The choice fell on the Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 TDI CR Connect Business Edition

Meanwhile passed over 20.000km with Octave and hitherto entirely satisfactory. The 150 horsepower have no problem with the 1247 kg.

As an extra I (among others) the Canton sound system with DAB + is ordered. The sound is fine. That DAB +, just a pity that the DAB signal is lost occasionally. That probably has to do with the fact that the roll-out of DAB + in the Netherlands has not yet been completed.

The Amundsen navi has done well during the tour of Spain. Occasionally he could be in a small town with narrow streets not locate the position. Nice detail is that if the fuel offer is low, the navigation system to find a gas station nearby for you.

Diesel consumption is around 1 to 18 and have no problems done still.
A satisfied years later (43,000 km)

Meanwhile, the Octave is a year in succession so time for a comprehensive review.

Driving:
As mentioned earlier, very satisfied with the performance of 2.0 TDI. Car is well on the way but it's more a car for longer distances than for short cornering. The engine sound is beautiful in the background, you can hear something by noise. The Start-Stop system does its job properly.

Interior:
I still enjoy the Canton sound system (optional) with the proviso that the difference in quality is not audible at higher speeds. Furthermore, in terms of ergonomics a real VAG product, so fine. The room is spacious but the Octavia is known for. The info display Amundsen navi and Bluetooth connectivity like still fine. Nice feature is the heat sensitivity, if you will appear near your fingers are operating "buttons" on the touch screen. The screen could be allowed to sit a little bit higher. The reception of DAB + radio is greatly improved, you notice that they are still working to roll it out. The storage feature for your mobile is liked but too small for my 5 inch mobile. The seats are fine.

Cost and reliability:
The car is between 1 in 17 and 1 in 18. Currently, he has to winter, I have the impression that consumption therefore it is slightly higher. The car only needs a turn at every 30,000 km, but I was at about 23,000 km a liter long-life oil. There have been no further problems.

Conclusion:
Still very happy with my purchase. It's a real Skoda, ie: spacious, reliable and value for money.
A blot on the escutcheon reliability (83.000 km)

Ai, an overheated engine.
Turned out to be a faulty water pump. Heard from the garage that this is more frequent now replaced by VAG produkten.Pomp.
This unfortunately cost him a star in the field of reliability. Too bad, it is also such a fine car.

Replacing my leased car (Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo of 2011) could be looking for a new car.

The choice fell on the Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 TDI CR Connect Business Edition.
Yet a moment's consideration to choose the 1.6 TDI with DSG bake, but after a test drive with this engine / bucket combination is nevertheless decided to go for the 150 hp manual version.

The car was delivered to 02-09-2015 and the keys were handed over after due ceremony.

This car has been very complete in this version. However, the following options are selected to complete the whole;

- Limestone Grey metallic paint
- Executive Plus Package
- Madrid wheels 17 "
- 65% tinted glass behind
- out / retractable towbar


The first 200 kilometers are liked, about the experiences in the long run, I hope on a regular basis to provide an update .
The first month passed (3,837 km)

Now expired one month and 3,837 km driven and time for the first update.


Interior
Get used to the ergonomics of the car quickly, all controls are logically place.
Finishing the interior with high quality materials and precise assembly; everything feels solid.

Setting a nice seating position is not so simple, I was just searching.
Put one arm on the door edge is not optimal (too high), the armrest in the door is too low. Currently the seat and steering set quite low to still be able to rest on the armrests the poor and to send tasty.

The complete equipment you will not go hungry in this embodiment; no single moment is missing.

One of the surprisingly useful accessories from the standard has to be the rear camera. In combination with the large navigation screen that provides a clear and her pure image (even at night).
The clever arrangement of the camera, under the handle (VW logo) of the tailgate, the camera stays clean and dry. When engaging reverse running the logo up and emerges camera. After the switch is backward drops logo slowed back into the rest position.

Engine
The engine is pretty fast and powerful; with a nice couple.
Currently, an average consumption of 1 to 19 on the board computer is likely to improve this if the engine is some "looser".

Exterior
Combination of color and the selected wheels are as pretty experienced by many.
Now some kilometers under the wheels were rolled and the car which will be dirtier nicely accentuated the lines of the bodywork.
Burglary Damage (14.623 km)

After four months without major problems the nation thieves also appears to appreciate the Discover Pro navigation system of the Golf VII.

Alarmed by an app from the Gulf (Volkswagen App) that a door was opened, and I really had locked the car, but still look at the car.
In the parking lot, the car was indeed found with a smashed window and a missing device. In a few minutes it still shows again able to get this at the Golf VII for each other.

Incomprehensible that a major manufacturer like Volkswagen could not be done to make this !!

This burglary misery brought the Gulf fun to drive.
The powerful engine is an intermediate sprint quickly made, even the seat can still count on regular use.

Consumption has become somewhat more favorable; easily can the first be achieved in 20.
When sportier driving runs this alwel quickly back to 1 in 17.

Small point which needs the next maintenance attention is the rear camera which very occasionally there is no picture on the display when reverse gear is engaged.
This may be solved with the installation of a new navigation system.

Upon request (and cost) of the leasing company has built a Navilock. This includes a construction behind the dashboard where the device is mounted on the bulkhead. On the front of the navigation system is mounted a steel strip provided with a lock.
A stainless steel rod is mounted to the unit in the glove compartment.
This should prevent inadvertent removal of the navigation system.