More features and space in Golf Plus

Not long after the launch of the new Volkswagen Golf, VW is releasing something even bigger in the shape of the new Golf Plus. This new cars gets a new interior as well as a revised front grille. The car will be available with four engines: two petrol and two diesels. These is the 1.4 litre 80 PS and 1.4 litre TSI 122 PS, plus 2.0 litre common rail TDi units with 110 and 140 PS. A variety of transmission options, including Volkswagen"s seven-speed DSG gearbox, are also available. The 2.0 TDi diesel unit is the most efficient and comes with a low CO2 of just 134g/km, putting it into the Band B road tax band. Two trim levels are offered - S and SE, keeping choice simple for buyers. The entry-level S specification caters for buyers looking for all the qualities of a Golf, with extra space and flexible seating options at a competitive price. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, a CD player, multi-function computer, electric windows and mirrors, body-coloured bumpers, side strips, mirrors and door handles and 15-inch steel wheels. The Golf Plus also has a comprehensive array of safety features including ABS, ESP, driver and front passenger"s whiplash-optimised head restraints and six airbags including deactivation switch for front passenger airbag. Moving up to SE trim adds more comfort and convenience. Standard for the first time is the latest generation of Park Assist. This option also adds parking sensors, and using a series of these located at the front, rear and side of the car, plots the ideal manoeuvring path into a parallel space either to the right or left of the vehicle. Unlike the Park Assist system which has been available for a while now, this version requires a parking space 20 per cent smaller than previously. This means it requires a space the size of the car plus 1.1 metres rather than the car plus 1.4 metres. During the parking process, the driver has no steering input, but is in control of the throttle and brake. Buyers of the Golf Plus SE will also benefit from cruise control, a front centre armrest, leather steering wheel and 16-inch 'Atlanta" alloy wheels.