Give me another color than yellow any day. I've been ridiculed by friends, co-workers and even the women employees at my daughter's day-care center. (Note to all of them: I will get revenge.). It's the only new color for 2007. Since the latest-generation Golf has been around since 1999, however, the car looks old; I don't feel like I'm driving a brand-new car.
Conclusion
The City Golf is proof that manufacturers don't have to produce redesigned models every 5 years; basic, cheap transportation is what many people need, not the latest technology and ultra-powerful engines. And with a test price of $17,195, which includes the $205 Cold Weather Package, the $740 Convenience Package and $1,350 Air conditioning, this car is priced just right; it's probably even stealing some Rabbit sales.
So it's your choice: a modern subcompact, or an old-school compact. Some car buyers want the latest models on the market, while others just want the most for their hard-earned money. If the City Golf and City Jetta end up being reasonably reliable, a lot of people will take advantage of Volkswagen's strategy.
Personally, I like this Golf, and I'd probably choose it over a Rabbit to save some money. However, if I was shopping for a subcompact, I'd still go for a Honda Fit or [link artid="687412"]Nissan Versa[/link].
Aggressive pricing
Fun to drive
Agreeable cockpit
Adequate power
Radio placed too low on the dash
Looks old
Engine rpm on the highway
photo:Philippe Champoux
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| The City Golf is only available in Canada. |
Conclusion
The City Golf is proof that manufacturers don't have to produce redesigned models every 5 years; basic, cheap transportation is what many people need, not the latest technology and ultra-powerful engines. And with a test price of $17,195, which includes the $205 Cold Weather Package, the $740 Convenience Package and $1,350 Air conditioning, this car is priced just right; it's probably even stealing some Rabbit sales.
So it's your choice: a modern subcompact, or an old-school compact. Some car buyers want the latest models on the market, while others just want the most for their hard-earned money. If the City Golf and City Jetta end up being reasonably reliable, a lot of people will take advantage of Volkswagen's strategy.
Personally, I like this Golf, and I'd probably choose it over a Rabbit to save some money. However, if I was shopping for a subcompact, I'd still go for a Honda Fit or [link artid="687412"]Nissan Versa[/link].
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Aggressive pricing
Fun to drive
Agreeable cockpit
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Adequate power
Radio placed too low on the dash
Looks old
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Engine rpm on the highway
photo:Philippe Champoux
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