New engines for in-demand Volkswagen Golfs

New engines for in-demand Volkswagen Golfs (image courtesy Volkswagen)
New engines for in-demand Volkswagen Golfs (image courtesy Volkswagen)
New engines for in-demand Volkswagen Golfs (image courtesy Volkswagen)
New engines for in-demand Volkswagen Golfs (image courtesy Volkswagen)

Two of the most popular trims in the entire UK Golf line-up are set to be enhanced with new engines and a plug-in hybrid drive. They come at a time when the Golf is already the UK’s biggest-selling car in its class so far this year, and all three new additions can be ordered at any Volkswagen UK Retailer from Thursday 21 November.

New Golf Black Edition engines
Two engines are being added to the stylish Golf Black Edition trim that was unveiled in July this year: a petrol 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid and a diesel 2.0 TDI. Both engines have a 150 PS power output and are paired with an automatic seven-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG). The 1.5 eTSI can propel the Golf Black Edition from standstill to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds, whereas the 2.0 TDI completes the same sprint even quicker, in exactly eight seconds.

The new engines add to what is already a stylish and well-specified package. Sitting one step below the exciting GTE trim in the UK Golf line-up, the Black Edition includes smart 18-inch Leeds alloy wheels, upgraded IQ.Matrix headlights, illuminated door handles and Volkswagen logo at the front, heated front seats and head-turning black styling elements.

Prices for the Golf Black Edition 1.5 eTSI and 2.0 TDI are £33,690.00 and £35,500.00 respectively (on-the-road recommended retail prices including VAT).

New Golf Match eHybrid
A frugal eHybrid is being added to the Golf Match line-up – the most popular Golf derivative in the UK.

The Match trim was re-introduced across much of the Volkswagen range in early 2024; it’s a package famous for combining affordability with generous levels of equipment. The newly developed second-generation Volkswagen plug-in hybrid drive builds on this with extra efficiency and enhanced performance.

Electric-only driving of more than 88 miles is possible with the car’s 19.7 kWh battery, which can be charged at home with up to 11 kW AC and at rapid public stations with up to 40 kW DC. When the engine is engaged, drivers are rewarded with a system output of 204 PS and a 0-62 mph dash of just 7.2 seconds. Together, the electric drive and petrol engine work in perfect harmony to deliver super-efficient fuel economy of 141.2 miles per gallon.

Features that come as standard include 17-inch Nottingham alloy wheels, LED headlights, a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, Lights and Vision package, Discover navigation system, Park and Comfort technology package including Park Assist Pro, Lane Assist and Climatronic air conditioning.

The Golf Match eHybrid is priced at £36,140 (on-the-road recommended retail price including VAT).

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