The Volkswagen Golf 4 was succeeded by the Golf Mk5, which was introduced in 2003 in Europe. This model did not reach the North American markets until 2006. The base model offered in North America was powered by a 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine with 150 horsepower, but at a later stage was replaced by models with an output of 170 horsepower.
The GTI version is powered by a turbocharged, 2.0 litre, TFSI engine that produces 200 horsepower. Later, the Volkswagen Golf 5 would introduce a 1.4 litre, turbocharged, TSI, petrol engine with front wheel drive. In comparative tests with other cars of this class, the Rabbit S was named the winner. While it was praised for its excellent driving position, fine instruments, and strong engine, the Golf 5 has been criticized for high levels of noise in the interior, uncomfortable seats, and poor fuel economy.
Despite the negative rhetoric, the Volkswagen Golf 5 arouses great interest in the European market. In 2004 the Volkswagen Golf Plus was introduced, this is a slightly larger version of the Golf 5 with a higher roof-line. Like all owners of new cars, they know that spare parts for the newer models are much more expensive.
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