Test drive Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 - 2008 hatchback

Pitch

The managers of the German concern again came up with a new class, which was called Allround Vehicle. The meaning of the innovation is that the usual car was, as it were, pumped up with anabolics. As a result, Golf Plus has become higher and longer.
 
With external resemblance to the ancestor Golf Plus, it is an independent design that is very reminiscent of a mini -van - a single -crew. At the same time, the machine has sports features, as evidenced by the sloping windshield, the hood relief, which continues the rapid V-shaped radiator grille, a huge air intake of the front bumper, the wheel of the 16th radius and the spoiler on the rear window. As a complement, as on the Phaeton limousine, rear LED lights are installed. The form of anterior optics is borrowed from Touareg SUV. It consists of near and high light lenses, as well as turning indicators. For an additional $ 1,500, you can install adaptive bixenon, but even standard headlights illuminate the road and curb.
 
Getting inside, you see, the car is suitable for traveling to the country, to a supermarket or a picnic. In addition, it is suitable for operation as a taxi, where a high ceiling is required.
 
High Wanovskaya landing creates a feeling of security. The front seats have a complete set of adjustments, including in height. This is combined with the steering wheel setting up by departure and angle of inclination will conveniently get a driver of any growth and complexion. On the long road, the rear passengers will feel comfortable. The chair behind is designed for three passengers who can adjust longitudinally and change the corner of the back. A wide rear armrest has two cup holders, which will undoubtedly delight during a summer trip. When the armrest is lowered, a hole forms into the luggage compartment, from where it pulls cold in winter. But ski, fishing rods or seedlings will fit into the formed hole.
 
The numbers will help to evaluate the possibilities of transformation. The volume of the interior is at least 395 liters (with a full -size supply) and a maximum of 1450 liters with folded rear seats. Despite the larger trunk container with the back of the rear sofa, there is not enough space in it. The fact is that the litting is achieved not due to length, but due to the height. The floor of the luggage compartment is fixed at two levels, providing the space into which you can remove the necessary things.
 
The salon is replete with various pockets and compartments. Even on the ceiling are four folding boxes.
 
The dashboard with a pleasant blue backlight is easily read in both dark and bright times. The numbering of dials is made in such a way that in the dark it looks voluminous. The speedometer is somewhat overloaded with numbers. All additional information (time, daily and main mileage, temperature overboard) has red backlight, which excludes the ability not to notice the sunbathing of control lamps.
 
It is convenient to control the built-in music center and separate climate control. The CD resort has a large liquid crystalline display, navigation installation is possible. Ventilation works effectively. For better distribution of the air flow, the central and side deflectors are duplicated, which allows you to simultaneously direct the air in opposite directions.
 
A 102-horsepower gasoline engine 1.6, which is distinguished by tractility and elasticity, was installed on a new model. This power unit is suitable for long suburban trips, when you don’t really want to move the KP handle every now and then. The machine confidently pulls in the range of 80-180 km/h, little losing in dynamic properties. In the city, you can easily move at the second speed, which is convenient to do on a slippery road. Separate praise deserves acoustic comfort, which is provided not only by good isolation, but also with a quiet engine. It recalls his presence with an unobtrusive roar when reaching 5000-6000 min-1. In addition, Golf Plus is equipped with a 2-liter FSI gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 hp. and two TDI diesel engines 1.9 (105 hp) and 2.0 l (140 hp).
 
Managing grown Golf is simple and convenient. On the steering wheel, a change of effort is clearly traced, which changes depending on information from sensors - speed analyzers. This is due to the EPS electromechanical servo drive.
 
Among other electronic mechanisms, it is worth highlighting the contrasting, anti -lock and anti -boom systems, as well as a two -stage braking amplifier and differential lock. Hope on electronics, but do not flatter yourself. For example, at a quick start from a traffic light on a snowy road, the front axis is demolished, which requires adjusting the steering wheel. When driving on a icy slide, it is better to turn off the ASR anti -wings system. Otherwise, the electronics begins to strangle the engine, responding to the increased moment. As a result, the machine begins to slow down with a drowned gas pedal. With the ASR disconnected, this problem does not arise. In even areas, the system is in demand, especially when driving on a heterogeneous coating, for example, asphalt-raid.

 
A five -speed gearbox is distinguished by a clear switch and short moves. In various combinations of engines and configurations, it is possible to install a six -speed mechanics or machine gun, as well as an innovative DSG box, which combined the comfort of automatic transmission and sports dynamics.
 
The minimum price of the novelty in the Trendline configuration is $ 21,293.
 
+ Reliable engine.
- insufficient visibility.
 
Technical characteristics of Volkswagen Golf Plus
 
Body - 5 -door hatchback
Equipped mass, kg - 1490
Complete mass, kg - 1920
Dimensions, mm:
- length - 4206
- width - 1759
- Height - 1580
Base, mm - 2578
Trunk volume, l - 395/ - 1450
Maximum speed, km/h - 180
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s - 12
Control consumption of fuel, l/100 km:
- City cycle - 10.4-10.6
- suburb - 6.2-6.4
- mixed - 7.7-7.9
Fuel tank volume, l - 55
Engine:
- Type - gasoline
- working volume, cm3 - 1595
- Power, L.S. at MIN -1 - 102/5600
- Torque, NM at MIN -1 - 148/3800
Transmission - Mean., 5th.
Tire size - R16 205/55
Wheel suspension (front/rear) - mcpherson/multi -link.
Brakes:
- front - disk, ventilated
- rear - disk
Steering - electromechanical servo drive EPS
Price, $ - 23 330
 
Text: Maxim Egorov
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [03/2006]