It seems that the R version of the new Volkswagen Golf VII is getting more and more in our attention with new details surfacing today on the Internet. We've already seen several spy shots with the sportier Golf, this time we meet the first assumptions regarding the engine range. Under the bonnet, we are very likely to see a 2.0-liter...
Volkswagen extends its R-Line range in the United States with the Beetle Convertible, the sixth model which receives this package in the States. As expected, there are few styling improvements while under the hood we find a 2.0-liter turbocharged TSI gasoline producing 200 horsepower. Volkswagen Beetle Convertible R-Line At the exterior, the German model gets new R-Line badges, LED daytime...
Volkswagen releases official details and photos on a special edition based on the Caddy van. Called Edition 30, the new model comes to celebrate 30 years since the van entered the British market. Obviously, the new model will be exclusively available in the UK with prices starting at £17,660. Under the bonnet we find a 2.0-liter TDI unit producing 140hp...
Volkswagen announced their plans to introduce the all-wheel drive system known as 4Motion on the brand-new Golf. Therefore, the seventh-generation Golf will be available in four-wheel drive which is quite handy in several driving situations, mainly in this season. Priced at €1,800, the 4Motion system is currently available only for certain versions in the range. Volkswagen Golf 4Motion To be...
Volkswagen debuts a new edition of the Touareg SUV, namely the R-Line model in the UK. Being based on the Altitude grade, the new model comes with larger 20-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts and more. At the interior, you will find an 8-inch touchscreen display, leather upholstery, R-Line sill plates, Bluetooth...
This past week has hardly felt like a marathon but the run-up to the Detroit Motor Show is genuinely killing me. There's just so much good stuff to see. Volkswagen have attempted to come to my aid and while they did provide a glass of water, it's a long way away from the nourishment my petrolhead body needs. Volkswagen Performance...
Volkswagen is announcing that there is still hope for a sporty character in their brand with this latest product they're promising. After a lot of disappointment with models like the BlueSport and such, Volkswagen promise that by 2015 they will introduce a new Coupe. Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept It will be somewhat related to the Golf hatchback but it...
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...
