SEVEN THINGS THAT LET US DOWN IN THE GOLF 7FIRST THE RETURN OF THE TORSION BEAM REAR AXLEWith the introduction of the Golf 5, the torsion beam rear axle 2003 had retired. Forget it. Now she returns to the Gulf 7th
Only the models with more than 140 hp VW donated a modern multi-link axle. This lowers the price while at the base, but is technically a major setback. Where: Retro is in. And yes, the twist-beam axle had been the first golf
SECOND THE LACK OF HYBRID DRIVESince 1997, Toyota built the Prius. Since 2010 the Auris Hybrid. Since 2012 the Yaris hybrid. And VW? Announced for the end of 2013 at the Golf Hybrid.
That makes 16 years development lead for the Japanese. In the competition between the two largest automotive groups VW draws up short at this point - and has been for years.
THIRD THE OVERPRICED NAVIGATION SYSTEMA standard screen in the dashboard is great. Unfortunately, the can in its basic model in the Golf 7 little. Even a radio costs extra, a navigation system costs a lot extra. The simplest navigation starts at 1,375 euros. How are cheaper, shows the competition. Ford Focus will cost Navi 1100, the Hyundai i30 1,120 euros, TomTom, only 140 Euro. After all, VW offers the Navi as an extra for the basic version.
4TH THE PRIZE FIGHTERVolkswagen has kept its word. The Golf 7 will cost exactly the basic configuration as much as the Golf 6: 16,975 euros. In black, with Highline equipment, 140 hp, seven-speed DSG, four doors, leather, airbags, rear, large navigation, driver assistance package and winter tires on steel rims, the price doubled to almost 34,000 euros. Way too much for such a car. Strictly comparable, but a clue.
For 68,000 DM (about 34,000 euros) in 1990, there was a fully equipped golf "Limited" with 210 horsepower and all-wheel drive.5TH THE CHEATING DIETAccording to the golf business has slimmed 7 tidy, up to 100 kilograms. A peak value, including the Golf weighs 7 less than a comparable model of the fourth generation. Unfortunately, this value is more marketing than reality. Because not all models are so much easier
. The 85-PS entry-level petrol engine weighs only about 24 kilograms less than its predecessor, the 2.0 TDI BlueMotion even just eleven pounds. And at a reduced capacity.Consumption with DSG: not always lower6TH THE GEAR-MESSVolkswagen is proud of its dual-clutch transmission. It switches without interruption of traction and saves gasoline. Theoretically. Practically this is so. Only the seven-speed DSG in the 1.4-liter TSI with 140 PS lowers consumption. With the same gearbox, the 1.6-liter TDI with 105 hp consumes 0.1 liters more than the five-speed manual gearbox. The six-speed DSG at 150-horsepower diesel engine increases fuel consumption by as much as 0.3 liters. That is not up to date. Saved, however, was the entry-level gasoline. There's only five-course, not even a sixth surcharge.
7TH WHERE ARE THE LED HEADLIGHTSWith a view to hybrid and electric golf LED headlights would be a wise investment. They are energy efficient and will help to extend the range. The consumption of combustion engines could be reduced. The full-LED headlights are neither now nor in the future to co
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