VW owes one sale to you. I was going to hold my nose on the CVT and buy the Subaru...until I watched the drag race vid on the Alltrack v the Subaru. Love my Alltrack

Sweet Wagon!!! VW did a damn good job with this one. I test drove one today and was impressed with refinement, power, and handling. Something the Outback no longer has.

With Volkswagen's 4Motion cars, you need to press on the gas for the Awd system to send power, it does not work by barely pressing the gas pedal and waiting. 4Motion splits 90/10 on most occasions but will transfer power to any wheel who needs it.(haldex) a very efficient AWD,that allows you to move well in light,medium off road and snow/ice.

Glad it's finally coming! Pissed no TDI!

I live in Sweden with harsh winter condition and this car is AWESOME in the snow!

I wish there were more wagon options to choose from

I literally found this car online today on my endless quest to find a non nuttless alternative to a cross trek that didn't throw a price and mpg combo at me that left me saying "why not just a 4runner?" and you guys have a video the same day. so many thumbs up. you rock.

This is what I like about TFL! They will test the car to it's fullest

You guys are the first of the networks I follow to put up a video. I did see Jalopnik live streaming it yesterday. Thanks!

I love it! I have a hard time being impressed by an offroad course that was setup by the manufacturer though:)

petrol, i guess, hehe.. but 2.0 tdi is really way to go.

That panoramic sunroof is awesome! Mini clubman, look out!

Finally going to see something on the road other than a crosstrek

awesome thanks for the variety in car vids!

a great alternative to small SUVs especially the tigun

They should’ve put the 2.0 T from the gti into this car. Don’t get me wrong, the 1.8 is a good engine. But more Hp and Tq would’ve been ideal in this

Spec it with the GT TDi engine and it would be a winner, plus an integrated towbar bike rack too...probably sell more than the Transporter then, especially if's it's only 35k.

Yup, I love it!! Give us the GTI version and I'd be running to the dealership to buy one!

This is amazing. I was just thinking about the Golf Wagon on there it is.

love TFL videos

Question for TFL and any others. Between a new VW alltrack or a 2013 Audi allroad which one you would you choose and why? Also which one has more rear passenger space?

whats funny is that this is pretty much the same exact idea as the AMC Eagle wagon. except the Eagle could drive on a real off road trail. all it needed was lockers in the axles and it would've walked that trail as easily as a parking lot full of speed bumps. i wouldn't mind that AWD system if it was faster at adapting to different grip situations rather than taking an entire 5 seconds to realize a wheel is in the air

I love all VW's. I just don't understand why they don't offer the larger 2 liter engine in a larger car like this to help in keeping it's "spiriting driving" tradition.

Thanks, think a comparison between Alltrack and a Forester?

Hey, I didn't know you came to Seattle! That's where I live!

Subaru Outback does come to mind for competing with this Golf All-Track, with similar price range, standard Symmetrical AWD, X-Mode, and available 6-cylinder Boxer engine. The 6-cylinder Boxer engine only gives up 3 MPG overall compared to the Golf All-Track, but the 4-cylinder Outback is more fuel-efficient with less horsepower. The Outback will of course be reliable, despite having a CVT.

So sad, no TDI. I was so looking forward to an electric Bi-turbo TDI with a 10 speed DSG.

well, once the dealers are willing to play ball with deals I will start looking at one of these to replace my aging 04 wagon passat.

I see this as more in direct competition with the Crosstrek than Outback.

From the looks of it the AWD system takes a while to finally send power to the rear wheels. At least form those short clips it doesn't inspire confidence if it is needed in ice and snow and it doesn't have the same amount of time to make a decision. I'd like to see a snow setting and the off-road setting automatically send 50/50 power when selected.

I love it, next on my list once I deal with my TDI Passat.

Watched the other video comparing to the Sportwagen 4motion and you show the Alltrac going up the off-road course with no drama. You didn't show that here. Why? Clearly you were in road mode and the traction control was impeding you.

Looks like this is gonna be an ideal choice for young couples or small families.

Does it have a power tailgate like the outback?

No an Outback isn’t a crossover. It’s just a lifted stationwagon with more off-road/rugged styling. It’s essentially a lifted Legacy wagon with a facelift also. WTF is that “I’m stuck” comment ½ a second after losing traction?? Seriously. You’re not stuck just because you spin a wheel or lose traction momentarily. You apply some juice and the Haldex system will move you on.

Is the cabin loud? Road noise?

I miss the TDI. Couldn't VW at least put the 2.0 motor in it. Speaking of unicorns, I really want the Golf R Estate brought to the US.

