Test Drive Volkswagen Golf VII 5 doors since 2012 Hatchback

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To popular in the West, this machine does not have a relationship. Volkswagen Golf was named after Golf Stream warm current. What is common between the sea flow, heating half of Europe, and a small middle class car or class M1? The answer is one - constancy.
Variations on the topic
Eight (!) Engines - 5 gasoline and 3 diesel. Two bodies are five- and three-door hatchbacks. Four levels of equipment - GTI, TRENDLINE, COMFORTINE and HIGHLINE. Two gearboxes - mechanics and self-adaptable automatic. Multiply all this, if not too lazy, and get the number of theoretically possible variations on the topic of Golf IV. In fact, they, of course, are slightly smaller, since not all items are joined among themselves, but also a bit too much for one model. And in the future, there will be a mansion that stand behind, but nevertheless, the full golf fourth options: the Golf Convertible convertible, the Golf Variant wagon and the All-wheel drive Golf Syncro - and they will also have their own substitutions. In general, the new Golf is incredibly multipath. Journalism was already offered to highlight this car into an independent class. Golf class. And what? Sounds.
The desire to argue the immense Germans almost bribed themselves. The development and implementation of such a number of modifications took so much time that the new Golf barely managed to enter the list of candidates for participation in the competition of the year-98 (more precisely, did not have time, but still fit, apparently, given the past merit of the company). If the car was sewn, it would be a shock for the Germans. Understandable. Golf is produced since 1974; He became three times a car of the year in Europe - favorite, where without him in competitions? But all the excitement behind, Golf IV went to the competition. And not one basic modification, but the current existing Orava. Ranked ranssly.
Appearance is not deceptive
I look at the new Golf is common to banal. How much noise was when no one had seen him how much guessing - everyone expected something. Wait - and what? Golf as Golf. The familiar, native, even in the dark recognizable. But the recognizable exactly as just Golf, and not as the fourth; feel the difference. Confold it with the third and in the light of no wonder. You can relate to this in two ways. You can like this: reinforced concrete German conservatism, poverty of fantasy, fear of the cardinal update (this is what is strange: where all this goes when it comes, for example, about Passat - you don't confuse a new one with old ones). Or EDAK: loyalty to traditions, style stability. We are more like the second option. Golf has no right to be absolutely new outlook. This is a cultivated machine, in many ways due to its mass, is the joke of Lee, 17 million they were released in 23 years; In Germany, for example, almost in every major city there is your golf club. I wonder what a reaction would be if the nationwide Golf suddenly ceased to be unequivocally recognizable? Germans - Nelluey people, understand that to break the cult is easy, and create a new one in general, Golf IV is a regular golf (in appearance). He and in Africa golf. So in vain we waited for something like.
Solarium on wheels
No, well, it should be in the appearance of a new car at least something is unique. We look carefully. There is! Headlights In shape, they seem to look like the headlights of the third, but still a view of some other. The new Golf in the block headlight includes two large lamps (far and near light) and between them two small - turns and fog. And all this is closed with a glass cap - it is not corrugated from the inside, but absolutely smooth, and therefore the Eye bottom of the headlight is visible in all details. Such a design attracts attention, so recognizing Golf IV is the most convenient in Farm. To the specific appearance of the new machine, you can also include a curved rear rack of the roof, smoothly moving in the wing, but this item is not from those that cling.
In size fourth more than third. In particular, it is significantly longer - already at 13 cm (the wheelbase is increased by almost 4 cm). In theory, with such a height and places in the cabin should be more, but we did not feel. In the back seat, for example, the special space is not observed, the legs are closed. However, if the driver and front passenger is not a big sprout (and therefore, they can be connected closer to pedals and gloves), then the rear feel quite comfortable.
Salon Golf IV is a certain team of furniture elements that can be found in other concern machines: Passat, Audi A3 and A4, Skoda Octavia. There is no amazing in this: the unification significantly reduces production costs and therefore at Volkswagen it was erected into the rank of state policy.
In general, the salon is pleasant, however, a number of little things draw up a picture of the picture. Here are just a few examples.
The seats are beautiful, Recaro, but their damn adjustment is uncomfortable. In particular, in order to debug the tilt of the back, you have to squeeze the left brush (dealing with a driver's seat) into a narrow slot between the seat and the middle-sized body and there, in the flange, rotate the valve, risking the clock.
The steering wheel is simply gorgeous - small, fat one, but, as it is neither adjustable, it covers the instrument review. Something is not visible. Then on the speedometer zone from 90 to 210 km / h, then on the tachometer a red zone, then gasoline and temperature. A quick look is difficult to cover the entire panel, you have to be distracted from the road.
When working with the lever, the right elbow is constantly pumped into the armrest. Output one - put it vertically and generally forget about it.
The cigarette lighter is difficult if the 1st, 3rd or 5th transmission is turned on: it is necessary to climb the gearbox, flexing the hand letter ZY. It is easier to quit smoking.
The lever for opening the hood - somewhere far away. Immediately and you will not find.
The candle cover, which is pleasant, smoothly departs on the microlift. But only half the stroke - then she rests on his knees. You can, of course, open and on complete, but for this you need to go down along with the seat back, proper legs with the rear passenger.
The review is generally good, however, the right mirror, in our opinion, is still not enough. When in the stream, you jump out of a number in a row, you feel that the right is dead to review the zone, and you do not trust the mirror, preferring for the safety net to turn the neck and look live.
Completely unusted backlighting devices. Arrows are red, it's still nothing, but the numbers are burning to poisonous-lilac, straight as ultraviolet light. There is some medicinal thoughts (light in the windows of the operating room, etc.). Sit down like a quartz lamp. At first annoying, then you get used to it. It is a pity, this magazine number does not come out by April 1 - so pulls to extract the reader in the fact that the illumination disinfects the air in the cabin and gives a wonderful sea tan
Hard style
That in Golf IV is really superb - this engine and gearbox, both themselves and in combination with each other. We managed to figure out the car with a manual box and a gasoline 1,6-liter engine (100 liters., 4 cylinders) without chance - one of the prospective versions, but she also delivered pleasure. Especially when driving around the city in a ribbon mode. Dynamics are excellent. So everything is harmoniously selected (torque, gear ratios of gearbox and other), which, for example, dragged into the tight, sluggishly creeping stopper can be even on the 3rd gear. It seems, so-here are already stalled, but no - a slightly brass and the engine picks up. Almost both on the machine. For the city it is just great.
In addition, we had on the test and two more muscular versions: with a turbocharged gasoline engine 2.3 liters (150 l. P., 5-cylinder V-shaped) and with turbodiesel 1.9 l (110 l. P., 4 cylinders). Serious cars. For its class - even too, as it seemed. Run very sporty.
But the work of the suspension did not please. Hard. All irregularities are clearly projected by the fifth point. Especially rear passengers. And the bumps are still quite golco on the ears; The impression is like the rear suspension something displeased taking a tag of Moscow roads. In general, as called the old Golf stool, so, apparently, and the new will call. By hardness, he remained faithful.
However, maybe this is the stability of the style? ..
Autopilot thanks the company Corolla car, (095) 288-1156, and the company Yar, (095) 176-2689, 176-2690, for the cars provided for test. For the period of testing the test, the car was insured in the insurance society of the reso-warranty, (095) 250-3600, 234-1800.
 

