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Start of the Circular economy: Zwickau vehicle plant launches business areas

2026-01-29T18:37:26+00:00

The Zwickau vehicle plant is now taking on the role of central competence centre for the circular economy within the Volkswagen Group. In Zwickau, new business areas in the circular economy will be examined for economic viability, standards will be set and the knowledge gained will be made available to other locations worldwide. Volkswagen plans to invest a total of up to 90 million euros in the site over the next few years. The Free State of Saxony is funding the overall project with up to 10.7 million euros. In addition to its central function, Zwickau will initially start with the systematic disassembly of vehicles to recover valuable raw materials and reuse components. A gradual increase in capacity to 15,000 vehicles per year is planned by 2030. The implementation of the circular economy at the Zwickau site was decided during collective bargaining negotiations in December 2024.

The Volkswagen Group's circular economy strategy follows the principle of ‘REDUCE & GROW’: the use of primary raw materials and emissions are consistently reduced, while at the same time new value creation, resilience and innovative business models are established. In this way, Volkswagen secures its own value creation in the long term and develops it further – both ecologically and economically. New business models such as recycling, refurbishment (vehicle reconditioning) and second-life applications open up additional market and revenue potential.

The Zwickau vehicle plant is playing a pioneering role for the Volkswagen Group in the field of circular economy. Technical innovations and the use of AI are being developed and standardised. By using data platforms and AI, Volkswagen can efficiently track and control material flows, recycling processes and business models, and set new standards. In addition, Zwickau will play a central role in the training and further education of employees in the circular economy.

In a first step, dismantling processes will be defined, tested and validated at the site in order to set standards for all other sites. This will give Volkswagen access to parts and components that, after proper testing and processing, can be returned to the cycle, e.g. for used vehicles. Another focus is on separating materials cleanly in order to obtain pure recyclates.

Andreas Walingen, Head of Group Circular Economy: "The circular economy will become increasingly important for Volkswagen AG in the coming years. It addresses key challenges facing the automotive industry: raw material resilience, decarbonisation, economic efficiency and employment. Specifically, we are pursuing the goal of reusing raw materials for the construction of new vehicles. This will make Volkswagen less dependent on the global raw materials trade, reduce the CO2 footprint of its vehicles and create new business models. The circular economy promotes technological and digital innovation and secures jobs at the site and value creation in Germany. That is the mission of the Zwickau vehicle plant. Here, we define, test and review all the necessary processes and standards. In the medium term, we will need a CE value creation network with additional locations and partnerships throughout Europe in order to scale the circular economy successfully in economic terms.

To get started with the circular economy, up to 90 million euros will be invested in conversion work, technical equipment and AI applications at the site over the next few years. This year, 500 pre-series vehicles (test vehicles) are already being processed. From 2027, the number of vehicles will increase. A modular dismantling concept will allow capacity to be gradually increased to 15,000 vehicles per year by 2030.

Danny Auerswald, spokesperson for the management board of Volkswagen Saxony: "Volkswagen Saxony is once again taking on a pioneering role. We were the first plant to switch completely to e-mobility. Now we are tapping into the important business area of the circular economy. With our experience in large-scale production and the excellent university landscape in Saxony, we will examine these new business areas for the Group, present them in an economically viable manner and expand them."

Dirk Panter, Minister for Economic Affairs in the Free State of Saxony: "With the recycling topic here in Zwickau, we are breaking new ground for VW as a whole. The plant in Mosel is thus taking on an important function and pioneering role within the Group. Saxony can once again prove that it has solutions for the future of the automotive industry. The new project highlights the responsible use of existing resources and also offers new prospects for employees in Mosel. The diversification of the Zwickau location thus strengthens the future viability of this Saxon automotive region."

The circular economy will play a greater role in future apprenticeships and university courses. In close cooperation with the Volkswagen Education Institute and the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences, existing career paths and courses of study will be supplemented with content on the circular economy. The Zwickau site will thus also take on the training and further education of employees at future locations.

