Although we love anything offering big amounts of performance and sportiness here at PD, we all can’t deny the attraction of ultra fuel efficient new engines that are coming out. Particularly ones that still retain decent output figures. Volkswagen will unveil the next of its super-efficient creations at the North […]
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat celebrates its 40th anniversary
The popular Volkswagen Passat nameplate is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with over 20 million versions sold since it first went on sale in 1973. In Australia, the Passat – which is available as a sedan, wagon, CC four-door coupe, and Alltrack crossover – is often in the top […]
Volkswagen 10-speed DSG auto, 100kW/litre TDI technologies coming
In a fight to cut down emissions and fuel consumption, Volkswagen has announced it is working on new 10-speed DSG auto transmission and a new high-output turbo-diesel engine family. The company also has its sights set on plug-in hybrid, full electric and natural gas technologies. Speaking at the Vienna Motor […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI range gets power boost
Volkswagen Australia has announced a mild specification update for its 2.0 TDI engine found in the Passat range. The engine, which is also available the current Golf GTD, is only updated for the Passat. Since the new Mk7 Golf is just around the corner, the update doesn’t apply to the […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI review
Closing the gap between the Touareg large SUV and the Tiguan small SUV, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack slots in as the company’s only medium-sized off-roader. It comes packed with technology and convenience while offering adventurous semi-off-road capabilities. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK – PROS AND CONS PROS: Exceptional fuel economy; […]
Volkswagen CC ‘Shooting Brake’ under development – report
Volkswagen was one of the first carmakers to introduce the sleek four-door coupe design, with the Passat CC. There’s now word the company is developing a ‘shooting brake’ wagon version which could arrive by 2015. The shooting brake layout seems to be the next new trend for carmakers. It’s like […]
2013 Volkswagen CC 125TDI review (video)
The 2013 Volkswagen CC is the most prestigious VW you can buy in Australia at the moment, aside from the Touareg SUV. This means it’s filled with all of the company’s latest cutting-edge technologies and pampering conveniences. It’s also wrapped up in a super-sleek four-door coupe body. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC […]
Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept revealed
Volkswagen has revealed an interesting new concept car it plans to unveil at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in just a few days time. Called the Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept, the usually-conservative sedan is spiked with a sporty theme. Under the bonnet sits a boosted version of the […]