Is the Volkswagen Golf the best all-round vehicle on the market?

Volkswagen is easily one of the world’s largest and most renowned car manufacturers. German in origin, the Volkswagen Group is now the umbrella company of some of the most popular car marquees in the world. Key names currently under the Volkswagen blanket include Bentley Motors, Audi, Bugatti Automobiles and SEAT.

Originally founded in 1937 by the National Socialist Trade Union German Labour Front, Volkswagen was one of the first companies to begin manufacturing luxury vehicles under the Hitler regime. In fact, some of Volkswagen’s first vehicles were manufactured under instruction from the man himself.

Since then Volkswagen has gone on to manufacture vehicles which are popular all over the globe. One of the most popular leasing models has turned out to be the Volkswagen Golf. For those unfamiliar with the model, the Volkswagen Golf is a small family car which first went into production back in 1974.

Nearly 40 years on and the Volkswagen Golf has been successfully marketed across 6 generations. The model has found success under the Volkswagen Rabbit alias in American and Canada and the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico. Popular for both leasing and purchasing, the model originally replaced the brand’s Beetle model but has since surpassed all expectations. By March 2008 nearly 1,500,000 VW Golfs had been sold on the British market, making it the eight most popular car ever to be sold in Britain. So just what is it that makes the Volkswagen Golf such a good all-round lease model?

Golf leasing is popular undoubtedly down to the model’s universal appeal. Originally manufactured as a hatchback, the Golf has since gone on the enjoy revivals in the shape of estates (Volkswagen Variant), convertibles (Volkswagen Cabriolet) and saloons (Volkswagen Jetta/Vento). It’s these revivals which have left Golf’s competitors in the slow lane in comparison.

In addition to versatility, the Golf also produces sleek lines and high performance levels that no other model has ever come close to matching. Constantly topping consumer lists, the VW Golf has managed to combine style with quality to produce stunning results.

Another reason for Golf’s success is its ability to change with the times. The VW Golf has had several generations made into electric CityStromer models. Newer electric Golf models include the Golf blue e-motion vehicle which has a range of 93 miles and is expected to go on the market in 2013.  And it’s not just Golf electric models which have made the cut. VW have gone on to produce the Golf Twin Drive plug-in-hybrid vehicle in a bid to get into the hybrid market. This vehicle is set to do well with consumers who are now beginning to think about their carbon footprint when buying a new vehicle.

So, there you have it; roof that the VW Golf really is the best all-round model currently on the market for purchase and lease. The question you now need to ask is which version and which colour is best for your needs?