2021 Volkswagen Golf Review

2021 Volkswagen Golf Review

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf will be discontinued after this year; ending a decades-long run as a sporty hatchback rival to compact sedans such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

What's New


The regular version of the Volkswagen Golf might be disappearing from Canada after 2021, but its sportier cousins still remain on this side of the Atlantic to offer fun and feisty options to drivers in the compact hatchback class. The 2021 Volkswagen Golf is a celebrated and unique vehicle for drivers in Kanata that want a daily driver that offers something different than the mainstream options.

New Features


While the Golf prepares to sail off into the sunset in favour of the GTI-and-Golf R lineup, Volkswagen still added new features for the 2021 model. New standard features include 16-inch wheels, passive hands-free entry and push-button start, leatherette upholstery, and a panoramic sunroof.

Design


Stylish yet plain is a good way to describe the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. It is extremely balanced, offering both luxury and modesty working together to build a bold but not overly bold hatchback. The Golf features automatic headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and chrome accents. Volkswagen has always leaned to a sparser and more functional cabin environment over something too modern. The Golf is the same way. It is comfortable and functional with an emphasis on openness. The Golf easily holds adults in its relatively comfortable backseat that folds down to accommodate a lot of cargo, should the need arise.

Performance

Power has never been an issue for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. A turbocharged inline-four engine more than adequately propels this small hatchback around town and on the highway. The Golf offers a compliant ride that is comfortable for daily commutes or long-haul road trips. Its athletic steering and agility are unique, as is its uncharacteristic quickness for the class.

Infotainment

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf's infotainment system is powered by a 6.5-inch touchscreen, though it includes a physical volume knob, and includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and USB connectivity.

Safety


With a five-star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2021 Volkswagen Golf includes standard driver-assist technologies to keep drivers safe around Kanata. Forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are key safety features that come standard. The 2021 model might be the last for the regular version of the Volkswagen Golf, but drivers in Kanata can still opt for this fun and flirty hatchback before time runs out.