Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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It?s rare when we get the lowest trim level on a test vehicle, but that?s what we got with the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. Usually we get the top trim models loaded with everything: leather, premium sound, navigation, 12-way power seats, and more.
It?s not easy to reach down to adjust the seat with a pull handle. We do get spoiled as auto journalists. We also had to insert a key into the ignition to start the VW SportWagen. I complained to my wife when I had to actually remove the key from my pocket.
She just rolled her eyes.
What?s New For 2016"
The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen gets a rearview camera standard in all trims. The S trim we tested loses the leatherette upholstery and gets cloth instead. A new 6.5-inch touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink functionality. A USB input replaces the MDI port. Features & Options
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S ($21,625) is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, black roof rails, full power accessories, and a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel. Also standard are height-adjustable manual front seats with power recline, cloth upholstery, a cooled glovebox, 60/40-split folding rear seats with a center pass-through, hill-hold assist, VW’s Car-Net emergency telematics system, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The base audio system has eight speakers, satellite radi...