Luxuriously quietBehind the wheel, the first thing you’ll notice is the calm. This is the quietest Golf ever, thanks to noise reduction measures such as sound-deadening film in the windscreen and redesigned door and window seals. It gives the classy cabin, with its white instrument lighting, fresh upholstery and chrome highlights, a premium feel. And the intuitively positioned controls mean you’ll find everything just where you want it.

Driving fun with economyA range of advanced new petrol and diesel engines, including Volkswagen’s award-winning 1.4-litre TSI engine, deliver impressive fuel economy with low emissions while offering plenty of driving fun. The new, quieter 2.0-litre TDI 110PS common rail diesel unit, for example, can achieve 57.6 mpg and emits just 128g/km of CO2. New Golf can be fitted with the innovative new 7-speed Dual Shift Gearbox (DSG). It uses a pair of dry clutches – as opposed to wet ones in the 6-speed box – for even better efficiency and performance. And the Adaptive Chassis Control option lets you select normal, sport or comfort ride settings to suit your driving style.

Safer than everYou’re well protected in the New Golf which achieved a maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for Adult Occupant Protection. Among the advanced safety features are 7 airbags, including a new driver’s knee airbag system, the latest Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and a head restraint system designed to reduce neck injuries. You can also opt for static cornering fog lights that enhance illumination as you turn at low speed, and a rear seatbelt warning system.