The Golf V is built on the latest “all-Volkswagen” platform, which has already formed the basis of the second generation Audi A3 and VW Touran. Together with it, the AW car received a multi-link rear suspension, and in addition - a new body, the rigidity of which increased by 80%.
Volkswagen golf 5th generation became longer by 57 mm (4204 mm), wider by 24 mm (1759 mm) and higher by 39 mm (1483 mm). The rear passengers will be the first to feel the increase in space: legroom has increased by 65 mm, and the roof has been raised by 24 mm. Trunk volume increased to 347 liters.
The range of engines for the novelty consisted of 2 gasoline engines (1.4 L, 75 HP; 1.6 L, 115 HP) and a pair of turbodiesels: 1.9 TDI 110 HP. with. and a 140-horsepower 2.0 TDI. Later, the lineup was replenished with more powerful engines, including a V-shaped "six" with a capacity of 250 liters. with. with a working volume of 3.2 liters, equipped with a robotic "mechanics" DSG with two clutches.
The Golf V is offered in 3 basic equipment versions: Trendline, Comfortline and Sportline, differing in some trim details. Each of them already includes 6 airbags, ABS with brake assist and ESP.
Volkswagen Golf V presentation
IT'S HARD TO BE GOD
Yuri Nechetov
Driving # 12 2003
CITY "GOLF"
The pillars, flashing outside the window like a picket fence, regained their transverse dimensions. Express, extinguishing speed, pulled under the vaults of the station, in the window casually floated a sign "Golfsburg". This is how the capital of Volkswagen, Wolfsburg, was temporarily "christened" on the occasion of the debut of the fifth generation of the most successful model of the concern.
The increased attention to the event is not accidental: since 1974 more than 22 million cars of four generations have been produced, which is even more than the circulation of the famous "Beetle" in 21,517,415 copies. Over the past nearly thirty years, 2,100 "golfs" have been sold every day in the world! This AW car has become a kind of benchmark, giving the name to the whole class. However, competitors are not asleep - if the first "Golf" competed with only a dozen classmates, then the fifth will have 130 opponents to challenge the leadership. Serious arguments are needed here, it is not easy to stay on top of the AW of the automobile Olympus.
FURTHER MORE
In our minds, the prestige of an AW car is directly related to its size. Precisely because "more is better", each subsequent generation of the same model, as a rule, is slightly larger than the previous one. The Golf V was no exception, adding 55, 24 and 39 mm in length, width and height, respectively. Most noticeably, the wheelbase has increased by 67 mm. The overall dimensions of the three- and five-door hatchbacks remained the same. New calculation methods, an increased share of high-strength steel, modern technologies - in the fifth "Golf", for example, 70 m of laser welded seams against 5 m in the fourth - made it possible to increase the strength of the body by 80%, having achieved the best performance in the segment. Another useful innovation is the modular door design: the outer panel is fixed to the supporting frame with glue and screws and can be easily replaced if damaged. However, it is difficult to grasp all these changes from the outside.
It's another matter inside - in the fifth "Golf", in contrast to the fourth, you can sit in the back completely free! Moreover, even if you move the front seats back to failure, the backrest will not touch the legs of the rear passenger. And behind the driver of an average build, with my own height of 180 cm, I measured 110 mm in front of the knees and 90 mm above the crown.
My colleague, the same driver of average build, turned out to be a fair joker - giving up his seat at the wheel, he lowered the seat to the lowest position. With a habitual movement, I push the fifth point into the salon and ... without meeting a support, I fall somewhere down, it seems, to the very asphalt. Heart and tailbone managed to shrink - splash! Thank God, the chair is still in place. However, in what place - my ears are barely sticking out above the glazing line, and my palm is up to the ceiling! If I understand something in percentiles, then it will be just right for a giant under "two twenty". After kneading with the handle of the elevator, twisting some more knobs and marveling at the electric four-mode adjustment of the lumbar support (by the way, for the first time in this class), I find a comfortable position. So-a-ak, so what's new?
BROTHER-V
In short, everything is new here - something has changed a lot, the other barely, but most of the elements are still recognizable. The former include a more comfortable, convex and rounded center console, which is supported by two braces, bringing an element of sportiness to the interior. The steering wheel has become not so plump, three-spoke, with the control of the audio system. The rest is "Golf" with all the family traits. The style and design have been preserved, but the elements themselves, of course, are different. While everyone is still intuitive, no pretentiousness or unjustified originality.
And the old "Golf" did not look cheap inside, and even this one even more so: soft embossed plastic, even gaps, leather and velor, wood and chrome. The equipment is also matched - even in the most democratic "trendline" AW, cars are equipped as standard with ESP stability control, Dual Break Assist emergency braking, six airbags, belt pretensioners, active front head restraints, power accessories and central locking with remote control... The "comfortline" variant already offers light and rain sensors, cruise control, light-alloy wheel disks, velor seat upholstery. The top "sportline" has a sports suspension, sixteen-inch wheels, an on-board computer, leather on the steering wheel and levers, titanium inserts.
RUDOLF DIESEL TRIUMPH
The giant Procruste was a scoundrel and a sadist - even if he was an ancient Greek. He chopped off his legs in vain, not even puzzled by a plausible excuse. The current engine builders have reasons for which they are both valid - nature, ecology and all that. But the stringent requirements of Euro IV are forcing them to root the characteristics of gasoline engines just to the point of indecency.
I tried in vain to cheer up new motor 1.4FSI with direct fuel injection into the cylinders. And the figures seem to be impressive - 90 forces, 174 km / h, and it drives as if I were lucky to retire. But I do not like lean, I would have something sharper. For example, another novelty is the 150-horsepower 2.0FSI. This is what you need: excellent dynamics, powerful traction in a wide rpm range. Well, I had enough emotions, now you can have a rest on a diesel engine. By the way, they say, he almost does not squeeze the cramped bed of environmental requirements.
It was not so! This crazy two-liter descendant of unhurried slugs is a real cannon! Moreover, it is cleaner than a petrol counterpart, even though it roars at high revs, it warns that all horses are bridled and Newton meters are at the ready. And this quiet man barely audibly mutters to himself at one and a half thousand - just 60 km / h in IV gear, the most innocuous mode. And suddenly, without any switching "down" in response to just pressing the accelerator pedal, the ka-a-ak will jump forward! To be honest, the first such jump just scared, the thought flashed: someone "drove into the tail"!
However, there is no miracle here. Thanks to a variable geometry turbine and an intercooler, the 2.0TDI turbodiesel develops a torque of 320 Nm already at 1750 rpm, and the 2.0FSI gasoline engine only 200 Nm and only at 3500 rpm. So at a speed of 60 km / h, the thrust of a diesel engine in gear IV is even higher than that of a gasoline engine in gear III. Yes, a six-speed manual transmission was more than appropriate here.
A distinctive feature of the 2.0TDI unit, as well as the less powerful 1.9TDI, is a quick start system that allows you to start instantly at any temperature. With these motors, along with a mechanical one, a six-speed AW tomato box is also aggregated. DSG transmission(Direct Shift Gearbox) with manual control function, without torque converter.
WE WAIT UNTIL SPRING
Turbodiesels have already been selected for delivery to Russia. With "immediate" gasoline engines more difficult, they are very demanding on the quality of the fuel, especially the sulfur content. Nevertheless, a bold decision was made - we will sell all new motors. From units of the previous generation with distributed fuel injection, a 1.4 liter engine is already installed, and a little later 1.6 liters with a capacity of 75 and 102 liters, respectively. with. The price at which "Golf V" will be sold in the spring of next year has not yet been determined. On October 17 - the day of the start of sales in Germany, the minimum cost of new items was 15 220 euros.
THE EDGE OF THE BALL
Anton Chuikin
Driving # 4 2005
Well, no, I won't get into trouble a second time. A couple of months ago, when we tested the diesel "Golf" in the case, I was already tormented with the trunk until I remembered that the large emblem itself serves as its handle. Now in front of me is "Golf Plus"; now I'll pull on the letters VW ... Damn, what is this! These "knee-highs", they are either indistinguishable from each other, then for some reason they are original in such a trifle as the lock of the fifth door! The briefcase went to the firm's headquarters in Wolfsburg in a leather seat. Won't you turn on the heating?
PLUS 95
A little later, at the lecture "What is" Volkswagen Golf / "> Golf Plus?" the experts explained that the proportions that had changed in comparison with the prototype dictated the transfer of the license plate from the bumper to the fifth door, in its niche there was a place for the usual handle, etc. It seems logical, but the interesting detail was gone. " Golf ", in general, the car is very correct, outwardly calm, and when it was reshaped into" Volkswagen Golf Plus / "> Golf Plus", after all, it was possible to fool around somewhere, go beyond. Alas, accurate German calculations are everywhere. Even the inclination of the bridge on the bumper is dictated by the laws of graphics, and not just by the will of the artist.
So what is Plus? A new facet of "Golf", which has grown by 95 mm. The result is a tall wagon, a cross between Volkswagen Golf and Turan. If some performances of simply "Golf" can still be called a machine for individuals, then the very name "Plus" hints at unnecessary riders. For them, the interior was increased, the fit was changed, and liters were added to the trunk; and for the driver, on the contrary, we tried to preserve all the driving qualities of the standard golf class ... However, this is exactly what we will now check.
MINUS ONE
The length and width of the car remained the same, visibility did not suffer, so when parking the Plus driver is unlikely to feel that he had to pay for the spacious interior. We leave on AW toban ... oh, that's what I missed so much when traveling on a two-liter diesel "Golf" - German roads! My "Plus" with the same power unit: throttle to the floor, and the car accelerates powerfully, allowing you to change lanes from the acceleration lane to the left lane in a matter of seconds. And now you turn on the cruising sixth gear and watch the passing signs: Braunschweig, Magdeburg ...
Frankly, while driving, I did not feel the difference with the usual "Golf". Except that gusts of side wind shake the car a little more; and if you look at the tables, you will see that the "Plus" with a 140-horsepower diesel engine and a six-speed gearbox loses to the same "Golf" only 1 km / h of maximum speed.
By the way, the lineup for today includes two gasoline and two diesel engines with a volume of 1.4 to 2 liters, which in different versions are combined with five- and six-speed gearboxes, "AW tomato" or DSG - in fact, a six-speed "mechanics" with very fast AW tomato switching. The table shows only four options for power units, two of which are diesel. They will probably be in Russia as well, which cannot yet be said about the 1.4 liter and 1.6 FSI gasoline engines. The diesels run very well, but I dare to suggest that the best combination is a 2-liter diesel plus DSG. If I get to try it, I will certainly share my pleasure.
Now it's my turn to sit in the back. The spacious sofa is entirely at my disposal, I lower the armrest, make the back higher, raise the table. I have nothing to put on it, it's getting boring ... You can't rummage in the trunk on the go. However, here is just free parking.
PLUS-MINUS 160
The rear seat slides longitudinally by 160 mm, allowing for a large cargo compartment. There is still enough room for legs, at least if the crew is of average height. You can also fold the backrest piece by piece, remove the raised floor - see Photo Sketches with an Umbrella. I liked the kinematics of the rear seats - when you fold the backrest, the pillow goes down and forward, so that in one motion you get a cargo compartment with a flat floor. True, to tilt the back, you need to find and pull an unsightly loop, which, after the convenient golf buttons, disappoints.
Seats "Plus", for nothing that fold and move as you like, always remain in the cabin. It is impossible to dismantle them, that is, the explanation of the designers: where to attach a large sofa? In fact, I, for example, have nowhere to go. But, having remained in the cabin, the seats work for safety - the vertically installed backrests reliably fence off the cargo compartment.
It is hard to imagine that some will find few cabin configurations. For me, there are even a lot of them. Imagine a trunk full of belongings and a cabin full of riders. The passenger, whom you did not manage to warn, moves the back seat forward ... Oops, something has fallen there! And then back ... Oh, now it cracked ...
In Germany, the price of "Plus" differs by about that much from just "Golf" in the same configuration. This is, of course, about the euro. When the car appears in the showrooms of Russian dealers by the summer, we'll see what this plus will be in rubles. It is unlikely that the AW car will become cheap - too good, as, in fact, his older brother. Rather, it will be maximally tailored to the needs of a particular client. If you want a hatchback, please. You need a tall wagon - here it is.
By the way, about versatility. Despite the presentation of the high station wagon "Volkswagen Golf Plus", in Wolfsburg they talk about the classic station wagon - under the familiar name "Variant" ...
