The 2017 VW Golf GTE can now be ordered in the
UK, featuring a significant price realignment, two trim levels and new on-board
tech. The entry-level Golf GTE trim level is now joined by a new GTE Advance
spec, with the former priced at £ 30,635 and the latter at £ 32,135. The Golf GTE
range now mirrors that of the larger Passat GTE.
For 2017, the Golf GTE boasts LED lights, a new
infotainment system, plus an upgraded range of driver assistance systems such
as City Emergency Braking function with Pedestrian Monitoring (new) and the
Traffic Jam Assist function.
Features such as the full LED front & rear
lights are available for both the GTE and GTE Advance specs, as are the Active
Info Display and VW Car-Net App Connect function. Still, the GTE Advance spec
adds further goodies such as 18" Marseille alloys, the updated Discover
Navigation system, a Winter Pack with heated seats, 65% tinted windows, a front
center armrest and exterior e-sound.
The plug-in hybrid Golf GTE
uses a 150 PS 1.4-liter TSI petrol unit as well as a 102 PS (75 kW) electric
motor, together delivering a maximum output of 204 PS. The total range of the
car is rated at 827 km, whereas the battery has an all-electric
range of 50 km.
Its 8.7 kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged in
3.45 hours using a domestic mains outlet, or 2.15 hours from a domestic wall
box.
