2016 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack REVIEW | Smart, Grippy (And Leather For Free)
THE 2016 GOLF ALLTRACK IS HERE TO SAVE THE DAY FOR ITS MAKER IN THE SMALL SUV SECTOR.
Australian buyers might be embracing SUVs, but they aren’t buying the ageing Volkswagen Tiguan or expensive Touareg in great numbers. And there is no new small or medium SUV coming anytime soon from Wolfsburg.
The Alltrack is not a ‘proper’ SUV, but rather a jacked-up wagon with a light-duty all-wheel-drive system. It's suitable for the occasional trek, provided you don't get too far off-road - a concept that certainly works for Subaru with its Outback.
So, does this high-riding Golf wagon also deserve to find fortune in this market?
Vehicle Style: Small wagon
Price: $37,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 132kW/280Nm 1.8 litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.7 l/100km | tested: 7.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The great thing about the Volkswagen Golf range is how broad it is – yet every Golf drives essentially like a Golf (which is a good thing) only with slight attitude adjustments.
Priced from $37,990 (plus on-road costs), the Golf Alltrack is equipped much like the Golf 110 TSI Highline Wagon, except it costs $3500 more for the all-traction 4Motion all-wheel drive system down below, and comes with a bigger engine.
The 17-inch alloy wheels remain, but the Alltrack adds 20mm extra ground clearance under its side skirts.