Review: 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI is the last of its kind - New York Daily News

During the disco era, station wagons were parked in many suburban driveways, giving families additional utility and cargo space for flexible living. Four decades later, the crossover SUV has assumed this role, and it is basically the same thing as a station wagon but with a taller ride height and available all-wheel drive. Unless you’re planning to buy a BMW 3 Series, a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or a Volvo V60, your only choice in a modern, traditional station wagon is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. Available with a choice between two turbocharged 4-cylinder engines, one burning gasoline and one burning diesel, and with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, the Golf SportWagen comes in S, SE, and SEL trim levels. Prices start at $22,215 for the 1. 8T S model and rise to $33,955 for the TDI SEL model with all of the extras. Equipped with the optional 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), an automated manual transmission, and the Driver Assistance Package, which includes front and rear parking sensors as well as a forward collision warning system, my test car’s sticker... Source: www.nydailynews.com