Volkswagen Golf Alltrack And Sportwagen To End Production In 2019
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The 2019 Golf SportWagen combines the space and utility of a compact SUV with the nimbleness and fun-to-drive capabilities of a Golf. Front-wheel-drive models are powered by a 1.4-liter TSI engine with 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, while 4Motion models use the 1.8T engine found in the Alltrack. The 1.4T is paired with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.8T is available with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. Standard features include 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and taillights, cloth seats, and App-Connect. Optional features include 17-inch wheels, LED headlights with AFS, foglights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Car-Net Security & Service, ACC, Lane Assist, and Light Assist. MSRP starts at $21,895 for the Golf SportWagen S front-wheel-drive model with a standard six-speed manual transmission and $22,995 for the eight-speed automatic transmission. Pricing for the S 4Motion® with a standard six-speed manual transmission starts at $24,395, and the six-speed DSG automatic transmission starts at $25,495. The destination charge for all Golf wagon models is an additional $895. Volkswagen Wagon History 1600 Squareback Sedan: 1966-1971 •1.6-liter air-cooled engine with 65 hp •Had cargo space under hood and in rear above the engine, similar to the Beetle •The first mass-produced model with computerized fuel injection Type 412 Wagon: 1971-1974 •1.6-liter air-cooled engine with 80 hp •Unibody chassis and MacPherson strut suspension were firsts for VW •First true four-door wagon body for VW in America Volkswagen Dasher: 1974-1981 •First water-cooled, front-engined, front-wheel-drive car for VW of America lineup •Also offered as a two-door or four-door hatchback, with 74 hp •Sold as the Passat in Europe Volkswagen Quantum: 1981-1988 •Midsize successor to the Dasher •Sold with four- or five-cylinder engines up to 110 hp •Introduced Syncro all-wheel-drive in a wagon, offered in 1986-1988 Volkswagen Fox: 1989-1991 •Offered as a two-door subcompact wagon, rare in its era •80-hp, 1.8-liter four cylinder, with manual transmission •Built in Brazil, along with two- and four-door variants. Volkswagen Passat: 1990-2010 •Three generations of Passat wagons were sold in America •Stylish B4 generation unveiled a new, upscale VW design language •The W8 variant offered 270 hp, 4Motion all-wheel drive and an available manual transmission Volkswagen Jetta: 2001-2005; 2008-2014 •Most popular wagon model Volkswagen has sold in America •First generation was unique to North America •Independent rear suspension in later models Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 2015-2019 •First wagon for U.S. built off flexible, modern MQB platform •Offers full suite of modern technology such as App-Connect •Spacious interior and cargo area compares well to compact SUVs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack: 2017-2019 •Higher ground clearance than SportWagen and standard 4Motion offer SUV-like capability •Mixes more aggressive design cues with timeless Volkswagen style •Manual transmission offered on top line SEL for enthusiasts
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