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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW 128ti
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW 128ti: Fight for the Glory

The latest incarnation of VW’s hot-hatch icon is now sufficiently upmarket to take a swing at the 1 Series BMW once said it would never build

2021 VW Golf GTI v tuned Amarok drag battle
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Can a tuned dual-cab take on a box-fresh hot hatch at the drags?

Australia has gone dual-cab crazy but, with the help of the aftermarket, can you have your performance car, and tow with it too?

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First drive: 2022 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen’s world car for the 21st century

2021 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf Life review
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2021 Volkswagen Golf Life review

The eight-generation VW Golf has arrived in Australia, so we test the mid-spec Life variant to find out if the iconic German hatch lives up to the legacy of its forebears

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI review - Australian track test
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Australian first drive: 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI track test

Does the eighth-generation VW Golf GTI live up to its legendary hot hatch status?

Volkswagen Golf R 2021 review
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2021 Volkswagen Golf R review

Mk8 R’s rear bias brings applause from the front row

volkswagen golf gti
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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs rivals

A lot has happened in the time since the last VW Golf GTI unveil – can the new Mark 8 GTI reclaim the hot hatch throne?

Mazda 2 vs Suzuki Swift vs VW Polo hatchback comparison
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Polo vs Swift vs Mazda 2: Finding 2020’s best small hatchback

Can small hatches really offer a downsized version of the class above?

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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Mazda CX-30 comparison review

Volkswagen’s new T-Roc faces off against the class benchmark from Mazda

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2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI580 Highline review

The standard Volkswagen Amarok is a capable thing in its own right, but add a stonking-great V6 engine and it’s an all-timer

2020 Volkswagen T-Roc
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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc review

The Volkswagen T-Roc is based on the Golf hatchback and is the sportier of Volkswagen’s two new small-SUVs

2020 Volkswagen T-Roc
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2020 Volkswagen T-Roc review

The Volkswagen T-Roc is based on the Golf hatchback and is the sportier of Volkswagen’s two new small-SUVs

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Volkswagen T-Roc: worth the wait or another snoozemobile on stilts?

If a Golf is a bit too anonymous for you, we investigate whether the all-wheel drive T-Roc offers a refreshing alternative

Volkswagen T-Cross
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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross review

The Volkswagen T-Cross is based on the Polo hatchback and is the more affordable of Volkswagen’s two new small-SUVs

ford fiesta st vs volkswagen polo gti vs suzuki swift sport
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Which hot hatch is the best affordable drivers’ car?

Hugely hyped Fiesta ST seems bound for greatness. First challenge: defeat the mighty Polo GTI and svelte Swift Sport…

Volkswagen Golf R 7.5
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Harding Performance Volkswagen Golf R 7.5 review

Harding gives a Golf R 362kW… at the wheels

Volkswagen Golf R Final Edition
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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Final Edition review

VW bids a brief farewell to the all-paw Mk7.5 Golf R in colourful style

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2020 Ford Puma vs Nissan Juke vs VW T-Cross compared

We test three incoming compact SUVs en route to Australia; the Nissan Juke, Volkswagen T-Cross and Ford Puma

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross
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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross Life review

Volkswagen finally joins the small SUV market with a high-riding companion to the excellent Polo

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Can the best dual-cab you can buy beat an American pick-up?

The champ of the dual-cab division moves up a weight class to see if it has a puncher’s chance against a true heavyweight

Volkswagen Tiguan Highline
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan review

The Tiguan is a medium SUV from Volkswagen that drives beautifully. You can choose from three excellent petrol engines, and most drive all wheels. Auto braking is standard.

Volkswagen Golf 7.5
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2020 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 review

The Volkswagen Golf remains a very convincing small hatchback and wagon, combining comfort with rewarding handling. Engines are strong, and auto braking is standard.

Volkswagen Touareg vs BMW X5
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Which of these contenders is the best luxury diesel SUV?

Volkswagen’s new Touareg takes aim at the venerable BMW X5

QSZ-tuned Golf MkV GTI review
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QSZ-tuned Volkswagen Golf MkV GTI review: classic MOTOR

QSZ teed up the MkV GTI and belts it long down the fairway