VISITING VW
Wolfsburg, the capital of the Volkswagen Empire, has been transformed into a major local landmark. Only 14 euros - and you find yourself in a real AW car Disneyland, simply called Autostadt. Guests are greeted by a huge globe. The blue scoreboard corresponds to the position of Wolfsburg - when looking at the reflection in the floor. Sometimes the truth can only be seen in the mirror ... Tourists are attracted by the modern pavilions of brands belonging to the VW group, the famous glass towers with finished products, a circular cinema panorama, a museum with a rich collection of AW tostarines. An excursion to the production facility is also possible: “They make up to 3000 cars a day, the plant area is more than 6 km2, we have about 6,000 bicycles alone! But traces of shrapnel, during the war the building was destroyed by 2/3 ... ”At the end - lunch with the indispensable sausage with curry sauce (another gift from 1945, but more on that another time). In fact, Volkswagen is the largest manufacturer of sausages, 3 million units annually (four times less cars are assembled in Wolfsburg).
That's it, the client is ready. He will probably want to see how the local population of rabbits go out on the Autostadt lawns in good weather, or show the children how dad is spinning in the chair of an accident demonstrator. The easiest way to return is to order a new Golf for the dealer and receive it in Wolfsburg (saving on delivery - several hundred euros). Having found out, you understand: it was for this that you were entertained here ... and yet it is a pity that such a service is available only when buying a car in Germany. The rest come here as tourists. By the way, there is a guide in Russian at Avtostadt.
Source: WWW.ZR.RU - AW car magazine "Behind the wheel"
Volkswagen Golf Plus. Carriage of enthusiasm
Yuri Nechetov
Driving # 9 2005
The day turned out to be that: in the morning to drop in to work, by lunchtime - to the embassy for a visa, then to the airport, to chat for three hours on the plane, to shake off on the train for another half hour, to transfer to the high-speed express train, to whistle three hundred kilometers, to finally get a test car and ... rewind another four hundred on it.
Volkswagen Golf PlusFortunately, it was the correct German AW car "Volkswagen Golf", more precisely "Plus", in which everything is where it should be, and where you can find any button blindfolded - the creative finds of Columbus from ergonomics, which are so frequent on others cars, they would have killed me that evening.
Try to count all the circles in the Golf Plus interior. I saw 16 in this photo: here is the dominant element for you And so - sat down and drove off, as if for the hundredth time, and not for the first time you see an AW car. Moderately rigid profiled chairs with many adjustments and two airbags in the back, a short lever of a clear gearbox, intelligible instruments, extremely clear two-zone climate control, soft expensive plastic panel - everything suits me here!
Ugh, you jinxed it - your foot hit painfully on the hard casing of the steering column! Rubbing my knee, I twist in the chair, assessing the fit: what a good compromise, for all its "minivan" verticality, you don't feel like you're on a stool. And you can sit in the back with your legs crossed. Although the central tunnel could be smaller.
However, interest in the car is mainly caused by a two-liter gasoline engine of the FSI series with direct fuel injection into the cylinders. We must pay tribute, the engine is good, one and a half hundred horses playfully carry a rather heavy "Golf-Plus". With a slip to jerk away from a traffic light? Easily! Up to a hundred - only 9.2 seconds.
Rain sensor, electrochromic mirror with AW tomato dimmer, navigator lamps, tweeters, eyeglass case - there is never too much comfort The color information display is always ready to suggest the shortest route to the desired point ... alas, only in Western Europe third-fifth "? Drive around the city in IV gear, practically without switching? And this is possible thanks to the excellent elasticity of the motor and the torque of 200 Nm. Keep on AW toban 150 km / h? Not a question at all! There is silence in the cabin, under the pedal there is a good margin, which, if necessary, allows even in VI gear to take a long rise or dynamically accelerate without losing speed. But at high speed you need to be more careful, the Golf-Plus is quite high and sensitive to gusts of crosswind.
Instead of the European repair kit, a full-size spare wheel However, the dense suspension and balanced steering, the electric power steering of which increases the reactive action with increasing speed, simplify the task - the car always remains obedient and not too harsh in the reviews. But a little corrugation on the steering wheel rim will not hurt. Another drawback manifested itself in the evening - the edge of the direction indicator repeater on small exterior mirrors is in the driver's field of vision and dazzles in the dark. Well, maybe about "blinds", especially in a city where there are a lot of lights, I turned it down, but on a dark highway this illumination is clearly superfluous.
The lively and dynamic character of the two-liter Volkswagen made it easy, in one breath, to rewind four hundred kilometers of the night. And in the future, the arrow of the speedometer looked more and more to the right - this motor starts, oh it starts! Maybe that's why the gas mileage was not so modest - 10.1 l / 100 km. Although the factory specifications promise only 6.6 liters on the highway - but if you do not "pedal", keep in the economy mode. Okay, there will still be time to clarify - after all, from the fall of the AW, the car will be sold in Russia. Not to say that it is cheap - from 22 thousand dollars, but the "Plus" is worth it.
Have you already acquired children, a dog and a summer cottage, but have not yet lost your youthful enthusiasm? The two-liter "Golf-Plus" is for you. This practical trailer knows how to be fast.
+ Good dynamics, excellent elasticity of the engine, spacious interior, well-thought-out ergonomics, precise operation of the box.
- Sensitivity to crosswinds, massive steering column shroud, dazzling direction indicators.
Source: WWW.ZR.RU - AW car magazine "Behind the wheel"
GOLF CAN BE PLAYED FAST
Yuri Nechetov
Driving # 1 2005
The director of the Paul Ricard AW Todrome stopped in the video control room in front of a huge wall of many monitors: “Our track is one of the most modern in the world. For example, 38 controlled TV cameras are installed on it, which are ready to show close-ups of any grain on the asphalt ... "... so all your tricks will be before our eyes - I mentally finished his phrase. Okay, I'm not going to dare.
Where are you, good intentions? They disappeared as soon as the starting flag flew up. The motor sings, driving the tachometer needle to seven thousand, the howl of tires is interspersed with echoing "dr-r-rrr ..." on the curbs, wet palms gripped the steering wheel, the eye aims at the point of the next braking.
And-e-ee, raz-zz! The foot hits the pedal, the head nods, shaking the scraps of thoughts: ... why can't I hear the ABS chirping? ... or is it broken? ... then why not skidding, the brake discs are more than 300 mm - even 18-inch "sandals" should be blocked? ... or is it so well tuned that you don't feel it?
At the sound of "z-zz" the muzzle sagged and, following the steering wheel, stared into the turn. High rollers of lateral support stopped the attempt to fall out of the seat - not without reason for the GTI designed new seats with a sporty profile and many settings. An interesting thing: until he took aim, several times he almost blew off the cone at the entrance to the S-shaped bundle - you go straight onto the pole, counting on lateral drift, and the Golf GTI literally sticks to the asphalt and does not want to crawl out into any !
However, this is how it should be: after all, from the usual "Golf" he inherited the rear suspension steering in a turn, and in addition received a ground clearance reduced by 15 mm, increased spring rigidity, shock absorbers and a rear stabilizer lateral stability, efficient large-diameter disc brakes and the sportiest of eight electric power steering presets. Wheels even in the "standard" 225 / 45R17, on request and at all 225 / 40R18!
The current GTI is the fifth generation of high-speed cars based on the Golf, but for the first time it is so noticeably different in appearance. A small spoiler on the edge of the roof, a double-barreled 70 mm caliber - the elements, of course, are bright, but feasible even for a small tuning company. The debutant has a new front end made in a corporate style with an anthracite-black insert in the center and enlarged "honeycomb" air intake grilles, as well as a more massive rear bumper skirt.
However, the most serious changes are hidden under the hood: a two-liter FSI gasoline engine with direct fuel injection into the cylinders, a turbocharged mechanism for adjusting the phases of the intake valves - now it develops 200 hp. And the torque shelf of 280 Nm stretched from 1800 to 5000 rpm! Choice of six-speed gearboxes - manual and AW-tomatic DSG (ZR, 2003, No. 2).
... A long, gentle climb turns the motor until it chimes. One touch of the right petal under the steering wheel - followed by an instant transition to a note below. With a conventional gearbox, even the most trained rider spends about 0.2 seconds: you need to squeeze the clutch, disengage the gear, equalize the speed of rotation of the shafts with the synchronizers, put into operation a new pair of gears, release the clutch. In DSG, figuratively speaking, two boxes and two clutches are assembled. And they already have two gears included - one is working, the second is ready. To switch, it is enough to turn off one clutch, and turn on the second synchronously - more precisely, even with some anticipation, since multi-disc structures operate in an oil bath and allow some slippage, which achieves a smooth, albeit very fast, change in the gear ratio.
Together with the adjustment of the transmission ratios, this gave a gain of 0.3 s in acceleration to hundreds compared to the usual mechanical box... But the maximum speed is 2 km / h lower - the DSG shift drive pump is to blame, which eats up some of the power. However, electronics and hydraulics are in charge of all the subtleties of the process, while the driver has only two pedals - gas and brake and a couple of levers with “-” and “+” under the steering wheel.
By the way, this box works well and without delays in the usual AW tomato mode, which became clear the very next day on ordinary roads. In general, the Golf GTI is not only a powerful sports equipment, but also an excellent vehicle for every day: excellent noise insulation, spacious interior, rich equipment, high quality finishes. And even the suspension does not seem rigid, although, apart from the "speed bumps", there was nowhere to test it. The three-spoke profiled steering wheel is very convenient, slightly flattened at the bottom.
Safety has not been forgotten either: in addition to stabilization systems and tire pressure monitoring, there are, for example, active head restraints and six or eight airbags, including full-size side curtains.
... At the end of the straight, ruby arrows rested on "180" and "7000", then a cool right one, which you can go without resetting. As soon as I entered, I feel, dragging out, as if smeared with bacon - here it would be to straighten the trajectory and leave the track calmly, since the safety zone is the size of three football fields. But no, I began to balk ... As a result, this zone flew partly sideways, partly backwards - that was probably the fun in the video control room ...
On the pit-line, the first thing I did was crouch at the wheel - that's it, there are only memories from the tread, the shoulder zone is gnawed to the cord, where can I resist!
A friendly engineer from Volkswagen reassured: “Don't worry, 840 journalists have been here in three weeks, and we have changed 800 wheels ...” Yes, not only Russians like to drive fast. Especially if the car asks.
Source: WWW.ZR.RU - AW car magazine "Behind the wheel"
Practical arguments
Sergey Voskresensky
Driving # 7 2007
Once in the driver's seat, I finally recognize an old and good friend. A very decent margin for this class of space around, impeccable embrace of a chair, a grasping steering wheel, comfortable pedals, toggle switches and an "international" instrument cluster. It is, perhaps, even better adapted for passengers, and certainly more cheerful. Yes, for sure this "popular wagon" will reign in its class for more than one year, setting standards for the rest. Once again evaluating the quality of leather, plastics, and simply the richness of the package, one never ceases to be amazed at the thoughtfulness and harmony of every detail. Soundly, comfortable, although, probably, expensive. But there is no word about prices yet, we decide with a colleague sitting on the right - we will enjoy the zest of the novelty.
The interior of "Golf Variant" is distinguished by careful thoughtfulness and balanced design decisions - a feature that has already become a trademark. The arrows of the analog devices started and confidently jumped upwards, the robotic DSG gearbox without tediousness and delays began to confidently count all six steps, a point slid across the screen of the navigation monitor, marking our location.
The panoramic sunroof, 1.36 m long and 0.87 m wide, is standard on the Sportline. In one breath, having passed the local paths, we taxi to the AW toban. "Variant", obeying the command, as if spurred, rushes forward, leaving potential competitors behind the mighty stern. The speedometer is under two hundred, and the engine is still confidently singing its quiet song, persistently accelerating the car. And those around us are unaware that the sense of pride, even superiority that we experience, is not based on the solid power of the station wagon. She's something for "Volkswagen" - a common thing. But the thing is that 170 forces were removed from an engine with a volume of only 1.4 liters! In this, as well as in a deceptive appearance, at first it is simply impossible to believe - the reactions of the machine are so light, temperamental. And soon the trip computer summed up the result: the average fuel consumption was just over 8 liters. Well, the superiority of the latest technology, denoted by the TSI nameplate, is very clear.
The "international" instrument cluster is typical for most models of the concern. Colleagues-journalists seem to have gone crazy: there is a sorely lack of cars, everyone wants to try all the new items at once. Burning interest is aroused by two unusual 1.4-liter petrol engines (140 and 170 hp). With their appearance, thanks to a complex combination of a drive compressor and turbocharging, the creators promise almost 20 percent fuel economy, and to it - high, without discounts on subcompact, dynamic characteristics. I have already partly convinced of this, therefore, having hesitated, I still remain an adherent of the most powerful TSI engine, only with a 6-speed mechanics. This will help you better understand the nature of the engine. Communication with the robotic transmission in general left a very favorable impression; however, at a sharp start, it seemed that the tandem engine - gearbox slightly "slows down", as if assessing the seriousness of intentions.
