The new model will sit between the Golf and Touran models, offering all of the advanced technology of the Golf hatchback range, but in a larger, more practical body.
Despite compact dimensions, it offers space for five people plus luggage.
At 4,338 mm long, the new SV is 134mm longer than the Golf Plus that it replaces, and is 83mm longer than the Golf. With a longer wheelbase than the Golf, this provides greater interior space, and the SV is also 81mm wider and 26mm higher.
Luggage capacity at 500 litres is up 76 litres from the previous Golf Plus. This can increase to 590 litres by sliding the rear seat bench forwards. Fold these rear seats and you can get up to 1,520 litres.
The engine line-up for Ireland features a 1.2-litre TSI petrol with 85hp and 110hp and a 1.6-litre diesel with 90hp and 110hp. At the top of the range is a 2.0-litre diesel with 150hp. All engines comply with the latest EU6 emissions regulations.
There is a choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
In Ireland there will be three trim grades: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.
All Golf SV models feature air conditioning; five-inch touchscreen radio with Aux-In, SD card slot; electronic parking brake with hill hold and a host of safety features, including ESP and two ISOFIX points in the rear bench seat.
Golf SV prices start at €23,350.
