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The Volkswagen SUV range is rocking upgraded style and value for money thanks to two new T-Roc special editions.

The T-Roc Style Design and Black Edition Plus come with added flair and features compared with the already well-specified Style and Black Editions trims, which they replace.

Both gain improved standard specification over their outgoing counterparts, including 19-inch Misano black alloy wheels, an electric tailgate, rear-view camera, keyless access, a panoramic sunroof and metallic paint with a black roof. The Style Design also gains a design pack – adding black door mirrors to match the roof – and Volkswagen’s IQ. Light matrix headlights that react automatically to oncoming traffic and road conditions to maximise night-time visibility for drivers.

The additional features on the Black Edition Plus would normally cost £3,225 if ordered as T-Roc options, but come at no extra cost on the newcomer; its price matches the previous Black Edition at £36,515 (on-the-road recommended retail price including VAT).

The Style Design’s additional features would cost £5,520 if ordered as options, but the upgraded model is priced just £1,000 more than the outgoing Style trim, at £33,205 (on-the-road recommended retail price including VAT).

The T-Roc Style Design and Black Edition Plus can both be ordered from Volkswagen UK Retailers from Thursday 22 May.

With the previous T-Roc R-Line no longer available to order, the two new special editions sit between the entry-level T-Roc Life (£29,315) and Match (£29,490), and the high-performance T-Roc R and R Black Edition (£45,390 and £46,640 respectively, all on-the-road recommended retail prices including VAT).

Article source: www.vwpress.co.uk

The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the Best Fleet Medium Car at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards.

The award was announced at a celebration dinner following the Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes, which showcased the latest launches, solutions and developments in the fleet sector. The Great British Fleet Awards, judged by Fleet World’s expert panel, honour excellence in fleet management as well as products and services that help companies to run safe, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective fleets.

John Challen, Fleet World Editor, said: “Celebrating more than 50 years in the automotive world, Volkswagen’s Golf continues to go from strength to strength. It is economical, offers a vast range of powertrains across all body styles and is a pleasant place to be. The phrase ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ comes to mind, because the Golf continues to do everything so well.”

Commenting on the award, Owen Shepherd, Head of Direct Sales at Volkswagen UK, said: “The Golf has been a firm favourite with business and retail customers for the past five decades, and our recently updated version is once again setting the standards in its sector.

“The plug-in hybrid Match, Style and GTE versions in particular are immensely popular fleet cars. They combine assured driving characteristics with up to 88 miles of WLTP-combined electric-only range and fast 40 kW DC charging. Throw in CO2 emissions as low as six grammes per kilometre and current benefit-in-kind tax rates of just six per cent – not to mention generous space for people and baggage – and it’s clear these cars are true thoroughbreds.”

Success also for the Polo
The Volkswagen Polo was recently named the Intelligent Instructor Car of the Year for 2025.

Part of the Intelligent Instructor Awards, which recognise excellence within the driver training industry, the Polo finished top in a poll of more than 8,000 driving instructors across the UK.

Intelligent Instructor described the Polo as “the perfect partner for driving tuition and beyond” and said: “The car offers exceptional adaptability for both learner drivers and instructors alike. Its compact size makes it ideal for city driving and manoeuvrability, while its comfortable interior and high-quality build ensure a professional and enjoyable teaching experience. The smooth gearbox, light steering, and responsive handling help learners build confidence behind the wheel. Meanwhile, instructors benefit from its reliability, efficiency and advanced safety features.”

The Volkswagen Golf and Polo were the only non-SUV models to appear in the top-10 best-selling cars in the UK in 2024 – a fact that underlines their enduring popularity, value and quality.

Volkswagen has been the UK’s best-selling new-car brand for the past four years. A total of 166,304 new Volkswagen passenger vehicles were registered in the UK in 2024.

Article source: www.vwpress.co.uk

The new Volkswagen Tayron achieved first-class results in the latest Euro NCAP test and received the highest rating of five stars. The result underlines the outstanding safety equipment of the new model and, at the same time, the high standards of Volkswagen. Under the guiding principle of “Safety for All”, Volkswagen has been continuously working on innovations for decades to further increase road safety – in all vehicle segments, for all road users and for all relevant accident scenarios.

Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) assessed the Tayron based on four criteria: Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road User Protection (e.g. pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) and the safety support provided by driver assist and accident prevention systems. The 5-star rating achieved by the new SUV stands for an outstanding overall score, which reflects not only the continuous improvement of safety standards, but also the excellent equipment featuring assist systems for accident prevention as standard.

