VW Golf
The Volkswagen Golf has attained iconic status and has rightly claimed its place as a modern classic alongside vehicles such as the Mazda MX5. The Golf is a high performance hatchback offering first rate performance available to the common man. It is renowned for its onus on quality, handling and performance. Due to its sporty performance you should gather car insurance quotes from the internet to avoid paying too much for this high insurance group vehicle.
The current Golf is the 6th generation of the vehicle illustrating its popular legacy. It was first produced in 1974 and has been a mainstay on our roads ever since. The 6th generation Golf is nearly twice as heavy as its early predecessors showing the drastic evolution of the car. Despite the changes the present Volkswagen Golf has somehow managed to stay true to its roots.
The current Golf is as highly acclaimed as ever. The engine has moved from the humble 1100CC offerings of the 70’s. The 2011 Golf engines peak at a 2.5 litre petrol model. The much vaunted 2litre diesel promises to be the most popular. The diesel is a practical and high performance option due to its exceptional fuel economy. The Bluemotion technology can muster 62.8mpg. It offers huge torque and 145hp, enhancing the Golf’s reputation as a performance compact.
The interior of the Golf has a robust refined feel. Quality oozes from every fixture. Minor details in other cars become all important in the Golf, keen to demonstrate its ability to produce finely engineered cars.
The Golf has always been reasonable due to its ‘compact’ classification. It’s available from just £15,850. Whatcar voted it the 2011 Small Family Car of the Year highlighting its versatility. It is popular with young motorists as a realistic chance to own a high performance car. Insurance can be costly so trawl the net for car insurance quotes.
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