We could have thought that VW is holding out the fact that the Mark-6 is actually just a face lift of the Mark-5, we may still be hoping to hear them say “Psych, here is the true model of the Mark-6”, if that is the case we may have another thing coming because this is it and VW is sticking to it. It may have had a slow start in the market and a couple of raised eyebrows and a bit of confusion here and there from critics who do not have anything nice to say but the Golf Mark-6 is determined to prove its self worth without anybody’s assistance.
This is how I know this model is here to stay.
Long before VW brought out the EOS coupe convertible, the popular classy soft tops where almost only in the Golf range all the way up until the Mark-4 almost until the EOS took over. Now, after a long absence the Mark-6 brings the Golf Cabriolet back into its place. This time it comes back with a vengeance, agility and fierce rage against its predecessors and rivals. The biggest rival I know VW was targeting is Golf’s distant cousin the AUDI A3 convertible. Although we think the Audi A3 is a better choice I believe it is the price that might influence your choice than anything else.
The one-touch roof comes down in 8 seconds with very little loss to the general road handling and you can open and close this while on the move at speeds of up to 50km/h. You could feel some slight body flex overall but the Mark-6 Cabriolet is as pleasant a ride as the hatchback. Most cabriolets have crowned cabins at the back; however this one is a proper four seater with all the required legroom for your passengers on those long trips. What VW has done is they cut the top off a normal Mark-6 hatchback to make the cabriolet version; as a result the overall handling of the vehicle is almost the same composed and stable ride you would come to expect from a VW. The suspension is lowered to give you that responsive, sharper turning ability and grip.
You get a choice between the Petrol and Diesel models. The petrol still stands out with its Turbo charged and supercharged 158bhp 1.4Tsi derivative. One thing VW has managed to get right is the low emission and higher power output engine that would reduce emission taxes from the unit price. We saw this type of an engine making waves on the Scirocco, pity the Scirocco never got that popular with its target market.
The interior of the Mark-6 is however not as impressive though, it looks like something from Korea like a Hyundai or if that is not a very good example then imagine an interior of a Polo Vivo marinated in a barbecue source. Frankly it does not look like any place you would want to spend most of your time in.
The price starts at R 283 000 and is already available at a VW dealer near you.
TMakhubedu- Editor- Autozeen
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