The new Tayron is equipped with the following assist systems already in the entry-level version:

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
• Lane keeping system Lane Assist
• Dynamic Road Sign Display
• Predictive speed limiter
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) “stop & go”
• Lane change system Side Assist
• Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
• Driver Attention Monitor and Driver Alert System
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
• Front Cross Traffic Assist
• Exit warning system

In addition, other safety-relevant features form part of the standard equipment:

• Emergency Call Service, validity 10 years from initial delivery01
• Front airbag for driver and front passenger, with front passenger front airbag deactivation
• Curtain and side airbags at front and rear, centre airbag at front
• Safety-optimised head restraints at front and rear
• Three-point automatic seat belt with belt tensioner for the outer rear seats
• Acoustic warning and warning lamp for unfastened belts, front and rear
• ISOFIX retaining rings for child seats on the outer rear seats and on the front passenger seat, compatible with i-Size
• Electronic Stability Control ESC and electromechanical brake servo
• Hill Start Assist
• Electronic parking brake, incl. Auto Hold function

The new Tayron is available to order now. The new Volkswagen Tayron has recently taken its place in the product range between the compact Tiguan and the larger Touareg. The model offers a variable interior and is optionally available with a third row of seats – and thus seven seats. In addition, the new SUV impresses with an intuitive infotainment system and a high-quality interior at premium level. The new all-rounder is available as a petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid model; the latter02 offers an excellent purely electric range of up to 127 km. A generous luggage compartment and a towing capacity of up to 2.5 tonnes03 make the Tayron the perfect companion for all life situations.

About Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) is an organisation founded by European transport ministries, automotive clubs and insurance associations. The aim is to provide consumers with independent information on the safety of new vehicles. The Euro NCAP tests include various crash scenarios; the vehicles’ active safety systems are also evaluated. The detailed results of the Euro NCAP test are available at www.euroncap.com.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. Prerequisite: availability of required mobile networks

02. Tayron Life 1.5 eHybrid – power consumption weighted combined 18.5-17.0 kWh/100km plus fuel consumption battery discharged combined 0.5-0.4 l/100km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined 11-9 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: B; CO₂ class battery discharged: E-D

03. Optional equipment

“Small on the outside. Big on the inside.” This was the slogan used by Volkswagen 50 years ago to advertise its latest product at the time, the Polo. When the small car came on the market in early May 1975, nobody expected that the extremely compact two-door vehicle would become a bestseller – nationally and internationally, over five decades, in six generations, with several prestigious awards, with more than 20 million units sold and as a pioneer in the compact car segment.

Polo stands for affordable entry-level mobility. When the first new Polos were on sale at dealerships, they were part of a new Volkswagen model family that took over the streets in the early 1970s. In the spring of 1975, the angular small car followed the Passat (1973) and Golf (1974) of the then still young water-cooled model generation, which succeeded the legendary VW Beetle. Throughout six model generations, it is clear that the overall concept – consisting of a fair price-performance ratio, high utility value, pioneering technology for the small car class and, of course, its attractive design – is still popular today and has made the model a bestseller. In addition, the Polo has succeeded in shaping the compact car segment for decades. Recognition from national and international trade media includes awards such as Car of the Year 2010, World Car of the Year 2010 and World Urban Car 2018.

Trendsetter and serial winner. What began as a simple two-door vehicle in 1975 has been perfected and expanded in many facets over five decades: in a total of six generations, as a hatchback Polo, as a coupé, as a sporty G40 or GTI01, as a colourful Harlequin, as an estate, as a notchback with the name Derby, as a CrossPolo with a striking off-road look, as an efficient Polo BlueMotion and, of course, as an extremely dynamic Polo R WRC, which was crowned with four World Championship titles in the World Rally Championship from 2013 to 2016.

Democratising innovation. Each generation of the Polo has offered more space and comfort, more efficient engines and innovative safety features. New features such as front and side airbags, power steering, belt tensioners and ABS were introduced and made sure the Polo remained successful. The next major step followed with the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, which set new standards in terms of connectivity, safety and driving dynamics and made the model even more digital and innovative. Today also, the small car boasts assist and convenience systems that are otherwise available only in higher vehicle classes. The model continues to be very popular worldwide and will be kept up to date in 2025. A perfect example of this is the Polo GTI, which can now be driven even more dynamically – thanks to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) that can be be deactivated, performance tyres and a new suspension and steering set-up.

