Volkswagen Golf 77TSI: First look

Jay Williams - 30/September/2010

Wolfsburg, Germany - Volkswagen has introduced a new entry model to its popular Golf range. Powered by a 77kW TSI petrol engine, as seen in the Volkswagen Polo.

The new Golf 77TSI features ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program) as standard, along with seven airbags including a knee airbag, safety optimised head restraints that work to counteract whiplash trauma and daytime running lights which provide added safety.

Powering the new Golf 77TSI is a 1.2-litre TSI engine that produces 77kW of power and 175Nm of torque between 1550 and 4100rpm that is mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or optionality a 7-speed DSG transmission.

Fuel consumption and emissions values are 6.1-litre per 100km (manual) and 144 g/km CO2.

The Golf 77TSI receives an equipment upgrade at no extra cost. Popular features such as cruise control and multi-function leather steering wheel now come as standard together with the option of having Bluetooth technology.

These new standard features are on top of the already extensive standard equipment list which includes Multi Functional Display (MFD trip computer), “Titanium” decor inserts and semi-automatic air conditioning. 

In addition, aesthetic features include a leather finished gearshift knob and handbrake lever along with 15” Wellington alloy wheels (16" Sedona alloy wheels for Golf Wagon).

As the entry-level model the Golf 77TSI starts at $21,990* for the six-speed manual and $24,490* for the 7-speed DSG variant.

* Price are manufacturer list prices only, for the drive away price please contact your local authorised Volkswagen dealer.

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