These days we have had the great pleasure of being able to test a new model of Volkswagen only recently arrived in showrooms. Welcome to the road test of the Volkswagen Golf VII. The seventh generation of this Volkswagen model weighs one hundred kilograms less than its predecessor, which provides a fuel saving of 0.3 liters less fuel flow. As CO2 emissions are 14.9% lower compared to Golf VI. We had the chance to try the Golf VII 1.4 TSI engine with automatic dual-clutch seven-speed DSG in Highline trim version. This four-cylinder engine develops 140 online HP. The DSG automatic gearbox in position D makes all maneuvers that made? The car change occurs smoothly and effectively from the point of view of consumption as if the accelerator gently handled, changes occur at low revs. In position S, the Golf is transformed into a machine fast and sporty, making changes to high speed and giving greater engine performance.
Must also be said that with the change in position and requiring maximum power to the new Golf 7 consumption raises enough. In addition, the Golf allows sequential change the new Volkswagen gives a distinctive touch for those who want to enjoy a more extreme driving. Can also be added as an extra, change through steering wheel paddles which makes the Golf becomes pure agility and acceleration in the most demanding stretches of road. The entire range includes the Start & Stop system will help in fuel savings of up to 8% in city driving with heavy traffic. As for safety, the range includes seven airbags, ABS and ESP stability control. Also comes standard with a multiple collision braking system that detects when the vehicle is hit from behind and slows thoroughly preventing ejection from the impact and hit other vehicles. Among incorporates safety devices that include an electronic differential which improves stability and air pressure sensors on the wheels. When we enter the highway with the compact convenience Volkswagen owns the vehicle.
We went up the windows and there is silence. The engine cannot be heard from inside the car through the gearbox, to engage the seventh gear allows the engine to shoot very low revs. From the cockpit, side and rear visibility is very good. The suspension of Golf behaves in a very comfortable while remaining firm in cornering giving the vehicle a sense of security and grip. On motorways, electric variable power steering, which changes depending on the speed becomes more rigid and precise at speed and provides a great sense of security. During this test highway, the Golf consumption registered a slightly above that specified by the manufacturer (4.4 l/100 km). After 140 kilometers by highway consumption was 6.8 l/100 km. The Golf technologically surprised when passing a certain speed indicates that the windows go up for the vehicle to reduce their consumption. It also tells us, place the shift lever in the D position if this is located in Sport mode (S) and we are not demanding to Golf sportier performance.
Interior view of the Volkswagen Golf VII. With the arrival of this model to the German Volkswagen dealers comes a new concept in the interior of a vehicle. Under our view, inside the Golf VII can be described with one word: infotainment. The Volkswagen Golf first realized with modular infotainment system (MIB). This system consists of a graphical interface in the center console of the vehicle, with endless possibilities. With full-color touch screen, the MIB provides radio systems, navigation, mobile connection and control of USB and auxiliary devices. In the following link you leave a paper published earlier in Cars Tested about infotainment, where you can see how it can get and that is: Infotainment for Volkswagen. In the driver's door can appreciate the controls for adjusting the position electronically mirrors for heating mirrors. The space inside the cabin is spacious, perfect for four people of high stature. Also, the front seats offer support and grip the driver and passenger exceptional curves. The fabric upholstery fabric complements the interior of the chairs in Alcan Tara in the 4 main squares. Security the Volkswagen Golf VII has achieved the 5 star Euro NCAP due to multiple safety systems such as airbags for driver and front passenger knee airbag for the driver and side airbags and head-body for front and rear seats. The new Golf 7 is a compact well-appointed with good quality finishes and striking a mechanical performance..
And if you are inclined to want to dabble in mechanics they are not that hard to work on. You can drop the engine out in about 30 minutes using a floor jack or a transmision jack. You have to get he car high enough on stands to clear the fan shroud. Unhook the throttle cable, the fuel line and a few wires, 4 bolts hold it on to the transmission. Support the engine with the floor jack (or trans jack) loosen the 4 bolts (2 above, 2 below) then balancing the engine level - with draw it a couple inches (50 mm) until the trans shaft clears the clutch. The air cooling sheet metal is a pain. If you skip a piece on assembly it all has to come off again! When putting it back in the most important thing is to have the clutch plate centered in the clutch. Use a spline tool to do this.
