Fifty years on, Volkswagen continues to supply the Golf, with one objective in thoughts – to create a hatchback that masters the stability between on a regular basis practicality and a sporty angle. The 2025 model is not any exception.
Examined right here in its 110TSI R-Line trim – the economical selection within the line-up – the Volkswagen Golf recognises your proximity and mechanically unlocks, with a fast flash of the hazard lights and a swiping animation that travels throughout the entrance finish.
It’s a pleasant contact for a journey that sits on 18-inch (Leeds) alloy wheels, wrapped in 225/40 R18 Bridgestone tyres designed with gas effectivity in thoughts. In line with Volkswagen its 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre 4-cylinder engine is nice for six.3-litres/100km.
In actual world testing that was extra like 8.0-litres, in a mixture of every part from spirited valley driving to Sydney’s horrendous bumper-to-bumper site visitors. The lesser gas determine is feasible in the event you drive tamely, nevertheless it’s laborious to disclaim the Golf’s sporty agility.
Inside, you’ll discover a vibrant and responsive 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that gives entry to every part from driving modes (Eco, Consolation, Sport and Particular person), to driver help and security options.
Right here you’ll discover the flexibility to tweak lane help, the motive force consideration monitor, drowsiness detection, emergency braking help and blind spot monitoring. It takes some getting used to and there are some odd choices.
As an illustration, the haptic button to entry the controls for the air con is labelled ‘Clima’ and as soon as pressed, the infotainment system promptly shows all of the local weather settings for the motive force and passenger, together with normal, recycled or purified air.
Within the centre console you will see a few neat options, together with a set measurement cup holder which might maintain a 250ml can comfortably, a bigger drink bottle holder which might sit a Stanley mug, a easy swap model gear selector, and a park button.
An digital parking brake additionally options, in addition to a small cubby for issues like a pockets of some tissues. The reverse and 360-degree cameras additionally take a while to get the hold of, providing common high quality visibility when backing your car into an area.
Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are normal, and when you begin taking part in music, the Harman Kardon sound system doesn’t disappoint. It presents a pleasant mixture of bass, treble and vocals, making the commute much more pleasurable.
Rear legroom is tight, however you possibly can match two adults again there. It isn’t tremendous snug, however it’s enough. It’s clear the entrance seat occupants are the main focus although, because the entrance half of the cabin feels fairly spacious, with a big glasshouse, and minimal blind spots.
The boot house in all fairness spacious at 381-litres, with the second row in place, or 1237-litres once you drop it down. The again seats lay flat too, making it a breeze for loading issues out and in of the boot.
An intuitive instrument cluster offers entry a plethora of choices and knowledge. Like commonest German automobiles the structure is acquainted, with a tachometer on the left and speedometer on the correct. Within the centre of each is the knowledge show.
This highlights common gas consumption, navigation, working temperatures, complete distance travelled and in the event you choose a a lot cleaner look, you possibly can even present nothing in any respect. All that element turns out to be useful too.
That’s particularly in order you turn between totally different drive modes. Leaping from Eco to Sport, we took the Golf by the winding roads close to Mulgoa (Penrith, NSW), the place the 110TSI made gentle work of bends, making for a enjoyable and nimble driving expertise.
Even with the three zone local weather setup operating, and the heated and ventilated entrance seats operational to maintain us toasty, the Golf managed to stay comparatively gas environment friendly, leaving us with a giant grin.
With its sporty suspension, the journey high quality of the Volkswagen hatch is kind of pleasurable, and is stiff sufficient to deal with street surfaces in a pointy but compliant vogue. Smoothing out Sydney’s roads is an achievement in and of itself.
Complemented by a properly weighted steering wheel which helps the sensation of high quality and enhances the journey, the 2025 Volkswagen Golf 110TSI R-Line is nice to drive, particularly once you activate adaptive cruise management and relax.
The system retains the car centered on the street and does a superb job of sustaining pace. The 8-speed computerized serves this car nicely too. Our take a look at car got here with Moonstone Gray Premium paint, 18-inch alloys and a panoramic sunroof.
It was additionally optioned with the Sound and Imaginative and prescient package deal, which provides the encompass view setup, the audio package deal, a head-up show, ID voice assistant and a bigger infotainment display, all for $56,400 drive away.
It’s the right automotive for anybody trying to comfortably and reliably commute to work, or for younger thrill seekers who don’t need one thing too fast as they hit the health club or their subsequent purchasing journey. It’s most likely not proper although you probably have a household who want rear seat room.
You’ll find out extra concerning the 2025 Golf 110TSI R-Line on the Volkswagen Australia web site, or by speaking to your native dealership. To get a low fee finance quote, speak to Australia’s finest reviewed automotive finance dealer; Credit score One.
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Our take a look at car was equipped by Volkswagen Australia for unbiased evaluate functions. Exhaust Notes Australia has not been paid to evaluate this car.
