If a rugged station wagon is on your shopping list, the Golf Alltrack is a worthy contender. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack enters its third year of production as the German automaker's lifted-hatchback entry. It’s a peppy, all-wheel-drive wagon with plenty of storage space, and it adds multiple driver-assist safety features for the new year.
What's New for 2019
For the 2019 model year, VW has added safety technologies to the Golf Alltrack. The base S trim gets forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring as standard. The SE gains a new Driver Assistance and Appearance package, while the range-topping SEL offers a six-speed manual transmission.
Choosing Your Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Volkswagen offers the Golf Alltrack in three trims, with a single power option, making it rather simple to configure to your personal preferences.
Each trim receives power from a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that belts out 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. Power is delivered to the standard all-wheel-drive system via a six-speed manual transmission, although consumers may opt for a six-speed automatic for an additional $1,100.
In the fuel economy department, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is average, returning an EPA-estimated 21 miles per gallon city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 combined with the manual or 22/30/25 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the automatic.
The 2019 VW Golf Alltrack is available in three trims:
When it comes to value, the SE is the leader in the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack clubhouse. Even with the $2,395 package upgrade, it still comes in a couple thousand dollars shy of the SEL – with virtually the same enhancements.