The first-generation T-Roc has been a strong seller for Volkswagen. However, as competition intensified, the T-Roc began to show its age. So, Volkswagen has brought in the second-generation T-Roc that dons a new look with more features and a better cabin. But is that enough to sway buyers away from the popular SUVs such as the Ford Puma, Nissan Qashqai, and the Toyota C-HR? We road tested a 2026 T-Roc R-Line to answer that.
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The ID. Series of cars is Volkswagen’s all-electric model line-up, of which the ID.5 is one of its latest contenders. Launched in 2022, the Volkswagen ID.5 took the German brand into the electric crossover coupé market, building on the success of its ID. family. Targeted at style-focused families and enthusiastic EV owners, the ID.5 combines the practicality of an SUV with the sleek lines of a coupé and the efficiency of an electric powertrain. Positioned above the ID.4 in Volkswagen’s range, the ID.5 competes with electric crossovers such as the Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Nissan Ariya.
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With Volkswagen moving to an increasingly electrified range, the Passat isn’t the tour-de-force it once was in the firm’s line up. Previously, it was a fleet favourite offered in multiple body styles and powertrains, but today it’s only offered as an estate and with a 1.5-litre TSI mild-hybrid petrol engine, or as a plug-in hybrid with the same powertrain. It uses VW’s latest advanced technology and a focus on premium materials and connectivity to compete with the likes of Skoda Superb, Peugeot 508 SW, and Mazda 6 Tourer, in a package that’s subtly stylish and beautifully engineered.
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The first-generation T-Roc has been a strong seller for Volkswagen. However, as competition intensified, the T-Roc began to show its age. So, Volkswagen has brought in the second-generation T-Roc that dons a new look with more features and a better cabin. But is that enough to sway buyers away from the popular SUVs such as the Ford Puma, Nissan Qashqai, and the Toyota C-HR? We road tested a 2026 T-Roc R-Line to answer that.
The ID. Series of cars is Volkswagen’s all-electric model line-up, of which the ID.5 is one of its latest contenders. Launched in 2022, the Volkswagen ID.5 took the German brand into the electric crossover coupé market, building on the success of its ID. family. Targeted at style-focused families and enthusiastic EV owners, the ID.5 combines the practicality of an SUV with the sleek lines of a coupé and the efficiency of an electric powertrain. Positioned above the ID.4 in Volkswagen’s range, the ID.5 competes with electric crossovers such as the Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Nissan Ariya.
With Volkswagen moving to an increasingly electrified range, the Passat isn’t the tour-de-force it once was in the firm’s line up. Previously, it was a fleet favourite offered in multiple body styles and powertrains, but today it’s only offered as an estate and with a 1.5-litre TSI mild-hybrid petrol engine, or as a plug-in hybrid with the same powertrain. It uses VW’s latest advanced technology and a focus on premium materials and connectivity to compete with the likes of Skoda Superb, Peugeot 508 SW, and Mazda 6 Tourer, in a package that’s subtly stylish and beautifully engineered.
The Volkswagen Taigo was designed to fill the gap between the compact Polo and the T-Cross SUV, bringing a blend of hatchback practicality with crossover looks. In typical Volkswagen fashion, it’s well built and accompanied by a good range of efficient engines too. It takes the fight to popular small SUVs such as the Ford Puma, Renault Captur, and the Skoda Kamiq.
In a world where pretty much every major carmaker is focused on the transition towards electrification, the Volkswagen ID.3 is something of a pioneer. Developed from the ground up, the car instantly has an advantage over rivals like the Vauxhall Corsa E, which has been adapted from a combustion platform. However, when the car first launched back in 2019, it failed to get the response VW had been hoping for. The reaction was lukewarm at best but the firm has been working hard since then to address early criticisms. Updates have included improvements to its interior, materials and software, and the ID.3 now stands able to take on the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric, MG4, Cupra Born.
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