Updated VW Golf boasts more efficiency and technology

Volkswagen has unveiled the updated Golf, which has major improvements to powertrains and equipment.

The new 1.5 TSI Evo with Active Cylinder Management makes its debut in the Golf, with claimed emission figures of 110g/km CO2 emissions and 57.6mpg (combined). This will be followed by a 128bhp BlueMotion version with 104g/km and 61.4mpg.

The Discover Pro infotainment system can be operated by gesture control and has a larger touchscreen.

Safety technologies include City Emergency Braking with new Pedestrian Monitoring function, the new Traffic Jam Assist (partially automated driving at speeds of up to 60 km/h) and Emergency Assist, which is also new in this segment.

The Golf GTI will have added performance: 169 kW/230 PS for the standard version and 180 kW/245 PS for the GTI Performance.

What’s more, a newly developed 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) will gradually replace all 6-speed DSGs for the Golf.

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