Volkswagen announced that the new Golf and Golf Estate can now be ordered with the Car-Net mobile online services in Europe. Introduced in the Golf GTI and GTD, Car-Net provides the driver with current information on the traffic situation and recommends alternative routes in case of traffic obstacles.
The system also offers realistic photographic map displays based on satellite images via Google Earth. When available, the 360-degree Google Street View can be accessed for better visual orientation in unfamiliar areas.
Car-Net also includes an online search function for special destinations, allowing the user to start a personal “point of interest” search. The function allows drivers to find destinations quicker and with the latest information.
In addition to Car-Net, the progressive steering option is now available on the Golf Estate as well. Offered with the R-Line sport pack, progressive steering features variable steering gear ratios, so that it takes just 2.1 turns of the steering wheel to reach the end stop – the standard steering system takes 2.75 turns.
The system reduces steering work noticeably during maneuvers like parking or turning. VW says that the more direct layout of progressive steering also improves dynamic performance on winding country roads and when making turns.
The R-Line sport pack available for the Golf Estate also includes a lowered ride height by 15 mm (0.6 inches) as well as 65 percent tinting of the rear side windows and rear windscreen.
By Dan Mihalascu
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