The move into the circular economy was agreed for the Zwickau site during collective bargaining negotiations in December 2024. In addition to vehicle production, this business area is a second pillar for securing sustainable employment and building expertise in the Central Germany region.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

Volkswagen delivers 4.73 million vehicles worldwide and further consolidates its market leadership in Europe

2026-01-22T19:13:24+00:00

The Volkswagen brand delivered around 4.73 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year. Deliveries therefore virtually matched the prior-year level amid challenging market conditions (–1.4 percent). While a positive trend could be observed particularly in Europe (+5.1 percent) and South America (+18.5 percent), the market environment in China (–8.4 percent) remains challenging. US tariffs also had a marked impact on deliveries in North America (–8.2 percent).

Demand for electric vehicles is holding up, with Volkswagen delivering approximately 382,000 all-electric vehicles worldwide in 2025 (–0.2 percent). The share of all-electric vehicles relative to total deliveries thus stood at 8.1 percent.

Volkswagen therefore remains at the pinnacle of the European market both for vehicles with conventional drives and for all-electric models. It also holds pole position in the company’s home market of Germany, where the Volkswagen brand’s share across all drive types according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is 19.6 percent (+0.5 year-on-year).

Martin Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, said: “The trend in our delivery figures underscores that our products are being well received by our customers and also that we are on the right track with our brand strategy. We expect the market environment to remain challenging overall in 2026. All the same, I firmly believe that thanks to our refreshed, attractive product portfolio and our clear focus on efficiency and competitiveness we are very well equipped to rise to this challenge. In China alone, we will be bringing out more than ten new electric models this year.”

Strong growth in all-electric ID. models in Europe

Volkswagen significantly increased its sales of all-electric vehicles in 2025, especially in Germany and Europe. Deliveries rose to 93,800 vehicles in the company’s home market of Germany (+60.7 percent) and to around 247,900 units in the whole of Europe (+49.1 percent).

The new best-selling model in the ID. family, the ID.7, was a major driver of this growth. Around 35,000 units of this model were delivered in Germany, representing an increase of 132.0 percent. The ID.7 was likewise popular among customers across Europe, who ordered 76,600 units (+133.9 percent). The top model is available both as a saloon (ID.7) and as an estate (ID.7 Tourer).

Volkswagen expects demand for its electric vehicles to rise in the current year as it rolls out many new all-electric models, including the ID. Polo with a starting price of around 25,000 euros and the production version of the ID. Cross compact SUV.

T-Roc is Europe’s best-selling SUV

SUVs maintained their strong position in the brand’s model mix in 2025. They accounted for 50.2 percent of Volkswagen’s total deliveries, an increase of 5.3 percent year-on-year. In the United States, over 78.5 percent of Volkswagen models sold were SUVs.

Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV in Europe is the T-Roc, the second generation of which came on the market in 2025, selling 201,995 units (+3.9 percent on 2024). The Volkswagen Tayron, available since spring 2025, is also being well received, with 60,700 units already delivered worldwide.

50 years of GTI: special anniversary model

A particular highlight this year is the 50th anniversary of the GTI, an icon of automotive history. Volkswagen is celebrating its anniversary with the Golf GTI EDITION 50, whose market launch is now underway. The outstanding special model is the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI and raises the bar in terms of performance and driving dynamics.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

02. Golf GTI EDITION 50 - combined energy consumption: 7.9-7.6 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 179-173 g/km; CO₂ class: G-F

Volkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo

2026-01-15T16:57:00+00:00

Volkswagen is opening the doors to the all-new ID. Polo for the first time, offering an exciting glimpse into the interior of its future models. The new holistic design approach, shaped especially by customer feedback, will define the cockpit of upcoming ID. models. Features include new clarity and quality, and intuitive controls, with familiar VW operating patterns adopted and further developed. At the same time, a new software generation brings fresh functions to the ID. Polo. The charm of the 1980s is now present in the vehicle thanks to the retro display: with a single button press, the digital instrument displays transform into screen views reminiscent of the first Golf.

Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Technical Development, says: “Our new interior architecture, starting with the all-new ID. Polo, elevates the customer experience to a new level: with clean lines, high-quality materials, and an intuitive operating environment with physical buttons and newly structured screens. In addition, from the ID. Polo onwards, our next software generation will deliver noticeably more comfort and functions for our customers. This includes, for example, the third generation of Travel Assist, which will soon recognise red traffic lights and stop signs, as well as comfortable one-pedal-driving.”

Positive atmosphere and high-quality standards. Volkswagen has long delivered quality and comfort standards in the small and compact car classes that are aligned with a higher vehicle class. With the all-new ID. Polo, Volkswagen continues this approach in conjunction with the new ‘Pure Positive’ design language. The cross-class impression is reflected in details such as fabric-covered surfaces on the dashboard and door inserts. The pleasant feel of all surfaces, buttons, controls and handles creates an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Furthermore, Volkswagen’s new cockpit landscape focuses on even more intuitive operation. Key elements include:

Displays with clear information and tidy menu structures
More buttons for direct functions
A multi-function steering wheel with clear button controls
Adoption of familiar VW operating patterns

Volkswagen Chief Designer Andreas Mindt says: “The all-new ID. Polo is an affordable friend for everyday life. Just as the Polo always was, but now electric.” Mindt continues: “We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very first contact. Clear physical buttons provide stability and trust, warm materials make it appealing, and charming details such as the new retro views of the instruments show the typical Volkswagen wink. All this makes the ID. Polo a compact car with a big heart – ‘Pure Positive’ in its purest form.”

ID. Polo with clear horizontal orientation of cockpit architecture. Two large displays, arranged along a single line of sight, define the new cockpit architecture. These include the digital cockpit behind the steering wheel, with a screen diagonal of 26.0 cm (10.25 inches), and the 33-cm (almost 13-inch) touchscreen of the infotainment system, which stands out in its segment due to its size and features. The graphics are high-resolution and precise, and the central display is easily accessible for the front passenger as well. Separate buttons for climate functions and the hazard warning lights are integrated into a strip below the infotainment screen. The multi-function steering wheel is also completely new, featuring clearly structured button fields. Positioned between the smartphone tray and the cup holders is a rotary controller for audio operation, easily accessible for both driver and passenger, allowing volume adjustment as well as track and station selection. The ID.Light has been significantly further developed: this interactive and intuitive light strip now extends not only across the width of the instrument panel at the base of the windscreen, but also into the front doors for the first time.

Retro display – a playful wink. Special, unexpected details designed to create an emotional connection are summarised by the design team under the term ‘Secret Sauce’. In the ID. Polo, this tangible extra is embodied by the retro display: with just one press of a button on the steering wheel or via the infotainment system, the digital cockpit displays transform into classic views from the Golf I of the 1980s.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador

2026-01-10T14:40:29+00:00

Emily Cox becomes the new brand ambassador for Volkswagen. The Austrian actress with Irish-English roots, known from international Netflix productions such as "The Last Kingdom" and the German comedy series "jerks.", stands for versatility and authenticity. In her roles, she embodies multifaceted characters while remaining approachable and down-to-earth – values that also characterize Volkswagen. At Christmas, she celebrated the world premiere of her latest film – "The Physician 2".

As a Volkswagen brand ambassador, Emily Cox drives a Tayron and tests the spacious SUV in everyday life with her family. Jens Katemann, Head of Communications for the Volkswagen Brand and Brand Group Core, says: “Volkswagen has been accompanying families for generations and stands for reliable mobility. With Emily Cox, we have gained an authentic and down-to-earth brand ambassador who credibly brings our values into everyday life. She embodies exactly what Volkswagen stands for: approachability, openness, and the feeling of being part of our customers’ lives.”

The actress herself associates personal memories with the brand. She says: “Volkswagen was already part of my childhood – our first family car was a Golf. That makes it even more special for me to now drive a vehicle of the brand with my own little family.” Professionally, Emily Cox travels a lot and regularly commutes between Vienna, Berlin, and other filming locations. “As a mother, I especially appreciate the safety of a Volkswagen – as well as the generous space and comfort of the Tayron,” she adds.

