Latest generation Golf Van goes on sale

The latest generation of the Golf Van has just gone on sale here in Ireland. The Golf Trendline Van is based on Ireland's best-selling car, the 7th-generation Volkswagen Golf and is powered by a 90 bhp 1.6 litre TDI engine. Based on the 3-door Golf, the Golf Van has a load capacity of 1,310 litres and is expected to be a popular choice for small business users.Golf Van offers outstanding fuel economy of 3.8 l/100km on the combined cycle thanks to BlueMotion technology, thus keeping running costs as low as possible.

Standard equipment includes leather steering wheel, front centre armrest, 5" touch-screen “Composition Colour” radio system, Climatic air conditioning and a Multi-Function display.Available as a €695 option is the Business Package, which comes with 5.8” “Composition Media” radio system, Bluetooth, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Cruise Control and a Media Input for iPod / iPhone.

"It is great to be able to offer the Golf Van in the Irish market again, now in Mark 7 guise, said Paul Burke, Operations Director of Volkswagen Ireland."There is a strong demand for this vehicle from small business users as it offers the best of both worlds, namely the comfort and quality of a Golf, with the load carrying capacity of a light commercial vehicle," he added.The Golf Van costs €16,280 excluding VAT (€19,995 inclusive of VAT). Annual road tax is €333.