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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI 200 4Motion 5dr DSG Review

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The 2.0-litre diesel engine pulls well throughout the rev range and offers more than enough shove to take advantage of motorway gaps. The seven-speed automatic gearbox is smooth as it switches through the gears but can require a manual shift down for faster manoeuvres.

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The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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GOLF ALLTRACK

There's just one trim level available with the Golf Alltrack, but the standard equipment is likely to include everything you need. You get three-zone climate control, 17in alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror, multi-function steering wheel and touchscreen infotainment with built-in sat nav, DAB radio and smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/MirrorLink). 

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3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners

Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

Front and rear passengers curtain airbag system including front side airbags

Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system

LED Plus headlights with integrated cornering and poor weather light

Travel assist with emergency side assist with electrically foldable door mirrors

Remote electrically heated, adjustable and foldable door mirrors, including door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on pa

Dynamic chassis control (DCC) - variable suspension settings sport, comfort and normal

Park assist sensor controlled steering aid to assist parallel or bay parking features optical parking display via vehicle's infotainment system

Front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors, audible with audio volume reduction when activated + optical parking display via vehicles infotain system

Winter pack - Golf R Line/GTE/GTD/GTI/GTI Clubsport/R/Alltrack

Winter pack with heated rear seats - Golf Alltrack/R

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

If you find yourself in need of a practical car that has some light off-road abilities, the VW Golf Alltrack is worth your consideration. If you rarely tackle muddy trails, consider the cheaper and more comfortable standard Golf Estate instead.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

There are some terrific estates at most price ranges. The humble Skoda Fabia Estate offers cavernous space for not much cash at all, for example.

Further up the price range, another of our perennial favourites is the Skoda Superb Estate;&nbsp;it’s great to drive and as practical as most people should ever need. Meanwhile, for serious mile-munching ability and a premium, well-finished interior, it’s hard to look beyond the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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