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April 09, 2025

Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R road test review: Pro circuit king

Even more energised, just as engaging - you can have a lot of fun in the ultimate Golf, but if going this big, go all the way.

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April 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, VW NZ, EA888, GTI, all-wheel-drive
January 08, 2025

VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tiguan 1.4 R-Line: Sales champ still fighting fit?

The third generation format of Wolfsburg’s best seller arrives with fresh looks and a more tech-set attitude. 

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January 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan, R-Line, Volkswagen NZ, Skoda, China
July 22, 2024

VW Touareg R PHEV road test review: Whopping Wolfsburg wallop

July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW Touareg R PHEV road test review: Whopping Wolfsburg wallop

This big SUV has always been diesel-wed. So how persuasive is this impressively pumped electric-amped petrol powerhouse proposal?

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July 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Touareg R PHEV, VW NZ, PHEV, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne
February 01, 2024

VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.5 Pro Plus roadtest review: Sensible schmooze

The highest-priced version packs more kit into a sharper-looking body, but overall it’s playing a straight bat.

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February 01, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.5, MEB, Skoda, Audi, electric, Tesla, Nissan Leaf
October 16, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Amarok Style roadtest review: Smooth operator

It’s still a ute, but the ‘people’s car’ revisions make quite a difference. 

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October 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, biturbo, 2.0-litre, V6, Clean Car, Ford Ranger, VW Commercials NZ
October 03, 2023

VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
VW ID.4 Pro road test review: Germany’s everyday EV

The first car from Wolfsburg’s electric car push has finally landed; is it still a big deal?

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October 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ID.4, Pro, VW NZ, MEB, Skoda Enyaq, Audi Q4, Tesla Model Y
August 10, 2023

Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
 Volkswagen Amarok Panamericana V6 roadtest review: Derring blue

If you’ve tried and enjoyed the best, will it be a surprise that the ‘wurst’ version is actually just as tasty, perhaps even moreso?

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August 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Amarok, VW NZ, V6, Ford Ranger, T6
November 07, 2022

VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW Multivan PHEV roadtest review: One out of the box

It’s a clever and comfy experience, but the price of the best seats will make you sit down.

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November 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan, VW Commercials NZ, VW NZ, PHEV
October 10, 2022

VW Tiguan R, T-Roc R roadtest review: Sizzling sensibility

October 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
VW Tiguan R, T-Roc R roadtest review: Sizzling sensibility

The sporty, high-performance versions of VW’s related sports utilities are intriguing involvers.

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October 10, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
T-Roc R, Tiguan R, VW New Zealand, Golf R, 4Motion
August 29, 2022

Volkswagen Golf R First Edition roadtest review: Tracking to greatness

August 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Volkswagen Golf R First Edition roadtest review: Tracking to greatness

How does the daily grind work out for the most playful version of the most potent model?

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August 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf R, VW NZ, EA888, First Edition, Performance Pack
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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