Four transmissions will be available for the Golf Plus: a five-speed manual, a six-speed manual, a six-speed DSG dual-clutch
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| Volkswagen has projected that the Golf Plus will arrive in European dealerships by May of 2005. (Photo: Volkswagen Canada) |
After a surprise world debut last week at the Bologna motor show in Italy, Volkswagen has projected that the model will arrive in European dealerships by May of 2005. Currently, there's no word on whether or not the Golf Plus will be sold in North America, but it would make a logical addition to Volkswagen's redesigned compact car range comprised of the fifth generation Golf and Jetta.
If the Golf Plus is to be sold in North America, expect trim levels and models to be similar to those of the Golf, with a slight price premium. As the spiritual successor to the stodgy space wagons of the past, the Golf Plus is further proof that a recycled idea can have merit, even if it brings back memories of a design originally considered odd.
Specifications:
- Price Range: N/A
- Body Type: 5-door hatchback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Base Engine: 75 hp, 93 lb-ft of torque, 1.4L, 16-valve DOHC I-4,
- Optional Engine: 115 hp, 114 lb-ft of torque, 1.6L, 16-valve DOHC direct-injection I-4
- Optional Engine: 105 hp, 184 lb-ft of torque, 1.9L 8-valve SOHC turbodiesel I-4
- Optional Engine: 140 hp, 236 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L 16-valve DOHC turbodiesel I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 6-spd manual, 6-spd auto with manual mode, 6-spd DSG)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,206/1,759/1,580/2,578 mm (165.6/69.3/62.2/101.5 in)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (seats up/seats down): 395 / 1,450 L (13.95 / 51.21 cu ft)
- Web Site: www.vw.ca
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