2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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An all-wheel drive station wagon with extra ground clearance is nothing new, but Volkswagen puts a new spin on this tested formula with its 2017 Golf Alltrack. Equipped with VW’s 4Motion system and an Off-Road driving mode, the Alltrack looks tougher and more capable than a regular Golf, but it’s not intended for true off-roading and has less ground clearance than a Subaru Outback. Its 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder makes 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque.
Chris Wardlaw loved the Golf Alltrack’s driver’s seat because it’s exceptionally comfortable. Space in the 40/20/40-split backseat isn’t generous, but each section can be dropped individually, and with those seats dropped, the Alltrack can stow 66.5 cubic feet of cargo. Wardlaw was pleased to be able to get a standard transmission, but found the navigation system in the available Discover Media infotainment system unimpressive. Happily, the system supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Read more on CarGurus: cargur.us/j02B5
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I always enjoy your reviews because you seem to touch on all the things I think are important. Your reviews are concise, informative, not too short or too long and the production is great.
Great review as usual.
You can actually get the SEL for around 25k currently. Which is a great price. $600 for an APR tune and you have yourself a car that does 0-60 in the mid to low 6's.
Chris. Thanks for the review of the Golf Alltrac. Your review ability is AWESOME. I own a 2017 Alltrac and after owning several SUV’s I’m glad I decided to try this out. Driving is fun again. As of reliability, I’ve been fortunate not to have any issues on any VW I’ve ever owned. I feel like I just got a lot of car for a fair price considering I got a 8000 discount on the car. I guess the dealer wanted to bring in their new 2018’s which I have no doubt that they will do great.
Ismael Calvente
8K discount? There’s one 6sp manual left on my local dealers lot right now. 5K off. I’m hoping it’s still there in December and that I too will get 8K off! What month did you buy yours? Thanks.
I got a 17 in January 19 from a dealer with 4800 miles..for $22,000... bought it for ski trips. The engine is superior to the Subaru crosstrek.. Anything over 12" you have to dig out.. but the drive on hard pack or mixed roads is just perfect.
So nice. ...and very practical. ...sure want one.
So who classifies the outback as a 'truck/cuv' and how did they do that...last I checked, it was a lifted car... I think the S wagen w/4motion is a better way to go...amazing how those options add up quickly
Back in 1974 when I bought an Audi, "leatherette" was considered to be a fancy name for vinyl, and cloth covered seats were the optional upgrade.
I do commend VW for not going with leather...but only if the leatherette is still the name they use for vinyl and they are not charging leather prices for it.
I don't know what the prices are for new Outbacks, but suspect the Outback with real leather is a few grand more than an SEL Alltrack.
Are the torque peaking from 1600 rpm to 4500 rpm standard across all tsi engines? Be it jetta or golf?
Where’s the electric handbrake and svelte looking cup holder slider?
The 1.8 turbo has got 180 bhp in europe prior to the facelift in 2017, and a diesel with 150 and 184 bhp. The biggest diesel does 0-60 in 7.4 seconds, don't think that is bad. The mid range acceleration is very powerful according to car reviews.
Looks good
The canadian version has real leather and only offered in the top trim and you can get for 2018 a 6 speed manual. I know this because I just took delivery of one
Good for you, what colour and you have the manual?
I like that he said the brakes are Germanic and dusty. I’ve always found this to be the case with my VW
pringlescan81 even though this model for the US market if Mexican made and US spec?
This is a car review pls point that camera towards the dashboard so we can see that beautiful steering wheel. Place it behind you wide angle. We dont need to watch you talk for gods sake other than that good review.
I just test drove this car a few min ago and i was a bit disappointed with the quality of the interior.
The clutch is on the soft side for me and the shifter was ok. Acceleration is ok but it drives pretty well. I do like the mechanicals of the car but i wish they built this with better materials plus the back seat is not as big as to what i need.
I really was hoping this would be my next car but i have to pass this up.
My TSX Sportwagon is a very enjoyable daily driver...one of the smoothest 4 bangers on the planet, Honda reliability and sneaky quick, along with a great suspension.....very rare these days but a low mileage CPO can be had for
CarGurus is this a dct box or did they cheap out on this in typical VW fashion?
Blake Swan this car is not 'cheaped out' it has a dual clutch gearbox like the GTi and GLi do (6spd DQ250)
Can you get the top trim in manual?
IloveBaklava yes, you can get the 2019 all track sel with a manual
If you are going to compare the price of a VW Alltrack to other vehicles, why compare the most loaded and expensive Alltrack available when not many people buy that level? Also, you can get quite a bit more headroom by getting the S model which doesn't have the problematic panoramic sunroof.
Is that GTI inspired shirt?
TheNotoriousMAZ bahaha well played!
Lol, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Sold my Jetta sport wagon (same vehicle) back in the TDI buy back. I sorely miss the driving experience of it! Lively VW handling. Oh I miss it.
I'm in the process of selling my Sportswagen TDi back (on March 13th VW takes it) and I'm going to miss it. I've been test driving other vehicles for a replacement purchase and none of them seem to drive as nice. The Subaru's certainly don't and I have test driven this Alltrack and it doesn't feel as nice as my old TDi. But VW is giving me $22K for a 2012 car, so how can I pass that up? Besides, I'm putting out up to 80 times the carbon as what's allowed! (good documentary on Netflix right now about VW's transgressions.)
3:17 driver engagement, they should of put a GTI motor in it for 35 k
Yes, imagine gti and R alltracks
Come on VW.
GTI Sportwagens too as their is an R Sportwagen.
@@sonofrobert VW is the king of knowing what the public wants and not giving it to them.
