Photo: Kolesa.ru
Volkswagen is one of the earliest developers of a compact wagon/estate and is not willing to give up on this segment, despite the rise of the crossover. That's why the company is getting ready to launch an all-new 2021 Golf Variant/SportWagen in Europe, and it could be one of the most advanced models in its segment.
Various reports have suggested that the Golf wagon doesn't have a future in America. And the recent announcement of a U.S.-spec GTI without the base Rabbit suggests hatchbacks are unpopular too. However, the decision could be premature, as Toyota is poised to fill that gap with its stretched-out Corolla.
Regardless, the renderings of the 2021 Golf Variant wagon by the Russian website Kolesa are so accurate they could be passed off as the real deal. There are two reasons for this. First, the model got spied almost undisguised a few days ago. And second, Volkswagen is barely making any changes over the predecessor model, at least in the design department.
We suspect the shell of the car is very similar to the model they revealed in 2013. This not only has to do with the MQB platform being used but also cost-cutting measures that are common in the affordable car market.
In a few departments, this European model is more interesting than what we have in America. For example, the two base engines are the 1.0 and 1.5 TSI, both turbocharged and equipped with mild-hybrid technology. Second, you can buy it with a 2.0-liter diesel that's said to be the cleanest one yet offered by VW.
We don't know if the Germans are to be believed in that department, but the TDI will make up to about 197 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, enough for 0 to 60 mph in about 7 seconds. About a year from now, Europe will also get a Golf R wagon with the same power output as a 2010 Audi S4.
Regardless, the renderings of the 2021 Golf Variant wagon by the Russian website Kolesa are so accurate they could be passed off as the real deal. There are two reasons for this. First, the model got spied almost undisguised a few days ago. And second, Volkswagen is barely making any changes over the predecessor model, at least in the design department.
We suspect the shell of the car is very similar to the model they revealed in 2013. This not only has to do with the MQB platform being used but also cost-cutting measures that are common in the affordable car market.
In a few departments, this European model is more interesting than what we have in America. For example, the two base engines are the 1.0 and 1.5 TSI, both turbocharged and equipped with mild-hybrid technology. Second, you can buy it with a 2.0-liter diesel that's said to be the cleanest one yet offered by VW.
We don't know if the Germans are to be believed in that department, but the TDI will make up to about 197 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, enough for 0 to 60 mph in about 7 seconds. About a year from now, Europe will also get a Golf R wagon with the same power output as a 2010 Audi S4.
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