Golf Alltrack

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Yes its great, no problems. We have about 11,000km on it and its just starting to loosen up. Its fully loaded, so its a nice place to be.

How has the real-world fuel economy worked out, Billie?

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After having another look on Saturday at the Alltrack I have decided to get a Skoda Octavia RS Wagon.......Hope it works out

[LunchboxVRS]

After having another look on Saturday at the Alltrack I have decided to get a Skoda Octavia RS Wagon.......Hope it works out

I did the same thing. Arrived and Seen today. Pick it up Saturday. white 19' black, tech, Comfort, sunroof, auto tail.

[Why?]

I did the same thing. Arrived and Seen today. Pick it up Saturday. white 19' black, tech, Comfort, sunroof, auto tail.

All though I said I would never have a dark car again I am going the black with 19" black out pack after seeing one at the dealers, possibly a few other things in it as well, putting off ordering till my daughter actually has her "L's" as so far she has just read the book. Guessing it wont be long but I am going to miss my fire breathing monster so am not in a hurry for it to go. (I recon I have about 2-3 weeks before it goes)

[Alex31]

Hello, I am now looking at buying another VW, I am interested in the golf Alltrack, but it is only available in a petrol engine choice, the Passat Alltrack is a bit on the pricy side for me but it has a Diesel engine,
I will be doing approx 35k Kms a year and fuel efficiency is high on the priority list for me.
Do you recon the golf Alltrack will be available with a diesel option in the near future??


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[alexaescht]

Hello, I am now looking at buying another VW, I am interested in the golf Alltrack, but it is only available in a petrol engine choice, the Passat Alltrack is a bit on the pricy side for me but it has a Diesel engine,
I will be doing approx 35k Kms a year and fuel efficiency is high on the priority list for me.
Do you recon the golf Alltrack will be available with a diesel option in the near future??


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Golf Alltrack won't come here as a diesel because that would hurt Passat Alltrack sales (and VW won't like that). If you want a diesel Golf Alltrack though, check out the Skoda Octavia Scout. It comes in the same 1.8TSI as the Golf Alltrack, as well as a manual 2.0 diesel and a 2.0 diesel with DSG auto.

Alex.

[Alex31]

I have had a look at the Skoda, but it creeps over the $50k mark once you add some options.
Skoda dose not live up to there purpose in the Australian market IMHO
It's meant to be euro quality without the price tag. But it is more expensive than the golf...


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[LunchboxVRS]

I have had a look at the Skoda, but it creeps over the $50k mark once you add some options.
Skoda dose not live up to there purpose in the Australian market IMHO
It's meant to be euro quality without the price tag. But it is more expensive than the golf...


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The all track gets to the $45k mark once optioned up and if there was diesel option it would be getting closer. but it still missing things that the Skoda has. Like 8 inch screen, electric passenger set ect

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Still have not decided.........I like the performance of the Skoda RS but being its for my daughters to learn in I like the security of AWD I drove them both again but still not sure leaning towards the golf again. Got a ripper price today for a 2016 Build Alltrack with towbar and Lux/Sports pack $41800 drive away..........

[AdamD]

Still have not decided.........I like the performance of the Skoda RS but being its for my daughters to learn in I like the security of AWD

I honestly think that the notion of AWD being safer or more secure is a furphy - particularly so when we're talking the Haldex system as used in the Alltrack and other MQB-platform cars. The system is usually 100% FWD and only directs drive rearward (and only a maximum of 50% torque may be sent to the rear) when the system detects front wheelspin. So under braking, or off-throttle the car is 100% FWD.

The traction control system in these cars is also quite quick and effective (and the Octavia RS has the XDS electronic differential lock), so even an extremely ham-fisted driver who decides to floor the throttle, in the wet and with a significant amount of steering lock on, is only going to get a limited amount of understeer before the TC, XDS and ESP rein things in.

The Haldex system is great for getting a quick launch in, or for extra powerdown in the wet when pushing on (particularly in high powered cars). But it doesn't deliver bulk safety benefits. I have a Haldex AWD Audi S3 and my mother drives an Octavia RS wagon; the RS feels every bit as secure in the wet unless you're intentionally being a clown.