Volkswagen Golf
The 2021 model year marks the end of the road for the seventh-generation Golf in Canada—at least in base trim, the one that features a turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI four-cylinder engine matched to a manual or automatic transmission. The sportier Golf GTI and Golf R will return for 2022, but that’s it. And forget about the all-electric e-Golf, too, because Volkswagen is now focusing on a next generation of electric vehicles.
Detailed ratings
The Car Guide rating | 80% |
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Fuel economy | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 9/10 |
Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2021
Arrival of the MK8 GTI and Golf R in 2021. Final year of regular Golf in North America.
Pros
- Practical and versatile on a daily basis
- Progress in reliability
- Very rigid structure
- High performance (GTI)
Cons
- Limited variations
- Options tariff
- Limited space for rear passengers