If you fancy the practicality and reliability of a Golf but need a little more space, then the five door Golf Plus ticks all the boxes. It’s a great choice for the growing family or if you just need an adaptable hatchback to fit your work and leisure requirements.
The first thing to notice is that the Golf Plus is taller and wider than the standard Golf, which means head room is increased for a more comfortable seating position – great for taller passengers. You’ll also benefit from the 60/40 rear seats, which can be moved backwards and forwards to increase storage space and legroom as you need it. The rear back rest can be folded down to create a flat cargo hold and you can store longer, thinner items by folding the centre armrest. Add to that the myriad of ingenious storage spaces and cup holders and you have a car that can cope commendably with the rigours of family life. Safety-wise, every model in the range comes with stability control, anti-lock brakes, six airbags and front head restraints to give you added peace of mind.
As you’d expect there’s a great range of engines to choose from starting with the 1.4-litre petrol right up to the economical 2.0-litre TDI returning 48 mpg making it a good choice if you do frequent motorway miles. The eco-friendly Bluemotion variant is also available, offering an impressive 58mpg and just 127g/km of CO2 emissions so it’s pretty cheap on road tax too. Insurance bands range from C to G depending on which model you choose.
Select from five trim levels - the S (later replaced by the Luna), SE, Sport and the top-end GT and all are pretty well equipped with semi-automatic air conditioning, LED rear lights, electric windows and heated mirrors and a CD stereo as standard on all models. Upgrade to the SE for 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and an alarm. The Sport adds a lower sports suspension, front fog lights and sports seats.
For the spacious compact family car, choose the reliable Volkswagen Golf Plus. We have a large selection of used small family hatchbacks and compact hatchbacks to suit all budgets so call us today for a great deal. We can help with part exchange or car finance and with our one year comprehensive guarantee, servicing, MOT and RAC roadside assistance package you can Drive Happy with Carcraft.