With a conventional gearbox, everything is much more transparent. The jerk of the car is accompanied by a barely noticeable, but very characteristic, almost diesel rumble of a mechanical compressor picking up speed. His work can still be felt and tracked. Further, the "Option", like a straightened spring, simply shoots out, striking with an excellent operating range: from 1500 to 7500 rpm. Due to the flexibility of the settings, the engine is ready for any experiments. It is possible, as we are now, to rush headlong, since the German roads allow it, but you can, on the contrary, roll yourself slowly and measuredly, having already "implanted" the top gear at 60 km / h. And in none of the situations will you feel deprived of something, rather the opposite ...
The center armrest, which is standard on the Comfortline, hides a sunroof for long vehicles. Further transformation of the cushion and backrest of the rear seat - according to the worked out scheme, the main thing is not to forget to remove the head restraints. Everything else is a traditional addition to the first impressions of this AW car. Verified acoustic comfort, good handling and brakes, good ride. Really, it would be strange if the godfather of the golf class found even a small slack. Let's take the chassis. If, according to the intention of the creators, the station wagon is supposed to be more comfortable than its fellow hatchback, it will indeed be better suited for long journeys.
Will retain some harshness of behavior on small irregularities and, most likely, will be a little less expressive on winding serpentines. In general, "Variant" pleases with an excellent understanding of commands, clarity of feedback and logic of behavior.
Almost everyone told about the new product: how many AW vehicles are planned to be made this year, what are the expanded configurations, intelligent security systems. That in August the station wagon will appear in Russia, including with one of the new TSI engines (140 hp). But the pedantic Germans have not yet decided on the price ...
All versions of the station wagon are equipped with six airbags. Side airbags for rear passengers will be offered as an option. If the Golf Variant is equipped with a hitch (towed trailer weight with brakes 1200-1500 kg), it can be supplemented with a trailer stabilization system linked to ESP. The information is read from the yaw rate sensor, and if the oscillations of the "tail" exceed the permissible ones, the electronics, after braking, will return the trailer to the previously set trajectory. For greater efficiency, braking of the tractor starts when the trailer is in the "neutral" - zero position of the vibration amplitude.
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT - practical, solid, constructively interesting. An extraordinary AW car rightfully strives to be an older class.
Source: WWW.ZR.RU - AW car magazine "Behind the wheel
Test drive VW Golf V
Volkswagen is a people's AW car, it follows at least from the name of the brand itself. And its most popular model is the Golf, with 23 million AW vehicles sold since the launch of this model in 1974. However, over the decades, both the brand and the model have evolved a lot. The three-door Golf V Sportline in canary color with a 2-liter FSI engine and the 6-step "AW tomato" does not turn the tongue. You can get it into private ownership for only $ 33,776. The situation is slightly improved by all sorts of discounts; for our configuration, the price would have decreased by about $ 3,000. Over the past decade, VW has matured and finally became bourgeois.
Three-door hatch, color, AW tomato - the idea of a female AW car is immediately built up, which, however, is somewhat refuted by the engine power (150 hp). Despite significant changes in design, the common features of the latest Golf models in the AW car have been preserved. It is no coincidence that the employees of the VW representative office in Russia are so fond of the phrase about the absolute security of the design from counterfeiting. This is a Golf, and nothing else, although such a continuity of style, as between the III and IV generations, is no longer felt.
The transversely positioned headlamps and taillights have increased in size and are substantially redesigned to align with the company's new corporate identity. Huge company emblems adorn the front and back. The rear one, by the way, serves as a trunk handle - it looks very nice and, after pressing, smoothly returns to its original position. True, it gets dirty in bad weather.
The interior of the AW car is even more traditional, "German", without unnecessary emotional clutter, but extremely functional - all controls and switches are exactly where you expect to see them. Sitting in the salon, first of all we look around and get comfortable in the driver's seat - the seat has a decent set of adjustments and reliably keeps it from lateral displacement. Comfort is no longer the privilege of only front passengers, as in the previous generation. Thanks to the increased size of the body, the rear passengers do not have to prop their ears with their knees and three fit there without any problems. The luggage compartment has also increased to 347 liters.
Starting the movement, you think about fast driving, given the engine size and 150 "horses" under the hood. However, disappointment comes pretty quickly - the 6-speed AW tomato slightly upsets the engine, including the last gear already at 80 km, and even in the "sport" mode the situation practically does not change. Most likely, this is due to the need to fit into Euro IV standards and save fuel that is becoming more expensive. It is consumed, by the way, about 10 liters per 100 km with the air conditioner on.
Only by changing gears "manually", you can accelerate this hatch to "hundreds" in 8.7 seconds for the passport. The chassis behaves in accordance with the strict canons of a pseudo-sports AW car. This was achieved in Wolfsburg thanks to a new optimized suspension design and high body rigidity. Riding in city mode delivers extremely positive emotions. The maximum speed that was achieved on the track was approximately 220 km / h. There was no great discomfort, except that the AW car drove a little along the road, which is not surprising at such a speed and quality of Russian roads. Brakes with "Brake Assist" system demonstrated their best qualities in all modes.
The steering is extremely informative: in urban conditions, the steering wheel is quite "light", the gain is continuously optimized according to signals from speed sensors. By the way, the steering wheel became multifunctional for the first time. You can control telephone conversations and / or the multimedia system. We can say that the AW car is moderately comfortable and fast enough. The fair sex will surely like it. But any potential buyer will reasonably have a question about the price.
In our case, a more expensive car was made with multiple decorative panels, functional compartments in the cabin and a powerful engine. Body-colored moldings, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and foglights, as well as other pleasant little things that do not affect the speed. In addition, the package includes 6 airbags, dual-zone climate control and a stereo radio equipped with a 6-disc CD changer. All this can be omitted, and then the price will drop noticeably. But the buyer makes the main investments not even in high-quality plastic or, say, in a multifunction steering wheel, but in the safety and driving performance of the new Golf.
In Russia, the Golf V 2.0 FSI with 6 AT in the Sportline configuration costs a little more than 30,000. Other trim levels with different engines will start at $ 16,999 for the Trendline, $ 18,973 for the Comfortline and $ 18,736 for the Sportline. Various profitable loan programs in cooperation with BSGV bank will undoubtedly help doubters make their choice.
Artem Baranovsky
http://www.autonews.ru
Test drive VW Golf V 1.6 AT
With about twenty thousand conventional units available for buying a new AW car, a lot of tempting offers immediately appear. Due to the specifics of this section, it is not worth mentioning the competitors of the Volkswagen Golf V. We can only say that the level of price / quality ratio established by the concern not so long ago is beginning to find understanding among buyers. On the road, more and more often you can see the "fifth" Golf with a 1.6 liter engine, and it will probably be equipped with an AW automatic transmission. The popularity of this combination is difficult to dispute. The basic equipment of the AW car includes everything you need for a calm drift in city traffic.
Add air conditioning to it and you have the perfect option for the novice driver. A kind of bonus to the purchase can be considered the absence of serious fears for your safety from loved ones. This makes the model popular among the female population, who have saved up money for the first car from a foreign manufacturer.
If the father decides to ride his daughter's future vehicle, then he will certainly be satisfied with the driving performance. The new suspension and improved body rigidity allow a lot, so the handling leaves very good impressions... Reasonable management of the dynamic capabilities of the AW car using the pedals and steering wheel will allow you to accelerate to 180 km / h. At the same time, he will change the “hundred” in 12.5 seconds, which is unlikely to give mom a reason to worry about the excessive agility of the AW car. You don't have to worry too much about finances. The 102-horsepower engine only consumes 10-11 liters in mixed mode, and this is not a factor that can cause stress.
The shape of the AW car has become much smoother than its predecessor. To some, they seem too licked, but what can you do. Mom, for example, will surely like them. As well as transversely located direction indicators, and taillights, which have reshaped and grown in size. The huge company emblems on the radiator grille and trunk lid harmoniously fit into the overall design. Now there are also cool little things, imperceptible at first glance - you can see a small VW badge in the headlight unit.
But in any case, the overall impression of the AW car is created by its color. Thinking about the relevance of red, the question comes to mind: what are the reasons for choosing this color on an AW car with a 1.6-liter engine and AW with a tomato gearbox? Is that the hope of additional attention to your person of the surrounding drivers. The brighter the paint, the better you see. A useful option for girls, by the way. Especially from the category "second day at the wheel".
Learning how to drive this AW car is also extremely easy. The layout of the dashboard and the manipulators of the air conditioning system will not cause serious difficulties for the fair sex to get used to. The same applies to the gear lever, as well as pedals, of which, oddly enough, there are only two. Without even explaining why some keys are needed, you can count on any girl to successfully master them on her own. Victorious glances will surely fly through the salon from time to time in the direction of the tormentor teacher.
It's probably useless to explain popularly what ESP and ASR are. It is easier to demonstrate how these systems work in action. It is time to introduce this approach to training young personnel for employees of AW Toshkols. A little fear, a little reproach, and then joy and endless requests to teach something else from this area. Along with ESP (stabilization system) and ASR (traction control), of course, there is also ABS (anti-lock braking system) with two-stage brake booster and Dual Brake Assist. This ingenious combination, led by a computer mind, is very good at stopping 1 211 kg of metal, glass and plastic.
The interior of the AW car has remained traditional, without unnecessary emotional clutter, but it is extremely functional - all controls and switches are exactly where you expect to see them. The seat has a decent set of adjustments and does not cause problems with adjustment, even for a person suffering from a chronic misunderstanding of what is happening.
Let's not forget about the rear passengers. They gained more space compared to the previous generation. Four girlfriends will simply take their places of honor, fasten their seat belts and, relying on a rigid body and 6 airbags, set off on their first journeys with a friend in a new AW car. And the luggage compartment will allow you to take with you a bunch of shoes, sneakers and other clothes, because the volume is no less than 347 liters. In addition, with a certain amount of faith in luck, you can remove a full-size spare tire from the trunk and fill the vacated space.
All electronic innovations and just useful functions that appeared in the fifth generation are quite standard set for higher class AW vehicles. In our case, they help the girls to convince their parents to buy them this “car”, appealing to the terms “quality” and “safety”. The word price, perhaps, will not be included in this list, but in any case, the basic configuration will cost about $ 22,300. Taking into account various measures to minimize prices, you can also add an air conditioner, thus dropping several hundred from the final price.
Artem Baranovsky
http://www.autonews.ru
Volkswagen Golf GT - 170 horses from a tiny engine
Volkswagen Golf - the AW car is no longer new and seems to be preparing no discoveries. But the creators of the AW car have refreshed their model. They equipped it with an engine that won the Grand Prix for Technical Innovation in the International Engine of the Year Award 2006.
The 1.4-liter engine produces 170 (!) Hp. In this unit, seemingly incompatible was combined. The turbine is responsible for “picking up” at high revs, and to avoid the so-called “turbo lag”, the engine is also equipped with a compressor, which provides excellent acceleration at low revs. As a result, the maximum torque - 240 Nm - is already achieved at 1750 rpm. The result is outstanding. At the same time, the creators claim that all innovations did not affect the resource in any way.
Another reason to be proud of the new motor is its economy. According to the AW documents, the car does not consume more than 8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. In fact, although the appetite was higher, the result is still worthy of respect. With the sharpest, uneconomical driving around the city, the on-board computer informs about a consumption of 10.5-11 liters. And with a calm rhythm of driving, you can keep within 6 liters. So a 55-liter tank lasts for a long time.
Such decent dynamic characteristics allowed the creators to name their new product GT. It turned out to be such an intermediate option between the usual Golf and Golf GTI. And at the wheel, the lack of 30 horsepower, which does not allow the AW car to add the letter I to its cockade, is absolutely not felt. This car conquers the “hundred” in 7.9 seconds. A 6-speed mechanic interacts with the newfangled motor. Moreover, unlike many models, all six gears are justified here. On the one hand, each of the steps is quite long: if necessary, you can drive almost like an AW tomato without “tormenting” the shift lever, on the other hand, for the most efficient acceleration, you have to work with gears quite often.
As for the exterior, we got a red copy for the test, very similar to its brother GTI, only there are five doors on it, not three. Large rims, a sparkling GT emblem on the radiator grille, a low seating position - all this gives out an animal soul in a regular body.
Inside, everything is like in the GTI: comfortable seats, austere, but at the same time stylish interior. The radio tape recorder reads MP3, there is climate control. That is, all the vital needs of the modern buyer have been taken into account. Sound insulation is also impressive, even at high speed in the cabin you can communicate without straining your vocal cords.
As for the suspension, it is she, in conjunction with excellent handling and an excellent engine, classifies this AW car as a “hot” hatchback. For civilian life AW, the car will seem harsh. On the other hand, it is a pleasure to enter corners on it or rearrange from one row to another at high speed. The stability of the car on the road can be the envy of many competitors.
It looks like the Golf GT is the first swallow of a new generation of AW vehicles. No wonder the engine has received such comments as: “This type of 'hybrids' will set the tone for the next 10 years. Turbochargers and compressors leave a lot of room for research. I think this is a great start and by far the best new engine ”(Matt Davis, journalist, Italy). And in terms of cost, the GT is inferior to its brother GTI: this unique AW car costs about $ 30 thousand.
