[VW golf new test drive] I have been affirming without hesitation to be able to move to Easy ...

Progress is required, but it must not be an outbreak or mediocre

For more than 35 million units for more than 45 years since its first appearance, Volkswagen Golf has been a best -selling European market.Successive golf is an immovable center or zero coordinates in the European world view, and the direction and performance are outlined.It is a mirror -like car that shows the times as a mass sales model for advanced concepts and technologies.

In Japan, where the standard is like Inro, golf has been treated not only to users but also to competing domestic car manufacturers, and golf has been treated as an absolute indicator of European cars, the center of the universe.Conversely, overseas that dislikes Tsukazawa Thunder, users and car media are a stable stock of a powerful bestseller, so there is no such nuance.

Golf, which continues to evolve under the name of "Volkswagen (People's Cars)", has a large size for a hatchback called European C segment, but has more importance in luggage and rear seats than the hatchback of B -seg.It is required, but it is more compact and affordable than the D -segment sedan, not a premium like BMW "3 Series" or Mercedes "C Class".In short, it is a synonym for German standard German, which is a solid and rustling German standard.

VW Golf 5th generation Personally, the Golf General Standard Standard has begun to fluctuate, or VW has also abandoned himself and played with derived body such as "Golf Plus" and "Cross Golf".I think it was a golf 5 generation that developed a variety of, from the same platform to "Touran" and "Ios".It is the first generation, assuming that the hatchback type car type alone cannot meet any demand.

The introduction has become longer, but now "Golf 8" has to confront more diversified demand.While SUVs become the leading role, there is also low carbon in the form of electrification.In the rod, even in the VW lineup, "ID.Now that a 100 % EV series of EVs stands up, how will Golf 8 justify and hold its position?I was worried before it got on.

The exterior, quietly claims to be a golf

In face -to -face with a new VW golf (ETSI style) real car, it is quietly claimed that the appearance of a clean and very highly highly Effichency is golf.The size is 4295 x 1790 x 1475mm in height, 30mm long, 10mm narrow, 5mm lower, and 2620mm in wheelbase is 15mm shorter than the predecessor.According to aerodynamic characteristics, the CD value is golf 7 0.30 to 0.It was improved to 275.

The sliced line connecting the elongated radiator grilled to the door handle, and the rear end is also impressive.This slice line is a bow -shaped C pillar, from a C pillar to the rear fender, and creates a shoulder as a step.Apart from this, the "double -to -double -dual complex shoulder line", a modest edge line, which follows the side window from the front fender, is a unique design of golf 8.

The specifications that I tested this time are "ETSI style" and "ETSI Active", equivalent to highline and comfort line up to the predecessor, the former is 1..The latter is a 5 -liter straight 4 turbo 150ps, and the latter is 1 liter, straight 3 turbo 110ps.Both are 48V MHEVized power units by Belt Starter Generator (BSG), and 7 -speed DSG is combined.

VW golf new (ETSI style) This time, there was no edge this time, but the basic equipment is equal to 50,000 yen, which is equal to 50,000 yen, and the "R-line" is alive.The two test rides were optional, with only LED matrix lights and parking assist function packages in addition to the infotainment system.

Maximum output of BSG motor 9.4kw (13ps), maximum torque 62nm, 1, 1.5 liters and 1 liter golf 8 also have a big difference in chassis.The front McParson Strut -type suspension is 1.5 liters are mounted on aluminum and 1 liter is mounted on steel subframes.The rear suspension is both non -coiled, and 4 -link type, including the trailing arm with a body.For 5 liters, one liter is a simple torsion beam type.

A new base of the digital cockpit operation system

If you get into the new VW golf (ETSI Active) car, the Golf 8 interface is overwhelmingly small by the introduction of a new digital architecture.10 in the meter panel.A 10 -inch touch screen is enshrined in the center of the dashboard at the same height.It is a digital cockpit where driving information and information in the infotainment are visually connected.By the way, it is a touch type to the light switch on the right side of the meter panel.

