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<\/p>\nThe Volkswagen Golf Black Edition debuted in the United Kingdom to darken the popular hatchback. It’s on sale now, and prices start at the equivalent of $39,895 (31,985 pounds).<\/p>\n
The Black Edition sits between the R-Line and GTE models in the UK’s Golf lineup. It comes with\u00a018-inch black wheels in a style VW calls Bergamo with five curved spokes that split off into a Y shape at the rim.<\/p>\n
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The Black Edition also comes with the usually optional Winter Pack that includes heated front seats and a heated leather steering wheel. It also has a rear-view camera and LED Plus headlights. The rear glass is tinted.<\/p>\n
VW says the equipment on the\u00a0Black Edition would usually cost $3,616 (2,900 pounds) on the R-Line model in the UK. However, this model costs $1,871 (1,500 pounds) more.<\/p>\n
Buyers can select three powertrains. There’s a turbocharged 1.5-liter making 148 horsepower and a six-speed manual. A mild-hybrid version of this setup comes with a seven-speed automatic. Finally, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter mill making 187 hp with the automatic gearbox and 4Motion all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n