2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen at Russel Volkswagen

     When shopping for a new vehicle, many times drivers are forced to compromise on features they want because many vehicles just don't have them all. For example, drivers may want the maneuverability of a compact but it lacks the required cargo space. If they opt for a bigger vehicle for the cargo space, they also have to deal with the increased weight and lack of maneuverability. That's why here at Russel Volkswagen, we're seeing many drivers turn to one of the few vehicles that rests squarely in the middle and offers benefits of both large and small vehicles: the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen.

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Details

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen four-seat wagon in three trim levels: S, SE and SEL. All trim levels are equipped with a powerful turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower and 184-lt-ft of torque and is paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Baltimore drivers can also opt for a six-speed automatic transmission that increases the torque to 199 lb-ft. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen S has a good set of standard features for a base trim. These include heated mirrors, a cooled glovebox, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, 60/40-split folding rear seats with a center pass-through and a 6.5-inch touchscreen interface. Upgrading to the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen SEL nets Baltimore drivers silver roof rails, dual-zone automatic climate control and a navigation system. All trim levels of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen get the standout Volkswagen Car-Net emergency telematics system that includes an SOS button, stolen vehicle location and more.

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Safety and Special Features

One of the most attractive features of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is the fact that it handles like a compact but has the space of a much larger vehicle. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has a 33 percent increase of space behind the back row of seats and an increase of 26 percent behind the front row of seats. That translates to 30.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and a whopping 66.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.

Even though the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has the maneuverability of a compact vehicle, that doesn't mean that accidents can't happen, and excellent safety features a must in the event of an accident. Standard on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a post-collision braking system that after an impact automatically applies the brakes to lower the chances of a second crash. A Driver Assistance package can be equipped to add more high-tech safety features.

Buying a 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a vehicle that can truly offer drivers the best of both worlds. It's lower center of gravity gives an easily maneuverable and responsive handling style of driving while it's extended body nets drivers an extremely satisfactory amount of cargo and passenger space. To check out the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for yourself, stop by Russel Volkswagen located on6624 Baltimore National Pike, and take a test drive! Our knowledgeable group of Baltimore Volkswagen dealers would be happy to help you explore the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or other new and pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles today!