It has never shredded even a percent of grace, style, vehement looks and the ever so attractive contours, since it was born in 1974 in Europe. It arrived in U.S year later bearing the very creative and out-of-the-box title Rabbit. Post ten years the name was changed to Golf, although the name was back to square one in 2006, during which three complete generations of the gem was sold out to the Americans.
Currently, it is known as Volkswagen Golf and is a compact hatchback present in a two or four door body type. With no concern regarding its body design, the base Golf is armed to the teeth. It is backed by a 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine that is capable of generating 170 horsepower. A five-speed manual is available in a standard form and a six-speed automatic can be or cannot chosen. Usual equipments include air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and an auxiliary audio jack.
Another version, the Golf TDI model is accompanied by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo diesel that has the ability to offer a power packed performance of 140 hp. It proves its mettle by offering a torque of 320 Nm. A six-speed manual is standard and VW's six-speed dual-clutch automated manual (DSG) can be opted for or not. EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is an appreciable 34 mpg. In addition to the above features it provides alloy wheels, a suspension tuned in a very sportive sense, Bluetooth and an advanced, up to the mark stereo with touch screen interface and an iPod interface. A navigation system and xenon headlamps are not compulsory to go with.
It is a proven fact that stands undefeatable in every sense. The Rabbit that rolled-out in the earliest phases, the Golf which followed and the present masterpiece speak volumes for what it possesses. Every variant has been known for its sheer class and stand apart from the crowd in terms of refinement and refreshment steeped to it. The next-to-luxury form of the cabin, the European touch to the effortless drive and driving ease, the simple yet happening styling make the Golf's price premium worth it. Regarding the Golf's present availability of the version, the TDI model is favoured by all because of its high quality of accessories and muscular engine with extraordinary fuel performance. The base goes on the backseat when with the engine being powerful for the class, but fuel economy is not satisfactory. In addition, there is also a high-performance version of the Golf known as the GTI.
An important and a very proud award that was added to the plethora of achievements of Golf recently, were at the 2011 Auto Express Awards. The Volkswagen Golf was titled the “Best Compact Family Car” consistently for three years in line. The Volkswagen Golf has grown to reach its sixth generation and has witnessed a dissemination of more than 28 million cars across the world. The figure has been the cumulative success, since it was first launched in 1974. That sales performance of Golf makes it the most veteran eminent model Volkswagen has ever exhumed from the camp. Currently, residing on Cloud 9 would be deserving for the ace.
