Volkswagen has quietly unveiled the 2021
Golf Variant and Alltrack models. Compared to the outgoing Golf Variant model,
the new one is 4.63 meters long and has a 2.68
meter wheelbase, meaning it is longer than previously. The added length
results in 1.5 inches of additional legroom and also sees cargo capacity
increase from 605 liters to 611 liters.
Space increases to 1,642 liters with the rear seats folded
down.
Elsewhere, the Golf 8 Variant lands with
an available hands-free tailgate and a cargo area that includes bag hooks and
fastening rings as well as two power sockets, one 12-volt socket and one
230-volt socket.
The Golf Variant will be offered with the
same range of engines it is available with in hatchback form, meaning a handful
of petrol and diesel powertrains. A new Golf R Variant is in the works and will
come outfitted with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and all-wheel
drive.
Moving to the 2021 Volkswagen Golf
Alltrack, it has a similar overall shape to the Variant but, of course, has
significantly more ground clearance and comes standard with a 4Motion all-wheel
drive system. The Golf Alltrack also includes black plastic cladding across the
body to add to its more rugged appeal. Few changes have been made to the
interior of the Alltrack although it does feature distinctive embroidery on the
seat backs.
A host of engines are also offered for the
Golf Alltrack. It has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 kg. Sales
of the new Golf Variant and Alltrack will start in late 2020 before landing in
markets outside of Europe in 2021.
