"Golf 5". Volkswagen Golf 5: specifications, reviews, prices

"Volkswagen Golf 5" was presented in autumn 2003 at the Frankfurt motor show. The car was created on the latest universal platform, which also became the basis for "Audi A3" of the second generation. In addition to the base platform of new "Golf 5" has received some additions. It is an efficient multi-link rear suspension design and the body is high tensile strength with increasing the ratio of stiffness of almost 80%.

New model Golf of the fifth generation. Features

"Golf 5" Is a little different from previous models of the Golf, but during the development of fifth-generation machines were enlarged its dimensions: body is extended by 57 mm, its estimated length now made 4204 mm width the machine added 24 mm, to a value of 1759 mm, and the roof rose to 39 mm - height of machine, so made up 1483 mm. Due to the increase in external dimensions, has expanded the interior space of the vehicle. The rear passengers became more spacious due to the transformation of the interior: a platform for the legs lengthened by 65 millimetres and the ceiling raised to 24 mm. in Addition, to 347 liters increased the Luggage compartment volume.

The Exterior features of the car "Golf 5", photo In the paper, consist of several of the dominant criteria: the main one, determining the overall style of design of the car is the waist line on the lower edge of the side Windows and rises to the rear pillar. The angle of inclination of belt line coincides with the slope of the line of the roof, in the mirror. There is the effect of the uniform convergence of the two horizontal lines of the body, top and bottom, which give the impression of speed.

Updated front

The Front of the car has acquired the contours that meet high aerodynamic performance, and along with the front design of the car has been substantially upgraded. The model received modern optics, headlights composed of two Halogens, located above the horizontal turn signals, and the shape of the headlight is slightly sloped to the center, which gives the appearance of the car a little aggression. The front fenders cover the top edge of the headlamp with a small overlap, and thus there is a kind of "orbit", which together form a front fender and hood hem.

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Salon using the technology of hi-tech

The car's Interior decorated in the spirit of German traditions - nothing superfluous, only functionality of your device. But the ergonomics of the salon at the highest level, ranging from seat cushions to comfortable headrests. The configuration of the front seats fully updated, all the seats turned into a high-tech semi-automatic devices oriented to achieve maximum comfort for the driver and passengers. "Volkswagen Golf 5" was the first car, which was equipped with front seats with variable modules support the lumbar spine, and adjustment of the supports is performed using a four-position actuator controlled by two buttons. Both the driver and the passenger sitting next to him, unable to sit up comfortably, including soft back support.

Enhanced downloads

Ergonomic developments inside the model "Golf 5" does not end there, for the passengers sleeping in the back seat, also has a the latest technology. The lower part of the sofa can be transformed, and the rear seat backs have the ability to change the slope in the range of about 120 degrees, and they can be tilted all at the same time or each separately. The lounge also provides the option of loading a lengthy baggage and individual items such as ski equipment. Styling extra-long cargo, enough to tilt forward the backrest of the front passenger seat, thus creating a perfectly level surface, then spreading a portion of the rear seat and its backrest. The result is a comfortable surface on which to put skis or other items up to three meters.

Devices and new control technology

Center console with gauges and controls lifted eight inches for greater ease of reading the instrument readings and make adjustments. There are also all buttons are functioning audio system, navigation sensors and remote non-contact control of ventilation and air conditioning. Localization of buttons, keys and switches subject to a single rational scheme, in full accordance with German technological tradition.

The Power plant and its variants

The Power plant of the car "Golf 5" is multivariate in nature. The machine is installed two diesel engines to choose from: two-liter motor with 140 HP and diesel engine capacity of 1.9 liters and 105 HP.

The Line of gasoline engines includes eight different size and capacity motors. The most common petrol engine is a inline four-cylinder, 1.4-litre, 75 HP

Followed by

• Capacity of 1.6 liters/102 HP
• Capacity of 1.6 liter/power115 HP
• Unit TSI, 1.4 litre/power 122 HP
• TSI, 1.4 litre/power 140 PS
• TSI, 1.4 litre/power 170 HP
• Units: FSI, 2,0 volume/power 150 HP
• The FSI, a volume of 2.0/200 BHP

Features of the car, options

"Golf 5" is offered in three trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Sportline. The only difference in the aesthetic trim level, technical advantages no other option. All three sets include 6 airbags, system ABS brake assist and ESP. The level of passive safety of the car manufacturer maintains at a high enough level. Some cars rolling off the Assembly line, pass the crash tests. This is done selectively. The results of testing the number of airbags has been increased from four to six.

Car "Golf 5", the price of which varies from 450 to 700 thousand rubles (depending on mileage and year) can be purchased in showrooms in almost any city of Russia. Customers who have already purchased the car, mark the reliability of the design and good level of comfort. Positive customer reviews - the best proof of the high reputation of the car.