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Exclusive anniversary model with 239 kW (325 PS) and a torque of 420 Nm offers outstanding driving dynamics and numerous design highlightsOptional GTI-Performance package with Performance chassis, 19-inch alloy wheels, Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres and Akrapovič titanium exhaust system raises driving dynamics to a new levelGolf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest Volkswagen production model on the Nordschleife trackWorld premiere for fans at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring It’s the highlight before the highlight: Volkswagen is presenting the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. In 2026, the Golf GTI will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the brand is marking this special event with this outstanding special model. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS), the Golf GTI EDITION 50 is going down in history as the most powerful production Golf GTI to date. Production of the exclusive special model is scheduled to start in Wolfsburg at the end of 2025 so the Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be delivered to customers promptly for the start of its anniversary year from the first quarter of 2026. The Golf GTI is one of the most successful compact sports cars in the world. More than 2.5 million units have been produced worldwide to date. In time for its 50th birthday next year, Volkswagen is launching a special model with a focus on driving pleasure in the form of the Golf GTI EDITION 50.

Anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50 makes its debut in front of a large crowdClass win for the Golf GTI in the 24h race at the Nürburgring 280,000 spectators attend Germany’s largest motorsport event Unique weekend of motorsport for Volkswagen at the Nürburgring: the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 in front of cheering fans was followed by a strong showing at the 24h race. The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h driven by Benny Leuchter (Germany), Johan Kristoffersson (Sweden), Heiko Hammel (Germany) and Nico Otto (Germany) repeated last year’s success in the AT3 class for vehicles with alternative fuels, taking position 24 overall out of 135 participating vehicles. The 397 PS (291 kW) Golf GTI for the racetrack is powered by an innovative fuel consisting of 60 percent renewable raw materials. 280,000 spectators set a new attendance record for the classic endurance race, which is held in Germany’s Eifel region. On Friday, the new Golf GTI EDITION 50(((Golf GTI EDITION 50 - near-production concept car. The vehicle is not yet available for sale.

Anniversary model of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 to be launched in 2026 to mark the 50th birthday of the iconRacing driver Benny Leuchter (D) completes a lap of the Nürburgring in 07:46:13 minutes in the new Golf GTI EDITION 50Exclusive Golf GTI EDITION 50 will be presented on 20 June in advance of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring Not yet on the market and already a record holder: on 20 June 2025, Volkswagen will present the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The most powerful production GTI to date is the exclusive anniversary model for the 50th anniversary of the compact sports car icon. The birthday celebration will take place in 2026 – in parallel with the market entry of the new model. But the Golf GTI EDITION 50 has already written itself into the history books of the Nürburgring and the Volkswagen brand: racing driver Benny Leuchter (D) completed a lap of the Nordschleife with a near-production test vehicle of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 in just 07:46:13 minutes. A new record – never before has a Volkswagen with road approval been faster on the Nürburgring. “The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 is a statement with which Volkswagen expresses the pure GTI idea – the combination of superior drive power and highly precise chassis with front-wheel drive – more effectively than ever before,” explains Benny Leuchter after his record-breaking drive. The racing driver, who has been testing and tuning the chassis of new models for the Development department of the Volkswagen brand for many years, set this new record time during the official record drive of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the Nürburgring. “It’s truly impressive how easily this Volkswagen can be moved so quickly over the Nordschleife track,” says Leuchter. “In technical terms the car was the same as the version that will be sold in the future,” points out Leuchter.

On the racetrack: Volkswagen will be represented by two enhanced Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, powered by alternative fuel In the spotlight: Volkswagen will present the anniversary model marking the Golf GTI’s 50th birthday to the publicLap of honour: 40 sporty Volkswagen cars in front of 200,000 fans on the Nürburgring Nordschleife A special GTI weekend is coming up soon: at the ADAC 24-hour race at the Nürburgring on Friday 20 June, Volkswagen will present the world premiere of the most powerful production Golf GTI ever built to date. Performance, appearance, equipment? Still secret. But it can already be revealed that the vehicle is a top-class anniversary model to mark the 50th birthday of the GTI next year, which Volkswagen is celebrating with this special car. This is just the start of what will be a weekend of racing tailor-made for Volkswagen fans: only one day later, two enhanced Golf GTI Clubsport 24h cars will take on the great challenge and compete in the 24-hour race on the circuit nicknamed ‘Green Hell’ in front of an expected 200,000 spectators. Two fast GTIs, two strong teams: The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with start number 19 will be driven by racing and Volkswagen test driver Benny Leuchter (D), seven-time rallycross world champion Johan Kristoffersson (S),Heiko Hammel (D) and Nico Otto (D). Jasmin Preisig (CH), Fabian Vettel (D), Timo Hochwind (D) and Christian Gebhardt (D) will compete in the second Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with start number 76. Both Golf GTI Clubsport 24 cars will be prepared and entered by Max Kruse Racing from Duisburg. E20 for greater range and lower emissions: The two Golf GTI Clubsport 24h cars will start in the AT3 class for vehicles with alternative fuels. The innovative Shell E20 bioethanol fuel, which was developed in cooperation with Volkswagen, will be used for the cars.

