Volkswagen Golf Variant A Premium Edition with Enhanced Equipment is Born
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March 6, 2015

Volkswagen Golf Variant A Premium Edition with Enhanced Equipment is Born


Volkswagen Golf Variant


A Premium Edition with Enhanced Features is Here


Volkswagen Group Japan has introduced and begun selling a new "Premium Edition" for the "Golf Variant," enhancing the entry-grade "TSI Trendline" and the best-selling "TSI Comfortline" models.


By Tomomi Yanaka




Comfortline Price Unchanged


The "Golf Variant," popular as a "classic" station wagon embodying European car sensibilities, achieves excellent fuel efficiency through a downsized 1.4-liter engine combined with a turbocharger. Now, the two main grades have been enhanced with features highly requested by users, and are newly offered as the "Golf Variant TSI Trendline Premium Edition" and "Golf Variant TSI Comfort Premium Edition."

The entry-grade "Trendline Premium Edition," equipped with a 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC turbo engine producing a maximum output of 90kW (122ps) at 5,000rpm and achieving a fuel economy of 16.4km/l in the 10-15 mode, now includes a 12V power socket in the luggage compartment, a seatback pocket on the comfort seats, and chrome trim added to the front grille and side windows. It also features 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.




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The "Comfort Premium Edition," featuring a 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC turbo engine paired with a supercharger, delivers a powerful 118kW (160ps) at 5,800rpm for an exhilarating drive. This edition boasts chrome roof rails and LED rear license plate lamps, with chrome trim added to the air intake. The front seats are upgraded to Alcantara & fabric sport seats, and it comes with newly designed 10-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels.

The "Trendline Premium Edition" is priced at 2.79 million yen, a 40,000 yen increase, while the "Comfortline Premium Edition" remains at 3.25 million yen. Both models are eligible for eco-car tax reductions.





Volkswagen Golf Variant
Body Dimensions | Length 4,545 x Width 1,785 x Height 1,530mm
Wheelbase | 2,575mm
Engine | 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC turbo (Trendline), 1.4-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC turbo + supercharger (Comfortline)
Maximum Output | 90kW (122ps) / 5,000rpm (Trendline), 118kW (160ps) / 5,800rpm (Comfortline)
Maximum Torque | 200Nm (20.4kgm) / 1,500-4,000rpm (Trendline), 240Nm (24.5kgm) / 1,500-4,500rpm (Comfortline)
Transmission | 7-speed DSG
Drivetrain | FF
Steering | Right
10-15 Mode Fuel Economy | 16.4km/l (Trendline), 16.0km/l (Comfortline)
Price | 2.79 million yen (Trendline), 3.25 million yen (Comfortline)