The 2018
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack S for example.
Ah yes, that’s
the ticket. Good ride height. Modern
wagon looks (love the LED lights front and rear). A responsive 1.8-liter,
turbocharged, four-cylinder engine putting out a max 170 horsepower but
consuming fuel at a relatively positive rate of 22 miles per gallon in the city
and 30 mpg on the highway.
Sure, it’s
considered a “small station wagon,” but you wouldn’t know that from its
excellent roadway manners and its generous cargo volume of 66.5 cubic feet with
the rear seat folded.
All-around
vision from the cockpit is excellent.
The starting
price is a remarkably reasonable $27,055, and the all-wheel-driven Alltrack is
nicely equipped for that number. The
Alltrack’s hill-descent control and off-road mode make it a genuine
off-the-pavement warrior. It really can
negotiate the dirt, streams and mud.
Yet the
plentiful comfort/convenience perks also make it an ideal daily
commuter/driver.
The
six-year/70,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty is a nice addition as
well.
Looking for
something beyond the norm? How about
automatic headlights with rain sensors?
Yeah, pretty cool.
And there’s
this: The Alltrack’s “4Motion” permanent AWD system utilizes technology that
activates before wheelspin occurs. When operating with a low load or when
coasting, the front wheels do the driving while the rear wheels take a break, a
fuel-saving measure as a bonus.
The rear
wheels can immediately re-engage when needed via the center differential, which
VW said is activated by an electro-hydraulic oil pump. Engineering overload? I’d say so, but undoubtedly cool.
Overall, the
Alltrack is a vehicle that appeals to a super-wide range of consumers, and it
competes straight-up with the Subaru equivalents.
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