Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Review
2017-2023
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 and Mk8) is the rugged, all-weather crossover wagon version of the Golf Variant. Featuring 175 mm raised ground clearance, 4Motion permanent AWD, protective body cladding, and punchy 1.8L TSI / 2.0L TDI turbocharged engines under 2,500 cc, it delivers estate practicality with crossover capability.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
- 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
- Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
What’s not so good
- DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
- Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.
Most popular: Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
5 doorsPetrol, DieselAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol (TSI), Diesel (TDI)
- Engine sizes
- 1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
- Transmission
- 7-Speed DSG Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
- Source market
- Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 14.8 km/L. Tank: 55 L (about 814 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,891 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,297 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 15,335
- Full tank (55 L)
- KES 12,483
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion / Alltrack TSI Base
- Setup
1.8L direct-injection turbo 4-cylinder producing 180 hp and 280 Nm torque, 7-speed DSG automatic, 4Motion AWD, achieving 14.8 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The top petrol import choice for drivers seeking punchy highway overtaking and all-weather traction.
- Local consideration
Requires VW 504 00 / 508 00 spec synthetic 5W-30 engine oil for turbo longevity.
Package tiers
Golf Alltrack grade tiers range from well-equipped standard editions to luxury executive packages.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Alltrack Standard | Base rough-road | 17-inch Canyon alloy wheels, 175 mm raised suspension, protective cladding, cloth seats, and 8-inch touchscreen. |
| Alltrack Highline | Executive tier | 18-inch Kalamata alloys, Vienna leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, and Active Info Display. |
| Alltrack R-Line Spec | Sport luxury | Digital Cockpit Pro, ambient lighting, heated front seats, adaptive chassis control (DCC), and driver assistance suite. |
About the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Golf Alltrack models sit comfortably inside the legal import window, while 2018 units face month-by-month age deadlines.
Both the 1.8L TSI petrol (1,798 cc) and 2.0L TDI diesel (1,968 cc) sit strictly below KRA's 2,500 cc excise tax cap, qualifying for Kenya's standard 25% excise duty rate and keeping import tax overhead lower than larger 3.0L SUVs.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
