Volkswagen continues to earn high praise from automotive experts. In the latest round of awards from Car and Driver, three standout 2026 Volkswagen models have been named Editors’ Choice picks — a recognition that celebrates vehicles combining excellence in performance, design, practicality, and overall driving experience.
Volkswagen’s legendary hot hatches are once again earning top industry recognition. The Volkswagen Golf GTI and Volkswagen Golf R have both been named to the 2026 “10Best” list by Car and Driver, reaffirming their status as two of the most rewarding, well-rounded performance vehicles on the road today.
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R have been honored as MotorTrend’s 2026 Car of the Year, marking the Golf’s third time receiving this prestigious award. This recognition highlights Volkswagen’s commitment to performance, innovation, and everyday usability in a fun-to-drive package.
Volkswagen has unveiled its refreshed 2026 VW lineup for the U.S. market, bringing modest yet meaningful updates across nearly its entire range ahead of the new model year. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect:
Volkswagen is once again proud to announce that Car and Driver has named six VW models to the publication’s Editors’ Choice list for 2024. Those models include VW Golf GTI, VW Golf R, VW ID.4, VW Jetta GLI, VW Taos, and the VW Tiguan.
Volkswagen has announced that Car and Driver magazine has named the 2023 VW Golf GTI, 2023 VW Golf R, 2023 VW ID.4, 2023 VW Jetta GLI, 2023 VW Taos, and 2023 VW Tiguan to the magazine's Editors' Choice list for 2023.
Volkswagen recently announced that for the sixth consecutive year, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI has landed a spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List for 2022. This is the second win for Golf GTI following 2015 MY spot on Best Interiors List.
Recently, Volkswagen announced that Car and Driver magazine has named the 2022 Golf GTI, Golf R, ID.4, Jetta GLI, Taos, and Tiguan to the publication's Editors' Choice list for 2022. Even more impressive, the 2022 Golf GTI appeared on Car and Driver 10Best list for the 16th time in a row.
As we head into the new year, Volkswagen has plenty of updates for their lineup. Many of those include vehicle refreshes, technology upgrades, and enhanced safety features. The top-selling Volkswagen Jetta has received an additional trim as well as updated styling. Other core models, such as the Tiguan and Atlas, also have plenty to offer going into 2022.
Volkswagen recently announced that the ever-so-popular Golf GTI and Golf R have been named Forbes Wheels Sports Car of the Year. The eighth-generation hatchbacks have been widely praised for their dynamic driving experiences, top-notch technology, and being on Car and Driver 10Best List.