Global production and worldwide success. Series production of the Polo I began in March 1975 at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, with 1.1 million units being produced there by 1981. As the model increased in importance, production was spread to other locations around the world, including Spain, Argentina, South Africa, Slovenia, China, Brazil and India. With more than 20 million units built, the Polo is one of the world’s most successful small compact vehicles.

Overview of the Polo generations:

Polo I – The first Polo, presented in Geneva in March 1975, was a simply equipped two-door model compared with the Audi 50, on which the new Volkswagen was technically based, and which was offered in parallel by Audi. The Polo, initially available with a 29 kW (40 PS) engine, impressed with an outstanding price-performance ratio and high utility value. With a length of 3.50 metres, it offered space for four people plus luggage. The original version of the Polo was produced until 1978, the updated version until 1981. More than 1.1 million vehicles were produced, including the Derby notchback version with spacious load compartment, built from 1977 to 1981.

Polo II – In September 1981, Volkswagen presented the second generation of the Polo with a completely redesigned body that grew to 3.66 metres. This squareback Polo model was a two-door small estate with generous space. Only one year later, a fastback coupé with more powerful petrol engines followed. The Polo Coupé GT40 was launched as a limited-edition model in 1987, the most powerful variant to date with 85 kW (115 PS). As an economical variant, the smallest diesel engine with an output of 33 kW (45 PS) also made its debut in the Polo in 1987. The Polo II was produced for a total of 13 years, with more than 2.7 million units sold.

Polo III - The third completely revamped generation followed in 1994: with a new body, chassis and engines. This was also available as a five-door model for the first time. The increased exterior dimensions ensured improved space, and modern safety systems such as airbags, belt tensioners and ABS were introduced. In 1995, one of the most curious Polo models was launched: the Polo Harlequin, whose four colours could be combined in a modular design. From 1997, the Polo was available as an estate. A limited special series made its debut in 1998: the Polo GTI with 92 kW (125 PS), which now also featured the three magical letters for the first time. A total of 3.5 million Polo III models were produced.

Polo IV – The fourth-generation Polo, introduced in 2001, had a new design with four large clear-glass headlights and was 15 centimetres longer and 5 centimetres wider than its predecessor. It now offered a luggage compartment volume of 1,030 litres with the rear seats folded down. New engines, including three-cylinder engines and powerful turbocharged engines in the Polo GTI, provided more power. Safety features such as front and side airbags, power steering and ABS were on board as standard. The Polo GTI (now with 110 kW/150 PS) followed in 2006, along with the CrossPolo in a robust off-road look and the Polo BlueMotion (with CO2 emissions of only 99 g/km). A total of 4.1 million fourth-generation models left the factory gates.

Polo V – The fifth-generation Polo, which celebrated its world premiere in March 2009, was longer than its predecessor with a length of almost four metres. The design was characterised by clean lines. Five new engines complemented the model range, including the Polo BlueMotion, which was introduced in December 2009 and consumed only 3.3 litres of diesel on average for 100 kilometres. The sporty Polo GTI was part of the model range again, and the Polo R WRC Street special model with its 162 kW (220 PS) TSI engine was available to order for the first time. The fastest production Polo to date brought the motorsport feeling of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to the road. Volkswagen sold a total of 6.3 million Polo V cars between 2009 and 2017.

Polo VI – The sixth-generation Polo, introduced in 2017, was based for the first time on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, giving it numerous optional features from higher vehicle classes. These included Automatic Emergency Braking (Front Assist) with City Emergency Braking System and Pedestrian Monitoring, lane change system with blind spot monitor and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Thanks to the modular concept, the Polo grew in length by 81 millimetres and now offered a luggage compartment volume of 351 litres. In 2021, the Polo was comprehensively revamped with a sharpened body design and new optional features such as IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights and assist systems such as IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist. The cockpit was digitalised and offered displays with screen diagonals of up to 25 centimetres as well as numerous digital features such as wireless charging and App-Connect. The new Polo GTI01 followed in summer 2021 with a powerful two-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an output of 152 kW (207 PS). In 2023, the limited-edition special model Polo GTI Edition 2502 made its debut with exclusive equipment to mark the 25th anniversary of the Polo GTI. Volkswagen has produced more than 2.5 million units of the Polo VI to date.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/

01. Polo GTI - Combined energy consumption 6.8-6.5 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 155-148 g/km; CO₂ class E

02. Polo GTI Edition 25 - This model is no longer on sale