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James Wong
Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026
The Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. VW has big plans to celebrate, but Australia isn't invited just yet...
24 Days Ago
Volkswagen Polo Comparison
The new Volkswagen Polo is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $30,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $41,990 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (147kW/320Nm) and 1.0L turbo (85kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Volkswagen Polo News and Reviews
James Wong
Volkswagen Golf GTI turns 50, big birthday celebrations planned in 2026
The Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. VW has big plans to celebrate, but Australia isn't invited just yet...
24 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed with physical buttons, fabric dashboard
Volkswagen has previously promised the interior of the ID. Polo will be functional, as well as featuring a premium look and feel.
24 Days Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen ID. Polo: Electric city car detailed, but petrol power not dead yet
Volkswagen's first electric Polo will be offered with a pair of batteries and four different power outputs... and yes, there will be a GTI.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Polo CityLife special edition brings more kit, sportier look
Volkswagen has split the difference between its two cheapest Polos, adding a CityLife variant with a full roster of safety kit.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen Polo going electric, GTI EV confirmed
VW will slap the popular Polo nameplate on its next ID-badged EV, confirming the new electric hatchback – including a hot GTI – for 2026.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen Polo, ID. Buzz recalled
The front passenger airbag in certain 2024-25 Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Polo vehicle may not deploy as intended in a crash.
7 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which small European car would you buy?
Still love small Euro cars even if segment leaders are favouring larger SUVs? Here are the ones we like most.
9 Months Ago
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William Stopford
2025 Volkswagen Polo review
The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.
11 Months Ago