Since 1974, the Volkswagen Golf has been designed to be a practical, no-frills vehicle. It really lived up to its fundamentals-only reputation in its final year of production—the 2021 model offers a bare menu of features, which makes customization options extremely limited.

The standard VW Golf model was between a rock and a hard place. It wasn’t nearly as sporty and customizable as the

Golf GTI

Golf R

models, and it couldn't compete with the modern hatchbacks on the market today. So maybe the time was just right for the Golf to pass the torch.

Nevertheless, we’ll cover the limited customization options for the final VW Golf model that’s still available at dealerships. We will send it out in style, and if you stick around, we’ll send you away with savings on your

Volkswagen Golf car insurance costs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf customization options

The Volkswagen Golf is a

compact car

with a hatchback flavor. The functional and practical design has landed this model in the history books for selling the third most cars of all time.

However, as the vehicle continued to age, more and more features began to fall off the menu. The 2021 Golf model (the final production year for new cars) is the icing on a plain vanilla cake. It offers only one trim, one additional package, and two transmission options—that’s it.

Regardless, we’ll leave no details uncovered. Let’s keep going.

Volkswagen Golf optional packages

The only optional package to add to your new 2021 VW Golf is the Combination Assistance Kit. It contains a glorified first aid kit and basic

roadside assistance

gear. Don’t think of this as a customization option—it’s really just an add-on.

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How to customize your Volkswagen Golf to save money

Unlike the 2015 model, which had seven trims, the 2021 VW Golf only comes in the TSI trim level. So there’s little room to negotiate any savings these days—you’ll be looking at a standard MSRP of $23,995.

There is one way to save at the dealership, though. You can opt for a manual transmission and save $800 bucks. But most everyday buyers are sticking with the standard automatic.

And you can always add aftermarket safety features and

vehicle anti-theft devices

to cut back your

car insurance

payments. Customizing your ride to be safer shows that you’re less of a risk on the road, making insurers more inclined to reduce your premiums.

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The best Volkswagen Golf mods

Well, we’ve pretty much covered the slim pickings of customizable options on the 2021 VW Golf. Basically, what you get is all that you get, so here are some of the features that come standard on the Golf:

A 147-hp 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine

A panoramic sunroof

Heated front seats

16-inch wheels

A 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment display

V-Tex faux leather seats

Driver-assist technologies

But all hope isn’t lost for customization. We have a few final tricks up our sleeve.

Alternate customization routes

While you won’t be able to build out from the 2021 Volkswagen Golf, you can look at older used Golf models for certain specifications and premium trim levels. Previous models offered much more variety, but the options dwindled as the Golf aged.

Of course, you can always add aftermarket customizations to your engine, tires, or whatever you want. If your brain can imagine it, a custom car shop can probably make it happen—for the right price, of course. Otherwise, you're getting the basic VW Golf, and you’re going to like it!

If you genuinely want more freedom to customize, it’s best to look into the Golf GTI or Golf R models—these little speedsters look to carry on the Golf name with pride.

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