2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Volkswagen created the Golf Alltrack, now in its second year of production, as an extension of the popular Golf brand. In addition to the standard Golf, there's the Golf GTI, Golf R, e-Golf, and Golf SportWagen. With the Golf Alltrack wagon, VW created something both new and familiar, aimed at a practical yet adventurous consumer. Neither a typical wagon nor an SUV or crossover, the Alltrack is great choice for busy families who need a functional ride during the week but love to go exploring on weekends.
In creating the Alltrack, VW built upon the SportWagen. The Alltrack sits on a raised suspension, giving it a ground clearance of 6.9 inches. To bolster the Alltrack's off-road cred, VW equips it with 4Motion full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) as a standard feature. The AWD system includes an Off Road Mode driver-selectable setting with hill descent control that adjusts the antilock braking system and accelerator pedal's characteristics for off-road driving. The system also includes Normal, Sport, and Custom driving modes.
Outside, the Alltrack distinguishes itself from the SportWagen with a revised bumper, black mesh grille, and standard foglights. For rugged terrains, the Alltrack includes an underbody guard and black body cladding around the wheel wells and along the lower sides. Unique rear features include dark-red taillights, a revised bumper, and dual chrome tailpipes. Silver roof rails, heated Reflex Silver side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and a larger gas tank (14.5 gallons) are among the Alltrack's other distinctive features. The Alltrack rides on 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
Despite being only in the second production year, the Alltrack benefits from the Golf line’s mid-generation refresh. As in its first year, the Alltrack comes in base S, mid-level SE, and top-shelf SEL trims. New LED taillights, LED daytime running lights, and automatic headlights with a rain sensor are standard on all three trims for 2018. The S gets an updated 6.5-inch touchscreen and continues with halogen headlights, V-Tex leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and 6-way partially power-adjustable front seats.
The SE trim adds several new driver assistance features for 2018, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring. A blind-spot monitor with rear traffic alert is scheduled to be added later in the model year. The SE’s touchscreen is upleveled to an 8-inch unit. Roll-over standard features for the SE include push-button start, a power tilt/slide panoramic sunroof, a height-adjustable telescoping steering column, and LED reading lights.
At the top of the line, the SEL gets even better for 2018, thanks to new LED headlights with an adaptive front-lighting system and a number of additional newly standard driver-assistance features. These include adaptive cruise control, high-beam control, lane-departure warning, park assist, parking steering assist, and front and rear park distance control with maneuver braking—a collision prevention system that automatically applies the brakes when it detects a static object behind the vehicle. Like the SE, VW is adding a standard blind-spot monitoring system with rear traffic alert at mid-year. The SEL also gets an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen with navigation. Other standard features rolling over from the previous year include dual-zone climate control, a 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and 18-inch wheels.
All trims come equipped with a wide range of tech features, including VW's MIB II infotainment system with satellite and HD Radio, a reversing camera, a USB port, and the Car-Net connectivity system, which provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The S trim comes equipped with an 8-speaker audio system; the SEL upgrades to a Fender Premium audio system. All trims offer plenty of storage space. With the 60/40-split rear seats up, cargo volume measures 30.4 cubic feet, and it expands to generous 66.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Storage spaces inside the 5-passenger cabin include a glovebox with an adjustable cooling feature, seatback storage pockets, and a storage compartment in the front center armrest. All passengers will find plenty of leg- and headroom.
A 1.8-liter TSI turbocharged 4-cylinder engine continues to power the Alltrack. Utilizing direct fuel injection and an intercooler, the turbo 4 generates 170 horsepower and peak torque of 199 pound-feet across a wide range, beginning at just 1,600 rpm, for good acceleration. The engine mates to either a 6-speed manual transmission, standard on the S and SE trims, or a DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, available on the S and SE but standard on the SEL. Fuel economy numbers suffer a little with the AWD system, checking in at 22 mpg city, 32 highway, and 26 combined with the manual transmission and 22, 30, and 25 with the automatic.
Like all Golfs, the Alltrack gets high marks for its handling, performance, and safety features. All trims come equipped with electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and ride on a unique independent suspension with MacPherson struts in the front and a 4-link setup in the rear. All trims include the automaker's brake-based XDS+ Cross Differential System, which monitors data from the wheel sensors and automatically applies the brakes to improve cornering at higher speeds. Electronic stability control, emergency brake assist, and an intelligent crash response system all come standard. The 2018 Golf’s 5-star safety rating awarded by the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) bodes well for the Alltrack.
The Alltrack is carving a track for itself in a market segment with few competitors. The Golf name and positive reviews will help as the Alltrack navigates a rugged road.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.7 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: dual level cargo area · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.33
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: cornering · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Car-Net
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.7 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.09
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: cornering · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Car-Net · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Fender premium brand · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.3 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.7 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: dual level cargo area · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.33
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: silver-painted · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: cornering · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Car-Net · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer