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    Volkswagen Hatchback Range

    Thinking of buying a Volkswagen Hatchback? Here are all Volkswagen models available in a Hatchback bodystyle.

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    Volkswagen Hatchback Reviews

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    Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 review

    Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 review

    2 Nov 2022 by Matt Campbell
    The Volkswagen Golf GTI is still one of the benchmark hatchbacks out there. But it's getting very pricey. Read more
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    Volkswagen Polo 2022 review: Life

    Volkswagen Polo 2022 review: Life

    31 Jul 2022 by Emily Agar
    The Volkswagen Polo Life hasn't changed much since the last version but it's popular for a reason. Still, it's a safe play compared to some of the other hatchback designs coming out now. If you're... Read more
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    Volkswagen Polo GTI 2022 review

    Volkswagen Polo GTI 2022 review

    3 Jun 2022 by James Cleary
    Think of the letters GTI, and most performance enthusiasts will also be thinking Volkswagen. The Polo GTI is the German giant's pocket-size hot hatch, and it's just had a refresh with more tech, more... Read more
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    Volkswagen Polo 2022 review

    Volkswagen Polo 2022 review

    3 Jun 2022 by James Cleary
    Volkswagen may have embraced the shift to SUVs, but it hasn't forgotten its passenger car roots, with an upgraded version of the city-sized Polo arriving with even more safety, additional tech, extra... Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf R 2022 review

    Volkswagen Golf R 2022 review

    19 Apr 2022 by Tom White
    With such a strong pedigree, how has VW upped the R ante this time around? Read more
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    Volkswagen Arteon 2022 review: Shooting Brake 206TSI R-Line

    Volkswagen Arteon 2022 review: Shooting Brake 206TSI R-Line

    1 Apr 2022 by James Cleary
    It's a Euro wagon sleek enough to wear the Shooting Brake tag with ease. But does the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake 206TSI R-Line have the badge cred to mix it with its established premium... Read more
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    Volkswagen Arteon 2022 review

    Volkswagen Arteon 2022 review

    14 Dec 2021 by Andrew Chesterton
    The VW model you've maybe never heard of has big plans - as Volkswagen's flagship passenger car, it's got Audi, BMW and Mercedes in its sights. So can the brand who claims "premium for the... Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2022 review: 110TSI

    Volkswagen Golf 2022 review: 110TSI

    24 Aug 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
    Shoes don't come any bigger to fill than VW's last Golf. Since its 2012 debut, the Mk7 set lofty standards for refinement, dynamics, efficiency and packaging. It was practically the perfect little... Read more
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    The future of car ownership? Volkswagen goes low rent with $4.6b takeover bid for rental car company Europcar, as part of 'mobility solutions' transition

    The future of car ownership? Volkswagen goes low rent with $4.6b takeover bid for rental car company Europcar, as part of 'mobility solutions' transition

    30 Jul 2021 by Laura Berry
    The Volkswagen Group is set to make a takeover bid for one of the world’s largest vehicle hire companies Europcar, signalling its intention to join other major car makers in the car rental and... Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf GTI 2021 review

    Volkswagen Golf GTI 2021 review

    21 Jun 2021 by Tom White
    VW's iconic hot hatch returns for its eighth iteration, but where has VW managed to improve on the already very good Golf 7.5 version? Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: R-Line snapshot

    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: R-Line snapshot

    11 Jun 2021 by Tom White
    The Golf R-Line is the top of the non-performance Golf range, featuring sportier highlights at an MSRP of $37,490. Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: Life snapshot

    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: Life snapshot

    11 Jun 2021 by Tom White
    The Life is the mid-grade in the eighth-generation Golf range, wearing an MSRP of $34,250. Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: GTI snapshot

    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: GTI snapshot

    11 Jun 2021 by Tom White
    The GTI continues to be the Golf's core hot hatch, sitting above the regular range with an MSRP of $53,100. Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review

    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review

    11 Jun 2021 by Tom White
    At a once-in-a-lifetime turning point toward SUVs and electrification for car buyers globally, what does VW's long-running Beetle replacement still have to offer? Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: GTI TCR

    Volkswagen Golf 2021 review: GTI TCR

    25 Sep 2020 by Andrew Chesterton
    The Golf GTI TCR is a little bit harder and a little bit faster. But does that make it a little less easy to live with? We put the fastest FWD Golf to the test to find out. Read more
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    Volkswagen Golf R 2020 review: Final Edition

    Volkswagen Golf R 2020 review: Final Edition

    12 Jun 2020 by Malcolm Flynn
    Six years is a long time in the car world, so why is it that the VW Golf R is more appealing now than ever? Read more
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    Volkswagen Polo 2020 review: Style

    Volkswagen Polo 2020 review: Style

    30 Jan 2020 by Tom White
    The continued success of VW's Polo proves there's a semi-premium niche to fill in the city-car segment. But is it worth the extra spend? Read more
    Audi A1 vs VW Polo: German City Car Comparison Review

    Audi A1 vs VW Polo: German City Car Comparison Review

    19 Dec 2019 by Matt Campbell
    The VW Polo and Audi A1 are twins under the skin, but the new-generation versions are more individual than ever before. We put the entry-level Audi A1 30 TFSI model up against the highest-spec '... Read more
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    Volkswagen 4Motion 2020 review: T-Roc, Golf R, Tiguan, Passat Alltrack, Arteon, Touareg, Amarok, Crafter

    Volkswagen 4Motion 2020 review: T-Roc, Golf R, Tiguan, Passat Alltrack, Arteon, Touareg, Amarok, Crafter

    26 Jul 2019 by Malcolm Flynn
    You’ve got to try pretty hard to find proper icy driving conditions in Australia, but when you do, you want to have every option at your disposal to give you the best chance of avoiding a collision. ... Read more
    Toyota Yaris vs Mazda 2 vs VW Polo vs Hyundai Accent 2019: city car comparison review

    Toyota Yaris vs Mazda 2 vs VW Polo vs Hyundai Accent 2019: city car comparison review

    6 May 2019 by Matt Campbell
    If your natural habitat is the urban jungle you'll need transport to help you survive its tight A-to-B challenges. We've compared four city-sized hatchbacks, in their entry-level form, to determine... Read more
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    Latest Volkswagen Hatchback News

    Iconic small car delivers more value: 2025 Volkswagen Golf pricing and range revealed to challenge Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30

    Iconic small car delivers more value: 2025 Volkswagen Golf pricing and range revealed to challenge Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30

    27 Feb 2025 by Samuel Irvine
    Watch out, China! Sharper-value Audi A3 comes in hot to fight up-start BYD Atto 3 and MG4, along with VW Golf, Honda Civic and other premium hatchbacks

    Watch out, China! Sharper-value Audi A3 comes in hot to fight up-start BYD Atto 3 and MG4, along with VW Golf, Honda Civic and other premium hatchbacks

    27 Feb 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis
    Volkswagen T-Cross days numbered, electric SUV successor named to battle BYD Atto 3, Kia EV2 and MG S5 EV

    Volkswagen T-Cross days numbered, electric SUV successor named to battle BYD Atto 3, Kia EV2 and MG S5 EV

    17 Feb 2025 by Laura Berry

    Big brand's new circa-$30,000 electric car coming: 2027 Volkswagen ID.1 to be revealed in concept form soon as a rival to the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

    6 Feb 2025 by Dom Tripolone

    Fresh looks and improved tech for legendary small car: 2025 Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 release timing confirmed to challenge Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Honda Civic

    29 Jan 2025 by John Law

    Hybrid hold-outs: The hybrid cars sold overseas we don't get here in Australia, from Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen and more

    1 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

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