You know what would be perfect for this? A diesel engine. Oh, wait...

Is it really ruggedized or just look that way with slapped on plastic?

i wish vw sell this model in Mexico!! I mean, the 4motion version, the 1.8 tsi motor and the option of a six speed manual transmission!! here we have only the front wheel drive with 1.4 tsi motor with 150 HP and the automatic transmission!!!

Does it have a auto truck opening option?

I’m looking to buy one of these as I can’t find a new wagon with a manual transmission. I was kinda horrified by the poor AWD performance compared to my ‘07 Forester, but the comments seem to agree that slippage actually has to occur before the system can transfer torque. I am consistently aware of the individual tire grip on the Forester with its viscous center diff and mechanical limited rear diff and no traction control features. I was hoping that the AWD would prevent the modern traction control from cutting power or applying brake as I always feel these actions are counter to how I’ve already adjusted to the situation. Other than a little less power, I’m hoping for a better daily driver with better gas mileage than my Subie. 🤞

These are fantastic cars.

They need to add the Engine from Golf R into this ... They also need to offer the Engine from the GTD into this as well !!! Those Two engines coupled with the All Wheel drive will have the All Track selling like HOTCAKES !

I like this. totally unrelated but if they make the R and GTI 4 door only in US then they better bring the scirocco over here! tall guys prefer bigger doors.

The ground clearance between Alltrack and Outback is more like 2 inches, not one like you said. When a manufacturer flies you some place to test their car, you better not say anything bad.

I was looking forward to this car but than VW decided to only offer the lighting package on the top line SEL trim. At that price point there are a number of other cars to look at. At least for my needs/wants.

Where in WA is this?

Nice review. I will wait for the manual tranny.

More fun than the current Outback

What transmission is in this? I see paddles and is it the DSG?

ok now would you buy this or a 2017 outback 2.5 with the cvt ???????

I'd like to see it loaded to max capacity, then see how your "ground clearance" looks.

I'd buy it as my first family car.

They give us an offloading golf wagon but we don't get the golf R sport wagon?!

How is the Golf wagon much different than a Jetta wagon? I know this one is an alltrack but wouldn't a 1.8T or 2.5 Jetta wagon with a little more ground clearance be the exact same thing? Or does this car replace the Jetta sport wagon? Sorry for so many questions!

Can you please do a review of a bmw x5 50d m. 2016

Screw the Atlas. This thing could save VW in the USA.

You will test the new Fiat Panda 4x4?

Please do a Toyota Sequoia

This car is looking extremely appealing to me....I love its conservative looks, I know that the aftermarket world is primed & ready to hug this car!

I like to see it on snow

I find it hilarious that this thing has hill decent control. Also, how can it be more lively than a Jetta, when it uses the exact same platform, and is nearly the same dimensions as a Jetta?

So the comment is made that if a shopper thinks a golf is too small and a Touareg too big they should get an alltrack. Well Roman there's one model you completely forgot to mention... The Tiguan. Why? Are you against it? Last I checked in 04'-06' Volkswagen spent quite a bit of R&D time making it pretty competent off-road(at least for the Mk1 which Americans can still buy brand new from Osnabrück), even more so than this Golf with a slight lift.

With apolgies to all ... don't mean to throw cold water on all the "gushing" ... but I had a 2012 Jetta TDI SW ... and this looks pretty darn similar to my old eyes ... and they (VW) had issues getting it noticed by consumers and it sold poorly ... I can only hope they (VW) fixed some of my concerns ... very cramped rear seating ...so-so stereo (Radio III if I recall) ... DSG (seemed to lack the normal automatics torque multiplication at low speeds which you may need for offroad crawling...or for getting unstuck) .... and yes I understand the JSW was only FWD and this is AWD (sort of) ... 170HP??? ... seems a little thin ... especially if you fill it with folk-n-gear and long uphill sections ...mine had the panoramic sunroof which sounded "romantic" but was actually noisy when opened and broiled the tops of my kids heads if left uncovered ... I'm sure for VW fanatics this car is "Wunderbar", though probably a few "clicks" away from "fahrfergnunen" ...

Everyone boots Outback out of their class when reviewing something else. It's a wagon if you're reviewing crossovers, but a crossover when you're reviewing wagon. An outback would pants this thing offroad. The AWD in a Subaru smokes VW's. These Alltracks are sweet vehicles though.

VW flew you to test one of their cars on a track chosen by them.Very unbiased review :).

Good video! But, not ready to trust VW yet...

Wouldn't it be more comparable to the XV Crosstrek?

