Volkswagen Golf GTE Advance 1.4 TSI review – plug-in hybrid. For – terrific performance, unbelievable economy, great quality. Against – too expensive. ***** £38,175 (before grant of £2,500) If you want CO2 emissions-free motoring you can buy an all-electric car with free range-anxiety added, or you might consider the less purist route and buy a […]
Volkswagen Golf SE 1.6 115 DSG review. “A fun way to make your choice could be to go to an Audi dealer, price the level of power and luxury you want, then go to VW and order the exact same vehicle for about £3,000 less” For – solid, no-nonsense, evolutionary design. Against – dull interior, […]
Volkswagen Passat SE Business 150 DSG Review 2015 For – high-quality all-rounder. Against – when prices creep into premium territory, bets are off. **** £31,610 The new Volkswagen Passat is a terrific car with great qualities. It has masses of space, drives well, has a high quality feel, and this version’s six-speed automatic gear box […]
VW Scirocco R 2.0 TSI Review 2015 For – great drive, amazing performance. Against – pricey, looks weird. £35,195 *** The Volkswagen Scirocco divides opinion, at least the way it looks does. There’s no arguing about the dynamic quality of the car though, at least the hot one I drove with 276 hp. The way […]
Volkswagen Passat Review 2014 – New Saloons, Estate Cars. High Quality Build, Interior; Excellent Performance, Blinged-Up Styling. Must Impinge On Hallowed Audi Ground. The More VW Praises Passat, The More You Think Audi. For – all a family car could be. Against – unbelievable competition from same sector, and SUVs. **** out of 5 £23,340 […]
Volkswagen Golf GTE Review 2014 – plug-in hybrids are coming. Terrific Fuel Economy, Excellent Performance, 30+ Mile Battery. Why Would VW Bother With Battery-Only Golf? For – terrific performance, unbelievable economy, great quality. Against – too expensive ***** out of 5 ZURICH, Switzerland – If you want CO2 emissions-free motoring you can either buy an […]
VW Polo Review 2014. Face-Lift Adds High-Tech Options. Small Car Adds Premium Features. For – classy, capable, good looking little. Against – pricey **** out of 5 Volkswagen has revised its successful Polo small car by adding a range of cleaner engines, some trendy new options including a touch-screen infotainment system, high-tech safety systems, a new […]
VW E-Golf – Stop-Gap Before Plug-In Hybrid Arrives. “if a buyer ever needs a proper car with acceptable range and performance, VW will arrange a temporary one for you”. For – quiet, good acceleration, no obvious compromises. Against – low top speed cruising, range anxiety, waste of time/space with plug-in coming. * out of five […]
Volkswagen XL1 Hybrid The “World’s Most Fuel Efficient” VW, Hesitant About Electric Cars, Now In The Fast Lane. Volkswagen’s diesel electric XL1 plug-in hybrid car which will soon go on sale in limited numbers across Europe, is the most fuel efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world, capable of more than 300 miles per […]
Better Value Than Ever. Lighter Than Before Despite Extra Equipment. Classless, Peerless Car And It Just Keeps Getting Better. For: Careful styling evolution protects residual values. Luxury class levels of quality fit and finish. Dynamics better than ever. Against: If they haven’t got it right after 39 years, they never will. The secret of the […]
