Volkswagen Golf
✓Effective air conditioning in extreme heat
✓Relatively good reliability given the level of use locally
✓Relatively high reliability for the current generation (since 2020)
✓Driver assistance technology (IQ.Drive) functional and effective
✗High repair costs locally compared to other brands
✗Customer service not always available or friendly
✗Relatively high maintenance costs at authorized garages (over 1,000 NIS for a routine service)
✗Average interior material quality in lower trim levels (cheap plastic feel on the center console)
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✓Relatively low maintenance costs compared to most European manufacturers locally
✓Relatively high reliability for its budget over the years
✓Modern and quality design with an impressive interior relative to its price
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