunroof. Bluetooth is optional on 2.5L others. TDI can be equipped with adaptive xenon headlights, a Dynaudio premium sound, navigation system (in the four-door models), rear seat airbags.

Engines and performance

2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L Base is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Golf These models are classified as partial zero emission vehicles (PZEV) in California with the sale of state emission standards. A five-speed manual is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional. EPA estimates fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 26 mpg in combined automatic and 22/30/25 mpg for the manual.

Golf TDI may be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel engine that puts out a modest but impressive 140 bhp £ 236 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual is standard and a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox (DSG) is optional. EPA estimates fuel consumption come at a whopping 30/41/34 mpg with the manual on a regular basis, but the DSG to improve Highway 42 Mileage

Security

In 2011, VW Golf standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, stability control, side airbags for front seats and full length curtain airbags. The side airbags integrated into the rear seats are available on two door models, but are optional on four-door models. In government crash tests, were four-door Golf with optional rear side airbags, four out of five stars for protection against frontal impacts and five stars for side impacts perfect. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Gulf with his best score of "good" in its frontal offset, side and test the strength of the roof.


Interior Design and Special Features

Simply replace the VW logo on the wheel of golf with four rings will convince you that you were in an Audi. It is the inside of golf is nice. Among the other compact sedans, place the mixture of Volkswagen plateau materials, refined design and quality workmanship is far superior to all others. Golf is actually much nicer than the new sedan VW Jetta 2012.

Whether you opt for two or four-door route to the Gulf of interior passenger volume remains the same. For those who plan to shuttle more passengers, the four-door is the obvious choice, offering a surprisingly large seat in the back, which is considerably more spacious than Mazda Access to third places with two rear doors of golf is made relatively painless for the front seats that slide easily off the road. Behind the rear seats, the luggage compartment can hold up to 12.4 cubic feet - double the capacity of a Mini Cooper, but about average for the other sedans. Split-folding rear bump that number up to 46 cubes.

Driving Impressions

2012 Volkswagen Golf internal high sophistication is reflected in his writing, solid feel on the road. Highway speeds, the Golf is much quieter than other sedans. Alternatively, you can take the curvy road, and well-weighted steering inspire confidence. Motor gasoline course offers smooth power at all engine speeds. The choice of turbo is very low torque, and allows substantial savings of fuel without the noise of conventional diesel under the hood.

Price MSRP of $ 17,995