Golf 6. A Golf 5 just quieter and greener.

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February 6, 2009

It has to be one of Volkswagen most important models and perhaps one that invokes and lot of emotion from all motorists and commentators alike. In its 35 odd years history VW has sold about 26 million Golfs making the car a sub icon mostly because there exists a Beetle. And yes along the way VW had its best sellers the likes of the Citi Golf and the Polo still on sale in most countries. Sure the debut Golfs will be special.

The Shape

This time it is round 6 for the golf with the new model being pampered with gizmos, made more efficient and safer. But the 6 is more like the Golf 5 just much improved and refined, more like a facelift. As ever the appearance is probably one aspect that drew many to buying the Golf throughout its history. Golf V was such an trend setter in term of new bold design and is still cool upto this day. Five years later VW has not made that much change in terms of design.

Is this a good or bad decision? Well if you liked the previous shape then you might be slight disappointed as this is a little conservative in appearance. So if you the previous Golf did not do your eyes and good, then you might want to look at the interior of the new one as the this is the only styling improvement. Put in simple terms, VW played it very safe with the design of the Golf. More like boring to be exact.

Cheaper to manufacture

Well the main point is that VW struggled to manufacture the Golf 5 at costs they would have liked and they aimed to have a more efficient production process with the next version. VW states they are now able to produce the car at 20 percent less and that they are planning more efficient processes to further reduce costs.

VW has done a very good job in reducing their costs of making the Golf which is to the benefit of the buyers. The golf 6 is mostly a new car but some of the parts and design are carried over and improved off course.

Engines and transmission

Engine for the Golf 6 will deliver power ranging from 59kw (79hp) and 118kw (158 hp). Power from the diesel versions is between 81 to 103kw (108hp to 138hp) and the engines are based on a 2 litre TDI.

VW can be very proud of making the new model very fuel efficient. For instance the petrol engines have in the region of 6.4 litres/100km while the diesels are in the 4.6 litres/100 km approximations.

There is serious talk of the Golf 6 not featuring any automatic transmission but only a choice of 5/6 speed manual and a 6/7 speed DSG (direct shift gearbox)

Features

There are plenty of electro giga-gizmo goodies and the most significant being the auto brake distance control adaptive chassis control (select normal, comfort or sport), parking assistance and many more (all the usual electronics in improved guise cruise control, abs etc).Parking assistance makes parallel parking so much easier because the Golf is claimed to be able to do it all on its own.

With seven air bags, sophisticated head restrain system and a knee protection VW has made the Golf to be much safer. The car has managed to rake in a 5 star NCAP safety rating.

Interior quality is another big talking point about the golf six. Audi A4 For Sale, oh sorry VW has really brought the quality levels to a more premium level without charging the consumer much more than the previous model. Many motoring journalists sing praises at the interior being with par with the more expensive Audi A3 segment. Very Good for now.

Summary

The new Golf is does not come across as an entirely new car. Which is good for the buyer because VW manages to cut the productions costs while adding cool features. More like a buyer gets the best of Golf 5, improved, safer, classier interior but at the same price.

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