Currently, Emily Cox stars in the leading role of "The Physician 2” (Constantin Film), which premiered in German cinemas on December 25. She has previously appeared in German-language productions such as “Achtsam Morden” and “jerks.”. Her international breakthrough came with the Netflix series "The Last Kingdom", where she played the Viking warrior Brida.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

The original turns 50 – Volkswagen celebrates five decades of GTI in 2026

2026-01-04T13:14:10+00:00

It is the world’s most successful compact sports car: the Golf GTI. The original in its class. More than 2.5 million units have been produced to date. In 2026, the Golf GTI will turn 50 – and this will be celebrated with a variety of national and international classic events, the exclusive anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50, and the world premiere of the first all-electric GTI.

A success story since 1976. When the Golf GTI was launched in 1976, no one could have guessed that the 81 kW (110 PS) Volkswagen, with its red grille surround, black wheel arch extensions and golf ball gear knob, would soon become the world’s most successful compact sports car. Only 5,000 units were planned, but in the first year alone dealers sold 10 times as many vehicles. In total, 461,690 first-generation Golf GTI cars were built.

It was the unusual overall package that struck a chord: a highly precise sports car for lonely Alpine passes and, at the same time, a practical companion for every day of the year, extremely economical and instantly a timeless style icon. The price was also a hit: 13,850 Deutschmarks in Germany. The media spoke of the democratisation of the sports car. And indeed, the performance of the 182 km/h Volkswagen was impressive: with a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds, the 1976 Golf GTI left behind numerous sports cars and coupés that were easily 10,000 Deutschmarks more expensive.

The DNA for the past 50 years – and for tomorrow. The unique interplay of agile engine, lightweight front-wheel drive, balanced chassis, perfectly fitting sports seats and crisp, no-frills design still characterises the Golf GTI today. It is this synthesis that Volkswagen has continuously refined over 50 years – making the Golf GTI an authentic sports car and the original in its class. The fact is: today, when people say GTI, they mean Volkswagen. The crowning glory of this world-famous product brand in the anniversary year 2026 is the Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production Golf GTI to date, with 239 kW (325 PS). The anniversary model is already available to order in some European markets, with the first units to be delivered in 2026. Volkswagen has also proven that the GTI philosophy is successful in other model series, especially with the Polo GTI. In 2026, a new Polo GTI will take off: the ID. Polo GTI. With 166 kW (226 PS), it will transfer the GTI philosophy into the electric drive era for the first time – there could not have been a better debut year for the first electric GTI.

Classic GTI in Paris and Bremen. The first five decades of the GTI will be the focus of various major classic events in 2026. The celebrations kick off from 28 January to 1 February in Paris at Rétromobile. The classic car show at the Porte de Versailles will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2026, just like the Golf GTI. Almost simultaneously, the first German show for classic vehicles begins in the Hanseatic city of Bremen: the Bremen Classic Motorshow. Here, the Golf GTI will be in the spotlight from 30 January to 2 February. Both shows are therefore not only the opening events for the European classic season 2026, but also for the GTI year 2026.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. Golf GTI EDITION 50 - combined energy consumption: 7.9-7.6 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 179-173 g/km; CO₂ class: G-F

02. Near-production concept. The model is not yet available for sale

Start of European battery cell production: PowerCo commissions Salzgitter gigafactory

2025-12-27T16:27:44+00:00

PowerCo SE today commissioned the Salzgitter gigafactory as planned and produced the first Unified Cells "made in Europe". The commencement of production marks a milestone for the Volkswagen Group and the European battery industry: PowerCo is designing, developing and producing battery cells entirely in Europe for the first time, thus strengthening the company's technological sovereignty. The cells will now be delivered to the Volkswagen Group brands for final road tests. Their debut is planned for next year in the Electric Urban Car Family of Volkswagen, ŠKODA and SEAT/CUPRA.

Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group, states: "The PowerCo Gigafactory in Salzgitter sends a strong technological signal for Europe and serves as a cornerstone on our path to becoming a global automotive tech leader. We are the first European carmaker to establish our own battery cell development and production. This step strengthens our position and independence in the global competition."

