When did the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 come out?
(December 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (codenamed Typ 1K) is a compact car, the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk4, marketed in North America as the Rabbit.
Is the VW Golf Mk 4 a good car?
It came with a wide range of improvements over the VW Golf Mk 4 and retained its status as the king of small family hatchbacks thanks to its driving credentials and overall quality and practicality. This is Volkswagen we’re talking about here, which means there are plenty of engines to choose from.
How tall is the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 in inches?
In December 2004, Volkswagen announced the Golf Plus variant of the Golf Mk5. It is 95 mm (3.74 in) taller than the standard Golf, and 150 mm (5.91 in) shorter than the other compact MPV of the marque, the seven-seater Volkswagen Touran.
Where does the Volkswagen Golf MKV come from?
Other Golf production facilities exist in lower Saxony, Belgium and South Africa. Upon launch, the Golf MKV range consisted of a basic 1.4-litre petrol engines, plus 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0-litre versions of the FSI (fuel stratified injection) petrol powerplant.
What kind of car was the Volkswagen Golf?
It was developed by the Volkswagen Individual division, which also developed the Golf R32 and the Volkswagen CrossPolo.
When did the Volkswagen Golf GTI come out?
At the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006, the GTI made its long-awaited North American debut in 3-door guise (a 5-door variant was eventually made available), where it is marketed solely under the ‘GTI’ moniker, with no reference to the Rabbit.
What was the problem with my VW Golf?
VW Shirley Solihull did the diagnostic check which showed up as the ABS pump fault. The check in fact cost me £48. I heard nothing from them for three weeks so I chased them. They got back to me and said VW wanted to see the service book which I duly dropped into them.