Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for the new Golf Estate. The new model will cost from €22,280, just €1,000 more than the 5-door hatchback model and will be available with the same trim and engine choices as the Golf hatchback.

The range starts with the 1.2 TSI with 85bhp (5-speed manual), but this engine is also available with 110bhp. The 110bhp engine comes with the choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG.

Diesel remains the favoured choice for Irish Golf customers and with the estate there is a choice of 1.6-litre 90bhp, 1.6-litre 110bhp and 2.0-litre 150bhp, all of which are in Motor Tax Band A3 when fitted with a manual gearbox.

“We are delighted to see a return to Ireland of the Golf Estate,” said Paul Burke Operations Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars. “More buyers are looking for a compact car with added versatility and practicality and the Golf Estate offers just that. The Golf is Ireland’s best-selling car and this offers buyers even greater choice.”

With a 605-litre cargo capacity, which can expand out to 1,620-litres with the seats folded flat, the Golf Estate offers very generous load-carrying capacity. Like the Golf hatchback, the Golf Estate is based on the MQB platform so both have the same wheelbase. Irish buyers can expect a similar engine line-up to that found in the hatchback with the bulk of sales expected to come from the 1.6-litre 110bhp diesel engine.

The new car is available to order now, and is available from just €299 on PCP regardless of whether you choose Trendline, Comfortline or Highline thanks to Volkswagen’s current retail offer on the Golf.