Leaked: Mark VI Volkswagen Golf Plus brochure

While everyone is gearing up for the sales launch of the all new sixth-generation Golf hatchback later this year, the new Golf Plus, which will share the same face as the Mark VI Golf, is also due to the hit streets next year. The car was spotted testing in Germany back in May and earlier this month we brought you a new computer generated rendering that gave us a good indication as to how the final version would look. Now the suspense is - at least partially - over, as a brochure depicting the car has leaked onto the web.

The Golf Plus was set to be unveiled at next weeks Bologna Motor Show, but the leaked brochure reveals exactly how the new car will appear. Much to the chagrin of Volkswagen, who were eager to surprise the public with the car, Dutch outfit Auto Telegraaf has managed to get their hands on a copy of the brochure, which confirms our previous report that the Golf Mk VI and the Golf Plus will share similar faces, however the Golf Plus will retain the body of the previous Golf.

According to the brochure, the new Golf Plus will feature an updated bumper, light units, and grille with chrome inserts to update it to the new Mk VI family of Volkswagen Golf models. There will also be a fresh rear bumper and a restyled exhaust tip, however the differences between the standard Golf hatchback and the Golf Plus will not be too marked.

Apart from the external alterations to the new Golf Plus, the model will get new fabrics in the interior and a new color palette. Also, a Parking Assist feature will now be available. Inside, there will be split-folding rear seats, a height-adjustable rear storage surface and more than 1,400L of storage space when the seats are folded down.

The engine line-up will be similar to the Mark VI Golf and will include two petrol and two TDI diesel engines. The base unit will be a 1.4L petrol four-cylinder with 75hp (55kW) and the range topper will be a 2.0L TFSI with 150hp (110kW). Transmissions will include a six-speed manual as standard and a new seven-speed DSG as an option. Expect to see the car in dealerships early next year.