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2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack consumer reviews

$25,850–$26,950 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Golf Alltrack Volkswagen
(74 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.7
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.6
Value
4.7
Exterior
4.8
Reliability
4.8
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I drove a Golf TSI for years and absolutely loved it.

I drove a Golf TSI for years and absolutely loved it. Never wanted drive a different car as long as Iived. Then I had a kid(which is is tight with a golf) and someone pulled out in front of me and it got totalled. I took the money and upgraded to the Alltrack because its basically the same car with more room and AWD. Absolutely love it! Gas mileage is significantly lower than my Golf, but it still has some zip. The DSG transmission is like butter. Ill drive this car into the ground.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It's fun to drive, versatile with lots of storage space

It's fun to drive, versatile with lots of storage space and has reasonably good gas mileage (36 hwy/24 city). It has an amazing turn radius. Somewhat noisy during highway driving and kind of deficient infotainment/safety features. But it's been reliable so far (100k miles). And did I mention fun to drive?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Love <3

I own a 2017 Golf Alltrack SE and have maintained in accordance with scheduled maintenance in the manual. I love this car - it has "everything" that I need. Sure I'd love a bump in performance but it handles considerably well. I haven't had any issues with the car and have owned it for ~3 years now. It isn't "exciting" by any means but it is extremely versatile and comfortable to ride/drive. I'm very disappointed that VW has removed the wagon from the North American market - it gets the gas mileage of a sedan with many of the benefits of a small pickup truck. If they released a more powerful version of this car I'd almost be too tempted not to get one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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VW Alltrack a fun ride on and off the highway

I've put 78,000 miles on my VW Alltrack and it's been a comfortable and reliable ride with enough turbo juice to make it fun around town and on the highway. It's done well off the pavement but nothing too crazy or rocky. The Alltrack was not the least bit challenged by a 40-inch snowfall in Flagstaff, Ariz., in Feb. 2019. I dug it it out and it performed flawlessly. My sixth VW and this one has been well worth the investment.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It's the perfect Colorado automobile!

This car is ideal for anyone looking for something reliable, economical and driving through the snow. Finally, VW is giving Subaru a run for it's money!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Addition to a Full Size SUV

This car meets all my needs in a safe reliable addition to a traditional full size 4 wheel drive SUV. I have a large SUV to handle towing, hauling, and taking the entire family on an extended road trip. My Alltrack fills that need when I am; running errands like a trip to Costco, on a quick weekend getaway with just my wife and our dog, or trying to find a spot in any parking garage in the city.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Surprisingly fun & quick yet so much utility!

This is the perfect road trip adventure mobile, and absolutely awesome for winter time, ESPECIALLY with winter tires. It's a beast that way. Also great for a gigging musician although I didn't get to use it much for that. Pretty good mileage, but not the best. Surprisingly quick and all around fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome driving dynamics and great looking car

Car drives with characteristic euro feel. Peppy engine and easy to use interior features. Very roomy for a car in this category. VG gas mileage for an awd vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Smoothest riding car I've ever owned

Very nice riding car, reliable, great in the winter. Very roomy and a nice looking car. The golf out track is an all-around reliable vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
5.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Should have considered VW sooner!

I’ve only had for a few days, so this is first impressions on my used 34k mike Alltrack after trading in my 2018 Tacoma off road. The attention to detail in the design is clear, wish I would have started looking at VWs sooner! The amount of storage spaces is amazing. Being able to fit the back hatch cover thing in the spare tire area is great as I usually have my dogs in the back, but sometimes need to cover so things aren’t so visible. I also LOVE that there is a holder (in the door) that fits a 1L Nalgene bottle perfectly! The touch screen has to be the most intuitive and responsive one I’ve ever used, and with ability to see and adjust many vehicle settings too, so much better than the one in my 2018 Tacoma. Using the parking assist and self park is surprisingly easy (though very scary the first few times!). Though not the quickest car I’ve ever had, speeding down a twisty dirt road was a ton of fun. I was surprised how well it handled and stuck to the road in the turns (better than my Tacoma in 4 wheel drive). My only complaint so far is that I wish it had a couple more inches of clearance like the Subaru crosstrek or outback, but everything else about the VW is so much nicer than the Subaru’s that my decision for going for the VW was clear.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
5.0
Performance
4.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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