Nikolay Zagvozdkin
http://www.autonews.ru/
New Golf is more thought-provoking than philosophical treatises. Recent Achievements and AW automotive industry trends, technical insights and marketing controversies all came together in a highly anticipated Volkswagen product. At its core, the Golf is simple and unsophisticated - an everyday AW car for the "lower middle" class. However, how many passions and conflicts this simplicity hides underneath! This is what I thought about when I was racing on equal terms with "nines" and "tens", and a minute later, with unrealistic speed and unrealistic calmness, I was passing a typical city turn of ninety degrees.
Where to start something? Probably because the Golf has grown again. And it was he who set this fashion thirteen years ago. Now, from generation to generation, everyone is growing, growing uncontrollably: "Swedes and Koreans, Japanese and French, Italians and British." Only the "Americans" are not growing - there is nowhere to grow. I wonder what will happen in a couple of decades? Golf will catch up with the Phaeton? Or will the Phaeton be the size of a KrAZ by that time?
Here is your first contradiction. Golf came close to the Passat, both in terms of interior size and equipment. And for the price. And he pulled himself away from Polo a lot. And, alas, there is nothing to fill the gap that has arisen. And competitors will definitely take advantage of this. In addition, do not forget that "got better" - about Golf - very often means "got bigger". Too straightforward method: quantity is now presented to us for quality with the accompanying requirement to fork out.
Meanwhile, the Golf is indeed more spacious than its predecessor. The rear passengers feel especially clearly freedom, who now have no acute problems with the placement of their legs. And in general, the interior has become "airier". And this is the second trend. Let's call it "minivanization" - the desire to maximize the passenger compartment by raising the roofline and shortening the bow. A similar method is practiced by the Japanese, and in Europe it was popularized by the Peugeot 307. What does this mean? Golf for the first time in its "career" is forced to follow the lead, and not dictate its own standards!
And not everything is smooth with the design. The crisis that befell the German school is obvious. There is no forward movement, there is scaling and cosmetic correction as the two main ways to get another new model. Chris Bangle, with incredible efforts and sacrifices, pulled BMW out of the vicious circle, Martin Smith pushed Opel off the ground. Walter de Silva is currently fighting over changes in the image of Audi. Murat Gunak, chief designer of the Volkswagen / Skoda / Bentley division, will also have to make radical decisions in the near future. In the meantime, we see a strange symbiosis of technocratic respectability, Far Eastern motifs and rudiments of biodesign in the form of playful headlights and plump taillights.
Inside, the Golf is conservative and austere. If not for the new - and extremely successful - center console, nothing would have changed at all. But in terms of ergonomics, the AW car is just perfect. The mutual arrangement of the controls, the adjustment ranges, the consistency of the disposition and purpose of the buttons are beyond praise. Even with a detailed study, only one "speck" was found: an adjustable lumbar support, which does not support the lower back at all, but the shoulder blades. But the chairs themselves, if anything is missing, is that very lumbar support. The three-spoke steering wheel with touch-sensitive buttons is remarkable, the use of a wide platform for resting the left leg is invaluable. The trunk is also good, capacious, simple and therefore optimal in shape.
However, Golf is convenient not only in terms of global things, but also in small things. More precisely, adaptability for little things. Roomy door pockets, cup holders, air-conditioned "glove compartment" and armrest container, pull-out drawers under the front seats ... You can't remember everything! This is how a leader in his class should be!
The increase in the mass of the machine demanded others, big wheels... From now on, the standard golf shoe size will be R16. The new tailgate handle design promises clean hands. If only the emblem itself hadn't gotten dirty ...
In the "C" segment or some special Golf class? It seems that the "C" segment is out of the question: it is simply incorrect to compare the "fifth" Golf with such cars as Seat Leon, Toyota Corolla or Mitsubishi Lancer. Golf has once again moved away from overtaking rivals by raising the stakes. The "soplatform" Audi A3 and the already announced BMW of the first series are able to compete with him on equal terms. The company "advanced" Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Stilo, Ford focus, Peugeot 307 and Renault Megane II, alas, finds itself in the rearguard. The rest of the cars of the "C" segment do not pass "face-control" at all in today's Golf-class. Let's see what they offer new Opel Astra and Ford Focus II, which is slated to debut in the fall. In the meantime, Golf is ready to attack cars of the "D" segment, and among its victims are Alfa Romeo 156, Citroёn C5, Ford Mondeo, Opel Vectra and Renault Laguna.
Golf is equipped convincingly: the "base" includes six airbags, air conditioning, switchable traction control system ASR. And here it is not original: you have to follow in the wake of the 147th Alpha, which four years ago set fundamentally new standards for the equipment of this class of cars. As for the list of options, it is huge: it contains everything that is offered for models of the "D" class, and much from the "E" segment, which includes the prestigious business sedans.
What about quality? The situation is as follows. There are no complaints about materials and assembly: everything is at the highest level. However, there are punctures, especially noticeable both against the background of the general achievements of the AW car, and in comparison with the much more affordable "Japanese". The doors close with force, the window buttons are a little tight. Nagging, you say? Minuses are fixable, but the cost of the car is not so little.
The "sprouting" of Golf into the upper classes is amusingly trying to compensate for Volkswagen with a line of motors that fully meets the requirements of the "C" segment, but in no way corresponds to the mass of the car. For the 1200 kg AW car, 1.4-liter engines with 75 and 90 horsepower are offered! Nonsense! It's good that they are not officially supplied to Russia. After all, even with a 1.6-liter 102-horsepower engine, as in "our" car, you will not particularly accelerate. The motor pulls boringly smoothly, without enthusiasm, while grumbling loudly and displeased. The upcoming 115-horsepower FSI engine with direct fuel injection is unlikely to solve the problem either. All hope is for a two-liter power unit with a capacity of 150 "horses", the price of such a car is from 26 thousand dollars. There are also diesel engines, in which interest is growing in our country. According to the Volkswagen representative, Russians are unexpectedly willing to buy Golfs with a 140-horsepower turbodiesel.
And Golf just needs a good motor! In my opinion, the main advantage of the AW car is its amazing chassis. Smooth ride, energy intensity of the suspension and, as a result, the portability of our roads - everything is with him. The steering wheel is completely isolated from irregularities: shocks and vibrations are not transmitted to it when driving even decent potholes. At high AW speeds, the car is incredibly stable - both on the straight line and in corners. Controllability is a song! Smooth, but super-precise reactions, ideal saturation of the steering wheel with feedback, complete "transparency" of the reactive effort allow you to unconditionally trust the car from the first meters of the journey. The car follows exactly the trajectory on which you direct it at the entrance to the turn: no turning and "unraveling" of the steering wheel is required. Goes, barely heeling and tightly clutching the asphalt. If you deliberately recklessly, the Golf will fall, but it will be a side slip with a slight emphasis on the front axle at the beginning and on the rear axle in the final stage. Everything is controlled and always suppressed. The impeccable work of the mechanics cannot be ignored in German: the reference precision of gear shifting, the precision of the drive of the floor gas pedal and the highest efficiency of the brakes.
The driving experience means that the new Golf can be put on a par with the Audi A4 and third when it comes to tuning the chassis. BMW series... Only a "dead" motor and mediocre sound insulation do not allow this to be done completely. The rustle of tires easily penetrates into the cabin, it is accompanied by the already mentioned hysterical sound of the engine, but the decoupling from aerodynamic noise is good.
Considering the Golf in isolation from the surrounding market environment, it must be admitted that it has become more comfortable, better quality, and more perfect. This is "in the absolute". And in the existing coordinate system, everything looks like a loss of control over the situation. The expansion of the internal volume, the growth of the list of standard equipment, the evolution of safety systems, the progress of driving characteristics have led to a heavier machine. And there is no adequate power supply on the part of "green" in the ecological sense of the engines. In turn, "pulling up" the engines to the proper level will exaggerate the already obvious fact: having moved to the "fifth class", Golf has irrevocably risen in price. This means the expansion of the Golf class into a new market segment, which is left for potential clients and competitors to either accept or boycott. The first option looks more dramatic, but preferable.
Text: Leonid Klyuev
http://www.kolesa.ru/
The flattened "Golf" squeezed into a narrow niche spontaneously formed by itself between the traditionally passenger "Golf ordinary" and the relatively fresh "Turan compact van-shaped".
"MASTER"
KIRILL BREVDO
Deputy Chief Editor
What courage - an attempt to stake out an empty space! But is it empty? And isn't it all empty - attempts to stake out a place that has never existed in nature?
Golf Plus is more expensive than a simple Golf for more than a thousand conditional. At the same time, he promises more - space, of course. What else? However, this is the very space that is not prestigious in the eyes of our compatriot. Yes, inside it is a little bigger. But from the outside it is almost the same! But it looks worse, because we do not hold mini-AW bus utility in high esteem. A Jetta with a trunk extending prestige will appear - then there will be a way to pay a little extra, but already - for the notorious length. And it is not customary for us to overpay for height - unless, of course, we are talking about an SUV. So for the already expensive Golf, centimeters in height and a slight touch of "carriage" is clearly not a plus.
Although, of course, Plus has pluses - this is undoubtedly. Inside, the car has actually grown, and first of all - for the rear seat passengers. This is who will really be able to appreciate the advantages of the grown up Golf. And the legs have where to move, and the head where to turn. And if the rear passengers are not expected, then the zealous owner himself should evaluate the additional space: the rear row of seats moves on a sled, allowing, if necessary, to increase the useful volume of the trunk. By the way, another plus is lurking in the trunk - a double floor, the essence of a shelf that can be installed in such a way that under it there will be a little free space for a luggage stash.
And if you do not take into account the triangles supporting the windshield frame, which are now found on ordinary ones - up to sedans! - AW cars, the Golf Plus will be very close to really ordinary cars. Much closer to those compact vans, which we designated as competitors to the "plus" Volkswagen.
The "flattened" Golf gives me the same feelings as modern diesel engines: interesting, practical, comfortable. But in our conditions, it is meaningless: being a rather expensive pleasure, it does not add prestige to the car and does not justify convenience, since it turns out that no one needs it. Still, we have a foreign car - it's not just a means of transportation, but also a very serious component of the image. A compact van is still not a very honorable thing, although it is more expensive. Golf Plus, despite all its attempts to seem completely light, does not seem so. In a simple Golf with the image, everything is much better - like the rear seats and the boot floor, whatever.
"ESTHETE"
NIKOLAY SWISTUN
editor of the heading "drive"
Design problems? Perhaps. Now only the lazy one does not kick the whole Volkswagen AG concern (wholesale and retail) for the appearance of Skoda, Audi and, of course, products from Wolfsburg. There, at the headquarters of Volkswagen AG - a simple-looking parallelepiped crowned with a huge logo - the citadel of the Universal Evil. They betrayed the idea of a "people's AW car" for the sake of luxury and exorbitant price tags.
So? Yes and no. Yes - because the current Volks are as different from the renowned Kafer as the F-16 is from the Wright brothers' airplane. No - because the people have changed no less. Although the "people" may not, but the German das volk - for sure. And if in the post-war (frankly, not very well-fed) years, the burghers needed a cheap vehicle, now they are given separate climate control, airbags and ESP as standard. And so that all this would work without breaking down and run along the AW tobans a hundred or two thousand kilometers.
So, the people need "minced meat". And minced meat, as you know, costs money. Moreover, before receiving them from the consumer, the manufacturer must invest considerable funds in order to develop this "minced meat". And here a problem arises, familiar to every German and confirmed by the experience of two world wars - the problem of limited resources. In other words, you have to decide what to develop - "mince" or "shell".
The choice is painful. Honda, for example, opted for looks when developing the latest Civic. The price to pay for this is a serious simplification of the chassis, and therefore, handling. Whether consumers will forgive this is a question. And this question interests the Germans from VW no less than the Japanese from Honda. However, Volkswagen seems to have chosen its own path. It looks like the Germans prefer minced meat. And they didn't care about the packaging. Therefore, when developing the VW Golf Plus, the task was not universal for the designers. No revelations - just to disguise the ten-centimeter increase in height, which, in fact, is the very Plus, put out in the name.
The designers coped with the task. Additional centimeters went to the front fenders (the nose of the "Plus" is much more massive) and the roof pillars - with the same angle of inclination, they "start" much earlier. To
And you can rub your tongue to the bone, arguing that this is all too conservative and traditional. That the design decisions, on which the fifth Golf was built in the original and "plus" performance, were applied two more "golf courses" ago. Yes, they did. But on the other hand, you can still look at the VW Golf III without disgust, and the Renault Megane, which debuted three years ago, is no longer shocking, but simply causes stomach cramps. Fashion, you see, is fleeting, unlike tradition. This is instinctively felt by the consumer and is perfectly understood inside a simple-looking parallelepiped in Wolfsburg. This, if you like, is democracy in German. The voice of the people. That is, as it was said in another place and in another language - the Voice of God ...
