New Volkswagen Golf 1.0 S 2017 review - pictures

Introducing the entry level Volkswagen Golf S.

The 5-door Golf 1.0 S costs just £18,420. We say 'just', that's still nearly 31,000 Kit Kats.
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The interior of the 1.0 S is still a well-built Volkswagen interior.

Even though the S is bargain basement spec, you still get a DAB radio with Bluetooth, and electric windows in the front and back.
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There is modern safety kit included as well, chiefly autonomous emergency braking.

The 1.0-litre engine produces 84 bhp and 175Nm of torque.
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Even though the engine is small, the German hatchback has a total mass of 1,300kg.

If you go chasing the redline, you will hit 62mph after 11.9 seconds.
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The 1.0-litre engine is claimed to return 58.9mpg and emit 108g/km of CO2.

Should you find a nice long straight autobahn on your way to work, you can get the 3-cylinder Golf up to 112mph.
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