In October 2003, during the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen presented its latest Golf edition to the public, the Volkswagen Golf MK5. This is the fifth generation of the car from the manufacturers of Golf. It is wonderful to note that this car too, like its ancestors, is built on the most popular Volkswagen Group A5 platform. This platform is also known as the PQ35. It took 3 more years for this new car to reach North American lands (as usual), and in 2006 America received this car, but with a ‘Rabbit’ license plate. We all know that Volkswagen releases Golf cars like Rabbit in America. During that time, the Volkswagen Rabbit became one of the most affordable and best value cars in America.
Let’s talk about the design
The increased success and buzz surrounding the MK5 version of the Volkswagen Golf car can be primarily attributed to Volkswagen’s engineering team. These were the people who designed the innovative rear suspension system that is unique in its own way and does not rely on control paddles. This is one of the only reasons why this version of the Golf dominates the road, and it just so happens to have the best road holding compared to its previous iterations. But at the same time, Volkswagen seems to have reduced its interest on the interiors side. It seems that the total interior space in this version of Volkswagen is less than three cubic feet compared to previous versions. This has been done to increase road performance and also to make sure that the price is in a competitive range against the prices of Audi cars, which are direct competition to Volkswagen cars. So if you decide to buy a used volkswagen golf, the MK5 is probably a good choice.
engine affairs
The best thing about the Volkswagen Group is the fact that they ship the cars to specific countries with the engine and transmission that are fully acceptable by the standards of those countries. Although this is a very common thing for all car manufacturers, the point to keep in mind is that Volkswagen excels at it. Regarding the MK5 version of the Golf, Volkswagen generally makes cars with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine. It also has a car version that has a turbocharged direct fuel injection diesel engine, also known as TDI. Talking about the transmission side, Volkswagen offers Manual, Automatic and also the direct shift gearbox making sure that it meets all the needs of all kinds of customers. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a used car Volkswagen Golf, then a good option would be to look for the MK5 version.
