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2010 Volkswagen GTI test drive
The Volkswagen GTI is considered by many to be the iconic "hot hatchback", and the all-new 2010 GTI does nothing to dispel that rumor. With 200 turbocharged horsepower, a well-sorted suspension, and just enough jazzy trim to make it stand out, the GTI seems to have it all -- but does it come together in the real world? Read on. 2010 Volkswagen GTI: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI test drive
For 2009, Volkswagen is re-introducing the diesel-powered Jetta TDI with an all-new "clean" turbodiesel engine that meets emissions standards in all 50 states. Diesel fans (including me) praise diesel cars for their excellent power and hybrid-like fuel economy. Detractors say diesels are smoky, smelly and slow. Will the new TDI advance the cause of diesel? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2009 Volkswagen CC test drive
Volkswagen calls the all-new 2009 CC a German luxury car without the German luxury price tag. At first glance, the CC certainly seems to deliver on that promise -- it offers the smooth "four-door coupe" shape of a [link url=http://cars.about.com/od/mercedesbenz/fr/ag_07CLS550.htm]Mercedes-Benz CLS[/link] for less than half the price. But is the CC more than just a pretty face? Read on. 2009 Volkswagen CC: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE test drive
The Jetta sedan is the best-selling car in Volkswagen's model lineup. I've always admired the Jetta for its family-friendly interior and exceptional safety record, and I love the hot-rod GLI version -- but I've always found the plan-vanilla Jetta a little dull. Has anything changed for 2008? Yes -- just enough, as it turns out, to change my opinion. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle test drive
The Volkswagen New Beetle is now in its 10th year of production -- and that's an awfully long shelf life for a car that was designed to be a novelty. Is the New Beetle still relevant? I spent a week with a base-model New Beetle to find out. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Volkswagen R32 test drive
Back in 2004, Volkswagen built a limited run of 5,000 R32s for the US market. The R32 was a hot-rod version of the Golf (now Rabbit) hatchback, with a six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. For 2008, the VW R32 is back in the US (sorry, Canada, no R32s for you) with more power and a new transmission -- but, again, only 5,000 copies will be sold. So is it worth rushing to your neighborhood VW dealer to get one? Read on. 2008 VW R32: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta GLI test drive
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is like dessert: You know it's going to be good even before you start, and it's always just a bit better than you remember. But unlike dessert, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is more than an occasional treat. It handles day-to-day life as well as any compact or mid-size sedan. What makes the VW Jetta GLI so good? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit test drive
With a power increase to 170 horses from a naturally-aspirated 2.5 liter five, the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is not your average economy car. Well-equipped, well-built, family-friendly yet fun to drive, the 2008 Rabbit is the Volkswagen you've been waiting for. 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: Reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.

2007 Volkswagen Eos test drive
The Eos is Volkswagen's new-for-2007 retractable-hardtop convertible, a car that combines open-top motoring with the weather protection of a regular coupe. The 2007 Volkswagen Eos convertible is an appealing package, but it's also an expensive one. How does the 2007 VW Eos convertible compare to the competition? Read on. Reviewed and tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit test drive
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2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door test drive
The 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door is the latest iteration of VW’s performance series based on the Golf/Rabbit. The 2007 VW GTI has performance and refinement in spades, but how does this latest version fare in the market? The 2007 VW GTI 4-Door has a base price of $23,230 ($27,465 as tested). 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4-door: Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jeff James, one of the car experts at About Cars.

2006 Volkswagen GTI Test Drive
The fifth generation Volkswagen (VW) GTI is arguably the best version of VW's hot hatch since the first Volkswagen GTI came to America in 1984. The new 2006 Volkswagen GTI features a hot 2.0T turbo engine with FSI direct injection and 6-speed manual or DSG gearbox. The 2006 VW GTI looks great and goes like stink. We love it! The 2006 Volkswagen GTI: Road test driven and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About.com Cars.

2007 Volkwsagen Passat Wagon 2.0 Test Drive
My family and I spent a week and a half subjecting the 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 wagon to a wide variety of family-car action -- local driving, road trips, you name it. The VW Passat Wagon fared really well, delivering on its EPA fuel economy estimates of 21 city and 31 highway. But the price - $26,805 base, $30,230 as tested - is pretty steep. Does the Passat wagon earn it? Test drive and new car review by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6 4Motion Test Drive
With a base price of $33,100 ($38,280 as tested), the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6 4Motion is elegant and attractive, offering excellent performance and near-luxury features. How does the 2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6L 4Motion stack up against the other wagons in the field? The Volkswagen Passat Wagon 3.6 4motion: Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the experts at About Cars. 2007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6 04JF

2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta performs well with the base 2.5 liter engine but those who demand performance in their family 4-door will want the 2-liter turbocharged version, as tested and reviewed here by About Cars. The inclusion of a 6-speed DSG transmission is the icing on a tasty German cake.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Test Drive
The more things change, the more they stay the same: So it goes with the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The 2006 VW New Beetle Convertible features subtle styling changes and a much-needed new engine. It's still as much fun as the original. What more could we ask for? The 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible: Tested, reviewed and analyzed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts at About Cars. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 06AG

Test drive: 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI delivers measures of economy, luxury, sport and refinement for its $23,790 base price. Quick and sure footed, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI can run with the best Japan and the US have to offer. But how does it stack up against the BMW 3-Series? Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, one of the experts at About Cars.

2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Test Drive
Volkswagen's new 2006 VW Passat 2.0T is larger in all dimensions but it's also notably quick with the 4-cylinder 2-liter Turbo. A 6-speed manual and 6-speed Tiptronic are featured, maintaining the VW Passat's reputation as a family car that drives like a German sports sedan. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T: Test driven by Philip Powell, one of the expert road testers at About.com Cars. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 T 03PP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Test Drive
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI asks: Why go hybrid when a diesel like the Jetta TDI can do the job as well, at less cost and with less complexity? Volkswagen isn't reluctant to put you to the test, offering the 2006 Jetta TDI. The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Tested, analyzed, driven and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the experts at About Cars.

Test drive: 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
Larger, more powerful, and certainly handsome, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta offers a 6-speed automatic, 5-cylinder engine, 4-wheel-independent-suspension. It's the numbers that count. An About Cars test drive by Philip Powell.