Volkswagen is fulfilling their promise to bring more electric vehicles to market: the e-Golf is coming to Canada for the first time next year. The all-electric Golf will be available beginning in mid-2017.The e-Golf is getting a freshening up before it arrives here, and part of that effort is a new 36 kWh lithium-ion battery. That's 50 percent bigger than the current car and translates to a range of over 200 km on a full charge. On the European cycle it gets 300 km, but that test is more generous than the North American standard. The motor gets an upgrade as well and produces 134 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque.Other changes include LED head- and tail-lights along with refreshed bumpers and bodywork that sees some small aerodynamic tweaks unique to the electric model. The interior gets a new 9.2-inch touchscreen and VW's "Virtual Cockpit" digital instrument panel. Volkswagen Canada says that the car will come with "a host of cold weather-related features" but does not elaborate on what they might be. Insurance for EVs and Hybrids: How Does It Compare with Regular Cars? How weather and temperature affect range and battery performance. Should You Buy a Demo Car? Considering a demo car? Here’s what you need to know. Toyota's Cambridge Factory Rated World's Best By J.D.
26,995) comes exclusively in the 4-door style with the automatic transmission and adds automatic climate control, keyless entry, pushbutton start, sport comfort seats with 12-way power driver’s seat, ambient lighting with LED interior reading lights and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Golf TDI models are available in the four-door body style only and are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter direct-injected inline-4, which makes 150 hp and 236 lb.-ft. 26,595) and add the Fender premium audio system, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, front foglights, rearview camera, heated front washer nozzles a power sunroof and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels. 29,995) trims add automatic climate control, keyless entry, pushbutton start, sport comfort seats with 12-way power driver’s seat, ambient lighting with LED interior reading lights and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. 695), which adds front and rear parking sensors and forward collision warning. 31,445 for the SEL TDI with 6-speed DSG automatic. GTI models are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 that produces 210 hp and 258 lb.-ft.
29,095) add leather upholstery, keyless entry, pushbutton start, the Fender premium audio system, a power sunroof, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights. Four door models get partial power seats. 30,695) models add automatic climate control, a 12-way power driver’s seat and navigation. 1,495), which bumps up horsepower by 10 hp for a total of 220 hp and adds larger brakes and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential which electronically adjusts power to wheels while cornering for increased grip. 33,430) is propelled by an AC synchronous electric motor (115 hp, 199 lb-ft), mated to a single speed transmission. Its equipment includes all the features, standard and optional, available in the 2015 Golf, as well as 16-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, a first for the line, and low rolling resistance tires. Maximum range per charge is rated as 83 miles, according to VW, and the EPA’s fuel efficiency equivalency is 126 miles city, 105 miles highway.
Availability is limited, initially, to the 10 states subscribing to the zero emission sales mandate established by the California Air Resources Board. 33,430. Like all pure electrics, e-Golf pricing is subject to federal and local subsidies that reduce the total substantially. 36,595) includes a 292-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, all-wheel drive, sports suspension, lower ride height, performance summer tires, DSG automated manual transmission, heated leather seats. 39,090. VW plans to make a manual transmission available in mid-2015 as a 2016 model. Safety equipment on all models includes dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side impact airbags, side air curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control and hill-hold assist. While the 2015 Golf is fully redesigned, exterior changes are subtle. The front end is slightly lower and wider, with a shorter front overhang. Headlights are narrower, with standard foglamps on upper trims, and new LED running lights are optional. Underneath all Golf models is a new architecture, VW’s MQB platform, which is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of powertrains and body shapes from the ground-up.
