Volkswagen Golf TDI 105 S

Vehicle Review

No other small family car blends fun and comfort as well as the Golf. It’s incredibly composed on demanding roads thanks to lots of grip, tight body control and well-weighted steering, yet you can enjoy driving it. It’s also effortless around town. The ride is smooth and controlled at all times, which makes the optional adaptive suspension system seem unnecessary. The Golf’s hushed cabin makes it an excellent cruiser, with minimal wind, road or engine noise intruding at speed. The engines are smooth and quiet, with the 2.0 TDI diesel particularly impressive. All of the major controls work with slick precision, which enhances the Golf’s credentials as a real smoothie. It's hard to think of a box that the Golf doesn't tick. You get stability control to help you prevent having a crash in the first place, and if you can't avoid it, you have front, side and curtain airbags to keep you safe, along with another airbag to protect the driver's knees. Side airbags can also be fitted in the back for a nominal fee. On the security front, you get deadlocks, a visible VIN and plenty of marked parts. Drivers get comfortable using simple adjusters for the seat and steering wheel. Visibility is good all round the car, too. The dash is minimalistic, and the little switchgear that is present is well sited. The stereo has chunky buttons, or if you're willing to pay extra, you can have touchscreen controls.

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