Volkswagen car reviews
Volkswagen reviews
Volkswagen CC saloon (2012 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen CC boasts stunning good looks and a premium, luxury feel. It’s well equipped, with a model to suit a wide range of budgets.
Date added: Friday 03 February 2012.
Volkswagen up! hatchback (2011 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen up! is a hugely polished city car with a reasonable boot and refined 1-litre engine. Its funky style and attractive prices are sure to secure it a large, loyal following.
Date added: Friday 21 October 2011.
Volkswagen Beetle hatchback (2011 – ) expert review
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is the third incarnation of VW’s most iconic car and takes a step back to the 1938 original in terms of styling, plus a step forward from the New Beetle in terms of driving and practicality.
Date added: Wednesday 20 July 2011.
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet convertible (2011 – ) expert review
Finally, the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is back. With a quick roof, excellent engines and a sturdy chassis, we expect it to be just as successful as its predecessors and upset its rivals.
Date added: Friday 06 May 2011.
Volkswagen Eos convertible (2006 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Eos is a smart, stylish upmarket convertible with a premium feel and a clever metal folding roof.
Date added: Wednesday 23 March 2011.
Volkswagen Sharan MPV (2010 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Sharan is a modern take on the traditional MPV. It has a huge and highly flexible seven-seat interior and competes well against the best in class.
Date added: Monday 14 February 2011.
Volkswagen Phaeton saloon (2011 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Phaeton is an understated luxury saloon car which shares much with the Bentley Continental GT and features sublime build quality and refinement.
Date added: Thursday 10 February 2011.
Volkswagen Passat estate (2011 – ) expert review
The Volkswagen Passat estate is one of the most refined and comfortable cars in its class and benefits from excellent economy. But, it’s not the most exciting to drive.
Date added: Monday 31 January 2011.
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life MPV (2010 – ) expert review
Extremely spacious and practical, but the rear seats are heavy and don’t fold flat. Remove them and the boot is huge.
Date added: Sunday 16 January 2011.
Volkswagen Touran MPV (2010 – ) expert review
The Touran is a pleasant to drive MPV, which can accommodate seven, but with no room for luggage if all seats are used. Its smaller engines are surprisingly good.
Date added: Monday 06 December 2010.
Volkswagen news
12-plate wish list: Volkswagen up!
Volkswagen Up! might be an unfamiliar name at the moment, but just wait. This elegant city car is tipped to be one of the biggest sellers when 12-plate fever hits this March.
Date added: Tuesday 07 February 2012.
Volkswagen enjoys Europe sales boom
Volkswagen has strengthened its position as Europe’s largest car maker, with a nine per cent increase in sales over the last year. The company’s figures are bolstered by the Golf model, which was the fourth best-selling car in the UK in 2011, as well as Britain’s most popular diesel model.
Date added: Wednesday 18 January 2012.
VW Passat Alltrack on sale in April
A rugged four-wheel drive Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is set to go on sale in the UK for the first time next year. Based on the Passat estate, the Alltrack is the same length, but ground clearance is raised from 135 to 165mm, giving it the ability to tackle rougher terrain
Date added: Friday 25 November 2011.
Crash tested: Evoque, C-Class, up! and more
Euro NCAP, the recognised industry safety body, has crash tested some of 2011’s biggest newcomers, including the Range Rover Evoque and Volkswagen up! The Evoque is proving to be a star model, with high demand and a long waiting list. Its five-star crash performance will help cement its popularity with customers.
Date added: Wednesday 23 November 2011.