Volkswagen Golf
1.4 GTE DSG
Yrs: 2015 to date Engine: 1.4 4cyl/e-motor, 201bhp
Ins grp: 33 Official econ/CO2 : 156.9mpg/40g/km
Why? Refined, brisk and featuring a well-thought-out cabin, the plug-in Golf is difficult to fault.
Prices from: £14,000
NO matter whether it runs a petrol, diesel or electrified drivetrain, the Golf always makes a strong case for itself, and the plug-in hybrid GTE is easy to drive, refined and practical enough to cope with family life.
It doesn’t feel as agile as the Countryman in corners, but it’s more comfy. Performance can’t match the MINI’s, either, although a 7.6-second 0-62mph time will be more than adequate for most buyers.
With used prices from around £14,000, it represents great value, and there’s potential for excellent fuel economy, too.
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