About the owners of the fourth golf, and even more so about their reviews, to speak early. The ancestor is very loved by the stage.
As 12 golf 3rd generations stand in the Garage of California Ranch Michael Jackson. Automobiles are designed to transport guests through the territory of the estate - from the Lordsk house to the zero, inhabited parrots, rodents and other trifles, tropical forest and other people created by the sights. (With its own machines to Michael, by the way, do not let.) Love Golf and Rollings: Volkswagen is even going to create a special version of this car in their honor, the appearance of which, as promised, will be distinguished by increased sexuality. We see the same addiction in Russia. In particular, Garik Sukachev did not hit the accident so long ago at his golf at the relay cinema (the traditional lategory of the traffic police allowed his fans to get a bunch of autographs). On the feelings of the singer to the typewriter, this incident, however, did not affect. Rides on golf and Muzobozovsky director Svetlana Mikhailova. More precisely, drove. The car after a terrible blow to the ass, which it has recently undergone, is not subject to restoration.
In general, the strange thing is Russian automotive tastes. From the too strong love for big cars in the last year or two, we seem to get rid of, but the belief that the car for which is not ashamed, must necessarily be a sedan, still strongly. And that's what it turns out. Who in principle and be the leader in sales, how is not a golf? But no. In Russia, in contrast to any European country, in the first place is the Passat sedan. On the second Polo Classic. Also a sedan, but what! A funny kid with a huge, obviously not by the growth of the trunk, which can be a sign of solidity only for a peculiar Russian consciousness. On the third - again sedan - Vento. And only on the fourth - Golf.
Nevertheless, even such not too strong Russian demand for Golf will not be completely satisfied in the near future. Chapter VW on Russian sales Anatoly Muha said that for our country there will be no more than 500 cars this year, while the need for its own Volkswagen estimates, once at 8 more. That's how they relate to us.
Model / Modification Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V 1.8 20V TURBO GTI 1.9 TDI
Volkswagen AG Firm
Manufacturer Country Germany
BODY
Type Hatchback
Number of doors / seats 5/5
ENGINE
Type gasoline with multipoint injection Same with turbocharging diesel with direct injection and turbocharging
Front location transversely
Working volume (cube. Cm) 1595 1781 1896
Number / Cylinder Location 4 / Angle
Cylinder diameter x piston stroke (mm) 81.0x77.4 81.0x86.4 79.5x95.5
Compression ratio 10.3: 1 9.5: 1 19.5: 1
Power, kW (hp) with rpm. / Min. 74 (101) at 5600 110 (150) at 5700 81 (110) at 4150
Moment, nm at rpm. / Min. 145 at 3800 210 at 1750 235 at 1900
Number of valves for cylinder 4 5 2
TRANSMISSION
Type mechanical five-speed
Front wheel drive
SUSPENSION
Front independent, such as MacPherson
Rear semi-dependent spring
STEERING
Gear Rake Type with Hydrauscitel
Torkemose
Front disc ventilated
Rear disk
ABS four-channel, with electronic control
Wheels
Tire size 175/80 HR14 '' 205/55 R16 '' 195/65 R15 ''
Dimensions / About EMA / Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4149/1735/1439
Sizes of the luggage compartment (cubic meters) 330/1184
Wheel base (mm) 2511
Volume of fuel tank (L) 55
Dry / full mass (kg) 1035/1150 1165/1665 1120/1630
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km / h) 188 216 193
Acceleration to 100 km / h (sec.) 10.9 8.5 10.6
Diameter of reversal (M) 10.9
Economy
Fuel consumption (l / 100km)
90 km / h 5,9 6.1 4.0
120 km / h 7,6 7.8 4.9
usl Cycle (L) 10.5 10.8 6.5
The price of a cleared car in Moscow from $ 23,500 $ 28,000 $ 27,000

