New drive option: Volkswagen starts pre-sales for new full hybrid with 125 kW for Golf and T-Roc
New full hybrid drive offers lower CO₂ emissions and reduced fuel consumption compared with a similar mild hybridAt the same time, more power and higher torque are available for better accelerationElectric driving in everyday life is possible temporarily without any external charging infrastructure, as the battery is charged while driving
Volkswagen is starting pre-sales in Germany of a new full hybrid drive for the Golf and T-Roc models. The first version to be launched offers an output of 125 kW (170 PS), featuring frequent fully electric driving in everyday life – without any external charging at all. With the new Golf Hybrid or
Electrification made easy: Volkswagen presents new full hybrid for Golf and T-Roc
with generator Drive for high-volume models: launch of new Volkswagen full hybrid drive scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year in the Golf and T-RocPremiere in Vienna: Volkswagen will present a new hybrid system at the Vienna Motor Symposium (22 to 24 April 2026)
Volkswagen has developed a new full hybrid drive that combines temporary electric driving with high efficiency and a long range. The new drive system is scheduled to be used in the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid from the fourth quarter of the year. The new hybrid models are not dependent on charging cables and charging infrastructure: the energy for the electric drive phases is recovered on board these Volkswagen models by means of recuperation and using a turbocharged petrol engine in combination with a generator. The new full hybrid system will in future be offered in two
Golf GTI EDITION 50 – Volkswagen presents the most powerful production GTI
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
Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest front‑wheel drive production model on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
With a lap time of 07:44.523 minutes, the Golf GTI EDITION 50 has beaten the previous record for front-wheel drive production vehicles Exceptional anniversary model with 239 kW (325 PS) is the most powerful and dynamically precise production Golf GTI
The Golf GTI EDITION 50 has set a new benchmark for Volkswagen in the compact segment: the 239 kW (325 PS) anniversary model is the fastest front-wheel drive production vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 – with racing driver and Volkswagen test and development driver Benjamin Leuchter at the wheel – took only 7:44.523 minutes to complete the 20.832-kilometre
New Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest Volkswagen production model on the Nordschleife track
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
First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI
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(((Golf GTI Clubsport 24h - race car. The model will not be available
Available to order now: The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI
anniversary of the GTI next year. An exclusive model is being launched in time for the anniversary: the Golf GTI EDITION 50. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS) and a torque of 420 Nm, it is the most powerful production GTI to date. The compact sports car reaches its top speed at 270 km/h. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds. The anniversary model also impresses with outstanding driving dynamics and exclusive equipment details. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be ordered now, with prices starting at 54,540 euros.
GTI – these three letters have characterised Volkswagen for nearly 50 years and create excitement and even cult status worldwide. More than 2.5 million GTI models have been produced worldwide since the first Golf GTI in 1976 – and this
Preview of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring: Volkswagen is celebrating a Golf GTI Festival this year
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