November 2025

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Is the Golf 8 a good car?

Is the Golf 8 a good car? The mk8 – launched in 2019 – was a solid enough car, but infuriating for its laggy infotainment system and useless touch sensitive buttons and sliders. In 2023 vw’s technical chief admitted that they’d screwed up big time, promising not to launch another car with thousands of problems

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Is the Golf 2. TDI fast?

Is the Golf 2. TDI fast? The Golf 2. TDI is a fast car. Not quite-a-fast-car, but one which in normal driving circumstances is comfortably faster than machines we called hot hatchbacks not many years ago. Well, obviously the 2. Golf 1. TDI’s 120hp, quite a bit more so. Lots more torque too, which makes

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Is there a Touareg R?

Is there a Touareg R? The Volkswagen Touareg R is the hottest version of the German manufacturer’s large SUV, the VW Touareg. If you’re after a large SUV and don’t need more than five seats, the Touareg should definitely be on your shopping list. It’s fast, decent to drive and well built, and since there’s

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How much is a Touareg hybrid?

How much is a Touareg hybrid? As we’ve detailed previously, the 2024 Volkswagen Touareg R sits atop the facelifted large SUV range at $129,990 plus on-road costs. Big money, but also a substantial $13,000 cheaper than an equivalently-specced (ie with sunroof) V8 TDI that it effectively replaces. The annual maintenance cost of a Volkswagen Touareg

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Is the VW Touareg discontinued?

Is the VW Touareg discontinued? Production of the Touareg combustion engine model ends in 2026. To mark this occasion, Volkswagen is launching the “Touareg FINAL EDITION”. The special-edition model can be ordered until the end of March 2026 at prices starting from 75,025 euros. Conclusion: The Touareg is more expensive but it’s far larger than

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