Looks can be deceiving. The latest generation of the venerable Volkswagen Golf is a case in point. The Golf has always been a sturdy, solid, but not very stylish vehicle. And from that standpoint, not much has changed - even though Volkswagen totally redesigned the Golf for 1999. Indeed, from a quick glance, one might think this is a carbon copy of the old car, save for minor modernizations, like the new jewel-like headlamps. But beauty is only skin deep, and once you get past the Golf's plain vanilla styling, you quickly discover just how much soul the new car has. Slip inside the surprisingly sumptuous interior, then take a test drive, and you're certain to come away with an upbeat impression. The 1999 Golf is just one more reason why Volkswagen has earned a reputation as the comeback car company. Of course, the Golf was part of the problem in the first place. Volkswagen of America never really recovered from its decision, nearly three decades ago, to pull the plug on the original Beetle. By the early 1990s, VWoA was selling barely a tenth as many cars as it did in the days when the Beetle was America's hot import. It wasn't easy to get excited about VW's line-up, especially considering the carmaker's quality problems. Things got so bad that the automaker briefly pulled the Golf off the market in order to fix things at its Mexican assembly line. The decision was costly, but effective. Studies show that once production resumed, the automaker's reliability began a steady rise, along with customer satisfaction and owner loyalty. In the latest Total Quality Index released by market research firm Strategic Visions, Volkswagen products won in the Small, Compact and Midsize Car categories. Golf owners, the report noted, were impressed not only with the value they got for their money, but by the Golf's durability. The '99 Golf is certain to increase the appeal. The car isn't for everyone, of course, certainly not those who place a high priority on styling. And hatchbacks are not an especially popular body style in the U.S. these days. But as we discovered during some extended seat time, this is a car worth considering.
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2001
2001 Volkswagen Golf
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 115 HP / 122 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 31 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
24 Months / 24,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.0L I-4 / 115 HP / 122 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 24 / 31 / 27 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $55 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | |
Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 164.9 " |
Exterior Width | 68.3 " |
Exterior Height | 56.9 " |
Front Headroom | 38.6 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 " |
Front Legroom | 41.5 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,772 Lbs. / 2,827 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 99 " |
Turning Radius | 17.5 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 15.0 " Steel / 16.0 " Silver Aluminum / 15.0 " Silver Aluminum / 17.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 24 Months / 24,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 120 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 24 Months / 24,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | 24 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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