Golf Alltrack

[andrew7]

Saw it mentioned in today's Age article on the new polo pricing that the Golf Alltrack Wagon is definitely coming to Oz in 2015. Anyone got any inside intel on this?

[Eaglehawk]

I read that too, but it could be misinterpreted. It could have read as it's "coming" to the World in mid-2015. Whether it comes to Australia is a different matter.

"An Alltrack variant of the Golf is still coming mid 2015"

[01_GOLF]

I thought they were already here? I definitely saw one on Windsor Road on Sunday, white mk7 wagon

[gldgti]

Pretty sure I've seen a mk7 wagon on the road too.

As for an alltrack version, well that would be up the VGA to decide if its worth their while

[team_v]

The next gen Tiguan is due for release in mid 2015 so they could be refering to that.

[AdamD]

I thought they were already here? I definitely saw one on Windsor Road on Sunday, white mk7 wagon

The Alltrack is a 4motion (four wheel drive) Golf wagon, not the standard Mk7 wagon that has been on sale in Australia for many months.

[tigger73]

It's the mini (Passat) Alltrack.

If it's anything like the Passat it'll come out in an AWD diesel.

[irossiter]

Golf Alltrack would be a fine alternative to a mid sized SUV.


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[andrew7]

^ Agree irossiter. Motoring.com.au says its on the way as follows (in an interview with VW Australia Head Honcho John White today):

"The new model action from Volkswagen will roll on throughout next year, when it releases the facelifted Polo GTI and facelifted Jetta in the first half of 2015, followed in the second half by the all-new Golf Alltrack wagon and eighth-generation Passat.


What's coming from Volkswagen:

Tiguan upgrade, R-Line – September
Golf Wagon R-Line -- October
Scirocco R facelift – November
Polo GTI facelift – First half 2015
Jetta facelift – First half 2015
Golf Alltrack – Mid-2015
Passat redesign – Late 2015"


Exciting year for VW next year. My 2nd car will be required August/September 2015 and will be a toss up between the Polo GTI or Golf Alltrack assuming its coming (this will depend in part of how my soon to arrive R handles family "wagon" duties for 12 months, have use of a family corolla for 12 months to tide us over)

[team_v]

Golf Alltrack would be a fine alternative to a mid sized SUV.


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The tiguan is basically a mid size suv though.
The golf wagon is a little longer than the tiguan and the suspension height is 30mm lower than the tiguan.
So if you raise the golf wagon and add AWD its going to be the same car but cost an extra 10k.

I fear VW is trying to make the golf into an "it can do everything car" but by doing so will water down the model itself instead of having different products across the VW Brand that can do things better than others.

[andrew7]

Team_v isn't the Tig the same size as the Golf Hatch? The golf wagon on the other hand has pretty decent load carrying capacity/boot space and fills the compact family wagon segment. Adding AWD to the Wagon seems likely a clever marketing move (Passat Alltrack clearly a success and fits a larger wagon/premium point), and presents a pretty useful mid size AWD package on an already successful mk7 golf wagon platform.

[Transporter]

I agree, there are people who buy the wagons only and having the AWD Golf wagon is a good idea. I hope it makes it AU.

[AdamD]

I think the Alltrack is a very sharp-looking wagon, and to be honest I don't see it overlapping too much with the Tiguan in terms of target market. The Alltrack is no larger than a Golf wagon, with a lower roofline and less off-road capability, but is more like a conventional car than an SUV and thus appeals to a very specific market. The Tiguan has (some) extra ground clearance and a lot more interior space (at least vertically) and arguably more practicality.

I see the Alltrack as appealing to the image-conscious looking for a stylish AWD wagon that can cope with dirt/muddy/gritty/snowy roads occasionally, but will generally be used in metro areas. The Tig I assume appeals more to families, those who need more versatile interior space, and those who actually want to do some off-roading (tracks, beaches) occasionally.

[brad]

I fear VW is trying to make the golf into an "it can do everything car" but by doing so will water down the model itself instead of having different products across the VW Brand that can do things better than others.

That's how the treat the Golf in Europe. I'm surprised we haven't had the Golf+ here

[team_v]

That's how the treat the Golf in Europe. I'm surprised we haven't had the Golf+ here

It is basically a skoda scout so it could work in theory.
However, Australians have tended towards SUV's over wagons in recent years (since the early 2000's).
From memory Ford/Toyota didn't even release a wagon in their previous 2 falcon/camry models as demand was so low and people were buying a teritory/kluger instead as it was the same price or cheaper.

I think it is a bold move for VW to try a golf alltrack in the Aus market.
Happy to be proven wrong though.