Today we get the complete picture from VW GOLF 7. Even though the seventh generation of the VW Golf keeps the general proportions of the model, its dimensions are a bit different. The new Golf measures 4,255 mm in length, which is 56 mm longer, and it has a 59 mm longer wheelbase of 2,637 mm. Volkswagen's Golf VII is 13 mm wider (1,799 mm), 28 mm lower (1,452 mm) and its front wheels are 43 mm further forward. Overall, VW says that the new Golf 7 has a drag coefficient of 0.27 Cd. The new VW Golf (2013) is built on the MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) platform or Modular Transverse Matrix and it promises more interior room. The popular hatchback offers 15 mm more rear leg room and 20 mm more leg room in the front. The front shoulder room is improved by 31 mm to 1,420 mm (at the rear it is 30 mm wider) and elbow room by 22 mm to 1,469 mm (20 mm wider at the rear). The luggage compartment of the Golf VII is 30 liters larger, at 380 liters, with a low 685 mm sill.
If the back seats are folded the boot is 2,412 mm long. In terms of exterior design, the VW Golf VII comes with new headlights with integrated LED DRLs, a new front grille, and redesigned LED rear lights. Its interior has also been redesigned. The center console is now oriented towards the driver, and is comes as standard with a touchscreen. Depending on the version, the Golf VII's touchscreen measures between 5.8 inches and 8 inches. As you're expecting, the Golf 7's equipment list includes Bluetooth, DAB digital radio, and auxiliary inputs (including USB). Volkswagen offers various safety systems for the new Golf. These include a new electronic parking brake with auto-hold feature, a multi-collision brake system, the PreCrash system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, City Emergency Braking, a Driver Alert System, a camera-operated Lane Assist system and a Dynamic Light Assist system. Volkswagen is going to premiere the new Golf VII at the Paris auto show this month. The new Golf & will go on sale from October, with the first deliveries taking place in December. Its price list has not been confirmed yet.
The second charge was at home, for 10 hours, adding around 45 miles range. 1 since it was in the 9 PM - 10 AM off-peak window. My house came with solar panels and I’m on PG&E “E-6” rate plan. The final charge was a fill-up at a brand new ChargePoint station in San Jose going from 35 miles range to 85, which took 2.5 hours. I had also ordered an NRG EVgo card for DC fast charging, it did not arrive in time to try out. DC fast charging (also called “Level 3”) provides an 80% charge in about 25 minutes, although it will take an hour for a full charge. VW recommends that DC fast charging be done “sparingly”, although there’s some debate as to what that means and how it may affect battery warranty. Buyers should note the base 2016 e-Golf SE comes with a slower 3.6 kW charger that does not support DC fast charging.
1600 option that must be factory pre-installed. The SEL Premium trim does include the 7.2 kW charger in addition to several cosmetic upgrades and cruise control. Leaving Pleasanton with about 90 miles estimated range, I felt pretty good I’d make the 60 miles to Santa Cruz no problem. In fact, I took I-680, which is slightly longer but kept me on the highway the whole with speeds around 70 mph, averaging a respectable 4.0 miles/kWh. This put me on pace for 80 miles of range, which was a bit better than expected. I had about 30 miles estimated range remaining as I went by Los Gatos and began the climb over the hill to Santa Cruz. This is where I got my first taste of range anxiety: while making the 6 mile climb up the Santa Cruz mountains, the estimated range began dropping rapidly. Efficiency went down to 2 miles/kWh and by the time I passed Redwood estates, a warning light had gone off indicating less than 15 miles.
