VW Golf MkVI 2.0 TDI: pure class

A cautious new look but huge strides in refinement

LAST UPDATED AT 01:00 ON Mon 29 Sep 2008

The fresh look is best described as cautious but huge strides have been made in developing refinement. No rival in this class exudes the same degree of comfort and quietness on the move. Yet the driving experience has suffered, and the MkVI can't quite offer the involvement of the MkV. But few long-distance motorists will mind, as the Golf will devour motorway journeys like an executive car. ·