Facelift GOLF 8.5 Debut with ‘Plane’ TSI, which excel in this way, but comes at a price, many will look beyond the ‘Garden variety’ golf.
The year 2024 marked a milestone for Volkswagen as it celebrated 50Wan Golf anniversary instead of beetle in Europe.
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Amid the popularity of crossovers and SUVs once considering the staple hatch accusation with once a staple hatch, the fifth of Golf marked a surprise for South Africa as it was observed that Wolfsburg announced the return of the “general” compassion for the first time after the end of MK 7.5 production in 2019.
Troubled and too much criticized MK8 Golf Line-up which was GTI and R only in South Africa, the approval of the facelift MK 8.5 came with its concerns, besides rebuilding a version which was never sold in the same number of hot versions in the first place.
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A decision Wolfsburg was most probably probably investigated, as neither MK 8.5 GTI nor R is estimated to be due to South Africa’s poor fuel quality before 2027, the arrival of non-sporting golf 8.5 also raised the cost.
While still available eighth generation GTI and R can be argued as their clearly watery R853 400 and R1 016 600 value tag, a model is not expected to sell a large number of United Nations-Golf anymore, probably not when it is not even malicious. Raps of Aaye Wolfsburg’s annual product at IDABA at its plant at Karianga in Eastern Cape in February.
A line-up with four models spread, all stalwarts are powered by a 1.4 TSI engine, which is not the same. Particle filter issues as GTI and RAnd so our low-mirror fuel is compatible with MK 8.5 GTI and R became a showpiece without the pressure of performance.
Still without any sporty aspirations, although the R-line is still available, the arrival of MK 8.5 initially came as a head scrater for a week, in which the derivative was supplied.
What is the golf?
Initially range-topping is considered an R-line instead of r-line+, depending on the 18-inch alloy wheels, the lack of some characteristics of the unit eventually recognized it as life+, which sits above the range-opening life.
Fit with a shaped wheel, bizarrely not listed as an alternative on Volkswagen’s website, the loss of sporty dress from MK8 and beauty change works at the point in favor of MK 8.5 where the East is not necessary despite its popularity on polo and tiguan.
Ended in Grenadilla Black Metallic, effective medieval golf at first glance understood the ideal.
No R-line, GTI or R, no problem
After MK 7 only the second generation golf is to be facelifted, so the ‘.5’ reference, MK 8.5 visual changes include new headlight clusters with standard LEDs, a new front bumper and lower air intake, a restield bonnet and grill, and “Must-Head” enlightened logo bar and Wolkswagen Bairage.
There is rarely covered in an area, the rear fascia is also modified with new LED light clusters, which is characterized by slimmer graphics reminiscent of MK 7.5, and the golf badge is deployed directly under the Volkswagen logo on the boot lid.
While the content is open to the content, R-Line applique’s redesign and deficiency offers a sharp and cleaner look, Minus the Flack The MK 8 received at its launch in 2019,
D-R-line, MK 8.5 is not in the background and clearly faded, a visual success can be seen as success.
Large -scale better inside
The opening of the door reveals the main area of improvement that combined the biggest backlash of MK8.
Still following the minimum design theory, the fit-end-finish is upgraded, the large-scale pand touch-sensitive “button” on the steering wheel has been replaced by a much more comfortable physical people, and the new 12.9-inch infotainment system with the latest MIB4 software of Woxwagen has been more influential by the last 10-inch.
As a standard, all golf 8.5 is equally a new 10-inch digital cockpit instrument cluster, which can be adapted for preference.
The touch-sensitive buttons for park assistance, climate control, drive mode selector and Volkswagen Assist System do better work with the infotainment system around the central hazard light, although the lack of physical switch will still prove to be a hindrance to something.
Addressing another query, touch slides for climate control now have the facility of lighting, although there is still a need to enter the infotainment system to reach the real interface.
As mentioned, this process is much better than before and is being placed neatly on one side of the new performance and despite the contrast, it is very easy to understand, it is equipped with satellite navigation as part of alternative (R25 500) Discover Pro package.
Barring the disappointing cheap feeling of silver ornamental inclusion on the dashboard, the cabin is an otherwise snugs and upmarket place, which is true with comfort.
In addition to the standard fitting of the 30-range environmental lighting, the test unit also sports an additional R19 000 compulsory panoramic sunroof.
Despite this, the intrusion on the rear passenger headroom is near the indirect, similar to the legroom that does not feel tight in the rear. Adding it is a pair of Type-C USB port and individual climate control vents.
What Volkswagen said to Art Velor, it was trimmed, the front seats in life do without+ electric or without any form of heating and ventilation, yet are still comfortable and more than sufficient support.
While completing the option list, the Test unit influential nine-speaker Harman Cardon Sound System (R14 500), LED Plus Headlights (R11 000), Kelace Entry (R9 200), mechanically Swivling To-Bar (R14 000) along with rear bumps (R14 000) as well as adaptivan, adaptivan, adapti, adapti, adapti Cruis Crown, Adaptive Cruis Crown, Adaptive Cruis Crown, Adaptive Cruis Crown, Adaptive Cruis Crow. 500).
In specific golf fashion, MK 8.5 does not lack practicality as opening of boot reveals a 381-liter packing space, which increases to a 237-liter with 60/40 split rear back fold down.
Happiness of having a ‘working’ driving
Unexpectedly, the main feature of golf is its feeling and purification, never feels like delivery of 1.4 TSI engine.
By outputing 110kw/250Nm, the unit is not felt less and MK 8.5 comparatively, despite curbing 1 226 kg, pulls strongly that fully fulfills its age.
At the same time, replacement with a conventional eight-speed torque vectoring tiptronic of Volkswagen’s seven-speed DSG-still does not work actively by a tougal switch and is also experienced as a short-speed shiver or drag. New Tiguan In December festive season.
More than a cost-rare measures, the combination works in a sleaker fashion, although moments of hesitation still prevail because ‘the box is asked to leave a cog or two suddenly.
Although the paddle is capable of being overred by the shifters, and despite the selection of sport mode that improves the quality and response, the majority of buyers are unlikely to see that it would have been seen as a defect as a problem, it is a GTI or R.
The ride also applies. In addition to its forgiving nature, the setup attacks an ideal balance between soft and comfortable, but is not highly generous at the point of failing to provide enough soaking with sudden surface changes.
What is more, the steering provides good response, which feels golf nipple and attachs to the point where more wants, ie GTI, no difference.
Its default is placed in comfort mode, eco and person are never chosen and sport is on the occasion, staying up to seven-days and last 579 km.
On the high side, and Volkswagen’s optimistic 6.3 L/100 km claim, some route below seven-liter still looks viable, although with much more care.
conclusion
As the massive completion has been done and large -scale improvements have occurred as MK 8.5 Golf MK 8, the constant elephant in the room remains its price.
Sticking on R604 500, various options fitted the Life+ Price Tag a clearly porn R737 200, or in simple words, fit the R49 100 for more than the top-clap r-line+ without any extra.
As it is, the abchots cannot match a comparative tiguan, there can be adequate comfort, refinement and nothing that is not pressure to perform or live-up for heritage and propagation required from GTI or R.
A solid package, which is sad, only appeals to dye-hard golf fans, does not want to pay attention to the latter pair, or the wholesaleness of an SUV, the majority of buyers will eventually opt for the return of plain golf, if not only wasted for a few selected people.
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