New Volkswagen Range Overview

The Volkswagen up! is a pint-size, city class, vehicle for the urban environment where its proportions and tight turning circle make manoeuvring in small spaces effortless. This hatchback is available with 3 or 5 doors and has a class-competitive 251-litre cargo capacity. Engine options include the 1.0-litre 60PS petrol and the 1.0-litre 75PS petrol. Standard equipment includes power steering, a stability programme, anti-lock brakes, numerous air bags and a CD player. But the up!'s main strength is its low purchase cost. New on the road prices range from £8,870 to £13,580.

The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini class vehicle. Like the smaller up!, its primary purpose is to excel in town but it is a more refined package. The Polo is available with 3/5 doors, has a hatchback-style boot and 280-litre cargo capacity. There are 11 engines to chose from – including a high performance 192PS version for the GTI - plus manual or automatic transmission. But the Polo's stand out strength is low running costs. The R-Line 1.4 TDI 90PS trim, for example, is among the most efficient as it averages 83.1mpg. New Polo prices range from £11,300 to £20,775 on the road.

The Volkswagen Golf Estate is a small family class vehicle. As it is an estate its core strength is a large boot. Capacity is 605-litres rising to 1,620-litres with the rear seats folded flat. Furthermore, choose from 2 or 4-wheel-drive plus manual or automatic transmission. Engine highlights include the 1.6 TDI, 90PS, Bluemotion Technology that averages 72.4mpg; and the 2.0-litre 300PS that propels it to 62mph in 5.1 seconds. There are a further 12 engines to choose from. Standard equipment includes: Bluetooth, stability control, air-conditioning and front/rear electric windows. Prices range from £18,945 to £33,585 on the road. 

The Volkswagen Golf SV is a compact multi-purpose class vehicle that predominantly earns plaudits for practicality. Strengths include a variable-height boot floor that enables motorists to separate fragile cargo. Boot capacity is 590-litres rising to 1,520-litres with the rear seats flat. Such figures are estate-like. Furthermore, the rear bench slides forward/back to either increase leg or storage room. The optional folding passenger seat enables it to swallow longer loads too. There is a choice of 7 engines plus manual or automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes Bluetooth, air-conditioning and powered mirrors. Volkswagen Golf SV prices range from £19,205 - £27,290 on the road.

The Volkswagen Passat Saloon is a large, family class, vehicle and luxurious long distance cruiser. It suits executives that like creature comforts, in other words. The top-spec R-Line trim has: voice activation, leather seats, satellite navigation and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. The Passat also comes in 2/4-wheel-drive form with a choice of 5 engines. The most potent is the 2.0-litre BITDI SCR 4MOTION 240PS that propels it to 62mph in 6.1 seconds. Refined styling further enhances its status. Passat Saloon cargo capacity is 586-litres and it costs £22,320 to £35,620 on the road.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium-size, sports-utility class, vehicle and versatility is its core strength. It is slightly longer and wider than the Golf Hatchback and has 5 doors and 5 seats. There is a choice of 4 engines – including the 2.0-litre 184PS that produces 380Nm of torque - 2 or 4-wheel-drive, and manual or auto transmission. Furthermore, Euro NCAP awarded it a maximum 5-star safety rating following a series of crash tests. Cargo capacity is 470-litres rising to 1,510-litres with the rear seats flat. Such figures ensure estate-like capacity. These strengths complement muscular styling. A VW Tiguan costs £22,975 to £32,050 on the road.

The Volkswagen Touareg is a large sports-utility vehicle that excels off-road thanks to its 4-wheel-drive system. That is its core strength. Further off-road features include hill decent and short bumper overhangs so it leaps over tall hazards. It has a central differential lock too. Engines include the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 204PS and 3.0-litre V6 TDI 262PS. Every power plant is teamed to 8-speed automatic transmission (with manual mode). Standard equipment includes: heated front seats, parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and dual-zone climate control. Cargo capacity is 580-litres and new prices range from £43,605 - £48,405 on the road.

The Volkswagen Scirocco is a 2-door coupé that thrills and entertains. That is its core strength. The R 2.0-litre TSI DSG is the most potent in the range. It has 280PS, hits 62mph in 5.5 seconds and rockets to 155mph. There are a further 4 engines to choose from plus manual/auto transmission. The Scirocco also has muscular styling and sure-footed handling. Standard equipment includes: air-conditioning, a touchscreen interface and automatic windscreen wipers. As with the rest of the company's range, it feels built to last. The Scirocco costs £20,735 - £34,080 on the road.

The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic, 3 door, coupé. Its core strength is that it is fashionable and stands out from the crowd. This, in part, is thanks to the longevity of its predecessors that are loved throughout the world. It also has one-off styling so cannot be mistaken for any rival. The Turbo Black trim is particularly striking. There are 5 engines including the 2.0-litre TSI BMT 220PS. Expect 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds. Standard equipment includes: air-conditioning, power mirrors, electric windows and stability control. A Bug costs from £16,275 to £24,555 on the road.

The VW Sharan is a large, multi-purpose class, vehicle that boasts 7 seats as its core strength. The third row folds flat into the floor of the boot when not required – and folding the second row flat increases cargo capacity to 2,297-litres. That is vast. Access to the rear comes via sliding, van-style, doors that make life easier in car parks. Power comes courtesy of 4 engines, the most potent of which is the 2.0-litre TDI 184PS that has 380Nm of torque. Standard equipment includes 3-zone climate control and a touchscreen interface. The Sharan costs £26,300 - £36,280 on the road.