Volkswagen Golf VII gains 4Motion AWD [videos]

[JJ-R32]

Volkswagen has officially launched the 4Motion all-wheel drive system on the Golf VII.

Arriving just in time for winter, the system is described as one of "most modern and efficient" all-wheel drive systems in the world. It features an enhanced Haldex coupling which promises to react extremely fast regardless of the conditions.

The all-wheel drive system will initially be offered with two TDI engines. The 1.6-liter TDI produces 105 HP (77 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 187 km/h (116 mph) and average 4.5 L/100km (52.2 mpg US / 62.7 mpg UK).

Likewise, the 2.0-liter TDI engine develops 150 HP (110 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. This allows the hatchback to run from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, top out at 211 km/h (131 mph) and average 4.7 L/100km (50 mpg US / 60 mpg UK).

The 4Motion all-wheel drive system is currently available and costs an additional €1,800.

 

[StewartM]

I wonder if the UK will get it, especially now that BMW are bringing 4x4 1 & 3 Series to the UK.

 

[mlatner]

I wonder if it will come to the U.S.?

 

[.:KindiGTI]

Nice to see the 4motion on golfs. these driving scenes really show how B.E.A.Utiful the the MK7 Design is

man the MK7 is giving me the same excitement the MKV gave

i am so anticipating the GTI

 

[Goshawk]

I wonder if it will come to the U.S.?

I've heard that adding 4 Motion increases emissions output and would necessitate the addition of urea injection to meet standards. A deal breaker?

Does the USDM Tiguan 2.0 TDI require urea injection?

- P.

 

[marvin1]

Nice to see the 4motion on golfs. these driving scenes really show how B.E.A.Utiful the the MK7 Design is

man the MK7 is giving me the same excitement the MKV gave

i am so anticipating the GTI

I don't find the MK7's shape that inspiring to be honest with you. A line up of Golfs and Polos look very similar that is until you see the rear. The shape is too boxy. The trouble is, I haven't seen one yet in my favourite colour i.e.
Metallic Reflex Silver. Perhaps then I might take a shine to it.

 

[gtiman1]

Marvin probably check the Golf7 chromed version it might change your mind

http://mkvii.com/threads/216-Mk7-Volkswagen-Golf-Chromed

Thanks

 

[jp_cfc09]

I wish I could get mines like at lol.