This new Mk8 version retains a healthy amount of what made the last Golf GTE a good PHEV but brings an additional smattering of athleticism and engagement to the table too. Grip levels are good, its steering accurate and responsive, and body control usefully tight. Make no mistake: it’s still not quite as focused as its purely petrol-powered stablemate, but by PHEV standards, the new GTE has enough talent about it to keep keener drivers interested.
It now has a 13kWh battery too, as opposed to the 8.8kWh one that appeared in the last version. This means its claimed electric range is up to 38 miles on the WLTP cycle, although you’d be hard-pressed to achieve that in the real world. Still, that figure combined with a CO2 rating of 26g/km means the GTE slots into the 12% benefit-in-kind tax band.
Admittedly, with a price of just over £37,000, the GTE is one of the pricier cars on this list. A cheaper Golf eHybrid is available with just 201bhp, but the price difference is small enough that the GTE is the better buy. That said, bear in mind that the lower-powered car has a claimed electric range of over 40 miles so qualifies for 8% BIK, which adds up to quite a saving on your monthly tax.
The Golf shares its powertrain with some of the other cars here, but it also manages to form the most cohesive package because it’s one of the more entertaining plug-in hybrids without becoming unduly harsh in its ride quality.
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