[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/2017-vw-golf-5-things-know\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/2017-vw-golf-5-things-know\/","headline":"2017 VW Golf – 5 things you should know","name":"2017 VW Golf – 5 things you should know","description":"Volkswagen\u2019s small family car is arguably the German manufacturer\u2019s best-known and most-loved model ever. It is certainly VW\u2019s best-selling model, with more than 33 million finding buyers since it first hit showrooms in 1974. However, September 2015 saw the Golf and the wider VW Group suffer a publicity nightmare, after it emerged that many VW engines had used illegal software to cheat emissions tests. After four years on the market, the current seventh generation Golf was due a refresh anyway, […]","datePublished":"2016-11-14","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-14.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-14.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/2017-vw-golf-5-things-know\/","about":["HOT HATCH","Volkswagen"],"wordCount":530,"keywords":["golf","Golf GT","Golf GTD","Golf GTE","Golf GTI","Golf R","Golf TSI","vw"],"articleBody":"Volkswagen\u2019s small family car is arguably the German manufacturer\u2019s best-known and most-loved model ever. It is certainly VW\u2019s best-selling model, with more than 33 million finding buyers since it first hit showrooms in 1974.However, September 2015 saw the Golf and the wider VW Group suffer a publicity nightmare, after it emerged that many VW engines had used illegal software to cheat emissions tests.After four years on the market, the current seventh generation Golf was due a refresh anyway, but with VW coyly licking its scarred reputation, there\u2019s more riding on the mk7.5 than any other facelifted model before it.Here, we\u2019ve picked out the five things you should know about the traditionally reliable hatchback:It\u2019s in the eyesYou\u2019ll have to know where to look to spot the updated Golf, but the game is given away by its new LED headlights, which replace the Xenon lights. There\u2019s also new bumpers at the front and rear and new front wings.New enginesThe big changes are understandably beneath the skin and part of VW\u2019s emissions rehab will see the introduction of a new 1.5 TSI petrol engine.This 147bhp four-cylinder unit comes with active cylinder management (ACT), which means the engine disables certain cylinders when they aren\u2019t needed, in a bid to help save fuel.On a combined cycle of inner city and motorway traffic, it achieves 57.6mpg whilst emitting 110g\/km of CO2, and an even greener BlueMotion version of the 1.5 TSI engine is also being finalised with an anticipated mpg of 61.4 at 104g\/km CO2.To further curb CO2 emissions, a newly-developed seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox will replace the old six-speed auto-boxes.New GTIAll this talk of CO2 limbo and greener-than-thou engines is all well and good but what about the iconic GTI?Yep, the GTI will remain in the range and it is now more powerful, producing 226bhp, 10bhp more than before. This means that the standard GTI has as much shove as the Performance version before it, in turn pushing the new Golf GTI Performance\u2019s power output to 241bhp.The Golf will continue to be offered in three-door, five-door, GT, GTE and estate forms too. The R and GTD versions are likely to follow a few months down the line.Talk to your GolfThe Golf has become the first compact car to come with voice command operation. Drivers can control certain functions in models with the range-topping Discover Pro system using just their voice.Biggest screensThe Golf now comes with the biggest touchscreens in a car its size after VW replaced all infotainment systems across the entire Golf range with new, high-resolution, more advanced interfaces.The previous five-inch, 400×240 pixel display is now a 6.5-inch, 800×480 pixels system. Similarly, 6.5-inch displays have been replaced by eight-inch screens, while models with this eight-inch display now come with a 9.2-inch screen.PriceThe OTR RRP of the updated Golf has not been confirmed yet but prices are rumoured to start from around \u00a318,000, which means all these fancy upgrades won\u2019t affect its affordability.You can order one from February 2017, with the first models being delivered to customers from April."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hot Hatch Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/hot-hatch-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"2017 VW Golf – 5 things you should know","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/2017-vw-golf-5-things-know\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]