"DRIVER"
LEONID KLYUEV
editor-in-chief
The platform of the "fifth" Golf is an example of technical excellence. And not only. This is a breakthrough, as a result of which the standards of road performance, professed in the business class, came to a more democratic segment and became available to a wide range of buyers. However, so far these are only Golf buyers. And, unfortunately, not Russian - because the version with the 1.6-liter engine of 102 horsepower is in the greatest demand in our country, which is simply not able to unleash the potential of this wonderful chassis. And more powerful modifications in Russia are indecently expensive.
And the "compact" Golf Plus - in the same place: again a low-running engine 1.6, and even burdened with an AW tomato box. And what can you do - only such a combination allows you to keep the price of this car within reasonable limits. Acceleration is depressing, almost soporific, and unemotional. For adequate operation of the "AW tomato" engine displacement is clearly not enough, and only the sport mode "S" gives the work of the power plant some consistency. There is little benefit from the manual mode: there is more fuss, and the dynamics does not improve.
Plus is a 10-centimeter increase in height, the negative impact of which on the behavior of the car, engineers tried to compensate for the use of stiffer shock absorbers. These metamorphoses could shatter the delicate balance of ride performance if adaptability and customization weren't among the trump cards of a golf chassis. Plus' habits are as academic as the "original" hatchback, and can be described with extremely enthusiastic epithets. Absolutely solid nature with exquisite manners - soft, fast and precise - and intuitive algorithms for changing the forces on the controls. Yes, the car turned out to be tougher than "just a Golf", but the suspension works exceptionally efficiently, resiliently, avoiding shaking or - God forbid - breakdowns. Breed!
Another question is to what extent the concessions in terms of comfort in the name of better handling generally correspond to the concept of a family AW car. Apparently, in Germany, with its roads, the problem of smooth running simply does not arise, while handling is regarded as the most important component of the active safety complex. With us, as usual, the opposite is true. Therefore, the regular Golf has more advantages than the Golf Plus.
Text: Leonid Klyuev
http://www.kolesa.ru/
Cars of the fifth generation for some time - before the start of Russian sales of the next edition - can be found "in cellophane". The most popular version, with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an average set of options, will cost about 810 thousand rubles, and taking into account New Year's discounts ... alas, it's still expensive! For this money, you can buy, for example, about one and a half "Chevrolet-Lacetti" or "KIA-Sid" - models that are close in class. But not in spirit, say fans of the "Germans" and go to the secondary market. Here the prices are almost divine: for a three-year period they ask for an average of 540 thousand rubles, and for a car in 2003 - 450 thousand. But you have to look both ways!
UNDERWATER ROCKS
The golf looks neat, and the five stars on the EuroNCAP label are a sign of noble birth. Compared to its predecessor, the torsional rigidity of the body was increased by 15%, and in bending - by 35%. At the same time, the outer body panels have become more pliable. You should not lean on them, unless you intend to mark the car with a “clapper”, as this will be less of interest to hijackers.
Additional alarm does not hurt, but you just need to install it wisely. The abundance of electronics connected by a twisted pair via a CAN bus does not forgive amateurishness. To implant a foreign block, it is not enough to have a soldering iron and electrical tape - you need a matching module, the so-called CAN-bus.
There is no decent protection against mileage twisting, so do not skimp on diagnostics. The dealer scanner is aware of the visits to the TO, and you, by comparing them, can easily identify the catch. True, there are no Russian cars in the database - a paradox, but a fact. Nevertheless, a competent specialist is always able to determine a clear over-mileage based on secondary signs.
There were no particular problems with the "multiplex", except for those complex encodings, which at first caused serious difficulties for dealers when troubleshooting. However, there are practically no electrical failures, especially against the background of Tuareg and Tradewinds. Occasionally, the xenon headlight corrector sensor installed above the rear suspension failed. The device is not demountable, so it was simply changed. Sometimes, due to the oxidation of the contacts, the power window control was capricious. Here the guilt of the owners and the manufacturer is mutual: the first drive in the rain with the glass slightly open, as a result of which water gets on the armrest, and the second did not take care of the tightness of the keys and for the sake of aerodynamics (Cx only 0.32!) Left the windshield without proper drainage.
THRESHOLD OF ABUNDANCE
The rest of the problems with electrical equipment relate to the periphery of the motors, the variants of which are already fifty-five! Volkswagen changes its abbreviation for every trifle - because of other sensors, attachments and other little things. Today, three letters in the encoding are no longer enough; since 2009, a fourth has been added. Letter gibberish can sometimes cause confusion when buying spare parts, so take an old part with you to compare it directly at the counter.
There were several failures of the gasoline pump, and on older cars there were also ignition coils, which, having deteriorated from time to time, simply crumbled in the hands when replacing the spark plugs. The candles themselves serve an average of 30 thousand km, but a lot depends on gasoline - other fuel will kill them even for 10 thousand.
FSI engines (with direct injection) are especially capricious, which, in addition to everything, also suffer from injector leakage. Those are clogged with resinous deposits, and the needle sits loosely in the saddle. Before that, the engine can start badly, triple, detonate under load and, finally, ignite the "Check Engine". Dealers recommend flushing the injectors every 30–45 thousand km, and without dismantling, in order to wash off carbon deposits from the valves along the way.
The abundance of resinous deposits on the valve stems sometimes led to their hanging and, as a result, meeting with the pistons. To a greater extent, this applies to 2.0 liter engines. Do not delay replacing the valve stem seals: their loss of elasticity is the cause of increased carbon deposits.
Diesels have proven to be quite good. Starting in winter with summer diesel fuel is problematic, but this should not be surprising; other complaints, one or two, and missed. So, on 1.9 liter engines, there were a couple of cases of piston destruction. The owners themselves were to blame: they drove to the last, ignoring the noisy rattling with a characteristic tinkling - the first signs of malfunctions in the pump injectors.
The crankcase ventilation system on the latest golf courses has been thoroughly modified. If before the oil separator mesh was often clogged or the hose froze over, which sometimes even squeezed out the oil seals, now it is such a rarity. But jamming in the heat of the air conditioner compressor on cars manufactured before 2005 happens quite often. In this case, the unit is replaced under warranty along with the drive belt.
If a belt is used in the timing drive, we replace it after 120 thousand km, and always together with the tension and roll-in (where it is) rollers. The pump usually lasts a second period. There are hydraulic lifters in the valve mechanism of all motors - they do not need maintenance.
COINCIDENCE
Clutch life depends on driving style and conditions. If trips around the city prevail, then on average - 130 thousand km, along the highway - 150 thousand and more. The replacement is not difficult: the knot is classic (not "inverted"). It is better to change the non-collapsible multi-plate clutch module of the DSG robotic gearbox by specialists, because it is difficult to set the required clearance with the drive plate without tools, and the smoothness of gear shifting depends on it.
With manual transmissions, problems are extremely rare. The machines are also very reliable, but only if the oil is changed on time. This is not provided for by the regulations, one should rely on "taste and color": it is better to change the darkened, with a burnt smell, so as not to repair the box later.
There is no fluid in the steering mechanism - the amplifier is electric. Equipped, by the way, with a fun function: reprogramming (you need a dealer scanner for this), you can change the effort and feedback on the steering wheel. Remember: the increased effort will affect the resource of the steering shaft crosses, because the electric motor of the amplifier stands directly on the rack shaft. However, the weak link, and even then conditionally, in the steering can only be called the outer tips, which begin to tap at 100 thousand km.
Suspensions are quiet: they do not knock with balls and do not creak with silent blocks, even with a mileage of 180 thousand km. Moreover, the struts and bushings of stabilizers, which were consumables on the fourth "golf", turned into long-livers in the fifth. The bearings annoy only the front ones, after about 150 thousand km. They are not cheap (6150 rubles apiece), since they are one with the hubs, but it is much easier to change them. The front pads last an average of 30 thousand km, the rear ones - 45 thousand, and the discs are often enough for three sets of pads. Behind from a long inactivity, the axis of the parking brake mechanism often sours - you just need to use it and do not forget about prevention, that is, lubricate.
As you can see, there were not so many typical sores in the fifth generation of "golfs". It is a pity to see off a successful model to the secondary market!
We are grateful to RUS-LAN for their help in preparing the material.
MODEL HISTORY
2003 Frankfurt. Debut of the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf. Platform: Audi A3 / Volkswagen Turan. Body: 3- or 5-door hatchback. Engines: petrol P4, 1.4 l, 55 kW / 75 hp or 66 kW / 90 hp (FSI, direct fuel injection); Р4, 1.6 l, 75 kW / 102 hp or 85 kW / 115 hp (FSI); P4, 2.0 L, 85 kW / 116 HP or 110 kW / 150 hp (FSI); diesel P4, 1.9 l, 77 kW / 105 hp (TDI) or 74 kW / 101 PS or 66 kW / 90 PS (different boost parameters); P4, 2.0 L, 55 kW / 75 HP (SDI); P4, 2.0 L, 100 kW / 136 HP (TDI) or 103 kW / 140 PS (different pressurization parameters). Drive: front, M5, M6, A4 or A5. Systems: ABS, ESP and DBA (Dual Brake Assist) - as standard.
2004 Sports version of the GTI with the new P4 turbocharged petrol engine, 2.0 l, 147 kW / 200 hp. New A6. Four-wheel drive modification 4-Motion. "Golf-Plus" is presented, which is, in fact, new model: increased dimensions, transformed the interior. EuroNCAP crash test: 13 points for a frontal impact and 18 for a side impact. Grand total: five stars.
2005 Sports version of the R32 with the new VP6 petrol engine, 3.2 l, 184 kW / 250 hp. The Jetta sedan is presented. Crash test NASVA (Japan): the level of protection in frontal impact was more than 64%, as a result, four and a half stars.
2006 Modification "Cross-Golf": the ground clearance was increased by 20 mm, a protective body kit made of unpainted plastic around the perimeter of the body appeared. New engines: petrol P4, 1.4 l, 59 kW / 80 hp; P4, 1.4 l 103 kW / 140 hp (TSI) or 125 kW / 170 hp (different settings); diesel P4, 2.0 l, 125 kW / 170 hp (TDI). Start of deliveries to the American market. Crash test NHTSA (USA): five stars for a frontal impact, four for a side impact.
2007 Universal "Variant". New petrol engines: P4, 1.4 l, 90 kW / 122 hp (TSI); P4, 2.0 L 169 kW / 230 HP (FSI Turbo).
2008 The sixth generation Golf is introduced.
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Volkswagen Golf is a product of Volkswagen, located in Germany. The popular hatchback became the most successful car of the company and took the 3rd place among the best-selling vehicles. According to information for 2007, more than 25 million copies were produced. Auto is the flagship shopping among European motorists.
The machine serves as the founder of the golf class. Interestingly, it was voted Japan's Import Car of the Year (2004-2005). At the onset of 2013, cars of the 7th family were named the best car of the year at the World Car of the Year competition, held every year. The entire model range is Volkswagen.
Car history
1st generation - A1 (1974-1993)
The famous vehicle made its public debut in 1974. Volkswagen Golf 1 received a special name in honor of the warm ocean current - the Gulf Stream. Modest plastic trim, angular design solutions and average comfort were justified by a front-wheel drive layout (which was an extremely rare phenomenon at that time), a rich range of diesel and gasoline engines, a choice of bodies (3- or 5-door hatchback, Jetta sedan and cabriolet).
The first generation had a rear window washer, a windscreen wiper, a sunroof, a closable gas tank cap and alloy wheel disks. In the United States of America and Canada, the vehicle was produced under the name VW Rabbit. The design of the Volkswagen Golf 1 was developed by the Italian automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Volkswagen Golf of the first generation
A power plant was used as a standard engine, the volume of which was 1.1 liters, giving out 50 horsepower. A little later, they began to install a diesel variation of a 50-horsepower 1.5-liter engine. Such motors made it possible to accelerate to 90 km / h in 13.2 seconds, and the maximum speed was at the level of 149 kilometers per hour.
The average fuel consumption was 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers. The most powerful was the Golf GTI, where there was a power unit that received a volume of 1.6 liters, which had a K-Jetronic fuel injection system and produced 110 "mares". With such an engine, the car accelerated to 183 km / h, and it took only 9 seconds to overcome the first hundred kilometers per hour.
The sporty version of the model had the price tag of a subcompact car and the agility of a sporty coupe. The GTI featured dark window frames, sporty seats and steering wheel, and wider plastic wheel trims.
Initially, those who bought Golf were offered a car not only with a mechanically switchable transmission, but also with automatic transmission gear. Already from the first generation, the German car had quite good equipment, which made it possible to feel comfortable while driving a hatchback.
By 1979, the company introduced a new Golf convertible with a folding soft top. The well-known studio Karmann in the city of Osnabrück was engaged in bodywork. They decided to create cars in the back of a convertible before the design of the 3rd generation "Golf". In part, this was due to the fact that the convertible of the 2nd family could not be released.