Technological leap in battery technology
Within the Volkswagen Group, PowerCo is expected to cover around 50 per cent of the demand for Unified Cells, with the other half supplied by external suppliers. The standardised cell architecture enables worldwide use across all brands and regions and offers economies of scale, cost advantages and technological flexibility – from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to nickel-manganese- cobalt (NMC) and solid state, all relevant cell technologies are possible.

The first PowerCo Unified Cell is based on NMC technology and is one of the most powerful battery cells in the volume segment. Compared to previous cells, it delivers around 10 per cent more energy density. Furthermore, it is perfectly synchronised with Volkswagen’s new cell-to-pack battery system and thus offers advantages in range, efficiency and performance. It is produced in Salzgitter. More variants will follow, for example the PowerCo Unified Cell with LFP technology.

Thomas Schmall, Group Board Member for Technology, emphasises: "With PowerCo, we are consistently expanding our know-how in battery technology. In combination with the new battery system, the Unified Cell "made in Salzgitter" brings a real technological leap for our customers.

This puts us in the driver’s seat when it comes to a key technology for e-mobility.”

Salzgitter becomes Europe's leading battery centre
Production of the PowerCo Unified Cell will be gradually ramped up in the coming year. In the first step, an annual production capacity of up to 20 GWh will be built up in Salzgitter, which can be expanded to up to 40 GWh if required. Salzgitter will serve as the lead plant for the following PowerCo gigafactories in Valencia (Spain) and St. Thomas (Canada), all of which are based on PowerCo's standard factory concept. The experience gained in Salzgitter will then be transferred to Valencia and St. Thomas. The exchange of know-how and personnel has already begun.

At the same time, the Research & Development centre in Salzgitter continues to grow: Since 2022, the laboratory, testing and development capacities have been strategically expanded. Another test field is currently under construction, which is scheduled to go into operation at the beginning of 2026. As a result, Salzgitter is increasingly developing into the leading battery hub in Europe.

Frank Blome, CEO PowerCo SE, says: "In just three years, we have built an entirely new company, developed a competitive product, and completed a cell factory along with its upstream supply chain. At the same time, we are already constructing the next cell factories in Spain and Canada. In short: we deliver. This achievement is the result of an outstanding team effort by many colleagues at PowerCo and Volkswagen – and I’m deeply grateful for that."

New standards in sustainability and digitalisation
The Gigafactory Salzgitter is also setting new standards for low-CO₂ cell production. Production is running entirely with renewable energy from wind and solar. For the first time, the energy- intensive clean and drying rooms will also be operated with green electricity. In the industry, fossil fuels are typically used for this purpose. In total, the Salzgitter Gigafactory emits up to 115,000 tons less CO₂ annually than comparable, conventional factories.

Highly automated production combined with comprehensive real-time data analysis is the key to continuously improving process stability, efficiency and quality. Thousands of data points from machine and building monitoring enable seamless traceability and form the basis for AI-supported quality control.

Article source: www.vwpress.co.uk

Reinventing a bestseller: ID. Polo on the road to series production

2025-12-21T17:15:38+00:00

The countdown to the new ID. Polo is on: Just a few months before its world premiere, a fleet of almost production-ready ID. Polo prototypes is covering the final test kilometres in numerous regions worldwide. The goal: to achieve the highest quality and perfection in detail, as well as fine-tuning the driving characteristics.

Thomas Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group Core and CEO of the Volkswagen brand, said: “The ID. Polo marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen: with fresh design, intuitive operation, top quality and first-class driving characteristics – and finally with a proper name again. With an entry-level price starting at 25,000 euros, we are making electric mobility accessible to many people in Europe. And this is just the beginning: In 2026, we will launch six new electric models – all 100 per cent Volkswagen!”

A new era – 50 years after the first Polo. With the ID. Polo, Volkswagen is focusing on familiar strengths: intuitive operation, functionality, quality and affordability. At the same time, the ID. Polo is the first model to feature the new ‘Pure Positive’ design language by Head of Design, Andreas Mindt. The result is a compact electric model offering more space and precise driving characteristics on the level of the next higher class of vehicle. In addition, it is the first model in the electric ID. family to bear the established Volkswagen name Polo.

