What’s New:
The sixth-generation Golf, which still retains its compact size, has a redesigned instrument panel and a new front-end design along with updated taillights. Besides the interior and exterior updates, the big news is that the Golf is now available with VW’s TDI (Turbo Diesel Injected) clean diesel engine, which is not only environmentally friendly, but also extremely fuel-efficient.
Must Have Goodies:
The Golf is available as a three-door or five-door hatchback, with either a standard five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Just like with the TDI clean diesel engine, a manual or automatic transmission is available as an option in either model.
To further enhance the driving experience of the Golf, one can opt for the Direct Shift Gearbox, also known as DSG, with the Tiptronic feature, which has the performance of a manual, but the effortless precision of an automatic. With VW’s signature Tiptronic feature, the driver is allowed to shift manually with an up or down push of the gear level or through the use of the shift paddles mounted to the steering wheel… thus eliminating the need for a clutch.
On the inside of the vehicle one can opt for such options as a power sunroof, heated seats, a 300-watt Dynaudio premium sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and a touch-screen navigational system, which includes an integrated 30-GB hard drive and a MP3 audio CD playback.
