The second act of the Golf MPV – Il Sole 24 Ore

Change stature and turns into MPV. In summary this is the genesis from which flows the Sportsvan, proven on roads and highways of Provence. In the family of the seventh generation of the Golf Plus takes the place of the previous proposal, taking advantage not only of features that put it unquestionably in the family since the interpretation of Volkswagen’s most successful and all the baggage that technology has brought to the fore, but also introducing some fruits and vegetables.
Compared to consanguineous offers greater functionality due to build more robust, however, that dimensionally is among those in the field of mid-size cars, propitiated by the possibilities offered by the latest MQB modular platform from Volkswagen. Which debuted with the Sportsvan in a new configuration with a 5 cm longer wheelbase and rear overhang more pronounced. The length brings us to settle at 4.38 m, which is 13.4 cm longer than the sedan, but, as mentioned, is also increasing the height of which increased from 1.46 to 1.58 m. The final result translates into a spacious interior both in the passenger area or in that of the load, which already generates a significant departure in functionality. The latter is enhanced by practical solutions, such as the upholstery rear that can slide to 18 cm for “ferry” the space available for passengers in the luggage compartment and increase the volume from 500 to 590 liters. Completely reversing the rear seats, among other things also equipped with adjustable backrests, rises to 1,520 liters. To conclude the discussion on the versatility of the third member of the family of the Golf VII, it should be added that the

cargo area also offers table top that you can place on different levels but the threshold a bit ‘high off the ground. Under the robes of dynamic signature, which dilute the setting of the body of an MPV, the Sportsvan conceals a repertoire of all engines comply with the Euro 6 standard. A context that avails itself of the BlueMotion package, aimed at limiting consumption, formed by the 1.2-liter petrol Tsi with powers of 85 and 110 hp and 1.4-liter with 125 hp and 150, as well as the 1.6-liter TDI turbodiesel with 90 flanked dall’inedita 110 hp variant and from ‘units of 2-liter, 150 horsepower. The most powerful petrol interfaced with only the dual-clutch gearbox, which is available on request only for the less powerful of the lot. The numerous configurations powertrains intertwined with the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline generate a large family, proposed at prices ranging from 19,200 to 30,800 Euros, but in the process of launching the starting drops to 17,900 Euro. Right from the entry-level versions Sportsvan the proposed equipment including everything related to the safety and comfort, as well as the XDS electronic differential lock. It can be enriched both with this new blind-spot monitoring system of mirrors which also controls the reversing is all the driving aids and devices that optimize the behavior of proposed also by consanguineous.
To which the Sportsvan s’allinea in an almost mirror so much for the behavior, influenced only in certain situations to a greater manifestation of the roll, as to the temperament versatile, especially in the case of the most powerful turbodiesel. In short, remember that you are behind the wheel of Sportsvan only provides the setting raised the seat. Together with the attention given to both the visibility in all directions, due to the styling, it helps to ease the task of the driver.

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