The seventh-generation of the Volkswagen Golf, a model unveiled few months ago, benefits now from a subtle styling package developed by the specialists from RDX. From the beginning we are told that there are no performance tweaks for the new hatchback. At the exterior, the German tuner provides new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a rear apron and roof...
Volkswagen introduces a new version of the Golf Plus in Europe, namely the LIFE model. Under the bonnet we will find a 1.4-liter gasoline unit offering 80 horsepower which fits the entry-level model while more potent petrol units offering up to 122hp are available as well. On the other hand, the diesel range includes several units with outputs ranging from...
Volkswagen officially announces that the new Scirocco GTS will be available in the United Kingdom starting next year. With a starting price of £27,945, the new VW Scirocco GTS benefits from a 2.0-liter TSI unit offering 207 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission. Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Styling features of the German model include black and red racing stripes, new 18-inch...
Volkswagen published the first video of the new Golf R Cabriolet, a model based on the seventh-generation Golf which was unveiled earlier this year. While there are no official details about that powerplant is fitted under the hood, we do know that the new VW Golf R Cabriolet will be most likely powered by a 2.0-liter petrol unit offering 270...
Volkswagen's road towards becoming the most successful and largest car maker in the world seems to be going quite straight. While the current market conditions have lead to a few bumps and potholes as certain models were delayed from being launched by their luxury brands. 2011 Volkswagen Routan At least the more affordable models are not affected by such problems,...
The Germans from Volkswagen released today full information on the new Polo R WRC Street, a model seen for the first time at Wörthersee earlier this year. The new model is based on the latest-generation Polo and will be offered in Europe in a limited edition of 2,500 units. Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street The 2013 VW Polo R WRC...
SchwabenFolia might not sound very familiar to you but the company managed to develop a comprehensive kit for the Volkswagen Golf R, namely for the sixth generation of the German model. To begin with, the 2.0-liter TSI engine is now capable to deliver 330 horsepower which means a quite significant improvement over the stock model, even official performance figures were...
Volkswagen released official details on the new Jetta Hybrid, a model which will be available for the first time in Germany starting April next year. Priced from €31,300, the frugal model benefits from a 1.4-liter gasoline unit and a 20 kW electric motor for a total output of 168 horsepower. VW Jetta Hybrid Front wheels receive the power via a...
Volkswagen decided to introduce the new eco Up!, a more frugal version of the popular city car. The new model is able to run on biomethane and natural gas which improves the fuel economy and emissions. Under the hood we find a 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit delivering 68 horsepower and 90Nm of torque. Volkswagen eco Up! Of course, the performance figures...
The German specialists from ABT Sportsline revealed a new tuning program at the Essen Motor Show, a kit developed for the sixth-generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Called "Last Edition" this seems to be the last package prepared by ABT for the German model as the new generation is already out on the market. ABT's new kit brings both performance...
The Germans at Volkswagen decided to take advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show and debut the new Jetta Hybrid, a model which is able to return a fuel economy of 45mpg US. Under the hood we find a 1.4-liter gasoline engine capable to deliver 147 horsepower and 250Nm of torque but also an electric motor offering 27 horses. Volkswagen...
My petrolhead soul is torn. The simple idea of Volkswagen making a successor to the Phaeton, a high end luxury car with a chunky price really saddens me. It will almost likely be a commercial flop, just like the first generation was. It is such a shame that this is likely to happen. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton If you really compared...
Having dropped the Passat name from its title, Volkswagen realized that their sporty looking four door sedan could actually attract a new market. The plan payed off. While most archaic thinking folk such as myself are not impressed, there's plenty of new buyers who don't care about the previous branding that much. MR Car Desing Volkswagen CC Not only are...
The crowded Chinese market receives yet another model, namely the Volkswagen Bora, a mid-size sedan which benefits from several design cues of the current Jetta model. Fitted with a 1.4-liter TSI unit producing 122 horsepower, the new model is based on the PQ34 platform and will be offered exclusively in China. 2013 Volkswagen Bora The petrol engine is equipped with...
The NHTSA announces that while the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is quite a great car, there is a problem with some safety aspects on it. While they don't mind the retro aspect and the all the hippie/hipster halo around it, the American authority drew the line at airbag issues. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle On the models which are listed as being affected...
Volkswagen introduces a new special edition of the latest generation Beetle. The new Exclusive edition will be priced from €22,650 and will be offered in both Coupe and Convertible variants. New styling features of the Beetle Exclusive edition include a new exterior finish, larger 18- to 19-inch alloy wheels and stainless steel door sills. Volkswagen Beetle Exclusive Edition Entering the...
Volkswagen officially introduces the new open-top version of the Beetle in the home market, Germany. Priced from €21,350, the Beetle Convertible is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol unit capable to deliver 104 horsepower and linked to a six-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission. A more powerful petrol variant with 158 horsepower is available as well as a 1.6-liter TDI with 104 horses....
The Germans at Volkswagen released details on the 2013 Amarok pickup, a model which will get an improved equipment line but also a replacement unit for the 163-horsepower diesel engine. To start off with the performance improvements, VW provides a new BiTDI diesel capable to deliver 180 horsepower and a fuel economy of 8 liters/100km (35,3mpg UK) with CO2 emissions...
Volkswagen revealed the new Santana sedan, a model which reached its second generation and is going to continue the successful story of the current model in China. Power is provided by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine capable to deliver 90 horsepower and a more powerful 1.6-liter with 110 horses. 2013 Volkswagen Santana There will be a total of three trim levels,...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to release photos and details on a special edition of the new Beetle. We talk about the 53 Edition, a model which is especially dedicated to the Spanish market. Under the bonnet, VW will offer a total of three units starting with a 1.2-liter TSI with 105hp and continuing with a 1.6-liter TDI producing 105hp...
