Volkswagen welcomes Golf Plus Dune

A distinctive new version of the Golf Plus is set to join the Volkswagen range later in the summer with the arrival of the Golf Plus Dune.

Based on the versatile Golf Plus platform, the new Dune model’s styling is based on that of its ‘little brother’, the Polo Dune. So expect a raised ride height, revised exterior styling and additional standard equipment.

Here are the features and specification includes:

- A raised ride height
- Ride height is accentuated by a set of bespoke matt blistered wheel arches and tough, textured plastic front and rear
- Revised springs and dampers (raise the ride height by 20 mm)
- Revised exterior styling
- Additional standard equipment
- Enhanced by a set of unique BBS 17-inch alloy wheels
- Alloy wheels are wrapped in 225/45 R17 tires
- Set into the front bumper is a deep air dam
- A set of fog lights
- Rear bumper is intersected by a contoured, silver panel
- Silver roof rails
- Durable plastic rubbing strips (running down the side of the vehicle)
- 1.9-litre TDI engine developing 105 PS and 184 lbs ft of torque
- Engine is fitted with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) (to reduce emissions)
- Capable of returning a combined economy figure of 50.4 mpg while emitting only 148 g/km of CO 2
- Top speed of 121 mph
- Can sprint from standstill to 62 mph in 12.1 seconds
- Leather steering wheel
- Gear knob and handbrake
- Climatic semi automatic air conditioning is fitted
- Automatic driving lights
- Windscreen wipers
- Electric front and rear windows
- A multifunction computer
- Eight-speaker CD stereo system
- Six airbags
- ABS and Electronic Stabilization Programmer (ESP)

You can choose among three colors: Ice Silver and Steel Grey metallic as well as Blue Graphite pearl effect. Pricing is at £18,495.