If you are afraid of managing more than one vehicle but at the same time looking for an off-roading capable family car that can be used as a crossover as well but not another SUV. Cheers then, because we have found a solution for you in the form of a Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.
It is a real rival to the wagon dominator Subaru in the market. There will be no more Alltrack vehicles from Subaru after the launch of this elegant alternative to crossovers with a 1.8 litre Volkswagen golf engine.
It is an exclusively managed baby step between a crossover and an SUV but it is more capable than both, a crossover or an SUV. It is a wrong perception that the UK customers are afraid of keeping SUVs or the Americans do not like crossovers. There are more than 4 million SUVs and crossovers sold in the U.S. and the UK since August.
Volkswagen has changed its way in order to introduce a new Golf Alltrack, they have started a new segment that will be called wagons in the future and it will definitely grab the sales from the SUVs and crossovers. It is a vehicle for patrons like us who just do not want to be the part of crossover world or even do not like SUVs; it’s a damn good vehicle for those who thinks like us.
Let me try to make a sketch, if you have a Golf, try to raise it about an inch and add some off-roading features like larger wheels, All-wheel drive capability etc., and yes the Golf R type driving system, and an extra mode for driving with a relatively larger cabin, that will give you a 2017 Golf Alltrack approximately.
Yes! Don’t be surprised, it is also an MQB based vehicle that will make your ride a real fun. MQB platform proved itself as a very successful structure across the Volkswagen model line-up since its introduction and it is the part of all Volkswagen cars and even the number of Audi models like the A3 is based on it.
Golf Alltrack has the same platform that has coiled spring suspension, specially designed telescopic dampers and anti-roll bars as an extra layer of safety. The rear side has a multilink suspension system to make riding smoother on the rough terrains.
As we discussed that Volkswagen is sharing its MQB platform with the Alltrack, similarly they have shifted the same Golf engine on to the Alltrack as well. It is capable of generating 170bhp of power and a reasonable torque of slightly under 200 lb-ft. the all new Alltrack is expected to arrive with a six-speed manual transmission but don’t worry there will be an automatic option available too. It will be an automatic dual clutch DSG gearbox.
After all the drama of diesel gate, Volkswagen has decided not to introduce even a single diesel engine option on the all-new Volkswagen Golf Alltrack wagon. Apple Carplay and Android Auto will be some exclusive features of the Alltrack.
