Cars GlobalMag October 2013

Exclusive standard equipment
In addition to the specific fabric design (seats in
the ‘Merlin e-grey / Clip titanium black’ pattern;
optionally leather) and the extremely good level of
standard equipment striking features in the interior
of the e-Golf include the new instrument layout
and the touchscreen in the centre console, which
is also equipped with new functions. In line with
the exterior, the interior is also enhanced by blue
elements, including the decorative seams of the leather
steering wheel and gear knob, plus the floormat
edgings.
On the left-hand side of the instrument cluster
the rev counter is replaced by the power display
(which indicates if the motor is ready, the battery
is being charged via regenerative braking or power
is being drawn off) and the indicator of output
availability. Still on the right as a corresponding
instrument is the speedometer, in this case going
up to 160 km/h. Added to the bottom section of
the speedometer is an indicator showing the charge
level of the high-voltage battery. On the colour
display (premium multifunction display) between
the power display and the speedometer, features
now include a permanent indication of the driving
range, of the currently active level of regenerative
braking and an indication of the remaining charging
time and of the type of charging connection.
In a separate LED field in the lower segment of the
multifunction display, the ‘READY’ message also
appears after starting the motor, indicating readiness
for the car to be driven.
NOTE: Equipment details and technical
data apply to the model range sold in Germany. Details
for other countries may vary.
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