Volkswagen’s second attempt at the Golf Plus was uncovered at the Bologna Motor Show inn Italy. Based on the latest MkVI Golf, it gets unique front and rear lights as well as a new bumper at the back and roof rails, to complete the mini MPV look.

There are more changes compared to the standard model inside, with the Golf Plus featureing new upholstery materials and details with brushed chrome surrounds. Engines are still to be confirmed but thanks to VW’s vast list of options in that department, expect a range of petrol and diesel powered lumps linked to either five or six-speed manuals or a six or seven-speed DSG gearbox.

A petrol engine that’s a sure bet is the 1.4-litre, 120bhp TSI which will return up to 44.8mpg while providing a top speed of 200kph.

When it goes on sale next year, one of the options on the Golf Plus will be VW’s Park Assist, which is a system that operates the steering automatically during reverse parallel parking.

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