Volkswagen Reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR

End-of-the-line seventh-generation Golf GTI is fast, precise and assured on track, but hasn’t got the attitude to usurp the hot hatch class’s most exciting front-drivers

Volkswagen e-Crafter

VW's first large electric van brings zero-emissions driving to last-mile delivery services, but range renders it exclusive to the city centre

Volkswagen Touareg

The new version of the big 4x4 is now Volkswagen’s flagship model. Is the Touareg up to the task, and can it challenge its luxury rivals?

From £36,0407

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Volkswagen successfully miniaturises the performance Golf’s recipe for the first time - but does the hot supermini have a chassis to match its newly acquired engine?

Volkswagen Up GTI

VW has added a third member to the GTI family - but is it worthy of the badge?

From £13,7508

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen’s ever-sensible supermini gets even more grown-up as the Polo hits its fifth decade, but can it take top honours?

From £14,5109

Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen arrives late at the crossover hatchback party. But can the T-Roc still turn heads in a congested segment?

From £19,1459

Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen hopes its new five-seater fastback will make a splash in the executive pool. Will the Arteon sink or swim?

From £33,8457

Volkswagen Golf

New 1.5-litre petrol engine promises to help keep the refreshed Volkswagen Golf ahead of rivals

From £18,4309

Volkswagen Passat GTE

Volkswagen treats the Passat to a plug-in hybrid makeover, just as rivals like the Audi A3 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz C350e and BMW 330e are beginning to make their impact on the segment

From £36,3608

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

Wolfsburg celebrates the GTI’s 40th with its most extreme version yet, eclipsing the power output of the Golf R as a track-oriented special edition

From £30,0959

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen’s compact SUV bulks up for a bigger slice of segment sales, but faces strong competition from the Volvo XC40 and Mazda CX-5

From £22,3559

Volkswagen Touran

Volkswagen chases the discerning family buyer with a new seven-seat MPV

From £22,1408

Volkswagen Caravelle

Is there a place for the new iteration of this van-based MPV in a crowd segment?

From £36,3248

Volkswagen Golf GTE

The industry's biggest power makes a plug-in hybrid for the masses, but is the Volkswagen Golf GTE as sporty as its name suggests?

From £33,4008

New Polo GTI is powered by a 189bhp 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor

Volkswagen Polo GTI 2010-2017

A new engine and gearbox make for a much improved small GTI - but is it a match for some stellar rivals?

From £18,6457

The new Volkswagen Passat is now in its eighth generation

Volkswagen Passat

The refocused Passat is targeting a more upmarket audience, but will need to prove itself against established performers like the BMW 3 series and Mercedes C-Class

From £23,0608

Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen e-Golf is typically understated and classy in a world of original and unique looking electric vehicles

From £31,0258

Volkswagen Golf SV

New 'Sportsvan' replaces the Volkswagen Golf Plus and offers a sound blend of polished practicality and ease of use

From £19,0908

Volkswagen Golf R

Billed the 'Ultimate Golf' and given more power, but can this facelifted Volkswagen Golf R knock the imperious Ford Focus RS from its perch?

From £30,3459

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Can the hottest Volkswagen Golf GTI ignite the passion and reclaim its crown now lost to the Ford Focus ST?

From £25,8458

Volkswagen Up

The Volkswagen Up city car isn't revolutionary, it's just quantifiably better than the opposition

From £8,3408

Volkswagen e-Up

The Volkswagen e-Up is a typically polished (if slightly uninspiring) effort, and kick-starts competition in the small electric car category

From £24,6257

Volkswagen Golf 2012-2017

Just how good is the mighty Volkswagen Golf? The seventh generation of Europe's best selling car has been facelifted to keep its nose ahead of its rivals

From £15,8279

Volkswagen Polo 2009-2017

The fifth-generation Volkswagen Polo has junior Golf looks, but is that enough?

From £10,1658

Volkswagen Tiguan 2008-2016

Does the Volkswagen Tiguan blend a hint of SUV bad-weather confidence with decent on-road dynamics?

From £21,1556

Volkswagen Taigun

The Taigun is Volkswagen's answer to the Ford EcoSport, but does it have what it takes to compete in the emerging compact SUV sector?

Volkswagen XL1

VW's new 313mpg hybrid points the way to making cars cheaper to use, even if this limited run model feels more like a proof of concept than an early look at the future

Volkswagen Golf GTD

The VW Golf GTD's facelift improves on the Golf's usual charm and adds a tad of dynamic appeal – but it still lacks the edge shown by the Ford Focus ST

From £24,2578

Volkswagen Polo BlueGT 2008-2014

The warm Volkswagen Polo BlueGT promises both performance and efficiency, offering a halfway house between conventional and GTI models

From £17,4008

Volkswagen California 2005-2015

The Caravelle-based Volkswagen California camper offers a clever and cost-effective combination of family transport and accommodation. And it needn’t be motorhome-beige

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009-2013

The Volkswagen Golf Plus offers extra space but little in the way of added versatility. Is that enough?

From £17,5407

Volkswagen Scirocco R

Is the Volkswagen Scirocco R more engaging than a very competitive array of hot hatch and small coupé rivals?

From £29,6878

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2009-2012

The Volkswagen Golf GTI costs more than an equivalent Scirocco. Is it worth it?

From £25,3628

Volkswagen Eos 2006-2014

The Volkswagen Eos has much cachet and is pleasant and predictable to drive, but is feeling a little bit long-in-the-tooth

From £26,8058

Volkswagen Golf R 2010-2012

The Volkswagen Golf R is based on the Audi S3, but is rated below it due to less standard equipment and extra cost

From £30,7128

Volkswagen Touran 2010-2015

The Volkswagen Touran has a good chassis but little inspiration and a bland appearance

From £18,8378

Volkswagen CC 2012-2016

The Volkswagen CC is not quite as pretty as it's predecessors but still superior to the Passat

From £23,6277

Volkswagen Amarok

Can this double cab pick-up compete with established competitors in its class?

From £32,5038

Volkswagen Scirocco

Golf-based coupe comes at a surprisingly tempting price, but can it revive a classic name?

From £19,7809

Volkswagen Touareg 2010-2018

The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg has gone on a diet and become more efficient

From £41,1708

Volkswagen Phaeton 2003-2015

The Volkswagen Phaeton’s decade-old platform needs more than a tweak to be a success in the luxury car market

From £52,6904

Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta has a big boot, pleasant dynamics and good pricing, but is a bit dull

From £17,3257

Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle is only the third all-new model since the original launched in 1938. It is based on the Mk6 Golf, but the base car is far better

From £15,8856

Volkswagen Passat 2011-2014

The VW Passat is a competent family car - but does it show any flair, and does it stand out amongst established executive saloons from BMW, Audi and Mercedes?

From £19,6208