About VW Golf Mk7

in my homeVolkswagen Golf 7 (first half).The final special edition "ALL STAR" was limited to 300 units.Model with 1.2-liter turbo engine and 7-speed DSGIt is. The body color is an exclusive color called Carbon Steel Gray Metallic. The price when purchased as a new car was about 3 million yen.

The Golf arrived at our house in August 2016, so it has been two and a half years since we took delivery of the car. By the way, the current mileage is 26,500km.

last yearTest drive the new Cayenne in the fall.For a while after I got the Golf, the Cayenne was so good that every time I got in the Golf, I thought, "I'm going to have to go back to the Golf.Hey, I don't remember the Golf being this uncomfortable to ride.I had come to feel that "I'm not a good person.

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However, time has passed, and the new Cayenne no longer reminds me much of its ride quality. Then the other day, I took the Golf for the first time in a while and drove about 150 km round trip, and I was reminded once again of the "Cayenne".The Golf is a very nice car.I was so reminded of the fact that "I'm not a fan of this," that I really wanted to share that on my blog (laughs).

The beauty of the Golf 7

Ride, handling, high speed stability, enough power for my needs, small turns, fuel economy... everything.The Golf 7 is a well-balanced car.I think. I don't have any complaints, andI even think that one golf car per family would be more than enough.So what is so good about golf?

Smooth ride

The ride quality of the Golf 7 is more like a Porsche smoothed...The ride is relatively stiff but properly smooth, so the ride feels very comfortable.However, when the road surface is rough, or when passing the railroad tracks, there may be a large vertical shaking, but any shaking stops at once, and there is no residual shaking. This is truly amazing. In addition, the system is very comfortable not only in the driver's seat and passenger's seat, but also in the front seat.The ride in the back seat is very comfortable, so long trips are not a problem.

High quality interior and seats.

The interior of the Golf 7 has a good quality feel. The stitching on the seats is stylish, and the touch panel and steering wheel do not feel cheap and plastic at all.

The seats are not too soft and do not tire even after long hours of driving. The back seat is quite spacious, and even my husband, who is 178 cm tall, can sit comfortably.

Comfortable for city driving

When you hear just the numbers, "1200 cc, 105 hp," you might think, "Well, that's a lot of horsepower."Are you okay without so much power?I honestly thought, "What's so special about this car? However, when I actually drive the car, I don't feel that way at all, and in fact, it feels like a powerful car, which is strange. I was surprised to find that it feels like a powerful car.Weak acceleration at the startThere is absolutely no such thing as a "no" and I can drive without any discomfort, even on roads with lots of stoplights and traffic jams.

When climbing a steep slope in front of my house, the engine revs up and the sound of the engine becomes louder and louder. and the sound of the engine becomes higher and louder.Not going forward for the sound of the engine.It is not at all "too much power" and rises well. There is neither a feeling of lack of power nor a feeling of having too much power, but just the right balance.

High speed stability

The Golf's high-speed stability is amazing. The other day, I drove on the Chugoku Highway on a weekday when there was little traffic, and the steering wheel and body did not shake at all even when driving at a certain high speed.Rather, the faster you go, the more stable it runs.It felt as if the ride was really flat. In particular, there is little vertical movement of the eyes, and the ride is really flat. There was no sense of wobble when changing lanes, even when turning the steering wheel.

Small and easy to use

The Golf's overall width of 1.800 mm and overall length of 4.500 mm make it very maneuverable. It can easily drive on roads that Panamera would shy away from, and can be parked anywhere without worrying about the width of the parking space. Moreover, it can seat five people, making it very easy to use.

ACC is convenient

ACC for Golf(Adaptive Cruise Control)is pretty smart. I always use it when there is some traffic on the highway.As for the Lane Keep Assist, it will keep you in your lane up to a certain curve.They will give it to me.

Nevertheless, unlike the Panamera, which has radars on both sides, the Golf has only one in the center, so care must be taken to avoid sudden interruptions.

Unbreakable / Low maintenance costs

I've been running 26,500 km for the last two and a half years and using it like crap.It has never been broken before.In addition, "To be ready to respond when the oil refill indicator appears at any time.I've had a 1L oil can in the car since delivery, but I've never topped off the oil myself.(I just get my oil changed every time I have my one year check up)I have a car with a very good fuel economy. It's also more fuel efficient, and when my husband uses it to commute to work(using public roads and congested highways)is said to be roughly 13-15 km/l.

In addition, theThe cost was 30,000 yen, including everything, even after a rough general inspection at the time of the one-year inspection.There are those who consider this cost high or low, but since the Panamera cost more than 40,000 yen for an oil change alone, it seems quite cost-effective when you think about it.

Golf 7 General Comments

."Of all the Porsches in our home, if you had to keep one, which one would it be?I asked my husband once if he would add golf to that list of options.Leaving golf behind is certainly a wise choice.I think it's a "yes. Going by the way I feel now, it looks like I can ride normally for another 10 years without any problems. As for my husband, he too has a thing about golf.

Anyway, the cospa is awesome.For the price, this ride, handling, braking, and texture are unmatched!I think. Sometimes I drive SUVs and sedans of 5-8 million in the class above this one, but I don't think I've ever seen a 'Huh? Golf is better, right?I often feel like I'm not joking.
Also.Highly safeI have always thought, "What is it about this car that makes it so safe in the event of a collision? It is not the safety in the event of a collision, but the basic dynamic performance in terms of collision avoidance capability, such as the touch and effectiveness of the brakes, controllability, firmness of handling, and road-following ability, that is really solid.
There are some cars in the world that emphasize collision safety, which means safety in the event of a collision, and have a squishy suspension.The ability to avoid collisions, which comes from basic running, turning, and stopping performance, is equally important.I'm really impressed that golf hasn't skimped on that. I really think golf has not cut corners in this area.

He said.

This is a completely personal story, but my parents are very fond of domestic automaker T cars and have never cheated on them, and they have always been T cars, but they are both a good age, though.I'd feel safer if you switched to a Golf that drives well, is rigid and safe...I am thinking "What is it that I have to do nowadays?