Test Drive Volkswagen Golf VII 5 doors since 2012 Hatchback

Volkswagen Golf Car Overview

General
Better golf can only be golf. It is worth only to reveal the catalog of the new Golf model, and immediately I came to mind this thought. And where to go from this, really Golf is Golf. Since more difficult, when in 1974, the first model of this series appeared to the world, the Golf car had achieved such progress that became a benchmark for all machines of this class. Yes, he himself - class! If you believe the information of Volkswagen, in the entire history of the existence of this car already has already sold 23 million pieces. And now this model was exactly 30 years old. If only remember what enormous changes have occurred during this time, while there is Golf, the fact that this car continues to exist is something out of the rank out.
But, one way or another, and the Golf car was again reborn, for the fifth time. If you quote the VW company itself, then this is the most powerful of all ever produced cars of this family. The previous model, as you know, lasted as many as 6 years, but now the full update of the model is now. The new car borrowed all the qualities of the previous model, but, in addition, she acquired, first, more energetic move, secondly, excellent degree of quality, and third, impressive design.
The sizes of the body in the new model are as follows: Length 4205 (+50) mm, width 1760 (+25) mm and height 1485 (+30) mm (Category GLI). In brackets, the comparative data of the former car of this category are given. Yes, it is no secret that all three parameters turned out to be more, but there is still a wheelbase, which increased compared to the old model by 600 mm and is now 2575 mm. It immediately became noticeable by what scope was formed at the level of the passenger sitting in the rear seat. The volume designed to accommodate luggage, in the usual version is 350 liters, and if you throw back the rear armchairs, then all 1305 liters are secured. Again, let me compare these indicators with what was previously happening: in the usual position of the rear armchairs, the purchase was 20 liters, and in the embodiment, when the chairs are completely laid out 121 liters. You will not say anything, in terms of practicality the car has won much.
Front suspension on the racks, and the rear 4 lever new development, in which shock absorbers and springs are independently from each other. The doors have a modular design, which allows when damaged only to replace the outdoor panel, and it can again be paved in the case.
 
Moments worthy of positive evaluation
Starting the testing of a new car, I caught myself thinking that the car immediately really makes you feel the difference. In particular, a slightly frozen style of the former model here is deployed at 180 degree, no less. Each item so eloquently indicates that it is really a Golf car. Yes, but this is done without excess pressure, so it can be easily assumed that the suggestion will never come. The upper edge of the front headlights is deeply connected under the hood and in this position, as it were, it will reproduce the characteristic line of the side surface of the back of the body. This is close to Alfa Romeo style. But it is only worth a glance at the facing machine, far advanced, and immediately and unconditionally becomes clear this Golf.
The internal design of the cabin is also devoid of excessive decoration, everything is simple, as usual in the Golf car, but only in modern one. The numbers and dial of the instrument pointers are the same as the predecessor, the backlight of the scoreboard on the central front panel sector has a purple shade, but as a result of strict design, this color does not feel (or invisible?). A very rational device of the control handle of the automatic transmission, which can move to the left - right, it is worth only pressing the button, serves as a reminder of the German origin of this machine. The front seat (driver's seat) can be so lifted that you can even view the edge of the hood, which is made so as to hide the windshields, there is no need. Headters are installed on the rear backs of the seats, and when a person takes a sedental pose, they are exactly suitable under the head.
Hanging quality is also good, it is undoubtedly. From the body, some voltage comes from the body, and if you are flying in the GLI car on 15-inch tires, then any excessive push is now quenched with a suspension. Well, very smoothly and pleasant that they say. The pleasure complements the steering wheel, which in any position has the same heaviness, which helps to strengthen the sense of reliability in management. The traction potential is that with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the engine volume of 1.6 liters seems quite sufficient. Well, if under you a 2-liter motor, it creates an even greater range of features.
 
And what problems?
Having restrictions on the time of the trial trip, I, of course, could not understand this car to the end. As for those positive shifts that are available in this car, you can recall that once a model the third generation VR6 sharply increased the class of this family of machines. Together with the advent of the Golf car, the qualitative component of this family rose. And these lines found their development in the new car. And what's next, really the activation of her sports start? Immediately draws attention to the fact that the model range of the new car is not very branched: just three modifications. This is primarily the basic Category E machine with a 1.6-liter engine, it is 2-liter modifications of GLI and GT. All of them have an unexpectedly individual character. Modification GT is a machine with a pronounced active character, lowered by suspension and 16-inch wheels. The quality of the operation of the controlled wheels is also at the appropriate level, but when driving at a low speed, the suspension seems a bit shown. On the contrary, the Category E machine, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, as I already said, is very smooth. The engine power is enough, so for those who are going to use the Golf car for permanent, working trips, very much recommend this option.
Yes, if we are talking about practicality, it should be noted by the VW branded emblem, which is made great and which simultaneously serves as the rear door handle. When she is inhabit, it looks very elegant, just as well as in the previous model. But when it, put forward, return back, she does not click, it becomes in place almost without noise. This handle, in my opinion, is best symbolizing the high practicality of the new Golf model. Here you should also mention the box on the central console, which, if you direct the flow of cold air, it is possible to use as a refrigerator. This is the holder for cans, which, if you remove it, the corkscrew will completely replace its metal bracket. The principle is one to make it so that everything can be actually used with maximum benefit. You will not say anything, a purely German approach.
In general, the car, if you look at him from a practical point of view, is definitely good. It remains only to choose body color, attractive and corresponding to your individuality, and the car will be even more attractive. Do not forget also about the picture applied to the fabric upholstery of the chairs, as before, in the form of a sock (!), Which is not removed.
 
 
 
 
 

A source: Carview.co.jp.