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The latest Volkswagen car reviews, news and advice from our team

News 5 days ago

Coming soon: Volkswagen ID3

It’s not overstating the case to say that the launch of Volkswagen’s all-new electric car could be as historically significant to the brand as the launch of the Beetle or Golf.
2019 Volkswagen Passat Estate Review 2 months ago

Volkswagen Passat Estate (2019 - ) review

The Passat is a mid-sized estate car that aims to offer a more premium option than cars like the Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia, but at a cheaper price than cars like the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series.
2019 Volkswagen T-Cross SUV Review 5 months ago

Volkswagen T-Cross SUV (2019 - ) review

The Volkswagen T-Cross is the company’s smallest SUV, but it features a roomy interior with lots of customisation options and the latest driver assistance systems. It faces plenty of competition from the likes of the Hyundai Kona, Renault Captur and Seat Arona.
Long-term Review 11 months ago

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.
Review 1 year ago

Volkswagen Golf hatchback (2017 - ) review

The Volkswagen Golf is Europe’s best-selling family hatchback, which says an awful lot when you consider it’s up against some phenomenal opposition, including the Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus and BMW 1 Series.
Feature 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

The range explained... Volkswagen

Don't know your Polo from your Passat, or the difference between a Tiguan and a T-Roc? Have no fear, here's our guide to every car sold by the world's biggest car manufacturer.
2016 Volkswagen Up Review 1 year 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 1 year 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?
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