Saad Buzwair Automotive and Volkswagen have launched the new sixth generation Golf at its recently opened showroom on C-Ring road.
The Golf VI has been designed to be quieter, sportier, fuel efficient and presents a clean, distinctive appearance that — staying true to Volkswagen — is fun-to-drive.
Since its inception, the Golf has always been the benchmark of its class and to date, has sold more than 26mn units in 120 countries, making it one of the top selling vehicles of all-time. The Golf VI was honoured as the ‘2009 World Car of the Year’ at the New York International Auto Show.
The clear and powerful styling of the Golf being offered as a two-door and four-door in the “Trendline”, “Comfortline” and “Highline” equipment lines is showing the entire brand the way to the future.
Innovative engine and transmission technologies reduce fuel consumption by up to 28%.
Assistance systems such as “ACC Automatic Distance Control” – as well as developments like “DCC Adaptive Chassis Control” and “Park Assist” – bring additional top technologies to the Golf class.
The new Golf is characterised by first-class acoustic properties. A special sound-damping film in the windshield reduces driving noises, as does the newly developed seal design on the doors and side window guides.
In the launch phase, two variants will define the range of gasoline engines with 75 kW / 102 hp and 118 kW / 160 hp.
With the exception of the entry-level versions, all gasoline engines may be paired with Volkswagen’s dual clutch transmission (DSG). Either a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG is used, depending on engine torque.
A new ESP system, with finer response over its control range, further optimised crash properties, seven airbags including knee airbag, the special head restraints (WOKS) that work to counteract whiplash trauma, a “seatbelt detection” feature debuting on the Golf in the rear seating area and daytime running lights provide for a maximum level of safety.
The exceptionally high value of the new Golf is reflected in its stylish design; all key body elements were redesigned: “We have cast the Golf’s core components in a precise new mold”, explains Walter de Silva, the Group’s chief designer.
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