And what else
If the most picky buyer did not solve the new Volkswagen Golf, then it can be safely assumed that the decisive factor was the price, and not specifications. Among classmates, only Golf boasts such an abundance of options for every taste. If you are looking for yourself inexpensive - within $ 20 thousand - a compact car for business trips around the city, the choice is quite large. You do not have to pay extra few thousand dollars for possession of the latest model of Volkswagen.
Lovers of prestigious models, but for a more modest fee, we can advise the 1997 car - FIAT BRAVO / BRAVA. This car, according to the authoritative European jury, guarantees the optimal combination of comfort and reliability. From the point of view of maintainability, Fiat cars have a solid reputation of a simple car whose maintenance is available to any competent auto show.
Nissan Almera 1.6 16V. A good choice, given the well-developed service network and relatively inexpensive maintenance plus a well-deserved fame of a strong car. Among all other competitors, this model has the glory of the least criminogenic car to which the hijackers and traffic cops are equally indifferent.
French automakers are just beginning to actively master our market. From here a limited network of service stations and some shortage of spare parts and consumables. From the point of view of the autopilot, Peugeot can come to taste those who are used to changing cars at least once every two years. For such a term with a car, serious breakdowns cannot happen, and the pleasure of managing an elegant French car we guarantee.
 
Sergey Sorokin,
Stepan Fishermen (photo),
Vladimir Arkhipov (photo)

 

A source: "Autopilot"