2003 VW Golf CL
Short review of 2003 VW Golf CL
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Golf CL is basically a decontented GL. It shares the same proven 2.0 115hp engine as the GL. The major difference between GL and CL are the color choices and optional moonroof. Driving exprerience remains typical Mk4. It got the usual Teutonic driving feel but stuck with Mk4′s softly sprung character. That means plenty of rolls and understeer through corners. As usual, the 2.0 is adequate to say the lease. The cloth material feels more durable than GLS’s mouse flr velour which is a lint magnet. All the materials used inside are first-rate although build quality remains a concern for Brazilian-made Mk4. The introduction of a CL has made the line between GL more blurry. For those who don’t need moonroof and can choose colors between red, black and white. CL is a better buy.
Overall rating: 3/5