The 2012 Volkswagen Golf, now available at Scottsdale VW dealers, has an impressive balance of an easy ride, enjoyable to drive, and a classy interior. The golf is available with two different engines: a 2.5-liter inline 5-cylindr engine and a 2.0-liter TDI clean Diesel engine. Both engines are available with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission; however the standard engine is paired with a standard 5-speed manual transmission while the diesel engine is paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. The Volkswagen Golf also has an excellent fuel mileage with an estimated 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway for the standard engine and 30 mpg city/42 mpg highway for the diesel variant.

Phoenix Volkswagen drivers will appreciate the standard 2.5-liter gasoline engine accelerates quickly with a 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds for the 5-speed manual and 8.1 seconds for the 6-speed automatic. The tiptronic automatic transmission delivers smooth transitions between gears whether left to its own capabilities or chosen by the driver via the gearshift or steering wheel paddles. Steering response is crisp and handling corners was a breeze. The Golf is said to offer sophistication unmatched in its class.

Inside the Golf has features including hands-free phone capability, climate control with pollen filter, touch-screen navigation system, touch-screen stereo and heated front seats.  The Golf is roomy and the passenger space equals or is at least competitive with the other major players in its niche. Getting in and out of the car is easy even with the sporty seats. The driver seat and the passenger seat are adjustable eight ways and the tilt and telescope steering wheel allow even the tallest driver to fit perfectly.

The Volkswagen Golf also is complete with multiple top of the line safety features, including an Intelligent Crash Response System. The ICRS unlocks the doors, shuts off the fuel pump, and turns on the hazards lights right after the airbags have been deployed in a crash.  The Golf also comes equipped with an Electronic Stability Control, which prevents oversteering or understeering during an evasive maneuver by applying corrective forces to each of the wheels. The Crash-optimized front end is an impact-absorbing element that allows for compression during a collision, minimizing the amount of damage that will make it to the driver. All of these safety precautions have made the Volkswagen Golf a 2012 Top Safety Pick.

So come down to Chapman Volkswagen and check out the new 2012 Golf!