First family car review - VW Golf Wagen

We went to a Volkswagen dealer yesterday evening, in our search of the perfect family car and were proposed the Golf Wagen TDI (clean diesel technology).

I like:

• The roomy cargo area (my dog can fit as well as the stroller)
• The low floor (easy to load and unload)
• The completely collapsible seats to increase cargo space
• The assisted opening of door in hatchback
• The panoramic sky roof that comes in option

He likes:

• Its fuel economy
• Its looks (cannot be called a mini-van)
• The panoramic sky roof that comes in option

What would be nice:

• More leg-room for passengers in the rear.
• Electric opening and closing of the hatchback (as in the Passat Wagen)

We also had a quick look at the Passat and loved the electric opening and closing of the hatchback at the touch of a button and the increased space in the driver and passenger seats in front. However, the panoramic sky-roof and the Diesel engine are not available on the Passat.

We have been scheduled for a test drive of the Golf Wagen tonight. Will keep you posted!