Volkswagen Golf Estate MK7.5 in-depth review - Carbuyer

The Volkswagen Golf is as popular as ever, and now the company has launched an estate version of the latest Golf. It’s got a huge boot and loads of rear legroom, with a comfortable ride and excellent economy. However it’s outclassed by the Skoda Octavia estate, which does everything the Golf can do at a cheaper list price.

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[dom]

4:06 - says the rear seats "fold COMPLETELY flat"
4:12 - shows that the rear seats don't fold completely flat 🙈
Seems like a silly thing to point out, but this is the single detail that I came here to find out! Thanks for the demo though, still answered my question ;)

[sonofrobert]

I drive a '15 tsi se Sportwagon, 1.8t.
It is amazing to drive with 170hp/200 torque. Never broken down.
Best mpg has been 39 mpg on road trip.
This has 6sp auto.
They should have offered a GTI Sportwagon.
Cheers and VW discontinued reg Golfs in the states even though see alot of them.

[emrealbayrak]

There are many cars in the same price range which have hard plastics on rear doors but nobody cares or mention about that.

[bazzmidas]

How do you stay thin eating all those crisps?

[anngo]

got a Mk7 Golf Sportwagen (read Estate) for $24k here in the US including tax. Limited trim, it has most of the things mentioned in this video including a massive sunroof. I love it, good to live with so far.

[loganclaffey]

OMG I was really worried, but I've been put at ease, you CAN fit crisps in the glove box!
(P.S: I am yet to meet someone who puts crisps in the glove box!)
🤗😂😂😂

[zh]

Judging by comments looks like James has grown on the audience. Well done mate.

[stephaniehenderson]

Sad that you are not showing if a full set of golf clubs and trolley fit in the estates.

[biggerstickerco]

Are these the same front lights on the gt estate. Or is this a gt estate as the lights look different and do you get the swooping indicators

[cmartin_ok]

35 grand for a plain Golf estate??? Who is going to pay that?

[rocketraccoon]

Excellent review James.
Btw where is ginny? We won't mind if she does a few reviews.

[Paiva]

Those white lines on the doors and glovebox are ambient lights?

[lukoradulic]

How is it more sensible than an Octavia Estate?

[bosse]

I agree, the most sensible. ...and very nice looking.

[stewarthayne]

Hi. What exact colour is that? Platinum grey metallic?

[johne]

VW of America has killed off the Golf Sportwagen in the US, effective Model Year 2020. Still available in Europe and UK?

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. The Volkswagen Golf Estate Is a great looking car

[borisyurinov]

Sensible as broccoli. Only the cauliflower corolla hybrid can match

[fitmota]

Namastey CarBuyer, I have gone through a youtube video nearly a year back. I am not memorizing the car but it have heated steering wheel, gear knob, door handles & seats. Also equipped with adaptive headlights & shockers, it have 100% LED and the company claims that not a single bulb have been used. I believe you know the model or the series. Thank you.

[__Mr.White__]

Is this the sam testrack as CARWOW has?