2017 GOLF ALLTRACK: VOLKSWAGEN'S STYLISH AND SOPHISTICATED WAGON IS READY FOR ADVENTURE
- MSRP ranges from $26,950 for the S model to $32,890 for the top-tier SEL trim
- 4Motion® all-wheel drive, Hill Descent Control, Alltrack-exclusive "Off Road Mode," and increased ground clearance provide exceptional performance on a variety of road conditions
- Available advanced driver assistance systems include: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), front and rear Park Distance Control (ParkPilot), Parking Steering Assistant (Park Assist), Lane Departure Warning system (Lane Assist), and High Beam Control (Light Assist)
- Golf platform offers the utility of a compact SUV-cargo volume, roof rack-without compromise in road manners
- High-tech features include a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen with rearview camera, Volkswagen Car-Net® App-Connect and an available Off-Road HMI section for the MIB infotainment platform
Herndon, VA - The Golf Alltrack, the eagerly awaited derivative of the Golf SportWagen, marries that vehicle's practicality and fun-to-drive nature with the capabilities of 4Motion® all-wheel drive and rugged exterior styling. The Alltrack offers an affordable yet upscale alternative to existing
all-wheel-drive wagons that are on the market.
The Alltrack uses Volkswagen's powerful yet fuel-efficient 1.8-liter TSI® turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine, which makes 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. The TSI engine will initially be offered with a six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission, with a six-speed manual transmission available later in the model year. The latest generation 4Motion all-wheel-drive system features a fast-acting center differential. Golf Alltrack will be available in three trims-S, SE and SEL-and will be in dealer showrooms in October.
Exterior
The Golf SportWagen body shape is immediately evident in the Alltrack, but there is absolutely no mistaking the two. Despite the overall length and width remaining roughly the same at 180.2 inches and 70.8 inches, the overall height has been increased because ride height is elevated by 0.6 inches. This change in proportions helps to make for a bolder, more capable appearance without compromising the pillars of Volkswagen design DNA-tight, crisp lines and understated-yet-modern surfaces.
From the front, the Alltrack's rugged character becomes even more apparent, with a redesigned bumper and added underbody guard, a matte-aluminum low-profile radiator grille crossbar extending into the headlights, a lower silver crossbar that incorporates standard foglights and unique black honeycomb grilles.
The Alltrack's profile also provides differentiation from the SportWagen, with body cladding on the side sills and around the wheelarches that carries over to the lower areas of the redesigned bumpers. Unique accenting can also be seen in the silver roof rails, Reflex Silver side mirrors and lower window chrome molding. A panoramic sunroof is standard equipment on SE and SEL grades. Also obvious from the side are the standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy "Valley" wheels (18-inch "Canyon" on the SEL) and the impressive ground clearance of 6.9 inches.
At the back, the Alltrack sports dark-red taillights and a new bumper that is highlighted by dominant silver underbody protection, matching the style of the side sills and incorporating chrome exhaust outlets on either side. "Alltrack" and "4Motion" badging also make it clear this is a distinctly different vehicle than its Golf brethren.
In addition to the standard foglights and LED Daytime Running Lights (all trims) with automatic headlight activation (SE and SEL only), a Driver Assist & Lighting Package is available for the Alltrack SEL that adds automatic headlight adjustment and replaces the halogen headlights with Bi-Xenon units.