The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has gotten in range
with the rest of the Golf family. Unveiled
ahead of its 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show public premiere, the versatile five-door
compact car comes with new bumpers, headlights with LED tech on more expensive
models, LED taillights, fresh wheel patterns, and a new Cranberry Red exterior
color.
Inside, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has
received new decorative trim, fabrics, and leather seats, in addition to the
Discover Pro navigation system that features a 9.2-inch display, gesture
control, and five capacitive touch buttons along the left border. The Media
Control app is also part of the offerings, which provides an interface to the
infotainment system for smartphones and tablets, allowing users to control the
system from their mobile device.
Volkswagen has also added the 'Security & Service'
package that allows drivers to access assistance in a range of situations, with
highlights such as 'Roadside service', 'Automatic accident notification', and
'Service scheduling'.
New driver assistance systems have also been added
to the Golf Sportsvan, including the Pedestrian Monitoring, as part of the
Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Traffic Jam Assist semi-automated
stop-and-go driving up to 60 km/h, Emergency Assist, latest-gen Park
Assist, and Trailer Assist.
The engine lineup has welcomed three new TSI petrol
units, and it also includes two TDI diesels that feature Active Cylinder
Management. Full details on the car will
be announced starting with September 12, while order books will open this fall
in Germany.