Volkswagen presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show a very close prototype that will, from mid-2014, the new Golf Sportsvan. The variant of the German compact MPV will thus become the replacement for the Golf Plus.

Volkswagen Golf, Golf Variant, Golf GTI… and now it is the turn to Golf Sportsvan, which it will become from next year substitute Golf Plus. As you know, this is the MPV variant German-selling compact, she born eight years ago. The Sportsvan be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in form of prototype, but not far from the ways will the production version from mid-2014, when it goes on sale.

It will be the third of the Golf family to settle in modular MQB platform Volkswagen Group, after the five-door version and family Variant. Its premise is the same as the current Golf Plus (based on the sixth generation Golf): maximum space in a versatile interior, while maintaining a compact exterior length.

In fact, although it is longer than the Golf VII conventional, it is shorter than Variant; however, the wheelbase (2.685 meters) is 50 longer than the two aforementioned mm. Their 4.338 meters of length 134 mm represent more than the Golf Plus, while the width (1.807 m) is 48 mm and greater height (1.578 meters) virtually identical to Plus. These dimensions result in an interior has improved its interior dimensions: Greater height in front (+10 mm) and rear (+32 mm), with a space also higher for the legs.

As for cargo space in the trunk is concerned, all figures are improved relative to the Golf Plus: They have earned 74 liters (498 liters total) With the rear seats in normal position, 66 liters more (585 liters) with the sidewalk 180 mm longitudinally displaced forward and 62 liters more (1,512 liters) with backrests rear seats folded. Backed passenger seat folded (optional), the flat load surface is 2.484 meters.

The Volkswagen Sportsvan come with three lines of equipment, ‘Trendline’, ‘Comfortline’ and ‘Highline’. Since the basic version are standard the following: limited slip differential electronic XDS +, brake anti pileup seven airgabs, system control tire pressure, touch screen five inches, etc. For the first time in the Golf, optionally, heated steering wheel and warning system will be offered blind spot.

Design and motors

Aesthetically, the design of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is completely different regarding the Golf Plus we know. “It is the ambassador of a new design language ‘, recognizes Klaus Bischoff, head of design Volkswagen. The silhouette is more elongated, flatter and sporting. Highlighted in the profile view the large glazed area, and the nerve that runs almost the entire side and integrating the door handles. With the exterior mirrors in their new location, the new area glass allows best view.

At the front, it stands out for its part, new hood, which gives the Sportsvan one more elongated appearance. Behind, we find different aerodynamic elements, from the roof spoiler to the rear lights, the two-piece design form a spoiler.

At inside, he dashboard Golf is Sportsvan new bill, as we know in the newly renovated Golf and Golf Variant. Stands out above all the center console with touch screen, facing the driver, and center armrest, very useful for storing objects inside and also can be adjusted in height and depth. Also, the front seats themselves locked drawers below.

The engines New Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan are 19 percent more efficient. The German compact minivan variant uses it premiered months in the Golf VII: all with Start / Stop system as standard, stop and start the engine in the arrests, and fulfilling the European emission standards Euro 6. Until six engines They offered in the Sportsvan: four TSI gasoline, between 85 and 150 hp, and two TDI turbodiesel, 110 and 150 hp respectively. Optionally, they can be associated to the automatic double clutch DSG (except the basic TSI). With the engine Bluemotion 1.6 TDI 110 hp, Volkswagen estimates that the combined consumption is of 3.7 liters 100 km.