Four power outputs, two battery sizes, up to 450 km range. At its debut in spring 2026, the ID. Polo will be available in three power outputs: 85 kW (116 PS), 99 kW (135 PS) and 155 kW (211 PS). The sporty ID. Polo GTI with 166 kW (226 PS) will follow later in the year.

The 85 kW and 99 kW versions will come as standard with a 37 kWh (net) LFP (lithium iron phosphate) high-voltage battery. This battery can be charged at DC rapid-charging points with up to 90 kW. The 155 kW and 166 kW versions will be powered by an NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) variant of the new PowerCo unified cell, with an energy content of 52 kWh (net), enabling ranges of up to 450 km and charging at up to 130 kW DC.

The ID. Polo features a newly developed front-wheel drive. It is based on the further developed Modular Electric Drive Matrix: MEB+. The completely new, highly efficient electric drive reduces complexity, the number of components and weight – parameters that allow Volkswagen to reduce costs and consumption. In addition, the electric front-wheel drive offers clear space advantages. Key modules include a highly efficient Volkswagen electric motor of the latest generation, called APP 290. Integrated flat in the underbody is a new battery generation: the PowerCo unified cell, which uses cell-to-pack technology. This eliminates the intermediate step via module housings and combines the cells directly into a battery pack – reducing price, installation space and weight while increasing energy density by about 10 per cent. The benefit: more range.

Democratising innovations. With MEB+, not only the latest electric drive technologies but also numerous next-generation assistance systems make their way into the ID. Polo. These include the significantly enhanced Travel Assist: the system can enable assisted lateral and longitudinal guidance and assisted lane changes on motorways. In addition, Travel Assist in the ID. Polo will for the first time offer traffic light and stop sign recognition.

Key data of the new ID. Polo. The ID. Polo is 4,053 mm long, 1,816 mm wide and 1,530 mm high. Its wheelbase measures 2,600 mm. Although its size is roughly comparable to the classic Polo (MQB, Modular Transverse Toolkit), the electric ID. Polo offers clear space advantages thanks to the compact drive modules of MEB+: passengers benefit from an extra 19 mm of interior length, particularly noticeable in the rear. Interior width and headroom have also increased. The luggage compartment volume has grown by 24 per cent compared with the classic Polo – from 351 to 435 litres. With the rear seatbacks folded down, the load volume rises to 1,243 litres (compared with 1,125 litres in the classic Polo). This extra space makes the always four-door, five-seater ID. Polo more versatile than any of its predecessors – perfect for city life and everyday use with friends and family.

Brand Group Core harnesses Europe’s full innovative power. The development of the ID. Polo is a collaborative project within the Brand Group Core: SEAT & CUPRA led the project, and the ID. Polo was designed at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Wolfsburg. Key technologies – such as software, assistance systems, drive, chassis and steering – come from Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform. The ID. Polo will be built at the SEAT & CUPRA plant in Martorell, Spain.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. Polo - Near-production concept car

02. Near-production concept car. The model is not yet available for sale

03. Forecast values

04. ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI - Near-production concept cars

05. ID. Polo GTI - Near-production concept car

New T-Roc receives top rating of five stars in Euro NCAP tests

2025-12-11T18:26:23+00:00

With the new T-Roc, another Volkswagen model has achieved the maximum rating of five stars in Euro NCAP tests. The outstanding overall score is proof of the compact SUV’s holistic safety concept, which meets the current, particularly demanding test procedure. The new T-Roc is therefore among the best vehicles in its class. Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Programme) announced the latest results of its safety tests this morning.

The new T-Roc achieved high scores in tests conducted by the renowned European consumer protection institute. These included protection of adult occupants, protection of children and protection of vulnerable road users as well as pedestrian protection. In addition, the Euro NCAP test team places great emphasis on accident prevention. In this area, too, the compact SUV – which is equipped with numerous standard driver assistance and emergency braking systems even in the basic version – earned good marks from the test commission.

Back in May, the Volkswagen Tayron had already received the coveted five-star rating. Furthermore, the 2025 Euro NCAP re-assessments of Golf, ID.3 and ID.4 confirm that these Volkswagen models also continue to achieve five-star levels thanks to ongoing improvements. All awards once again demonstrate that Volkswagen lives up to its “safety4all” claim: the company deploys high-tech assistance systems not only in premium models but especially in its high-volume models, thereby further enhancing the comfort and safety of individual mobility.

Standard assistance systems of the new T-Roc at a glance:

Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support
Driver attention monitor and driver alert system
Auto hold function for the electronic parking brake
Hill start assist
Park distance control (warning signals for obstacles at the front and rear)
Electronic stability control
Light Assist main-beam control
Predictive speed limiter
Cruise control system, with adaptive cruise control (depending on trim)
Front Cross Traffic Assist
Autonomous emergency braking Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Park Assist Plus (standard for Style and R-Line)
Rear-view camera system (standard for Life equipment line and above)
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Lane change system Side Assist with rear traffic alert and exit warning system
Dynamic road sign display

Optional assistance systems available for the T-Roc:

Parking package with:
- V2X
- Memory function for Park Assist Plus
- Park Assist Pro with remote function
IQ.DRIVE technology package with:
- Travel Assist including Lane Assist and Emergency Assist
- Proactive occupant protection system
- Area view including rear-view camera
- Head-up display

Bestseller improved in all areas. The first T-Roc was launched in 2017 and is Volkswagen’s most successful SUV worldwide after the Tiguan. The newly presented second generation has been improved across the board. With consistently new hybrid drives, a new and very high-quality interior including next-generation infotainment, cockpit and operating systems, more space in the interior and luggage compartment, and assistance systems on the level of higher vehicle classes, the T-Roc has made a major leap forward. Matching this: the new, clean and charismatic design.

Euro NCAP – the benchmark for safety. Euro NCAP is an independent European organisation that has been assessing the safety level of new vehicles since 1997. It is supported by European transport ministries, automobile clubs and insurance associations and provides car buyers with comprehensive information on the safety of new models. The test procedures and requirements for standard assistance systems and passive safety are tightened at regular intervals – approximately every two years. Detailed information on the respective tests can be found at www.euroncap.com.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. T-Roc 1.5 eTSI (110 kW/150 PS) - Energy consumption: combined 6.0-5.6 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions: combined 136-128 g/km, CO₂ class: E-D

02. Within the system limits: the driver must always be ready to override the assist system and is not released from the responsibility of driving the vehicle with due care and attention

03. Information applies to the German market

New Transporter wins double at What Van? Awards 2026

2025-12-06T13:15:02+00:00

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Transporter has been named ‘Medium Van of the Year’ thanks to its everyday practicality and reliability, as well as taking home the ‘Safety Award’ at the What Van? Awards 2026.

Impressing judges with its 1.28-tonne payload1 and up to 6.8m3 load volume, the new Transporter came out on top at yesterday’s awards ceremony.

Judged by an independent panel of experts on factors including driver experience, running costs, functionality and desirability, the new Transporter was recognised for its practicality as an everyday workhorse and its excellent safety rating.

The new Transporter also took home the ‘Safety Award’, sponsored by Euro NCAP. Fitted as standard with a range of safety and driver assistance systems such as intelligent cruise control system and lane assist, the new Transporter is available with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system and radar-camera fusion technology.

The previous generation Transporter was also Highly Commended in the Used Van category, receiving praise for its high residual values, enduring quality and reliability.

The annual What Van? Awards celebrate the very best of the UK’s light commercial vehicle industry.

Commenting on the award, James Dallas, Editor at What Van?, said: “The Volkswagen Transporter is the most accomplished and best to drive medium van on the market in both ICE and electric modes. Commendably, it has also gained top marks for safety.”

John Ricardo-Neto, Head of Product Planning at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, added: “We’re thrilled to see the Transporter win both ‘Medium Van of the Year’ and the ‘Safety Award’. This year we’re celebrating 75 years of the VW Bus, and the Transporter's continued success demonstrates its unmatched performance and practicality as the perfect companion for van drivers.”

For more details on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Transporter, visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.

Article source: www.vwpress.co.uk