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Both the front suspension and rear suspension for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf are the same on both trim levels and both the manual and automatic versions of those trim levels. The front suspension is a strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is a multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, 19-mm-diameter anti-roll bar. There is one engine type for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf. That is a 1.8L, inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged and intercooled, DI. The turbocharged engines are not only powerful, but they are also fuel efficient. You will benefit from the impressive estimated 25 MPG city/36 MPG highway. The 2017 Volkswagen Golf comes in both a manual and an automatic transmission. The manual is a standard 5-speed manual transmission. The automatic is a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport Mode - making the sporty drive even sportier! In its previous model of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, the NHTSA awarded the vehicle a 5 out-of-5-star safety rating. This commitment to safety continues on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf. It is packed with advanced safety features, both optional and standard. Some of these safety features include Intelligent Crash Response System, automatic post-collision braking system, forward collision warning system, blind spot monitor, rear traffic alert, lane-keep assist, parking assist, park pilot, and many more.
With the dual-clutch gearbox, 0-60 mph comes in 6.7 seconds and fuel economy jumps to 32/24 mpg. Handling is a strong point with the GTI. Its electromechanical power steering has a well-sorted feel, and the ride is taut, not jarring. The front strut and independent rear suspension absorb big bumps with nary a crash or bang, and braking on TheCarConnection.com's test car feels strong and controllable. The GTI adds to the stock Golf an electronic limited-slip differential called XDS, which helps it push through corners better by shifting power to the front wheel with more traction. The GTI wears 17-inch wheels with all-season tires that can be swapped out for slick, painted 18-inch wheels and summer tires. The 2010 GTI fits enthusiastic drivers well. The sport front seats are thickly bolstered and shift eight ways-though TheCarConnection.com's editors wish the three adjustment types (two levers and one big knob) could join up with each other in a mutually agreeable location.
They offer plenty of head- and legroom, but tall drivers up front will cut into the legroom in back. There's a little less space back there than expected, and knee room in back can be an issue. Headroom is quite good, though an "easy entry" seat belt holder on two-door models doesn't make the climb into the back much easier. The GTI's rear seats get their own armrest and adjustable headrests, and fold flat to open up the cargo area to a considerable size. The upright shape and sizable glass areas give the GTI great visibility, and the feel isn't unlike that of the MINI Cooper. The 2010 GTI is on par with the tech-friendly competition in terms of features. All GTIs come equipped with 17-inch wheels and performance tires, high-capacity brakes, sport suspension, metal-trimmed pedals, and monochromatic exterior paint schemes-in addition to air conditioning, cruise control, and a rear defroster. Also standard are an eight-speaker, AM/FM/Sirius audio system with touchscreen controls, a six-disc in-dash changer and USB and Bluetooth connectivity. For 2010, the GTI offers a new 18-inch alloy wheel package, available with summer performance tires, and a navigation system with an SD slot, a 30GB hard drive for storage, and DVD playback. A premium 300-watt audio system is an option. An Autobahn package adds sport seats, leather trim, and a power sunroof.
Top Gear vs Fifith Gear.? Top Gear best for entertainment. Fifth gear better for more down to earth cars and Vicki Butler Henderson. They are two different types of programme united by the fact that for part of them they deal with cars. I do not see them as competitors, just different. Not even on at the same time. On UK Gold they are often on one after the other! Top Gear by a country mile. Top gear is my favourite car magazine. Don't know much about fifth gear. There are bits I like in both programmes and I find it difficult to make a realistic choice. TopGear has started to annoy me because of the boring interaction between the three presenters for it is the cars I want to see not them. Top Gear - they give 'information' about cars in a fun way. My Mum can follow what's going on.
Fifth Gear is dry and very very very boring. Top Gear all the way funny and up front,love it. I have had the same mechanic for years. I have a Volkswagen and that is what he solely worked on. I thought he was fairly reasonable price wise but I learned he had been ripping me off. I then went to another that was recommended to me, but they seemed a little out of it as well and there were several problems with their service to say the least. It's hard because I don't trust a lot of people with my car because Volkswagen's are backwards. Anyhow how can I find a good mechanic I can trust? Get a free estimate from the dealer and compare it to what the different garages tell you. You are right to be leary, car maintenance is one of the biggest scams out there. Talk to other VW owners.
