Volkswagen Golf 2021 Review Prices , and Pictures
10.0/10
Based on 1 reviewsMSRP range: $23,195 - $23,995
- Hatchback design provides lots of room for cargo
- Excellent ride comfort and quiet cabin
- Free scheduled maintenance for two years or 20,000 miles
- Lacks safety and convenience features
- Budget tires detract from handling and braking performance
- Mediocre acceleration
- No changes for the final year of production for this Golf generation
- Part of the seventh Golf generation introduced for 2015
In the 1970s, Volkswagen began its transition away from its iconic Beetle to the Golf. More than 45 years later, the 2021 Golf continues as the brand's familiar hatchback. But this is pretty much the end of the line for the car, at least in the United States. Next year, only the redesigned Golf GTI and Golf R (reviewed separately) will make the trip from Germany to our shores. The regular Golf will be discontinued as Volkswagen figures most of us would rather buy an SUV.
There's no grand send-off for the 2021 car. It's still a practical and comfortable four-door hatchback. Remarkably, it remains available with a manual gearbox, if you're into that sort of thing. While there is a certain appeal to a Golf's cloak of invisibility, we think most small-hatchback shoppers would be happier with the Golf GTI or hatchback versions of the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla. Find out why by reading our Expert Rating below.
Which Golf does MatoCar recommend?
The 2021 Golf comes only in TSI trim, so you'll just have to choose your transmission type and select from five exterior and two interior colors, as well any dealer-installed accessories. If you're seeking more than a standard Golf offers, consider the sporty Golf GTI, which adds plenty of power and personality to the car.Choosing a 2021 Volkswagen Golf is easy. It comes one way, with TSI trim and a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder (147 horsepower, 184 lb-ft) engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and an eight-speed automatic optional. Both power the Golf's front wheels. Highlighted features include:
TSI Comes standard with:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Keyless entry with push-button engine start
- Simulated leather seats
- Heated front seats
- 6.5-inch center touchscreen
- VW's Car-Net connected services including onboard 4G Wi-Fi
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
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