2009 Volkswagen Citivan Reviews

The spiciest version of one of the world’s most enduring nameplates just got a little spicier, with the facelifted Mk8.5 Golf R scoring a power boost and new tech upon the Golf’s 50th anniversary.

Volkswagen AG has confirmed an initial US$1B (A$1.5B) investment in US EV specialist Rivian Automotive with the intention of a direct shareholding and developing a 50/50 joint venture business focused on development of electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture.

Petrol cars are making a comeback in Europe as electric sales fall taking Teslas Model Y down

Volkswagen has updated its city-sized T-Cross SUV with upgraded tech and safety, a new R-Line flagship model and a revised pricing structure including a national drive-away offer on the entry-level model.

Volkswagen unveiled the most hardcore front-wheel-drive Mark 8.5 Golf, the GTI Clubsport, at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race.

Volkswagen revealed the facelifted Touareg in May 2023 and the Australian arm swiftly confirmed the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) R performance model would headline the local range for the first time.

Volkswagen Australia has changed its tune on plug-in hybrids following the launch of its Touareg R large SUV, with the local arm looking to add hybrid models to the mix. 

The facelifted Volkswagen Touareg has finally arrived in Australia 12 months after its European debut. A tweaked four-strong range runs from $86,790 to $129,990 before on-road costs, and the tested 170TDI is the most affordable.

The world’s carmakers are finally getting ready to make electric cars affordable. Volkswagen is the latest brand to confirm it’ll build a circa-$30,000 EV with its coming ID.1 hatchback.

Volkswagen has slashed the price of its fully loaded Golf GTI performance car.The iconic hatchback, which was the hot hatch benchmark for decades, is now priced at $59,990 drive-away nationwide.Volkswagen has added the previously two optional packs as standard. The German brand said this car with all the options would usually cost about $68,000 drive-away, give or take a few hundred depending on your location.The new price puts it in the same ballpark as a full-fruit Hyundai i30 N and much cheaper than the more potent but similarly front-wheel-drive Honda Civic Type R.The formerly optional Luxury pack adds plush leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and power adjustment for the driver’s seat.It now comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display and a premium Harman Kardon stereo via the Sound and Style pack.Power comes from a familiar 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine that makes 180kW and 370Nm and is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.There are also multiple driving modes and a customisable setting with 15 different levels of spring firmness, ranging from soft and supple to hard and sharp.Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Head of Product Michelle Rowney said the Golf GTI was still as popular as ever and sales doubled in 2023 compared to 2022.“Increased production availability of the Golf GTI allows us to finally meet the demand for our quintessential hot hatchback, and we want to accelerate its appeal with a special, fully loaded $59,990 drive-away offer,” said Rowney.The Golf GTI already came with plenty of standard features such as a 10-inch multimedia screen and a digital driver display of the same size, wireless smartphone mirroring and a wireless device charging pad.The rest of this year promises to be a boon for new-car shoppers as many brands are starting to offer sharp drive-away deals and heavy discounts as demand for new cars slows and production woes of the past few years subside.