The new base of the operation system is also in front of the touch screen, on the steps of the dashboard, and has a slider switch that controls volume volume and air conditioner operation.The slider switch is a long press or tap, and it can also be used as a room lamp or a map scroll.Overall, the interface with an increased "fingertip choyoi" feeling was far from familiarity in the one -hour test drive frame, but it would be no problem for digital native or near -generation generation owners to treat them on a daily basis.。

In addition, in the center of the air conditioner outlet, shortcut keys for frequent functions, such as air conditioning, vehicle settings, vehicle sensors and park assists, are arranged.The shift that has become a bai wire type is a short and back and back of the small lever and switches RND/S.The P position is a button type, and when you push it in, the engine enters the idols top state, so when you restart, your hand reaches the ignition button.

VW golf new (ETSI style)

The gentle and sophisticated control of "travel assist"

Anyway, the first thing I was impressed with in the run of golf 8 was the calm and modest control of "travel assist".Although it is a function that combines ACC and lane keep assist, keeping the position in the lane during high -speed cruising is stable, and the deceleration manner is gentle even if it is caught in a late -running car, and it is not stuck in front.In the meter, not only the previous car, but also the three lanes, including the left and right, and the diagonally forward from the next parallel car, are also projected.It is a psychological sense of security that the driver can visually confirm the range where the car system is monitored.

In addition, the steering has been changed from a static torque sensor to an static electricity sensor, so the burden on keeping the hands or finger is light.It is said that the feet have been equipped with the "right foot footrest", and it is conscious that the quality of the running that is now required in Outburn has shifted to a comfort that has been full of ADAS, rather than speed and comfort.

1 liter powertrain acceleration of acceleration

VW Golf New (ETSI Active) The second good surprise is lightness, especially the smoothness of 1 liter powertrain acceleration.The 48V assist works at key points and pulls up a 1310kg weight from zero starting to overtaking on highways.If you step on the D -range, it is charming that kicking down and "rotating jump" occurs faster than the engine blows up.The feeling of torque and smoothness that is not considered to be a three -cylinder is probably the intimacy of being on a regular use area electrically, and the coordination of foot brake and regenerative deceleration G is natural.

The handling itself is one liter of 16 inches, and the legs move better and have a lighter impression.17 inch 1.The 5 liters are harder in the low speed range, and the stability of golf is high or enough, but I think that one liter of one liter that suits the new interface in the car.

The new VW golf (ETSI Active), but one liter of active drawbacks include seats like corporate business vehicles and the lack of texture of seat fabric.Except for some premiums, it is a German car that is not good at "solid" even if it is good at "solid", but the "style" is a plastic center console, which is a severe cost reduction.。

Another thing to worry about is the steering feel that is too light near neutral, although the steering ratio has been changed to quicker than before.1.It is said that only the 5-liter R-line has a speed-like response type rock to rock, but this time it was not possible.

I have been affirming without hesitation to be able to move easy and comfortable

VW golf new (ETSI style)総じてゴルフ8は、コンパクトな割に重厚な動的質感、簡にして潔いがチープでないことを旨としていた従来世代より、I have been affirming without hesitation to be able to move easy and comfortable。昔のような、クラスレスな重厚さでドイツ車好きを結果的に生み出してきた入門車というより、内燃機関のクルマにユーザーを繋ぎ止めるエントリーモデル、といった側面すら窺える。今日の若いユーザーに訴求する以上、それは正常進化なのだろう。

However, the vehicle price of 3.7 million yen in ETSI style, 3125,000 yen for ETSI active, and the cheapest ETSI active basic and 2916,000 yen is quite difficult.The price is the price setting because it does not omit the basic function of ADAS at the bottom model, and it is a place that is a value required for today's C -segment hatchback, so there is no way to do it.

Therefore, in reality, it seems like a golf, which continues to be the first car of a driver that is a young driver for Young At Heart.

■ 5 -star evaluation packaging: ★★★★ Interior/resident: ★ Power source: ★★★ Footwork: ★★★★ Recommended level: ★★★

VW Golf New (ETSI Active)

Yoichi Nankyo | Motor journalist was born in 1971 and from Shizuoka Prefecture.After graduating from college, he worked for a publisher and became a freelance writer.He has been traveling to France since 2001, and has contributed to Japanese and French male magazines and specialized magazines in fields such as cars, watches, and clothing based in Paris.Currently, he has moved his activities to Japan and is active in cars specializing in cars and websites from general magazines.