Volkswagen Australia has announced final prices for the 2017 Mk7.5 Golf, including the performance GTI and Golf R hot hatches. As previously reported, Australia is getting four main engine options, including 110TSI, 110TDI, 132TSI, and 135TDI, along with the 2.0TSI units powering the Golf GTI and Golf R. Both hatch […]
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 3-door coming back to Australia
The three-door Volkswagen Golf GTI will return to Australia later this year, albeit in a limited run of 150 cars, coinciding with the Mk7.5 update. Known as the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, this model is distinguished by a standard limited-slip differential on DSG-equipped variants, along with a power boost. […]
Volkswagen announces new 1.0 TGI gas engine
Through the pain and suffering it has endured from the dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen is now trying many different avenues to make amends with environmentally-friendly engines. The latest was unveiled at the 38th annual Vienne Engine Symposium; a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo that can run on compressed natural gas. CNG is to […]
Volkswagen T-Roc previewed as all-new compact SUV (video)
Volkswagen will soon launch a compact SUV going by the name of T-Roc, and has released a short teaser to generate some anticipation. Seen here in prototype form, the T-Roc will slot in beneath the Tiguan. With the latest Tiguan stepping up slightly in size, this move would help the […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7.5 on sale in Australia in August
Specifications and features for the Australian-bound 2017 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7.5 have been announced. It will come in as the quickest accelerating production Golf to hit our shores. Joining the recent Mk7.5 Golf range, the new Golf R is again the hottest of hot hatches. It features a 2.0-litre turbo […]
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI to receive 2.0-litre turbo from Golf?
We are getting excited about the next generation of supermini hot hatches; first with Ford’s announcement of a more powerful and efficient Fiesta ST, and now with news that the next Polo GTI could receive the larger 2.0-litre donk from its big brother. Auto Express reports the previous Golf GTI […]
Top 10 best small cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Small cars have become the new default non-SUV for Australian purchasers. These days they have a depth of engineering that results from a staggering amount of competition. Safety, driving dynamics and creature comforts are generally top-notch in premium and non-premium small-medium cars alike. There has been plenty of renewals, with […]
Volkswagen I.D. Crozz concept previews 2020 SUV
Just as its Czech outpost Skoda showcases an electric crossover coupe concept at the same event, Auto Shanghai 2017, Volkswagen has pulled the drapes off its interpretation called the I.D. Crozz. The third concept in the I.D. series to preview an upcoming production car, it follows the I.D. hatchback, and […]