We are familiar with the success and reliability of VW Golf and this time round VW is giving us a new model with enhanced features such as new design headlight, new design front and back bumpers as well as new design tail lights and a large whole digital infotainment. Digital cluster or digital dash display has also been introduced. Other features such as the usual 9 airbags, audio steering controls, paddle shifters, push to start button and general upholstery remain the same.

VW Golf is one of the safest cars globally; it enhanced front driving security popularly known as anti collision system in Kenya or City drive system, ESC, Rear Vehicle monitoring systems and driver alertness systems make the car one of the responsive cars incase of an accident.

Engine capacity

It is a 1200cc CJZ 4 cylinder petrol engine that can produce a horse power of 110 HP and a torque of 175Nm. Unlike the older versions of engine where Kenyans had some problems, the current VW Engine are ok with Kenyans and so far we have not heard of complains with either 1200cc or 1400cc engines and the Golf can attain a speed of 100km/hr in 11-12 seconds.

ANCAP RATING and occupants protection

Golf MK7.5 1200cc has a 5 star ANCAP rating meaning it has a strong body that can withstand strong impact and gives enough protection to the occupants. The car’s 8 airbags provides a comprehensive protection to the driver and passenger through side, and curtain airbags. The car also has collision mitigation system making it one of the safest cars to own. It also has driver alert system that ensures the car cannot drive when the driver is not alert or drunk.

Space and ground clearance

VW Golf can carry upto 650Kgs of luggage and with rear axle capable of withstanding a luggage capacity of upto 970Kgs. The ground clearance of the car is 5 inches.

The car’s fuel consumption is very friendly; It gives approximately 18-21Km/Litre. It comes with 4 cylinder 1200cc petrol engine with a 110 horse power. The recommended oil for the car are 0W30, 0W40, 5W30, 5W40 and 10w40. Timing can be changed at the interval of 240,000kms.

Cost of servicing the car in Kenya

The cost of servicing the VW in Kenya is very affordable. For instance an oil filter cost 800 Shillings and air cleaner will cost you 1,000 shillings and Castrol Edge Rubis 5W40 oil will cost Kshs 4,150 and professional mechanics are available in Nairobi as well. https://www.instagram.com/p/C4KUd0ANwih/

To view the car visit our yard in Nairobi, located at Nyayo National stadium, Langata road. Contact 0721-598505, 0722-134905