The interior design team at Volkswagen have done an excellent job at creating a modern interior with an upmarket feel. It showcases interior design at its finest and comes with a host of new technology and minimalist layout. The Golf features an ‘Innovation Cockpit’ and most of the features of the car are controlled by a central 10-inch infotainment screen, you can set up a Volkswagen ID and the car will remember all of your preferences when you step inside. There is also an ambient lighting package as standard, which will illuminate the interior with a choice of over 30 colours – a fantastic touch that is rarely seen as standard in cars in this class. The Golf is marketed as the most innovative hatchback, and features a wide selection of pioneering technology , to ensure it lives up to this claim. Features include a 3 year subscription to Volkswagen’s assistant system ‘We Connect Plus’ which syncs to your smartphone and includes service scheduling, vehicle tracking and breakdown assistance. The VW Golf lease is also available with the Car2X system, that communicates wirelessly with other enabled vehicles to provide you with the most up to date traffic information and will engage cruise control automatically to gauge the best speed to avoid any traffic jams ahead. The park assist system will also detect if a parking space is big enough and will then park it for you – genius!

The Volkswagen Golf is available in 2 models, depending on your budget and spec preference. The Life edition is the base model, and the Style edition is upgraded with more features and an enhanced interior. There are new models due for release soon, including the sportier GTi and powerful R-Performance model, if you are looking for more high powered Golf experience. All models come with climatronic, cruise control and alloy wheels as standard. The safety spec is also impressive with Lane keep assist and road sign recognition included on all models. LED headlights also come as standard, however the optional iQlight Matrix LED lights illuminate the road ahead perfectly and comes with dynamic light assistant.

The VW Golf is low to the ground so offers good driving dynamics and responsive steering. As well as petrol and diesel versions, the Golf will also come with a e-TSI engine option, which uses mild hybrid technology to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.

The smart styling and great features that come as standard make it a clear contender for anyone looking for a quality 5-door hatchback. It’s small enough to work great around town, yet spacious enough to work as an everyday family car.