Before MPVs, crossovers, and SUV became popular, wagons were the go-to for many families that needed a vehicle that had decent space for both passengers and cargo.
Volkswagen’s Santana GTS harks back to this lost segment and looks to appeal to Filipino car buyers that are on the market for a practical yet capable station wagon.
Under the hood, the Santana GTS sports a four-cylinder, in-line, multi-point fuel-injected gasoline engine with BlueMotion technology mated to a six-speed automatic tranny.
The 1.5-liter mill produces 108hp and 150Nm of torque.
Speaking of which, the German wagon offers 372 liters of trunk space that can be expanded to 1,255 liters when the rear seats are folded. This space can accommodate everything from laundry, groceries, and baby strollers, making it a perfect ride for young families looking for a first car.
It also looks the part as the Santana GTS is a wagon that’s classy and not too flashy. It has a chrome grille flanked by halogen headlamps on each side. Leaning toward functionality, it offers front foglamps as well as roof rails and a sunroof.
The exterior features are complemented by three paint options that befit the Santana GTS’ family-friendly theme.
Interested to know what they are? Let’s check them out.
In psychology, brown is a color that symbolizes stability, reliability, and dependability — exactly what every family looks for when shopping for a vehicle.
Brown emanates the reliable and dependable German engineering behind the brand.
The Santana GTS is equipped with features designed and engineered to keep your family safe while on the road. Included are a suite of airbags, Rear Park Distance Control (PDC), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electric Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), and of course, Isofix seat tethers.
White makes for a good option not only for the Santana GTS but also for any vehicle that will be used as a family carrier.
Studies show that white vehicles are the ones least involved in accidents. That’s because white provides a lot of contrast between vehicles and their surroundings. They’re easier to see and can stand out on almost all roads and on all weather and conditions.
This color makes the Santana GTS look fun yet responsible.
With a slew of safety features, this wagon can definitely take your family on worry-free trips but can keep your folks entertained with its Blaupunkt infotainment system.
An optional add-on, this adds a seven-inch touchscreen display capable of mirroring your smartphones through its MirrorLink feature.
The Santana GTS is offered locally in two variants: the Santana GTS 180 MPI AT SE (P998,000) and the Santana GTS 180 MPI AT SE with Blaupunkt (P1,029,000).
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