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The latest incarnation of Volkswagen’s iconic Golf is not just the best so far but the best by a country mile.

The Volkswagen Golf is generally regarded as the class-leading compact model in virtually every respect, the latest MkV1 version raises the standard even higher in the all-important areas of quality, safety, economy, environmental-friendliness and technological advancement.

The new Volkswagen Golf significantly exceeds forthcoming emissions standards, has seven airbags, crash-avoiding cruise control and self parking, is roomier and boasts improved economy of up to 62mpg.

Styling changes are subtle so it remains unmistakably a Golf but is brought bang up to date to stay as class-leader in an increasingly competitive sector of the market.

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The best-selling Volkswagen Golf hatchback comes with a choice of two and four door body styles plus an opening rear tailgate and all versions have air conditioning, remote central locking, traction control, front, side and curtain air bags, a trio of rear three-point seat belts with child seat mountings, electric windows, CD sound system and split-folding rear seats.

Some versions of the new Golf also have alloy wheels, electric operation of the rear windows in addition to those in the front while a few come with cruise control and in most cases it is possible to add leather upholstery, parking sensors, satellite navigation, metallic paint and Bluetooth connectivity at extra cost.

Volkswagen’s Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) is offered for the first time on the new Golf, as are Automatic Distance Control as are a new head restraint system and more advanced Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) software.

For the first time, Volkswagen’s Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) is offered on the Golf.  This is available on the Passat CC and standard on the Scirocco, allowing the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension, steering and accelerator response settings for any particular journey.

Automatic Distance Control is also offered, which monitors the area around the vehicle through a series of sensors and will, if necessary, reduce the vehicle’s speed should an obstruction be identified.  In extreme cases the vehicle can be brought to a complete stop using the system.

A knee airbag for the driver brings the total number fitted as standard to seven.  A new head restraint system designed to reduce whiplash injuries and rear seat belt detection sensors are joined by new, more advanced Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) software.

The new Volkswagen Golf offers advanced new petrol and diesel engines with lower CO2 emissions, such as the new 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS common rail diesel unit that emits just 118g/km of CO2. Many of the petrol engines adopt the latest ultra high-efficiency TSI technology for lower CO2 emissions whilst the BlueMotion versions bring the figure below the tax-busting 120g/km threshold.

The new Golf achieved 36 out of a possible 37 points for occupant protection leading to a five-star NCAP award.  In the area of child safety the new Golf scored an impressive four stars and a further three stars were awarded for pedestrian safety.

The new Golf is among the safest vehicles on sale, thanks to the fitment of seven airbags including a knee airbag as standard across the range.  This is in addition to standard Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), Brake Assist, ABS, the introduction of new whiplash reducing headrests, side impact protection and a stronger chassis structure than before.

Each of the new petrol and diesel engines in the latest Volkswagen Golf is cleaner and more powerful than before and every one surpasses emissions legislation that has yet to be introduced.

The 1.4-litre petrol Golf unit comes with a choice of three power outputs of 79bhp, 120bhp and 158bhp plus a choice of standard manual and DSG transmissions resulting in CO2 ratings of 149g/km, 144g/km and 139g/km. There are 0-60mph acceleration times of 14, 9.5 and eight seconds with top speeds of 108mph, 125mph and 137mph. Economy figures are 44mpg, 45.6mpg and 47mpg.

The 1.6-litre petrol model of the new Volkswagen Golf has a power output of 100bhp to give a 0-60mph time of 11.3 seconds, a top speed of 1127mph, economy of 40mpg and a CO2 rating of 166g/km.

The new Volkswagen Golf two-litre diesel comes with a choice of power outputs of 108bhp and 138bhp. The former has a 0-60mph acceleration time of 10.7 seconds and a top speed of 120mph. Economy is 62mpg and the CO2 figure is 119h/km. The 138bhp version boasts a combination of 130mph performance and 57mpg economy with a 0-60mph time of 9.3 seconds and a CO2 rating of 129g/km.

The new Golf GTI uses a 2.0-litre four cylinder TSI engine developing 210bhp, which is 10bhp more than its predecessor. Top speed is 148mph (fastest-ever GTI) and the 0-60mph time is 7.2 seconds yet economy averages 37mpg and the CO2 figure falls from 189g/km to 178g/km compared to the Mk V model.

The entry-level new Volkswagen Golf model is the 1.4-litre petrol version with a list price of £14,850 for the three door and £15,435 for the five door.

The 1.6-litre petrol S new Golf models are £15,760 and £16,345 in three and five door guises.

The equivalent 1.4 S TSI models of the new Golf are £15,990 and £16,575 in manual form or £18,045 for the five door model with Volkswagen’s seven-speed DSG auto transmission.

The same cars with SE trim range from £17,380 for the 1.4 three-door rising to £21,385 for the 1.6 five-door 105 TDI with six-speed auto DSG.

The comprehensive line up also includes new Volkswagen Golf GT models ranging in price from £20,240 for the three door 1.4 TSI 160bhp model with six-speed manual transmission, through £22,760 for the five door version with seven-speed auto DSG, to £22,760 for the new Golf GT TDI 2.0 140bhp five door with six-speed auto DSG.

The flagship models of the Golf range start with the new GTis with the three-door 2.0 GTi 210ps at £23,610 which is available in five-door at £24,195. The same models with DSG automatic gearboxes are available at £25,480 and £26,065.

The Diesel variants, GTD TDi 2.0 170ps start at £23,610 for three-door and £24,195 for five-door.  The same models with DSG automatic gearboxes are available at £24,920 and £25,505.

Topping the range are the new R models starting with the three-door 2.0 TSi 6 speed at £30,090, which is also available in five-door at £30,675. The same models with DSG automatic gearboxes are available at £31,395 and £31,980.

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