Used 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S Wagon Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S Wagon.
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Great choice for all wheel drive.
Endpoint, Oakville, CT, 09/30/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
I shopped and reviewed this car for 3-4 months before my earlier lease expired. I once owned an A4 Avant and was looking for another small wagon like it that was affordable. This car was the perfect choice. In fact, it's very much like the Avant, but a much better value. I chose the base S model because it comes with almost all the same great features as the more expensive versions. The … only real difference is the sunroof, the push-button start, and a little better speakers. It drives just like the Audi, handles like the Audi, looks great. The only thing i would have preferred would have been a little more room for the rear passengers, but even that's not bad. Overall, i would recommend this car to anyone looking for a great all wheel drive wagon.
❤️this Golf!
Chegs, West Chester, PA, 08/01/2022
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
I had a 1998 Golf years ago and loved it! So glad I got another Golf (now in wagon form) before they’re gone in America! It drives like a sports car, gets great gas mileage, and has lots of fun features like Apple CarPlay!
6 years later and still love it
Gerardo C, New York, NY, 11/07/2023
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
I purchased this vehicle in Georgia in 2017. I moved from there to Alaska and I crossed America with no issues. Plenty space to move a lot of stuff inside the wagon and on top of the roof. After 5 years driving on rough conditions I moved to Texas. Drove through the middle of the winter. Easy ride. Very reliable. 130k miles and no serious issues.
Fantastic value for the money
Chris, Golden, CO, 08/03/2019
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
This is a great car. Peppy turbo, handles great after I dumped the stock tires, and very versatile. Similar clearance to a Suby, but much more space, a much better engine and WAY more fun to drive. VW is really dropping the ball in discontinuing this car in the US.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S Wagon
Pros & Cons
- Pro:It's a wagon with light-duty off-road capability
- Pro:Crossover-rivaling cargo bay
- Pro:User-friendly control layout
- Pro:Turbo four-cylinder engine is refined and reasonably capable
- Con:Automatic transmission sometimes slow to shift in low-speed driving
- Con:Touchscreen's simple graphics feel behind the times
- Con:Relatively snug backseat
Which Golf Alltrack does Edmunds recommend?
The base model comes well-equipped, but we'd get an SE with the Driver Assist package. That brings a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and even a self-parking system. In early 2017, you can also get an Alltrack SE with a manual transmission.
The manual is great news, of course, for those who enjoy shifting their own gears. The bad news? You can't get the manual on the loaded SEL trim. Still, we're glad VW took the time to throw its stick-shift loyalists a bone, and the SE is nicely outfitted in its own right.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Wagon
Driving
The Alltrack's about 300 pounds heavier than a Golf SportWagen with front-wheel drive, so the turbo engine doesn't feel quite as punchy. Handling also suffers a bit with the slightly higher ride height. It's still a confidence-inspiring road car, though, and it's also decent in light off-road use.
Comfort
Though the crossover-inspired styling may imply a cushy ride, that's not the case. German cars tend to be tautly sprung, and the Alltrack is no exception, so it can feel somewhat stiff and out of sorts on broken pavement. Seats are a strong point, however, and overall refinement is excellent.
Interior
A large greenhouse with ample glass and a simple, sensible control layout make the Alltrack's cabin a pleasant, user-friendly environment. We'd ask only for roomier rear quarters with a higher bench, which you'll find in many similarly priced crossovers.
Utility
Impressive cargo space puts the Alltrack in a league with many small crossovers, and it's a cinch to fold the rear seatbacks flat while you're loading cargo. We also like the nifty two-position sliding cargo cover. There's just not much room for odds and ends when you're riding up front.
Technology
If the Alltrack has a clear weak spot, tech is it. The central touchscreen's graphics are surprisingly rudimentary for this day and age, and the navigation voice is robotic. On the bright side, the voice-control system is well-executed.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack in Ohio is:
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