Volkswagen Golf R

The Volkswagen Sportsvan is a suitable alternative for people who want a Golf, and more.

The Golf has received numerous accolades in the motoring world. We find out if the base variant is just as competent.

Iceland. A rather isolated locality full of history, and with the most dramatic scenery in the world. It's also home to rather "dramatic" prices. A good night's sleep costs you as much as the insertion of your Lamborghini in the service bay, and a pint of good lager might run as high as S$20.

Well-built and engineered, the Volkswagen Golf is a dependable day-to-day car, getting you from point A to point B efficiently and in style.

On the face of it, it’s only slightly different from its predecessor. But there’s much more to this new Golf than meets the eye.