Volkswagen unveiled the 2017 version of its e-Golf at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week and it comes with a suite of new features.
The all-electric hatchback was given a bigger battery, extra semi-autonomous features, and a refreshed design.
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The 2017 e-Golf comes with a new look thanks to new LED headlights and taillights and a new bumper.
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Volkswagen gave it a new 35.8 kWh battery that increases the range to 124 miles on a single charge — that’s a 41-mile bump from its predecessor.
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Pricing information hasn’t been released yet, but the 2016 e-Golf starts at $28,995. Still, even if the e-Golf stays in that price range, that 124-mile range isn’t great considering the Chevy Bolt is hitting markets in December with a 238-mile range. The Bolt will start at $36,620.
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The e-Golf’s electric motor has been upgraded to give the car an output of 134 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque.
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The car can now reach a top speed of 93 mph, a slight bump from its previous top speed of 87 mph. It can accelerate to 60 mph in 9.6 seconds.
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The 2017 e-Golf comes with an optional driver assistance package that includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane assist, park assist, and blind spot monitoring.
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The car also comes standard with forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking that can detect pedestrians.
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The car comes with an optional virtual cockpit that includes a 12.3-inch virtual driver’s instrument.
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You can also elect to get the 9.2-inch display on the center console that will accommodate gesture control in two years.
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The 2017 e-Golf is definitely a nice reboot from its predecessor, but the Chevy Bolt is probably still the best, consumer friendly option for an electric car in 2017.