2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Will Not Have AWD – Yet

by Derek Kreindler

Published: May 13th, 2014

2015 volkswagen golf sportwagen will not have awd yet

Volkswagen officially announced their new 2015 Golf Sportwagen (nee Jetta Sportwagen) for the US market. And they’re still unclear about whether it will get 4Motion AWD.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Volkswagen told TTAC that they are still “investigating AWD”. For now, FWD will be the only option, along with a 1.8T gas engine (with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto) or a 2.0 TDI with either 6-speed manual or DSG gearboxes. VW says that cargo space will rival many small SUVs, and now it’s up to all of you to buy them, rather than just let the internet know how great wagons are.

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Short Bus on May 14, 2014

I always liked these, but they've been in need of a decent bump in efficiency ratings. The old 2.5 was a good engine, but too thirsty these days.

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Nutbags on May 14, 2014

Having had a 2009 Sportwagon 2.5 with a 5-speed which my family loved and never had a problem with. The 2.5 provided enough oomph but mileage was not as good as expected. I look forward to replacing my 2012 GLI 6-speed with the new model. A 1.8T with 5-speed sounds good but why no 6-speed manual? Curious about pricing on leases and what trim levels there will be.

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- 30-mile fetch on May 14, 2014
  
  A number of reviews of the 1.8t stated the broad torque curve made a sixth gear unnecessary. It's the 5-cylinder that needed a 6-speed. It runs 3000rpm at 70mph in fifth, and while that ensures you don't need to downshift to overtake someone or climb steep grades, I'm sure it is costing a few miles per gallon.
  
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