The new dance floor hit by DJ and music producer Purple Disco Machine and Jake Shears about the Volkswagen “Fire + Ice” special model has already been streamed more than one million times in just a few days Stunts reloaded: Action-packed music video with the legendary Golf 2 Fire & Ice and the new ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE reinterprets the legendary Golf Fire and Ice special model from the 1990s in collaboration with BOGNER FIRE+ICE Volkswagen is bringing back the music and pop culture of the 1990s with its new all-electric ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE special model: With spectacular stunts and breathtaking landscape shots, Willy Bogner’s ski film “Fire and Ice” (1986) quickly achieved cult status in the 1980s. The legendary Golf 2 Fire & Ice (1990), inspired by the film, had a lasting impact on the Zeitgeist. The film and the car have retained their cult status to this day. Volkswagen is now continuing this success story in musical form: with “Fire + Ice”, internationally acclaimed DJ Purple Disco Machine reinterprets the film’s iconic theme song and, together with Jake Shears, brings a fresh sound to the nostalgic success story. The protagonists of the action-packed music video are the Golf 2 Fire & Ice and its all-electric successor, the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE. “Volkswagen has always been an integral part of mainstream culture – and it is precisely this lifestyle that we want to bring back into the spotlight.”, says Christine Wolburg, Chief Brand Officer of Volkswagen. “Our mission as a brand is to be anchored at the heart of society, and to play an active role in shaping the pop culture of tomorrow. With the new all-electric ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE and the collaboration with BOGNER FIRE+ICE and Purple Disco Machine, we are bringing together the topics of cars, fashion and music in a unique way.

Four new products at a glance – including a new all-electric ID. Show car and the all-new T-Roc50 years of GTI: The Golf GTI EDITION 50 anniversary model and GTI History Wall celebrate an iconMobility for all: An experience space in the middle of the city comprising interactive stations, barrier-free access and emotional staging At this year’s IAA MOBILITY, the Volkswagen brand is underlining its claim to offer mobility for everyone: VW is presenting four new models at the freely accessible event area in Munich city center. The open stand concept represents the brand’s approachability, invites visitors to explore and inspires the exchange of ideas. The Open Space will be open from Tuesday, September 9, through Sunday, September 14. Admission is free. You can find an overview of the program at: https://www.volkswagen.de/de/marke-und-erlebnis/iaa2025.html. Two years ago, Volkswagen entered into a dialog with visitors to the IAA MOBILITY with its urban world of experience. In a few weeks, it will be that time again: The company will present new vehicles and innovative technologies, and will invite visitors to a variety of events in the city center of Munich. Martin Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales: “With our appearance at the Open Space, we are showing what Volkswagen stands for – today and tomorrow. It stands for innovative mobility, emotional products and a clear commitment to our customers. For us, the IAA MOBILITY is more than just a trade fair – it is a stage on which we make it possible to experience Volkswagen’s vision of mobility for everyone. The Open Space illustrates how we are shaping the future – accessible, diverse and at the center of life.”

Limited special edition now available to orderExclusive paintwork and striking exterior and interior detailsThe ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE reimagines the iconic 1990s Golf special edition Fire and Ice designed in collaboration with BOGNER FIRE+ICE Just a year after the world premiere of the show car, Volkswagen is launching a limited special edition of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, with an extremely dynamic powertrain, exclusive paintwork and a wealth of design highlights. The model was developed in collaboration with the performance sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE, part of the Munich-based luxury sports fashion company BOGNER, just like the legendary Golf II Fire and Ice, which became a surprise success in the 90s and now enjoys cult status among fans. In tribute to the original model’s debut year, only 1990 units of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE will be available to order. Prices in Germany start from €56,020. Martin Sander, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales: “The response to last year’s show car was overwhelming. Many Volkswagen fans expressed a strong desire to see this car enter series production, and we were only too happy to make that wish a reality. The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE demonstrates the emotive appeal of our premium sports model, while also carrying a piece of Volkswagen history into the electric future.” Volkswagen unveiled the show car at the ID. Treffen in Locarno in 2024. Powerful motors, large battery and high charging capacity. The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE is available with two motor options – 210 kW (286 PS) and 240 kW (326 PS). At both output levels, the electric motor generates a maximum torque of 545 Nm.

follows a new design language and is intended to enhance the T-CROSS classMEB+ with front-wheel drive – the next stage in the evolution of the electric drive modular assembly matrix is the key to building entry-level electric Volkswagens in Europe Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (8-14 September): the ID. CROSS Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: "From the very beginning, my goal was to shape the best version of the Volkswagen brand of all time. The near-production concept car of the future ID. CROSS demonstrates that we are now truly delivering – with a new design, many technologies only seen in higher classes previously, improved operability and quality – and, at last, again the 'right' name. With this new Volkswagen generation, we are now delivering on our promises". Entry-level campaign – four new electric models. Following the ID.2 all, the ID. GTI Concept (based on the ID.2 all) and the ID. EVERY1, the ID. CROSS Concept is the fourth small electric concept car. The production versions of these new Volkswagen models will be on the market from 2026. The world premiere of the new ID. Polo (production version of the ID.2 all) – is set for the first half of 2026. The ID. Polo GTI(((ID. CROSS Concept / ID.