We like the improvements made to this eighth generation Golf. So much that we think you might even now feel that this Volkswagen is a better home for your money than a pricier premium-branded model of this sort - the Audi A3 that shares nearly all of this car's engineering for instance. Now that the annoying infotainment glitches of the original version of this MK8 design have been dealt with, there's lots to like here from a car that feels engineered to a depth that most rivals can't match. Certainly, the safety kit, media features and autonomous driving tech are all cutting-edge.
All of which means that this is still, as a Golf always should be, a benchmark in its segment; a car that must feature highly on any family hatch buyer's shopping list. In short, this is still a Golf - with all the model line heritage, depth of engineering and inherent quality that this badge has come to represent.

Digital cockpit pro - 10.25" high resolution TFT dash display screen with customizable menus and information

Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles

Isofix child seat preparation for 2 rear child seats and front passenger seat

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system

Front centre armrest with storage compartment

Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)

Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

Front fog lights with static cornering function and poor weather lighting

Multifunction camera for distance control

Mobile phone interface with wireless inductive charging function

Remote electrically heated, adjustable and foldable door mirrors, including door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on pa

Travel assist with emergency side assist with electrically foldable door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Golf

1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Golf

1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG