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  • The New Passat Launch
    Apr 19, 2011 | Models
    The New Passat – 15 million bestseller is more impressive, safe and fuel efficient

    With over 15 million cars sold, the Passat by Volkswagen is one of the most successful automobiles in the world. Now there is a new Passat. It is the seventh generation since 1973. The styling of the bestseller was completely re-interpreted, and its front is more impressive than ever. Furthermore, the Passat has always mirrored the course of technological progress. And this applies unreservedly to the seventh Passat, which will launch simultaneously as a sedan and wagon. The overall range of technological innovations now implemented in the Passat 118TSI and Passat Highline variants has reached a scale previously found only in luxury class cars.

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  • 2010 Wheels magazine Car of the Year Award
    Jan 19, 2011 | Models
    Volkswagen wins Wheels Car of the Year, again!

    Volkswagen’s Polo has received the coveted Wheels Car of the Year award, following on from the success of the Golf last year.
    The Polo was up against a 21 strong field of competitors but overcame all with its quality and refinement, safety and technology to be awarded the 2010 Wheels Car of the Year.
    With a string of awards under its belt, the Volkswagen Polo continues to redefine expectations for cars in the light car class.

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  • Dec 9, 2010 | Models
    Passat: Carsales Network People's Choice Awards 2010 – Winner Medium Car category

    The Passat is a strong contender in the mid-size range, offering both Sedan and Wagon. We are honoured to have won the Carsales Network People's Choice Awards 2010 for the medium car category. The Passat’s win was firmly embedded by its offer of quality, on-road refinement and safety, as well as a big interior with ample passenger space.

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  • Dec 7, 2010 | Models
    Tiguan 147TSI – Money magazine 2010 Best-Value SUVs

    The range topping Tiguan 147TSI has powered on to finish out in front of it’s competitors, taking home the coveted Best Value Award for 2010 from Money magazine. With recent technical enhancements on the current model, it impressed the judges with its striking combination of luxury, performance and value, all in one compact SUV package.

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  • Dec 7, 2010 | Models
    Polo 66TDI Comfortline - Best Green Car 2010

    The Polo 66TDI Comfortline ticked the judges boxes for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, safety, and value. Beating 4 cars in its class and drove away with the Carsguide award for Best Green Car 2010. Its no wonder Polo is the small, big award winner.

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  • Dec 7, 2010 | Models
    Golf 118TSI Comfortline: Money magazine 2010 Best-Value Small Cars 2010

    With 34 years of experience under its belt, the Golf is truly an iconic model that sets benchmark, after benchmark. For the second year running, the Golf 118TSI Comfortline was awarded Money magazine 2010 Best-Value Small Cars 2010 confirming the Golf’s reputation for safety, efficiency and value.

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  • Dec 1, 2010 | Models
    Polo 66TDI Comfortline - 2010 Australia’s Best Car Awards – Light Car over $20,000

    It may not be the biggest car out there, but that doesn’t mean the Polo 66TDI Comfortline isn’t big on features like quality, safety, comfort and performance. Little wonder it snared the title of Best Light Car over $20,000 for 2010 at the annual Australia’s Best Car Awards.

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  • Dec 1, 2010 | Models
    Jetta 103TDI - 2010 Australia's Best Car Awards – Medium car under $50,000

    The Volkswagon Jetta 103TDI is no stranger to success, having been in the winner’s circle several times before. But with upgrades inside and out, the Jetta 103TDI was once again a judges’ favourite, winning the Best Medium-sized Car under $50,000 at the annual Australia’s Best Car Awards

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  • Nov 25, 2010 | Models
    Tiguan 103TDI - 2010 Australia's Best Car Awards – Small SUV under $40,000

    Competing in the largest and most competitive category at this year’s Australia’s Best Car Awards, the Tiguan 103TDI was named Best SUV under $40,000 2010. Technically enhanced compared to last years’ model while keeping with the same pricing structure, it ticks all the boxes: luxury, performance, value and remarkable fuel efficiency.

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  • Nov 25, 2010 | Models
    Polo – Carsguide Car of the Year 2010

    Last year it was Golf’s turn. But this year, it was all about Polo, with the range winning Carsguide Car of the Year 2010. Packed full of Volkswagen’s best thinking, Polo beat the competition across a number of categories including performance, comfort, safety, economy and environmental friendliness.

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