A little later, the model grid was supplemented by a convertible and a sedan, which received its name Jetta. The hatchback production was completed in 1983, convertibles were still produced until 1993. In South Africa, cars in an improved image under the Citi name were made until 2009. In total, the Golf 1 family was released in a circulation of 6,700,000 vehicles.
Despite the fact that the GTI version of the first generation "Golf" was released in 1976, the international magazine "Sports Car International" was assigned to it the 3rd line among the best cars of the eighties.
2nd generation - A2 (1983-1992)
When the year 1983 came to replace the Golf 1, the 2nd family came. The novelty came out more voluminous, acquired modern equipment, which included ABS, power steering and an onboard computer. The length of the Volkswagen Golf 2 has grown by 300 mm, in width - by 55 millimeters, so the interior is filled with spaciousness and comfort.
With the help of a modernized body shape, it was possible to reduce the air resistance index from 0.42 to 0.34. The specialists decided to keep the most important recognizable design elements, but they were supplemented and improved.
Three years later (in 1986) the all-wheel drive version of the Syncro was released. The "charged" version of the Volkswagen Golf G60 had a 1.8-liter power plant under the hood, which developed 160 horsepower. There was a mechanical pressurization.
The second family was more generous with modifications. By 1984, many saw the auto GTI, which had 8-valve engines that developed 112 "horses". From the beginning of 1990-1991, they produced the "off-road" model Volkswagen Golf Country, developed together with the Steyr-Daimler-Purch company. The Country differed from the standard version of the car with all-wheel drive by an increased ground clearance of 63 millimeters and related elements.
Golf syncro The body, along with the installations of the Golf Syncro, was placed on the frame, with the help of which the car received an increased ground clearance. In addition, there is a viscous coupling in the rear axle drive, which automatically connects the rear wheels when the front wheels slip.
However, the demand for such a version turned out to be lower than planned - only 7,735 vehicles were produced. Two families of cars were produced until 1992, in total, 6,300,000 units were built.
3rd generation - A3 (1991-2002)
The third Golf family took its first steps in August 1991 at the Geneva Motor Show. The body was produced as a three-door and five-door hatchback, a version of the Golf Variant station wagon, as well as a convertible. With the backrest of the rear sofa folded back, the trunk of the station wagon received a volume of 1,425 liters.
The third generation has acquired a special design solution, and there is more free space inside. There was an abundance of auxiliary equipment, for example, ABS, electric seat heating, air conditioning, electric drive for adjusting the angle of inclination of the seat backs.
We did not forget to install centralized lock control, electric adjustment of the position of external mirrors, options for pre-heating the power unit in winter, and more.
Volkswagen Golf of the third generation The arsenal of power plants had 7 gasoline-powered engines (from 1.4 liters with a capacity of 60 horsepower, to a high-spirited VR6 12V, 190-horsepower, with a volume of 2.9 liters). There were diesel engines (a pair of "aspirated", 64/75 "horses", respectively, and the only turbo engine that produced 90 "horses").
All gasoline engines were equipped with neutralizers. The weakest power unit got a volume of 1.4 liters, and the most powerful - 2.8 liters. The latter accelerated the car to 225 km / h, and the first "hundred" took 7.6 seconds. The strongest options came with a four-speed automatic, where there was an electrohydraulic drive.
The box had two programs - economy and sports style of movement. All wheels received disc brake elements, and the front ones were ventilated. Steering and brake servo amplifiers began to be installed on all models.
Volkswagen Golf engine By 1995, the original Golf appeared, carrying a 2.8-liter VR6. The idea for the new engine was as follows: they took a standard V-shaped six-cylinder engine and changed the angle between the two cylinders by 15 degrees so that all the pistons fit under one cylinder head.
This allowed the engine to develop 172 horsepower. The sedan version was called the Vento. The development department has been especially attentive to the issue of security. The presence of easily crushed in a collision volumes, reinforced frames, amplifiers integrated into the doors was used.
In addition, the 3rd generation hatchback had an Airbag for the driver and front passenger, a 170 mm deformable steering column, a foam-covered "tidy" and rear seat backs made of steel.
The German company did not forget to provide its customers with a 12-year guarantee against perforating corrosion. As a result, the third Golf scattered in a circulation of 4,800,000 vehicles, and the construction was completed in 1997.
4th generation - A4 (1997-2010)
Volkswagen Golf 4, produced in 1997, has become longer, more solid and more comfortable. The interior now had a similar style to the Passat, and offered a considerable list of additional features. The range of choice of power plants has increased. The presence of turbodiesels, gasoline turbo engines, gasoline installations with a direct fuel injection system appeared.
The list of engines has 6 petrol and 3 diesel variations, the power of which varies from 68 to 180 "horses". The most powerful model is the Golf R32, which has a 3.2-liter 238-horsepower engine, an all-wheel drive system and a DSG preselective gearbox.
Without radical changes, the design staff was able to make the hatchback more modern. Initially, non-standard lighting elements are striking. The cumulative glass dome hides a pair of massive headlights for low and high beams, as well as a pair of small round direction indicators, along with foglights.
The rear of the car has noticeably changed, the most important part of which was now the rear roof pillar, which has a curved shape and flows into the wing. We decided to use sound-absorbing materials and brand new fasteners for the engine and exhaust system. Volkswagen Golf 4 has received 4 levels of equipment: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and GTI.
I was very pleased with the list of basic equipment, where there is an ABS, front Airbags for the driver and passenger, two side Airbags in the backs of the front seats, a disc brake system on four wheels (ventilated in front), a power steering with a variable gear ratio and steering wheel effort, adjustable the height of the driver's seat, dust filter of the ventilation system, head restraints on the rear seats, body-colored bumpers and radiator grilles, as well as outside rear-view mirrors.
If necessary, the center console can come with an installed navigation on the LCD screen. There are elements that were previously absent in cars of this class. For example, in order for the wipers to work intensively, they are monitored by a rain sensor. In Europe, the sedan version began to be called VW Bora. It was also produced there until 2006, and in Brazil it is being produced to this day.
Many car owners carry out small tuning, especially the 4th generation Volkswagen Golf. It is enough to equip the model with brand new discs and a couple of aerodynamic body kits, and the car will become a real men's sports car.
It turns out that the Germans were right with the design of the model - it is really universal. We can say that the fourth Golf is a kind of constructor that anyone can transform to fit their style and character.
5th generation - A5 (2003-2009)
The year 2003 came, which was marked by the appearance of the fifth generation of the car. The car was produced in the body of a hatchback, station wagon, as well as a sedan, which was called -. The hatchback was presented in the fall (September) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. They decided to build the vehicle on the newest base, which formed the basis of the Audi A3 of the 2nd family and the Volkswagen Touran.
It turns out that the hatchback has acquired a multi-link rear suspension, a brand new body, which has increased rigidity by 80 percent. Volkswagen Golf 5 has increased in length by 57 millimeters (4,204 mm), in width by 24 millimeters (1,759 mm) and in height by 39 millimeters (1,483 mm).
The passengers sitting behind were able to feel the increase in free space, since it became much freer at the feet (by 65 mm), and the ceiling height increased by 24 millimeters. In terms of dimensions, the novelty is almost equal to the first version of the Passat, released in 1973. However, this is a consequence of modern changes - the car should be spacious, accommodate 5 people and several suitcases in the luggage compartment. The trunk has also grown in volume to 350 liters.
The exterior of the car has five main elements, where you can notice the belt line that runs under the side windows and rises upward, the clear graphics of the side windows that form one whole. The presence of the embossed sidewalls in the area of the aft pillars and doors, the inherent shape of the C-pillar, and the swift roofline, which is curved at an angle, stands out clearly.
It is easy to see the fully fresh look of the design of the nose area, where there is improved aerodynamics. In place are double round headlights with transversely mounted direction indicators, which, like Faeton, clearly "sharpen" to the central area of the "front end".
The curved plane of the wings rises above the headlights. Together with the hood and radiator grille, they paint a V-style. The 5th generation interior is austere in the standard German style, yet functional and ergonomic. Functional sections are clearly separated, all keys, together with switches, are located in their usual places.
Any little thing, when compared with the previous version, has been finalized and improved. For example, the center console with the adjustments installed on it was decided to be installed higher in order to increase their information content and facilitate control. The design of the seats installed in front has been fully updated - now they provide maximum comfort.
The Fifth Golf is the first vehicle in its category where, as an option, it is possible to install seats with an electrically adjustable lumbar support, which functions in 4 modes (built into the seat), or with an independent heater.
Volkswagen Golf 5 interior In addition, it is possible to install a front passenger seat, where there is a backrest folding forward. This allows you to lengthen the cargo area and transport oversized cargo. The fifth Golf received several variations of engines and transmissions.
The diesel line is represented by two engines: 2 liters and 140 "horses", as well as 1.9 liters and 105 horsepower. The list of available gasoline engines is clearly greater: a volume of 1.6 liters, producing 102 horsepower, 1.4 liters, developing 75 "horses" and 1.6 liters, producing 115 horsepower. Golf V is equipped with 1.4 TSI (there can be 3 units - 122, 140 and 170 horsepower) and 2.0 FSI (two options - 150/200 "horses").
The fifth family comes with three standard equipment versions: Trendline, Comfortline and Sportline, which differ in small trim elements. Each of them has six airbags, ABS with Brake Assist and ESP.
At the end of 2004, a single-volume hatchback VW Golf Plus was presented, which differed in a different design solution. In total, 3,300,000 cars were produced by 2009.
6th generation - A6 (2009-2012)
Volkswagen Golf debuted 6th generation in October 2008 at the Paris Motor Show. The car was, in fact, a deeply modernized car of the family's past. Walter da Silva was responsible for the look of the car. They assembled a model in the back of a three-door and five-door hatchback, as well as a station wagon and a convertible.
It so happened that the sixth generation came out when many countries began to introduce compulsory daytime running lights... The German company responded well. All Golf versions had headlights with integrated daytime running lights. Due to the fact that the front end was updated, the "six" looked more dynamic than its predecessor.
The versatile model began to stand out from the competition. Despite the fact that the volume of the luggage compartment was slightly less than that of competitors, the Golf did not allow it to surrender the position of a common family car. Even the first glance at the VW Golf 6 allows us to confidently conclude that the new product has become more elegant.
The optics installed in front, familiar to many from the Sirocco concept, are now radically different. The headlights are oval on one side, and on the other end with a sharp angle. The optics installed at the back did not disappoint - the contours of the headlights were drawn uniquely and gracefully.
Volkswagen Golf station wagon They look a bit like an SUV. Despite the fact that the body panels (in addition to the roof) were made from scratch, the 6th family did not turn out to be supernovae. It is still easy to perceive him as an old acquaintance.
The bumper has a drawn friendly smile, embossed edges have been drawn along the side line. The already wide back pillar made it even wider. The window sill line dropped slightly, but the doors themselves, along with the doorways, did not undergo changes.
I was very pleased with the soundproofing. No wonder the sixth generation is called the quietest in its segment. We also managed to significantly improve handling, despite its already high level in the last generation.
There aren't many changes inside either. In the new style, the top of the dashboard looks along with the door panels and the center console. The instrument panel, three-spoke steering wheel, climate control and audio system control unit - these elements migrated from the VW Passat CC.
If earlier there was an uncomfortable blue backlight for many, now it is gone. Instead, a white moonlight was introduced, which looks more elegant and does not negatively affect the eyes. In general, the interior pleased me with high quality materials: a dark top, a light bottom, beautifully crafted leather, literally from everything it gives off solidity and good quality.
Feeling like you are in a car of a higher class. Of course, the basic equipment does not look so solid: the steering wheel does not have leather braiding and keys, the audio recorder is simple, mechanical windows are installed on the rear doors, and the seats are not of such a relief type, they are upholstered in gray or black fabric. Although, as we said above, the luggage compartment has changed slightly, it's nice that there are 4 convenient hook fasteners in their places, and there is also a 12V outlet.
If we talk about power plants, there is a wide choice here. Provides 7 gasoline and 3 diesel engines. Gasoline includes 1.4-liter 16-valve 80-horsepower (since 2008), 1.6-liter 8-valve 102-horsepower (since 2008), 1.2-liter TSI, producing 86 and 106 horsepower (since 2010 .), 1.4-liter TSI, developing 122 and 160 horsepower (since 2008).
Gas engine Then there are TSI versions with a similar volume of 2.0 liters. The "weakest" sports model develops 211 horsepower and has been produced since 2009, followed by a 235-horsepower engine, which has been produced in limited edition for the Golf GTI "Edition 35" since 2011, and a petrol engine with 271 horsepower closes the list. (produced from autumn 2009 for the Golf R 2.0).
