Review of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf
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Pros
Excellent road manners, roomy interior, fun to drive.
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Cons
Some controls and symbols difficult to decipher, staid styling, underpowered four-cylinder engine, short standard features list.
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What's New for 1996
Last year's two-door Golf Sport and GTI VR6 models become a separate nameplate called simply the GTI. Meanwhile, Volkswagen trims down…
Full 1996 Volkswagen Golf Review
What's New for 1996
Last year's two-door Golf Sport and GTI VR6 models become a separate nameplate called simply the GTI. Meanwhile, Volkswagen trims down the remaining Golf lineup, leaving only the four-door GL hatchback for 1996. Upgrades include a smoother shifting automatic transmission, new cloth upholstery, the addition of a glovebox, retractor locking seatbelts (for more secure child-seat installation), easier-to-use height adjustment for the front belts, a central locking switch on the dash and a warning tone to remind you that you've left the headlights on. Additionally, VW removes the Roman numeral "III" designation from the Golf's exterior badging and adds Catalina Blue as an exterior color.
Talk About The 1996 Golf
mzn
04-13-2000
mnn, I've had two VW Golfs, my current 1996 and a 1987 before it. If you're looking for power, I think the Golf GTI is the way to go. IMHO, the Golf gives a more solid ride. I drove the Civic hatchbac...
mzn
12-05-2000
I had my '96 Golf (A3) into the shop for a major service and was given a 2000 Golf (A4) as a loaner car. That's one advantage of going to the dealer from which I purchased my current Golf - they reser...
8u6hfd
04-03-2002
I have a Golf TDI, and have driven my friend's WRX. I'll tell you my impressions:...