25 mpg not so great. I had a lot of small cars that did better in the past ,think it is all the weight of added features. I had a status that got 30all the time and it was a good size car. I had a gearwheel drive 200sx that would get mid 30s in 1984. Don't like the light color interior grey or black works better specialy in a sudo offroader one muddy boot and you have a mess I side.

I like it. Looks like you can sleep in it. AWD. Make it into a stealth camper

I love it but put Golf 6 GTI drls and it will look even more coll

is this just a rebadged allroad

VW was smart in controlling the off road condition track by inviting the journalists & auto review to their controlled off road track. Take note all reviewers of the Alltracks used the same off road track by VW. TFL Cars used the Cliff Hanger for the Outback and gave it a negative review.

Outback has 1.8 inches more ground clearance not 1 inch.

As a recent former VW owner dealer cared for, if they just had the reliability. They should just sell them with a Toyota engine.

Alltrac Toyotas from the 80's/90's anyone?

Awesome. Maybe one day VW will offer as many models in the US as they do in such major nations as Dubai, Australia and S. Africa. Until then let them keeping banging their heads saying "why do we fail?".....

Its expensive, so why didn't it come equipped with the 2.0TSI?

I WANT ONE IN A TDI WITH A 6 SPD MANUAL! The 4Motion may suck vs the Subaru's AWD but i was waiting for this thing in a TDI forever.....shit any gonna happen no more.

Can this Wagon be "Catagorized ' as a cheap version of an Audi Allroad?

It is more of a crossover than the Mazda cx3.

this or all road??? what would you get

Its Disgusting Corrupt EPA , picked on 4 & 3 Cylinder engines capable of 67 MPG while you can still by a Hellcat and waste 18 Gallons of fuel in 12 Minutes or Buy a Heavy Duty Pick up Truck with 6.7L diesel engine with no Issues . I know , I Know lets blame the VW golf for U.S pollution problems

...this vs subaru crosstrek

The altrack competes with the crosstrek.

When off roading, youre supposed to feather the throttle and let the car send the perfect amount of power to the 4 wheels, that way, no dust gets kicked up. Roman, you know better than this!

Cheaper Audi allroad??? Same thing??

This thing is a 2" lift and a set of all terrains away from being really cool.

Not sure I would have compared it straight up to the Outback... Just considering the size gap. Sure power is the same at around 170 at the same price point, but it's really more in line with the Crosstrek, with a little extra cargo space. Not saying I wouldn't give it a run (well okay I wouldn't... I prefer my mid-size sedan) but it definitely fits a purpose that VW owners have been longing for... Sort of... Getting them in the ruggedish AWD cute-ute. I would take this over.... say a Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and HRV in a heartbeat... Best left to harsh winters vs true adventure seeking imho.

It is a cool wagon. But i wouldnt say its a station wagon. Atleast when i think station wagon I think an old b body chevy caprice wagon or the old pontiac wagons. Full size and rwd. I find that a station wagon. This is a mid size wagon id say. But still cool nonetheless. I like wagons personally better than crossovers. I think it be cooler if more manufacturers brought back the full size wagon. Like something the size of the new chevy ss but in wagon form. That would be interesting to see.

Almost no one with any CUV goes "offroad". All this "offroad" stuff is pretty hysterical. Nice car, and you'll be able to buy a 4Motion Sportwagen without the cladding too.....

This thing needs limited slip/locking diffs to work offroad...

This thing with a stage 1 tune will be amazing.

I was going to get an '18 Crosstrek, but Subaru did nothing with the god awful engine. In my '16 Crosstrek, I feel like I am going to die whenever I merge onto the highway or pull into traffic. It is awful, slow, and unresponsive. The Alltrack is looking more and more like my next car. It is slightly more expensive, but what you get for that couple thousand more seems to make up for the price difference in droves.

If you take it off-road you better put on a panzer plate or you will break your oil pan.

Hhhmmm... I have a 2008 Subaru WRX 5 door. I want another wagon that is AWD and I'd buy another Subaru but they make them all way too high. The VW is very appealing to me but... 170 hp? My WRX has 228 so I think I'd be disappointed in the power difference however, the thing that makes me question the VW's AWD vs my Subaru is how the tires were spinning on the dirt road in this video. I'm going to have to take the VW fAlltrack or a test drive in the wet and punch it off the line. I'm afraid I'm going to be really let down in what they call AWD. I thought I had found a replacement for my Subaru WRX in this but, this video tells me probably not.

Too bad Subaru foolishly cut you off from their press cars. The outback would probably destroy this in a head to head off road video and have much better reliability and lower maintenance costs over time.

i wish this car was a little bit bigger

Vw put ko2 tires standard out the door