How will the Golf Alltrack impact your Lafayette commute?

Jul 15, 2016

Volkswagen is introducing a new model into the Golf family for 2017 with the Golf Alltrack. Less than two years after being named Motor Trend’s Car of the year, Golf takes the next step forward in bridging the gap between the hot hatchback and the compact SUV. From Church Point to New Iberia, the Alltrack is ready to impact your Lafayette commute.

Starting with the look, the Alltrack separates itself from the Golf family by taking on a more rugged appearance. While you may not immediately think Volkswagen when you think off-road, the Alltrack includes unique bumpers, wheel wells and side sills, gives off-road protection and the front fascia incorporates fog lights and a unique honeycomb grille.

Inside, Alltrack mimics SportWagen in layout, but gets a more upscale feel. Leatherette seating surfaces are standard for example. Standard infotainment features include: a 6.5-inch capacitive color touchscreen with proximity sensor, rearview camera, and VW Car-Net App-Connect connectivity. It also has a number of driver assistance features including, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking. The Alltrack has a spacious trunk, with more than 66 cubic feet of storage when the rear seats are folded.

Under the hood, you’ll learn why the Alltrack is fun to drive. It features a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine that puts out 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque. At launch it will be mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; a six-speed manual transmission will be available at a later. The fun continues with the “Off-Road Mode.” This is accessed through the navigation menu and adds hill descent control and helps optimize traction control.

Like the rest of the Golf line, the Alltrack provides a combination of both passive and active safety systems. It has been engineered to meet or exceed all current crash regulations and features no fewer than six airbags as standard along with a number of electronic safety systems. Alltrack models are equipped with standard Electronic Stability Control, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and an Intelligent Crash Response System.