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...
Volkswagen is a company that was built on the Beetle. Though it is still built today, that's a new version that has nothing to do with the original car. The one designed back in the days before the second World War, was killed off back in 2003, not very long after the hitting of a 21.5 million cars were made....
Volkswagen released official pricing on the new Polo BlueGT for the British market. The German model starts from 17,400 and comes with a 1.4-liter unit capable to deliver 138 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. Fuel economy figures are rated at 61,4mpg UK (4,6 liters/100km) with CO2 emissions of 107 g/km. The Polo BlueGT comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission...
Volkswagen decided to extend the engine range of the seventh-generation Golf with three new units. We talk about a 1.2-liter TSI BlueMotion with 105hp, a 1.4-liter TSI BlueMotion delivering 122hp and a more powerful 140hp variant. Six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmissions are available along with an active cylinder management system able to improve the fuel efficiency. 2013 Volkswagen Golf...
Volkswagen is said to make cars for the people. The German car maker is itching a little bit towards the luxury segment but they certainly know what pleases the crowds. VW is king when it comes to build quality, sensible features, reliability and fuel economy. Their Jetta hybrid sedan matches all those features nicely. Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SCTA More importantly...
The Germans at Volkswagen are celebrating ten years since the first generation of the Touareg SUV entered the market with a special edition called "Edition X". Of course, we talk about aesthetic improvements which include a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, a new sunroof, a special Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect finish and...
The Germans at Volkswagen officially announced that the current generation Tiguan will benefit from a new variant in the United Kingdom. We talk about the Tiguan R-Line, a model based on the SE grade which benefits from 18-inch Mallory alloy wheels, new front and rear bumpers, aluminum door sills and a Sterling Silver finish. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Interior upgrades include...
