The Golf Trendline Van is based on Ireland's best-selling car, the 7th-generation Volkswagen Golf. The Golf van costs €16,280 excluding VAT (€19,995 inclusive of VAT). Annual road tax is €333.

The new van, based on the three-door Golf car, is powered by a 90bhp 1.6 litre TDI engine. It has a load capacity of 1,310 litres.

The new van offers impressive fuel economy of 26.3km/litre (3.8 l/100km or 74mpg) on the combined cycle. This is due to the fact that the van is fitted with Volkswagen’s BlueMotion technology and will ensure low running costs.

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Standard equipment includes leather steering wheel, front centre armrest, 5" touch-screen “Composition Colour” radio system, climatic air conditioning and a multi-function display.

There is a Business Package available as a €695 option. This gives a 5.8” “Composition Media” radio system, Bluetooth, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and a media input for iPod/iPhone.

"It is great to be able to offer the Golf Van in the Irish market again, now in Mark 7 guise, said

Paul Burke, operations director of Volkswagen Ireland believes that there is a strong demand for this vehicle from small business offering the best the comfort and quality of a Golf car with the load carrying capacity of a light commercial vehicle.