The Volkswagen Golf 7 is the latest version of the legendary German compact hatchback. The Golf 7 features a range of new engines that Volkswagen claims will be the most fuel-efficient petrol and diesel units in the class. The Golf 7 will come standard with a 5-year/90 000 km service plan, 3-year/120 000 km warranty and 12-year anti-perforation warranty.
What are the features of the golf 7?
You can have the Golf 7 in either three or five-door body styles, but only with four-wheel drive (4MOTION). Either a 1.4-litre TSI turbo petrol engine or 2 litres powers the front wheels TDI common rail diesel unit; both offer 150 kW/204 Nm outputs at 3800 rpm on 87 octane fuel via manual transmissions or six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatics, respectively.
The 1.6-litre TSI turbo petrol engine has 140 kW/250 Nm outputs at 4200 rpm while equally matched to both manual and auto versions; this also runs on 87 octane fuel but gets you there much faster than its smaller sibling thanks to its additional 20 kW (27 hp) – though this comes at an extra cost when compared against an equivalent 1.4-litre model priced from just over R270 000 all-inclusive of any added extras like paint options, etc…
What are the prices for the Volkswagen Golf 7 range in South Africa?
The good news is that the Golf 7 is available in South Africa. The bad news is that there is no single model for sale, so you’ll need to choose which model you want from a range of options.
In terms of models, there’s the Golf 7 GTI – with its 290kW engine and six-speed manual transmission; or the Golf 7 GTD with its 2.0-litre diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. Then there are also several petrol engines (the 1.4TSI and 2LTSI) with either DSG dual-clutch automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions available on all variants except for the GTI Performance Package (which comes with a DSG dual-clutch automatic). You can also opt for an optional Performance Pack on any variant if you want even more power out of your car!
With colours and equipment specifications, though… things get trickier: There are loads of different trims available depending on what type of Golf you buy; so we won’t go into detail here but just say that they’re all pretty cool looking!
What is the cost of the Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Trendline?
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI Trendline costs R233 800 and comes standard with a manual gearbox.
Optional features include:
- Rear parking sensors (R3 600)
- Heated front seats (R3 900)
Other models available include the VW Golf 1.2 TSI Comfortline, which starts at R236 000 and has heated front seats as standard. You can also opt for an automatic transmission if you prefer that to a manual gearbox; it’s not any more expensive than a manual version: the starting price is still R233 800 for this model too!
What is the price of the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Comfortline with DSG in South Africa?
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Comfortline with DSG costs R279 400 and features a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission as well as 16″ alloy wheels, rear park distance control, daytime running lights, fog lights, leather seating surfaces and electric windows in front and back.
The Golf 7 is the latest version of the legendary German compact hatchback. It features a range of new engines that Vw claims will be the most fuel-efficient petrol and diesel units in the class.
The Golf 7’s styling has been updated to make it look more aggressive than before, with sharpened lines and an enlarged grille. The headlights have also been reshaped so they look more like those found on larger Volkswagens such as the Passat or Tiguan SUV.
What is the cost of the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline DSG in South Africa?
The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline DSG costs R316 700 and features 17″ alloy wheels, keyless access, panoramic sunroof, front park distance control, a navigation system and automatic climate control.
The Golf 7 has received rave reviews from motoring journalists around the world. It is more refined than its predecessor with better ride quality and increased interior space while retaining the sporty driving characteristics that made it so popular in its heyday.
Volkswagen has also included several new engines that offer better fuel economy than before while still offering plenty of performance for those who enjoy driving their cars quickly