Diesel engines include the 1.6-liter TDI, which produces 90 and 105 "horses" (since 2009). There are also 2.0-liter TDI versions available, developing 110 and 140 horsepower (since 2008). The most powerful two-liter diesel engine received 170 horsepower - it has been produced since 2009.
Diesel engine The car's arsenal possesses several triumphant things. This includes the proprietary 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. None of the competitors in the segment have anything like it. However, this is not an innovation, because the company has equipped a model from the 2nd family with a permanent all-wheel drive system.
The sixth version uses a 4th generation Haldex electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch. The cars were equipped with a 5- or 6-speed gearbox on the mechanics. A considerable number of "Golfs" have a "machine", where there is double clutch DSG. Of course, the 6-speed DSG version with wet clutches on the head is more reliable than the 7-speed.
After the release of the 6th generation, as many as 4 suspension options were received. In addition to the standard one, it was envisaged to install a reinforced (for heavy loads), sports and adaptive ACC, where there were shock absorbers of variable stiffness.
The adaptive version has three stiffness modes: comfortable, standard and sport. The front suspension is also different. If earlier there were steel levers, which passed from the 5th family, then later they were replaced with aluminum ones. Which option is installed depends on the power unit.
7th generation - A7
Volkswagen Golf 7 was shown for the first time at the 2012 Motor Show in Paris. They started selling cars right after the presentation. It is very pleasant that, in spite of the newest family of the car, its cost has remained the same. The new family has received a wide range of changes, which has a beneficial effect on the percentage of sales.
Of course, the seventh variation cannot be called the best car in the segment, and the interior has not received an abundance of space, and the suspension is a little hard, but the highlight of this car is the "consistency" of all elements and the lack of decisive punctures.
Exterior
It was November 2016, German experts presented a modernized version of their own bestseller - Golf 7. The model received cardinal changes in the exterior - improved bumpers and lighting equipment, changes in the cabin, modernized power units and a brand new DSG gearbox.
We did not forget to install a set of electronic services, which are usually referred to as more status machines. Although, the seventh generation does not aim to win the title of "work of art", its advantage is the presence of balanced design and verified proportions. Considering this, it cannot be said that the car is boring.
The front part has a rather aggressive look, in which the "gloomy" gaze of the headlights is caught (optionally, you can install full-fledged LED headlights), a narrow strip of the radiator grill and a "curly" bumper. Looking at the hatchback from different angles, it's hard to blame the designers.
The bumper is, in principle, of a simple type, has rectangular fog lights. The side part has embossed sidewalls with a laconic, but very stylish stamping, a clearly visible silhouette of the wheel arches, stylish LED lights and a neatly "sculpted" rear bumper.
The designers have added a stylish stamping line under the door handles. The rear-view mirrors were supposedly installed on a leg, but in reality it is something between the rack and the leg. The back has received a beautiful exterior design.
Some complain that the taillights don't look as aggressive as the front ones. On the roof, a spoiler appears in front of us, which is located on itself a brake light repeater. The aft bumper is quite massive - it has interesting shapes and reflectors.
At the bottom of the bumper installed plastic protection, and below it are the exhaust pipes. The seventh generation "Golf" comes with two options - a 3-door or 5-door hatchback. The ground clearance is 160 millimeters.
Interior
There are some austere German touches inside the VW Golf 7, but with all that in mind, the interior looks attractive and modern. Speaking about the quality of performance, the hatchback can "teach" many cars of a higher class, because all the finishing materials, together with the assembly, are at the highest level.
The center console, turned towards the driver, gracefully houses the color display of the infotainment system (diagonal can be from 6.5 to 9 inches), as well as a very simple and functional climate system control unit.
Golf 7 interior Conveniently located multifunction steering wheel, cut at the bottom for a sporty style. The steering column can be adjusted in height and reach. The presence of an informative dashboard pleases the eye, where there are a couple of large circles, in which additional devices have been placed.
The top-of-the-line version of the machine has a 12.3-inch color screen, placed instead of an analog "board" of instruments. The very bottom of the center console was given a niche for little things.
The seventh generation Golf at the time of its release received the title of "Car of the Year" and the corresponding award WCOTY.
Multifunctional color screen The tunnel has a large transmission selector, around which there are buttons for various options. You can put the hatchback on the parking brake by pressing a button. A niche with cup holders was installed to the right of it. The interior layout of the Golf 7 is excellent.
On the front seats of the car, there is dense, optimal padding, there is a well-thought-out profile with prominent side support rollers, as well as various setting ranges.
Rear sofa The rear sofa was assembled with high quality, and there is enough free space in all directions. Three passengers will be able to sit, but the one sitting in the middle will not be so comfortable, since there is a small tunnel under their feet. Despite the number of doors, the intelligently assembled seventh generation luggage compartment has 380 liters of storage space.
If necessary, the backrests of the back row can be folded in a ratio of 40/60, then the volume will increase to 1 270 liters. A full-size spare wheel and tools were hidden under the raised floor of the car.
Specifications
Power unit
A similar hatchback, despite its generation, has always had a huge range of engines, so the 7th family is no exception. However, sadly enough, only 3 installations from a wide range of various motors arrived in the Russian Federation. The reasons are unknown. It will not be superfluous to mention that such engines are now being installed on a new one.
The "simplest" engine is naturally aspirated, has a volume of 1.6 liters and an injection distribution function. A DOHC type gas distribution mechanism and 16 valves are installed. As a result, it develops 110 horsepower. This is enough to reach the 100 km / h mark in 10 seconds.
1.6 liter engine The power unit "eats" about 8 liters in city mode, and 5 liters on a straight line. Some do not recommend purchasing such a motor, but it has its main advantage - reliability due to its rather simple design. Next is a turbocharged 1.4-liter 125-horsepower engine that propels the compact hatchback in 9 seconds to the first hundred. "Maximum speed" is set at 204 kilometers per hour.
Today, many companies use turbocharging to save fuel in a quiet ride - it turns out that in city mode the engine consumes less than 7 liters of 95th gasoline, and outside the city this figure drops to 4.3 liters altogether. When it comes to economy, the 1.4-liter engine is for you.
TSI engine The line is completed by a similar 1.4-liter power unit, already producing 150 "horses". This TSI motor has a lightweight block made of "winged metal", direct "power" and adjustable valve timing.
The torque was also increased by 50 values (250 Nm), which reduced the acceleration to 8.2 seconds. The top speed is 204-216 km / h. This unit consumes no more than 5 liters in a combined cycle.
Transmission
The 1.6-liter power unit is synchronized with a five-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. 125-horsepower installation can go with a six-speed "mechanics" or with a 7-speed robotic box DSG with a pair of clutches. The most powerful version comes only with a seven-speed "robot" DSG also with two clutches.
Suspension
The seventh generation "Golf" was built on the modular base "MQB", where there is a monocoque body, the base of which is 80 percent high strength steel. The front axle received an independent suspension of the McPherson type, and the rear suspension has several options. If there is a weaker motor, then a semi-independent beam is installed, when the engine is stronger - a multi-link system.
Steering
The Volkswagen Golf 7 has a rack and pinion steering system as well as progressive efficiency electromechanical power steering.
Brake system
All wheels are equipped with disc brakes, where the front brakes are ventilated. The braking system functions in conjunction with the services of ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and others.
Security
Judging by the manufacturers' statements, the security level 7 of the Golf family is the highest. These are not empty words - the Euro NCAP tests carried out in 2012 showed that the latest version of the car deserves 5 stars. The car received the presence of 9 airbags, rear collision avoidance systems, as well as the ability of the car to automatically close the sunroof and windows.
Adult safety has the following rating - 94%, child safety - also 94%, pedestrian safety - 65%, assistive systems - 71%. IIHS safety. The frontal test with a small area of overlap (25%) scored good. The frontal test with partial overlap (40%) scored good.
The side crash test also scored well. The strength of the roof was rated as good. The safety of the head restraints was rated well. And this is the best estimate. There are 4 of them: good (G), acceptable (A), weak (M) and bad (P)
Crash test
Options and prices
There are 3 configurations in total: Comfortline, R-Line and Highline. The cheapest car is estimated at 1,101,100 rubles. The basic equipment received the presence of:
- Cloth sheathing;
- ABS, ESP;
- Eight airbags;
- Multi-steering wheel;
- Weak audio system with CD;
- Dual-zone climate control;
- Hill start help;
- Wheel pressure sensor;
- Cooled box;
- Cruise control;
- Complete electrical package;
- Optics washers;
- Start / Stop systems;
The most expensive equipment is estimated at 1,298,160 rubles. Among other things, the car has xenon optics, fog optics and combined cladding. As a separate option, there is the presence of:
- Leather upholstery;
- Control of blind spots;
- Luke;
- Navigation system;
- Rain and light sensors;
- Rear view cameras;
- Driver fatigue sensors;
- Keyless access;
- Launch from a button;
- Automatic parking systems;
- Two parking sensors;
- Adaptive cruise control;
- Prestarting heater.
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| 1.4 TSI MT6 Comfortline | 1 101 100 | petrol 1.4 (122 HP) | mechanics (6) | front |
| 1.6 MPI AT6 Comfortline | 1 157 100 | gasoline 1.6 (110 HP) | automatic (6) | front |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Comfortline | 1 191 100 | petrol 1.4 (122 HP) | robot (7) | front |
| 1.6 MPI AT6 Highline | 1 225 160 | gasoline 1.6 (110 HP) | automatic (6) | front |
| 1.4 TSI DSG Highline | 1 259 160 | petrol 1.4 (122 HP) | robot (7) | front |
| 1.4 TSI 140 hp DSG Highline | 1 298 160 | petrol 1.4 (140 HP) | robot (7) | front |
Prices are current for February 2018.
Appearance
The novelty will be available for purchase already in 2017. The photographs clearly show that the car has grown in wheelbase. The car has a classic style. Thanks to the increased wheelbase, it was possible to make a better layout of the free space inside the car. In addition to the extended wheelbase, the updated model now looks "sharper".
New Golf 2018 The body lines, which are enough, now look sharper, especially when compared with the 7th generation. The light-amplifying technique is also not like the usual one. Generally speaking, thanks to such innovations, the model has become aggressive and vie for the right to be in charge.
Salon
As mentioned above, with the help of a wheelbase that was added in size, the engineering staff was able to add a little more interior details that, upon a quick inspection, can be overlooked. However, what is striking is the presence of a modernized multimedia complex.
Everything in the driver's seat looks so perfect that there is no desire to leave the car. Using the software installed in the multimedia system, you can connect your smartphone to it, after which the information will be combined. The integrated display, which supports touch input, quickly provides access to the maps of the navigation system, which indicate the places of traffic jams that have formed in the city at a given time.
The latest generation of Golf is an arsenal of innovative technologies that can properly save fuel, brake, park and start independently, recognize pedestrians and implement other options.
Technical specifications
To create the 8th generation, they used an improved version of the MQB base, familiar to most drivers from cars such as Audi, Skoda and so on. Many believe that the new model will be able to take its ultimate capabilities (200 horsepower or even 300).
The manufacturer provides for the availability of gasoline and diesel engines. Rumor has it that a hybrid "filling" is possible. Volkswagen Golf 8 is likely to appear by the end of 2017 and will cost 1-2 million rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the car
- With each generation, the car has become more stylish and enjoyable;
- Beautiful design;
- Small size;
- There is a choice of powertrains and transmissions;
- New efficient light optics;
- Good aerodynamic performance;
- Excellent security;
- Rich even basic equipment;
- Good dynamics;
- Low fuel consumption;
- Quite good noise insulation;
- Stylish salon;
- All elements are made with high quality;
- Excellent ergonomics;
- Comfortable seating;
- There is enough free space, despite the fact that this is a hatchback;
- Top trims come with a colored dashboard instead of a mechanical option;
- The center console has a color touchscreen display that allows you to display the necessary information and navigation map on the screen;
- Nice suspension work;
- Fairly acceptable pricing policy of the company;
- Rich story;
- There are versions with an all-wheel drive system;
- The rear backrests fold down;
- Multifunctional steering wheel.
Cons of the car
- Small luggage compartment;
- A floor tunnel will interfere with the rear passenger in the center;
- For the Russian market, only 3 motor options are available;
- Many useful features are available for a fee.
Summing up
The Volkswagen Golf has always been a beautiful and reliable car, regardless of the generation. From the first release, the model has successfully won the respect of many motorists around the world. With each subsequent generation, this rating only increases. The hatchback is very convenient to use in urban areas because of its small size, agility and rather modest "appetite".
In terms of external design, the car is in no way inferior to its direct competitors. And if we talk about the interior decoration, then in some aspects it even surpasses. The entire interior is literally saturated with high-quality assembly, high ergonomics and thoughtful functionality.
The power units, albeit not the most powerful, allow you to confidently overtake and drive uphill. What is the all-wheel drive system, which is present on some modifications. It is important that the Germans pay a lot of attention to ensuring the proper level of safety (the 7th generation received 5 maximum stars in European crash tests).
