Car Leasing Trend: The New VW Golf

One look at the new Volkswagen Golf and you willdefinitely have more headroom. This is actually quite
notice that the car leasing trend in most hatchbacks isobvious from the outside as the new Golf does seem
veering towards a more modern look for all types ofa little chunkier than older models. However, this seems
vehicles. However, the Golf is not your typicalto be the car leasing trend nowadays, and this is
hatchback; so not typical that we won't be seeingalready seen in cars like the Honda Jazz (Honda Fit in
much of it until 2009. It seems the car leasing trend forthe U.S.) and the Toyota Yaris (also known as the
this model was put aside when VW recently assignedToyota Belta or Toyota Vitz).
a new boss to take control of the company. And takeThe Golf 2009 will be available I 3-door and 5-door
over he did, starting with a review of all future plansversions when it's released, the latter further rumored
for all models under the VW flag.to be released in 2010. Although details on the engine
Now, while this may explain a lot about the delayedare still sketchy, the car leasing trend seems to be that
and anticipated release of the new VW Golf, it doesn'tthe1.4 liter gas-powered version will find its way under
explain why designers have gone through the carthe hood, promising at least 120 horsepower. A 2.0 liter
leasing trend of making it look like a VW Scirocco. This,gas version will not be much of a surprise either. For
however, tells us that there have been physicalthose who are into diesel-powered cars, it looks like
changes to the new Golf, especially how it looks likethe Golf will not disappoint, with diesel versions
from the front of the vehicle. These are, of course,patterned after some of VW's SUV models.
just prototype looks and much can be changed beforePrice for a car this great in such a small package? We
it goes into production before the 2009 release.assume it will be a lot less than $30,000, probably
The Golf 2009 from the rear, however, will retain muchreaching that limit with the car leasing trend fittings and
of its shape. It will be slightly raised and will sport atrimmings.
vertical tailgate. Sporty and a little square, the risenCheck out lease listings on available cars at the Car
back also hints that passengers in the back will mostLeasing Secrets website.