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GOLF PRESS RELEASES

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22nd April 2005

Volkswagen is increasing the appeal of its award-winning Golf range still further with the announcement of lower prices and improved specification. The improvements mean that the extensive range of hatchbacks which have some of the best residual values in their class offer even stronger value to customers.

With reductions ranging from 150 on the Golf S, to 910 on Golf GT FSI/GT TDI models, customers in the UK will now enjoy even more competitive pricing, value and choice. 

The fifth generation Golf has been a huge success since its launch in January 2004, selling over 60,000 units in its first year in the UK, and becoming the top selling car in Europe last year. It was crowned What Car? magazines Car of the Year 2004 outright, and has received a number of other accolades.

The revised prices are designed not only to be more attractive to prospective customers, but also to offer buyers a closer pricing structure this will allow a choice based on specification rather than just pricing. As an example, customers can now choose between the comfort orientated Golf SE starting from 14,630 RRP on the road, or the sportier specification Golf Sport for a more comparable 14,900 RRP on the road. 

In addition to the price changes, Golf S models now enjoy climatic air conditioning as a permanent standard feature, with the Golf SE gaining rear electric windows (on five-door models) and a convenience pack as part of its standard specification. The convenience pack includes coming/leaving home lighting with automatic headlights on; automatic dimming rear view mirror; rain sensor; and front footwell illumination.

The Golf range now starts from 11,845 RRP on the road for the S 1.4-litre 75 PS three-door. The recently launched GTI model, which is proving a hit among hot hatch buyers, is unaffected by the price and specification realignments.

15th February 2005

Volkswagen has added another dimension to its Golf line-up, with the launch of sophisticated 4MOTION four-wheel drive versions. The new models will appeal to those attracted to the benefits of 4x4 transmission, but not the greater height and bulk of an SUV for example, those who tow or regularly need to traverse light off-road terrain such as fields or lakesides.

Unlike the front-wheel drive Golf, 4MOTION models use electronically controlled Haldex transmission, mounted on the rear axle, to split the drive between the front and rear wheels. Using a second generation Haldex system, the new transmission is faster acting, more sensitive, quieter and more compact than before. 

In normal driving 90 per cent of the engines power is delivered to the front wheels, with 10 per cent going to the rear. This results in characteristics familiar to drivers of front-wheel drive vehicles, plus improved fuel efficiency compared with a permanent four-wheel drive system. As the system senses loss of traction, the Haldex transmission transmits power to the wheels with the most grip; as much as 100 per cent of the engines power can transfer to the rear wheels if necessary.

The Golf 4MOTION is available to order now, either as a 2.0-litre GT FSI 150 PS or 2.0-litre GT TDI 140 PS. Trim levels mirror those of the front-wheel drive GT FSI and GT TDI models, with standard equipment including 2Zone climate control; rain sensor and automatic dimming rear view mirror; 16 alloy wheels; CD player; and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme). Visual differences are subtle, with twin exhaust pipes and discreet 4MOTION chrome badges the only external cues.

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