Volkswagen Golf for sale in Kenya

About the Volkswagen Golf

It’s time to answer the call of the open road. The Golf is the hatch that offers pure style and purer performance.32 From city streets to highway mile markers, there’s never a dull moment. Providing a generous supply of torque, the Golf with available automatic transmission doesn’t just pass the test, it passes with flying colors. The available 8-speed automatic transmission offers acceleration and smooth gear changes. But if you’re looking for more control, shift manually in Tiptronic mode and, to customize your drive further, drop it into Sport mode to amplify the fun.

From the thoughtfully designed cargo area to sleek LED taillights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), the Golf has the things you want to keep up with city life. In the event of a collision that deploys the airbags, the ICRS can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights. It helps react if you might not be able to.

The multi-award-winning Volkswagen Golf family hatchback is Volkswagen’s pride and joy. This five-seater compact car was introduced in 1974 to replace the Volkswagen Beetle. Like the Beetle was in its time, the Golf is Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle. Over several generations, it has evolved gracefully and is still going strong, being offered in 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, variant (estate), and convertible (Cabrio/cabriolet) versions. The Golf’s high-performance GTI model is also credited with inspiring the establishment of the ‘hot hatch’ car segment. Therefore, you cannot go wrong with a Golf.

The VW Golf for sale in Kenya is loved for its conservative yet classy styling, peppy performance, affordability, practicality, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Its rivals include the Mercedes A-Class, BMW 1 Series, Audi A3, Subaru Impreza, Mazda Axela, Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Sportback, and Toyota Auris.

The following are answers to some of the questions that people thinking about importing a VW Golf to Kenya are likely to ask.

What are the main features of a VW GOLF?

The VW Golf has a stylish and sporty exterior with bi-xenon headlights and adaptive fog lights. It may also have a chrome twin exhaust, a roof edge spoiler, splash guards, and alloy rims ranging from 17-19 inches.

This car also excels in stability, handling, and safety. It sits low and has a low center of gravity, so you can count on it to remain stable at high speeds. Its performance models, i.e., the Golf R and GTI models, feature lowered, sport-tuned suspension systems, offering even greater stability and firmer road grip.

The VW Golf Mk7 is also available with petrol or diesel engine options. The petrol (TSI) engines include 1.0 litre I3, 1.2 litre I4, 1.5litre I4, 1.8 litre I4, or 2.0 litre I4 powerplants. The diesel (TDI) engines include 1.6 litre I4 or 2.0 litre I4 TDI Engines. The engines can pair with manual, automatic, or DSG dual-clutch transmissions. Except for the high-performance Golf R variant, which is only available with 4WD, most Golf models come in 2WD configurations.

The eighth-generation Golf Mk8 is also available with petrol or diesel engines. Its petrol model may feature a 1.0-litre turbo I3, 1.2-litre I4, 1.4 Litre I4, 1.5-litre turbo I4, 1.5-litre turbo CNG TGI I4, or 2.0 litre I4 petrol engine. In comparison, its petrol hybrids may feature a 1.0 litre turbo I3 (mild hybrid), a 1.4 litre turbo I4 (PHEV), or a 1.5 litre turbo I4 (mild hybrid) engine. The Golf TDI has a 2.0-litre I4 diesel engine. The powerplants can match with manual, automatic, or DSG dual-clutch transmissions.

The technological features in these models include an eight or ten-inch colour multimedia touchscreen, Bluetooth, Navigation, climate control, CD player, DAB digital radio, MDI interface, USB port, and an audio system with eight speakers. The safety features include ABS, EBD, 3 Point seat belts with ELR, SRS airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, curtain airbags, adaptive cruise control, Driver Alert System, High Beam Assist, Traction Control and Counter Support (ASR), Lane Assist, and Electronic stability control and Park Assist.

How spacious is the VW GOLF?

The Golf’s interior is spacious and comfortable, with seats that offer plenty of adjustment. There is good head and leg room and space to recline in the first row. The back row also has well-padded and elevated comfortable seats with enough head and legroom.

This car’s cabin also has several storage areas for smartphones, iPods, handbags, sunglasses, beverages, and small things. There are several cup-holders and door bins in both rows, a cubby box, front seat pockets, and a glovebox.

The Golf has 380 litres of luggage space with the seats up and 1,237 litres with them down.

Is the VW GOLF fuel efficient?

The VW Golf Mk7 has a good fuel economy. It ranges from 18.74 Km/L to 26.6 Km/L, depending on the engine.

Can you find spare parts for a used VW GOLF / Is it easy to find spare parts for VW GOLF?

Service parts are available and affordable. The body parts are usually available from specialist shops in Nairobi and can be pricey.

Is the VW GOLF a reliable car? Does it have good resale value in Kenya?

According to RepairPal.com, the VW Golf has a good reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0. It has an average resale value.

The VW Golf is a practical and reliable car that offers excellent visibility, comfort, and remarkable fuel efficiency. It also boasts a stylish design, premium quality build, outstanding performance, and top-notch safety ratings. The VW Golf can serve you for many years without issues with proper maintenance.

Are you looking at buying new or used Volkswagen Golf in Kenya? Are you looking at selling your used Volkswagen Golf in Kenya? Do you want to know the prices of new or used Volkswagen Golf in Kenya? Do you want to know how to import Volkswagen Golf from Japan? Please visit our show room in Karen, Nairobi and our sales agents will guide you.

Below is a list of Volkswagen Golf for sale in Nairobi, Kenya and also others available in Japan. You can now buy and import year 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015 Volkswagen Golf from Japan to Kenya.