Volkswagen Australia has released specifications for the 2017 Golf.
Now dubbed Golf 7.5, the range has had extensive equipment upgrades that will only serve to strengthen its value proposition.
The new Golf will be officially launched locally in the first week of July. At launch, hatchback, wagon and Alltrack variants will be available with the GTI and R performance versions to follow in August.
The most substantial change across the range is the addition of the full tune 110kW/250Nm version of Volkswagen’s 1.4-litre turbo engine to all petrol hatchback and wagon models. The 92kW version has been discontinued.
Safety is also at the forefront of the Golf 7.5 with City Emergency Braking are standard from entry level.
Pricing is set to be announced in the coming weeks.
110TSI key equipment:
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control with speed limiter
• Leather multi-function steering wheel
• Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
• Composition Media 8” audio system
• App-Connect and Bluetooth
• Rear View Camera (RVC)
• 7 airbags
• Driver Fatigue Detection system
• Multi-collision brake
• Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL)
• Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
• 16” (Hita) alloy wheels
• LED tail lights
• LED daytime driving lights
The 110TSI Trendline is available with 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission (hatchback). DSG is standard on the Wagon, which becomes available at this level
110TSI Trendline additional equipment:
• Automatic headlight function
• Rain sensing windscreen wipers
• Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
• Parking distance sensors, front and rear
• 16” (Toronto) alloy wheels
• Front seat lumbar adjustment
• Rear seat centre armrest with load through and cup holders
• Black roof rails (wagon)
• Luggage partition net (wagon)
DSG is the standard transmission for the 110TSI Comfortline hatchback and wagon.
110TSI Comfortline additional equipment:
• Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
• Discover Media 8” audio and navigation system
• Media Control
• 17” (Dijon) alloy wheels
• Comfort front seats
• Chrome interior and exterior highlights
• Storage drawer under front passenger seat
• 12V outlet in luggage compartment
• Chrome roof rails (Wagon)
In addition to the 110TSI engine, diesel becomes an option in the Highline hatchback, with the availability Volkswagen’s 2.0-litre 110kW/340Nm turbo diesel with 7-speed DSG.
110TSI Highline hatchback and wagon, and 110TDI Highline hatchback additional equipment:
• Front fog lights
• Comfort sport front seats
• Vienna leather-appointed upholstery with heated front seats
• Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function
• Electrically adjustable lumbar adjustment for driver’s seat
• Power folding door mirrors with memory function
• Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
• 17” (Karlskoga) alloy wheels
• Additional chrome interior and exterior highlights
• Interior ambient lighting strips
• LED reading lights and front foot well lighting
• Carpet floor mats
• LED headlights for low and high beam
• Colour Multi-function Display (MFD Premium)
• Panoramic electric glass sunroof
Optional to the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline is the Driver Assistance Package. This includes:
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Park Assist
• Proactive occupant protection system
• Driving Profile Selection
• Personalisation function
Optional to Comfortline and Highline is the Infotainment Package that includes:
• Active Info display
• Discover Pro 9.2” satellite navigation system with gesture control and voice control
• Dynaudio Excite 400W premium audio system with 10-channel digital amplifier and subwoofer
Highline customers can also option the R-Line Package.
• R-Line exterior styling
• R-Line interior styling
• 18” (Sebring) alloy wheels
• Progressive steering
• Sports suspension
• Dark tinted rear and rear side window glass
The new Golf Alltrack range adds an entry level petrol variant – Alltrack 132TSI – and a diesel – Alltrack 135TDI Premium. All three versions of the Alltrack are standard with 4MOTION all-wheel-drive.
Alltrack 132TSI equipment includes:
• 1.8-litre TSI 132kW/280Nm petrol engine
• 6-speed DSG
• Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
• Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
• Leather multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
• Driving profile selection with off-road mode
• Composition Media 8” audio system with App-Connect
• LED interior ambient lighting
• Rear View Camera (RVC)
• 7 airbags and Driver Fatigue Detection system
• Multi-collision brake and XDL
• 17” (Valley) alloy wheels
• Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
• Front fog lights
• Automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers
• Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
• Parking distance sensors, front and rear
• LED tail lights and daytime driving lights
The Golf Alltrack Premium runs either the 132TSI 1.8 turbo petrol engine or the 135TDI 2.0-litre turbo diesel that produces 380Nm - the same torque as the Golf R via the same, new 7-speed wet clutch DSG.
Additional Alltrack Premium equipment includes:
• Comfort sport front seats
• Vienna leather-appointed upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Discover Media 8” satellite navigation system
• Media Control
• LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights
• Colour Multi-function Display (MFD Premium)
• Carpet floor mats
Optional to all Alltrack variants is the Driver Assistance Package:
• Active Info Display (with off-road configuration)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Assist
• Park Assist
• Proactive occupant protection system
Alltrack Premium customers can also access the Sport Luxury Package:
• 18” (Kalamata) alloy wheels
• Steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles
• Panoramic electric glass sunroof
• Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
• Electrically adjustable driver’s lumbar support
• Power folding door mirrors with memory function
• Dark tinted rear and rear side windows, 65% light absorbing
Further for Alltrack Premium owners is the Infotainment Package:
• Active Info Display (with off-road configuration)
• Discover Pro 9.2” satellite navigation system with gesture and voice control
• Dynaudio Excite 400W premium audio system with 10-channel
Let’s start a Car Conversation, do you feel the value equation is stronger in the Golf 7.5? is anyone keen on upgrading?
