2021 Volkswagen Golf Review

Design

Every model needs a runway.

The Golf knows how to carry itself, as well as your things. There’s a thoughtfully designed cargo area that helps keep you organized. Not to mention LED taillights, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and a panoramic sunroof to help you stand out from the crowd. This Golf has what you want to keep up with city life.

Insta-worthy.

Stylish, sporty, and endlessly iconic, the original hatch will always put design at the forefront.

Driver-focused interior.

Introduced over 40 years ago, the design of the Golf has stood the test of time. It’s what happens when you get it right the first time.

Technology

We’ve put high tech well within reach.

Interior driver point-of-view of the Volkswagen Golf.
With driver-focused media and a touchscreen display and a variety of standard and available driver assistance features, the Golf has a suite of convenient tech features at your fingertips.

Touchscreen sound system.

High-resolution touchscreen sound system.
The sleek glass display with a touchscreen sound system makes selecting the perfect song easy to see, so you don’t have to miss a beat.

Consider yourself connected.

From Driver Assistance features to Volkswagen Car-Net® we offer technology designed to help make you feel more confident.

Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a feature that can sense what you might miss. If you attempt to change lanes, Blind Spot Monitor can help alert you to other cars that may be in your blind spot.

Take your apps for a ride.

To start App-Connect7, simply plug in your compatible smartphone and watch as your select apps appear on the touchscreen display of your Volkswagen.

Performance

Own the road.

Silk Blue Metallic Golf driving on a city parkway. You’re really going places. And the Golf has the tools to help make the ride more enjoyable.

Fast. Fun. Powerful. Efficient.

Providing a generous supply of torque, the Golf with available automatic transmission doesn’t just pass the test, it passes with flying colors.

Fun to drive.

Agile, versatile, and turbocharged, the Golf puts more fun in every ride.

Safety

Designed for the road ahead.

Safety is a core value to us. And while we can’t predict everything you might encounter, we can and do spend long hours trying to help you prepare for it.

Stay focused.

Benefit from the view of a wide lens when you want it. It can help you see obstacles when backing up, a feature so helpful you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

We’re rigid about safety.

Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cage helps distribute forces away from the driver and passengers.

Intelligent by design.

In the event of a collision that deploys the airbags, the ICRS can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights. It helps react if you might not be able to.

We think ahead.

Automatic post-collision braking system icon
Not every collision brings a car to stop. That’s why our vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of any additional impacts.

Safety. Engineered from the ground up.

Monitoring and maintaining proper air pressure in your tires helps with efficiency and safety. The TPMS helps alert you to a loss of tire pressure so you know when to add air.

Equipped for peace of mind.

From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of six stability-enhancing systems.