Test Drive
Video review
In 2003, the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. During the launch of the model, the Golf 5 received five stars in EuroNCAP crash tests. The power frame of the body has become stronger in comparison with the "four" by 15%. Tail panels: fenders, hood, trunk lid are well protected from corrosion by zinc coating. The bottom is covered with plastic protection. By the way, when buying a used Volkswagen Golf 5, pay attention to the condition of this item. If it is not damaged, then most likely operation this car was neat. Salon equipment traditionally resists time perfectly. One has only to pay attention to the stove fan (it makes noise and creaks) and the power window control buttons, they often fail due to water ingress.
Engines and gearboxes for every taste
There were a lot of motors, let's burn about those that are most often found in our country. The Golf 5 was equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines. Of the gasoline engines, the most popular are the simplest 1.6MPI (BSE, BSF, BGU and CCSA). One ignition coil and the most common injection are easy on our fuel. The timing belt will also not ruin the owner with the next replacement - one belt and a roller. In addition, the engine, although it does not amaze with the power figure, is very pulling from the bottom, so it makes no sense to turn it. This will have a good effect on the resource - usually this motor requires serious intervention after 300 - 350 thousand kilometers.
The rest of the engines are more modern, with an FSI (direct injection) injection system, where the main focus of malfunctions is shifted towards fuel quality. High-precision nozzles are particularly affected. Resin and all kinds of nasty things that miraculously end up in gasoline are deposited on the injectors, preventing them from working at full capacity. This is manifested by a drop in traction, increased consumption, and a "check" lamp that does not let you relax. In such cases, regular cleaning (every 30 thousand km) and monitoring the condition of the spark plugs are shown, otherwise individual coils will also throw up problems.
Thundering diesels on Volkswagen cars are the norm. On the Golf 5, the most problem-free two-liter engine (BKD). There are practically no questions on it. Do not forget to change the timing kit, and here it is quite expensive, since three rollers are required for replacement. 
Gearboxes, to a greater extent, were mechanical, which pleased with the standard shift accuracy and trouble-free operation. The clutch runs up to 150 thousand km. The machines were found, both traditional and DSG robots. Torque converter "six-speed" are good, there are many questions on DSG. In those days, when Volkswagen engineers were just training to make these boxes, a large number of failures were noted. The electrics are all tied to the CAN bus and do not cause any particular problems.
Chassis is moderately stiff but strong
Front suspension - MacPherson struts, rear multi-link. There is not much to criticize. Even the stabilizer struts hold up well about 80-100 thousand. The wishbone silent blocks are 100-150 thousand km. Stabilizer bushings and ball joints 150 thousand km. The rear suspension is complex in design, but not whimsical to maintain.
Even the rear stabilizer rods can hold up to 150 thousand km. But do not forget that Golf 5 is no longer produced since 2009, so the likelihood that you can find something familiar on the car is minimal. Therefore, when buying a used Volkswagen Golf 5, take a good look at the chassis and ask the previous owner what spare parts and he used consumables in the repair. The steering wheel helps to turn the electric booster. This unit is reliable, convenient and helps to feel the car well at speed, as well as to park easily in the city.
There is nothing to cling to
Overall, the car is very good. The reliability of the Volkswagen Golf 5 is at a high level. Not surprisingly, the next generation, the Golf 6, was built on the basis of the fifth golf course, just slightly refreshed the exterior. There were no shortcomings in this generation of the legendary model.
In 2003, Volkswagen launched the first car on the latest PQ35 platform. He collected in himself all the most advanced that only the concern had. The Golf V could not fail to be a breakthrough. The body was expanded in size, a multi-link appeared in the rear suspension, the on-board electronics was now organized on a single bus with power hubs and a high degree of system integration. The Golf boasted direct injection engines, DSG preselective gearboxes and optional all-wheel drive.
At the same time, the increase in the complexity and cost of the structure and the continuation of the trend towards a decrease in maintainability remained behind the scenes.
With the introduction of the new Golf, the C-Class is bigger, more complex and friendlier. The PQ35 platform and its sister PQ46 became the basis for dozens of models of the concern over the next ten years. So the model has a lot of "relatives", but he did not wait for restyling. But already in 2008, his successor appeared.
The popularity and commonality of the platform made many models a "constructor", the blocks of which can be mixed, connected in any order and "upgraded". True, this is not always as easy as in the case of an ordinary personal computer, but still.
The design and ergonomics standards set in 2003 are still relevant today. And therefore, it is the fifth Golf that retains its attractiveness even now, despite all its shortcomings, which, to admit, it has enough.
Body
I never tire of repeating that the letters "ZZZ" in Volkswagen's VIN have nothing to do with galvanizing, and galvanizing itself is not a mythical way to prevent rust in principle, but only one of the elements of multi-level anti-corrosion protection. Moreover, in addition to the advantages, zinc plating has at least one major drawback: poor adhesion of the soil to the metal. As a result, machines with "real" zinc plating often suffer from peeling of the paintwork over a large area, even if it is slightly damaged.
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Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08Yes, the Golf V is perfectly galvanized - almost all body elements are made of galvanized sheet. The car is also painted very well, and all vulnerable spots are covered with plastic as much as possible. But now the first cars of this series are more than fifteen years old, and the youngest are ten. And to hope that the Golf does not have severe corrosion is as naive as looking for a virgin in a brothel. There are simply no chances: the body has many problem areas, each of which needs to be checked for the condition and possibilities of "treatment".
Pay attention first of all to the area between the front wing and the sill. There, dirt builds up behind the locker, and corrosion makes its way along the sill, along the fender and up the pillar. The threshold is prone to sandblasting, and the paint from it begins to fly off in pieces at the slightest mechanical damage. While the cars were new, there were those who did not paint such damage for months, relying on galvanizing and not knowing how it works. And the zinc on the panels tends to run out, after which the thresholds rot successfully. And simply the accumulation of dirt and moisture inside the threshold and behind the molding will destroy it over time. Therefore, the coating must be renewed, and rust spots must be removed.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 The edges of the arches and the joints of the fenders and bumpers are also usually striking. Ice frozen in the cracks, loose plastic clips of bumper mounts, dirt and vibrations gradually weaken the paintwork on these parts, and rust gradually creeps out.
Corrosion back door- the traditional misfortune of all hatchbacks and station wagons, which did not bypass the Golf V. It is not as pronounced as that of its predecessor, but still there are small traces on almost any car.
The edge of the roof and bonnet are equally traditionally prone to corrosion. In the case of Golf, the matter is complicated by the fact that in case of mechanical damage, the paint peels off in large pieces, and for some reason the roof rusts rather quickly.
The hood sometimes rusts not along the edge, but from the inside, at the joints of the amplifier, along the side edges. And not necessarily replaced during the repair, but also the original one.
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The revolutionary door design with a removable outer metal panel reduces the cost of repairs for minor damage that does not affect the door frame and the cost of assembling the car. door and threshold or wing. And the panels are not resistant to mechanical damage: they easily wrinkle and scratch. The joint between the outer panel and the frame can be fond of corrosion, which will gradually undermine the door from the inside. But I repeat: repairs are relatively inexpensive.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 Also look at the door molding, which often shows visible corrosion.
The bottom is usually very decent. If the car was not beaten, not “bathed” or put in a snowdrift every winter, then Golf will give odds to much younger “Japanese”.
Here one has only to assess the condition of the subframes and suspension elements. There are also cars on which they tried to conquer the off-road: they scratched the side members, ripped off the plastic underbody protection, lockers, and so on. In such cases, often nothing saves.
Golf headlights are delicate, sandblast easily, and lens reflectors burn out. Aluminum brackets can corrode on mirrors and door handles peel off.
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Traditionally, for machines based on this base, door seals have a limited resource, and in the absence of maintenance they often lose their tightness, impairing comfort. Special lubricants and timely replacement help. Without additional maintenance, the seals last for an average of five to eight years.
Headlight
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Peeling chrome, black door pillars, breakage of bumper mountings and the loss of their elements are also common: age is already making itself felt.
Sometimes you can encounter breakdowns of power windows and door locks. This is not uncommon, but not an intrusive problem.
Salon
Inside the Golf V, even in the simplest trim levels, there is both soft plastic and good materials. And expensive salons can also impress those who do not get out of limousines. But ... yes, age is ruthless to everything. Something may already creak, something may break due to inaccurate handling. And here you can also find traces of "upgrades" and alterations.
The risk zone includes handles, a glove box lid, numerous decorative plugs and pads, a rear cup holder and even a floor gas pedal. The pedal is lifted off the base when snow accumulates underneath.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 The leather of the steering wheel usually keeps a stiff upper lip for runs over 200 thousand, although it begins to shine unnaturally. And at the same time, a driver with rings on his fingers can break it in just a few tens of thousands of runs.
Fabric seats are not afraid of anything except heating mats burn out. But in "whole-skin" ones, the side parts are severely affected. In addition, they are often torn and simply quickly overwritten.
The climate systems of the car are very different, from completely manual to dual-zone automatic climate control. The wear of the system fan can be expected with runs over 200 thousand. Cleaning and lubrication usually help, since the front panel is collapsible here, and half of the structure is accessible behind the glove compartment. Valeo motors can fail even when the mileage is two times less, but then how lucky. And the soft start system can add hassle to diagnostics: just checking the motor by supplying power directly is not a good idea.
There are quite a few automatic climate control systems. Systems before 2007 and after differ in a number of details, so that a simple "upgrade" of cars of the first releases with a climate panel from the Golf VI is fraught with malfunctions of the recirculation system due to a change in the operation of the dampers. Therefore, such things as expanding the temperature range and automatic recirculation by the sensor will require a little more work than replacing the climate unit itself. At the very least - replacement of mine 1K1 820 303 D. And most often also changes in the wiring. But they have common problems, wear of gearmotors of damper drives and failures of the control unit. The characteristic crackling sound most likely indicates that the gearbox will have to be replaced. Well, failures of control units are sometimes treated with a scanner, and sometimes you have to repair / change the unit. Until 2007, control units have a delicate coating of buttons and, purely visually, may look worn out, but in operation they are more reliable than the more intelligent later ones.
Volkswagen Golf GTI "2004 But most of all, the interior is damaged by attempts at various improvements made by handicraft: replacing blocks, new non-standard firmware, all sorts of replacing the RCD 300-310 with RNS, installing Chinese head units, alarms, covers, new armrests, linings, panels, ventilation nozzles and everything else. Usually, the work is not done very professionally, and the reinforcement work ends with the use of abnormal fasteners, the appearance of unnecessary gaps and other troubles. And there are usually a lot of failures in electronics after this "improvement".
Electrical and electronics
The leading electrical circuit and comparatively budgetary execution has implications. Complex wiring is afraid of vibration, insulation failure and corrosion, and trivial problems with door wiring can have far-reaching consequences due to the high degree of integration of the units. In general, be prepared for the fact that in which case you need an electrician expensive and machine knowledgeable on this platform "inside and out".
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 There are also breakdowns of actuators. Especially - in the first, the oldest Golf. Fortunately, self-diagnostics are at a good level here, but without VCDS (aka Vasya-Diagnost), it's better not to even approach the car. And to climb indiscriminately to activate everything, to use the services of non-professionals and "recipes" read on the Internet is often fraught with a long search for problems and equipment repairs.
Brakes, suspensions and steering
There are no complaints about the braking system, especially with regard to low-power versions. But due to age, it is already necessary to monitor the condition of the tubes and hoses.
Failures of the ABS unit are rare, the sensors also rarely fail. OE life is more than high, but finding a ten-year-old VW serviced with OE is difficult. But the choice of Chinese and European brands is excellent. And the resource will depend on how much you paid for the parts.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 Front brake pads
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Suspensions are quite traditional today: MacPherson strut front and rear multi-link. Usually a major overhaul of the rear suspension is required for a mileage of one hundred thousand. In the front suspension, stabilizer struts need regular replacement. At the back, it all depends on how heavy passengers you carry.
Hub bearings do not withstand non-standard wheel offset and 18-inch rims on "electrical tape" poorly. If you really want to show off, look for reinforced bearings in the catalogs - they are there.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 The steering on the fifth Golf is with electric power assistance, and the rack is ZF of the first generation. She does not sin with early failures. After 200-250 thousand, the probability of failure of the torque sensor increases, but they learned to restore it by soldering the loop. The rest of the mechanism turned out to be reliable, little prone to knocking and resistant to traditional mistakes in handling steering. And yet he is afraid of leaks, especially of the right oil seal, breakdowns of the electronics, water getting into the connectors and crazy craftsmen who climb into the control units with their unwashed hands.
Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1K) "2003-08 In short, it cannot yet be said that the Golf V is a whimsical car that should be bypassed as far as possible. But everything can change in the dedicated to the motors and gearboxes of this car. Yes, yes, there will be about all sorts of TSI and DSG. And although this will be the tenth time, it should still be interesting.
