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Living with a… Volkswagen Amarok

Can a pick-up truck really replace an SUV as an everyday car, rather than a company workhorse? We’re driving one for six months to find out.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review 5 months ago

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV (2018 - ) review

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a seven-seat SUV competing with other stylish family cars like the Skoda Kodiaq, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Feature 6 months ago

The REV Test: Hot hatches

This week, it’s the turn of the hot hatches. The Honda Civic Type R, VW Golf GTI and Seat Leon Cupra ST face the REV Test, but which is the best hot hatch – or hot estate – of them all?
2018 Volkswagen Touareg Review 7 months ago

Volkswagen Touareg SUV (2018 - ) review

The Touareg is a premium SUV with a spacious interior, attention-grabbing styling and enough new technology to worry the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Can the VW badge sway people away from the established players?
Feature 8 months ago

The range explained... Volkswagen

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2016 Volkswagen Up Review 11 months ago

Volkswagen Up hatchback (2016 - ) review

The Volkswagen Up is everything that city car buyers love. It’s stylish, high in quality, fun yet comfortable to drive and even reasonably practical, but it’s not the cheapest city car around.
2018 Volkswagen Up GTI Review 11 months ago

Volkswagen Up GTI hatchback (2018 - ) review

Being small, light and reasonably powerful, the Volkswagen Up GTI aims to recapture the spirit of the original 1970s Golf GTI. But, can a tarted-up city car really encapsulate the true essence of a hot hatch icon? You bet it can…
Review 1 year ago

Volkswagen Golf SV hatchback (2017 - ) review

Part-family hatchback and part-MPV, the VW Golf SV is like a regular Golf, but with a little more practicality. It competes with cars like the Citroen C4 Picasso the Renault Scenic, and most other midsize SUVs.
Volkswagen T-Roc Review 1 year ago

Volkswagen T-Roc SUV (2017 - ) review

The T-Roc hopes to appeal to style-conscious younger buyers who want looks, practicality and the latest tech in an urban 4x4. Will it tempt buyers away from the Mini Countryman and Audi Q2?
2018 Volkswagen Polo Review 1 year ago

Volkswagen Polo hatchback (2017 - ) review

The Polo is nothing short of supermini aristocracy. With few, if any, rivals able to match its classy image and high-quality construction, the only question is: is it worth the price premium over such excellent cars as the Ford Fiesta and Seat Ibiza?
2017 Volkswagen T-Roc styling News 1 year ago

Volkswagen launches T-Roc small SUV

There’s no stopping small SUVs at the moment. This latest new model from VW will compete with models such as the Vauxhall Mokka X, Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 and Seat Arona.
Volkswagen Arteon 2017 Review 1 year ago

Volkswagen Arteon saloon (2017 - ) review

The Arteon is more than just a replacement for the Passat CC, it’s a window into the future of Volkswagen design, and a competitor for premium rivals like the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.
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