Assist systems, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Park Assist, the automatically steering park assist system, Hill Start Assist and convenience technologies including DCC adaptive chassis control made the 2009 “World Car of the Year” the most progressive Golf at this point in time. Also on board as standard or as an option: features, such as the start/stop system and energy recovery mode, the knee airbag and dynamic cornering light as well as LED tail light clusters.

In terms of quality, the interior of the Golf Mk6 was also considered pioneering. Drive systems became ever more efficient: new TSI engines – turbo-charged petrol engines – and the conversion of turbo diesel injection (TDI) engines from unit injector technology to the Common Rail system also guaranteed more dynamism and comfort while simultaneously cutting consumption. Even if the Golf Mk6 is only available as a used car nowadays – thanks to its outstanding product characteristics and its superior, timeless design it will continue to form a part of our everyday streetscape for a long time to come.