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. At the exterior, the German model gets new R-Line badges, LED
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
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 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
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
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,
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
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. Styling features of the German model include black and red racing stripes,
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
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,
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. Front wheels receive the power
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. Of course, the
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
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. If you
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. 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. The petrol engine is
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. On the models which are listed as
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. Entering
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
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