@@Moondoggy1941
Agreed and the MK 8 Golf is having all kinds of glitches and is a high tech monstrosity.
Imagine the repairs.
They will need keep the longer warranty to sell those.
I've very happy with my mk7 Sportwagen.
Cheers
GTI engine with stick shift and you would have my money. But $36k for this is crazy. I hate that they are so afraid to step on Audi's toes but Audi will not offer a manual in its estate
My local VW dealer has the SE model for $26K and you get most of the same amenities, except for the larger wheels. The SE gives you leatherette seats, premium sound, and the panoramic roof.
Atop comparing it to the outback, that is a much bigger car!!!
They really need to add their VR6 engine into that car I'm getting tired of these little turbo engines I love turbo 4 cylinders but Volkswagen has a really good v6 engine
I agree. ....would be a very good option.
Lavonte A agree
Lavonte A the VR6 with a manual option would be the dream
If they want bigger stuff the could get the Passat Alltrack much powerful engines and much room & space in the back.. but i get it they want top trims in smallest car to have a reason criticize then the crumpled space in the back when the real reason is they can not afford the bigger more expensive models ..
Lavonte A 5
I use my smart phone for navigation and find car navigation systems useless, unless you somehow don't have your phone.
I like it but in terms of reliability it sucks, even more if you want to keep it for a long time!!
An American Hero what are you on about? VW/Audi are more reliable than their competitors
Glug, glug, glug, ahhhhh that was some yummy Kool-Aid AD M.
The majority of my family owns VW's and we got no issues with them you just got to do regular maintenance and they will last
Pics or it didn't happen right? I own two of these and haven't had a lick of issues.. the 1.8t is a chain driven proven motor .. way better than the shitty boxer engine in the Subaru
I've owned three water cooled VWs, put over 225,000 miles on each of them with no major problems. My current 2006 Jetta, with the 2.0T and DSG just rolled over 270,000 miles. I would still trust it to take me anywhere. I wouldn't trade any of those miles for some "more reliable", but boring car.
That price is absurb, I just go buy a real luxury car
$ 36 K FOR THIS ? They are going crazy. I think you really have to be stupid to buy this car AND bypass such vehicles as Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Outback even with V-6, Dodge Durango and many truly decent family cars. This car is nothing, a 4 cyl. that will cost you even more to repair the turbo and in US at least there will be many,many busted engine belts ruining the engine. It is not spacious it is not fast it is not comfortable and I would not take this anywhere off the paved road. Like he said it doesn't even have tinted rear windows. It is really another stupid crazy expensive basic car from the company that can't make cars any longer /
VW doesn't understand the US market at all. Exactly like the US companys doesn't understand the Europe market. This car is nearly perfect for Europe but nothing for the US. Same with the US Cars in Europe. They're to big, to slow, not sporty enough., really cheap interior.
In Europe this is the old Golf Alltrack. Their is a newer version. Or you choose the Passat Alltrack. European Passat is a complete different world to the rubbish US-Version.
Holy fuck you're misinformed.. this engine is chain driven and the cylinders are in a row.. you're talking about the shitty Subaru engine..
Man...It's not that bad. You can get a base S model for $25,955 as per the VW.com website. That has good looking imitation leather, 4-Motion, alloy wheels, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, automatic LED head lights. Pretty good for less than $26,000. You don't have to buy the top trim. I would rather have this base model than a stripped Subaru Outback. And the VW now comes with a 6 year 72,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Not bad. Now if you are talking a Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited or Touring trim vs the VW Alltrack SEL, well that's a different game. I would take the Subaru all day. It's a bigger vehicle in a different class. The higher trim levels with leather are nice. But in lower trim or if I wanted stick shift, I would take the Alltrack.
Careful, k K, your misinformation is showing! I paid 27K for a brand new 2017 Golf Alltrack SE (MSRP $32,765.00) - you just have to time the purchase right. Consumer Reports recommends the 2017 Golf Alltrack and it's the highest rated wagon in CR's reporting for 2017. The Alltrack is even rated higher in predicted reliability than the Outback! Also, the Durango is in a completely different class of vehicle - k K showing your automotive illiteracy once again. The 1.8 TSI engine is reliable and has been around for many years. No timing belt - the timing is chain driven - more misinformation on your part. I have owned many Subarus over the years and they are pretty much all very underpowered - very reliable, but very underpowered. I test drove a 2017 Outback with the four cyl and CVT - it was terrible! The engine and transmission do not get along at all! The Alltrack outperforms both Outback 2.5 and the Outback 3.6 for 0-60 and top speed and the Alltrack's handling is excellent - the Outback felt soft and jolly! It is spacious. And, most of all, it is quite fast! I love my 2017 Alltrack! I'm a first time VW owner with no regrets. So, ketothegate, you might try getting your facts straight before you rip on an affordable, safe, fun, capable and very practical vehicle.
Alltrack Owner
Are you still happy with it? I’m looking to pick up a 6 sp manual. One left on my local dealers lot marked down 5K. I’m holding out, hoping I can get it for less. Speaking of timing, when is the best time to purchase? December?
overpriced and unreliable VW. I will take reliability, enough space for both
people and cargo, high seating position, high resale value with real leather seat and additional $1k in my pocket any day over driver engagement with fake leather seat. What is the real benefit of this overpriced wagon over a crossover
Brayant25 we've had 5 VW s in the past 12-14 years. Never had a major problem with any of them. They were all TDIs however 😂
I bought a used 2012 Sportswagen TDi in January of 2016 and other than needing the contacts cleaned on the push button starter have had no problems. Previous VW's I've owned have been good, too.
Bill Malec that’s the problem though. I have had only 1 Toyota for 12 years. Never had a single problem