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It will be a race weekend all about the three legendary red letters: Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the GTI at the 24h Nürburgring (14-17 May 2026) – marking half a century of driving pleasure and motorsport passion. At the same time, the Volkswagen brand is opening a new chapter in the anniversary year and will unveil the new ID. Polo GTI in the unique atmosphere at the Nürburgring on Friday. For the first time, an all-electric model will bear the renowned GTI badge. However, the world premiere is just one highlight of this special GTI weekend: just one day later, three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h cars will compete in the world-famous endurance race.

The largest motorsport event in Germany with an estimated 280,000 spectators is the ideal location for the GTI anniversary weekend: the world premiere of the sporty ID. Polo GTI is scheduled to take place in the Ring-Boulevard in front of a large crowd of motorsport fans.

Volkswagen also has ambitious goals on the racetrack and is entering two Golf GTI Clubsport 24h in the GTI anniversary design in the SP4T class of the 24-hour marathon. Car number 50 will be driven by race car driver and VW test and development driver Benjamin Leuchter (D), eight-time FIA World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson (S) and Nürburgring specialists Heiko Hammel (D) and Nico Otto (D) – with the aim of achieving a class victory for the third time in a row. Fabian Vettel (D), Timo Hochwind (D) and Jonathan Mogotsi (ZA) and Nico Otto will compete in the second Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with car number 76. In addition, another Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with car number 10 will race in the SP3T class, with former German national soccer team player Max Kruse (D), Christoph Lenz (D), Matthias Wasel (D) and Jens Dralle (D) behind the wheel. All three Golf GTI Clubsport 24 cars will be prepared and entered by Max Kruse Racing from Duisburg (D).

Ready for the long distance and the challenge. The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h with an output of 397 PS (291 kW) has been further enhanced compared with last year. Active gearbox cooling is a new feature on board, for example – one of many measures to achieve maximum reliability in the 24-hour endurance test. In addition, the calibration of the engine has been fine-tuned. When it comes to weight, the GTI relies on lightweight construction: just as the doors were made of carbon fibre composite starting in 2025, the boot lid is now also made of the same material. In total, the GTI weighs only 1,200 kg (without driver) – the best prerequisites for both agility and speed. In addition, the race chassis has been adapted in nearly every aspect to handle the GTI Clubsport 24h’s immense power and the extreme stresses imposed by the winding and undulating Nordschleife. All three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h are powered by the innovative E20 fuel. It is made from 60 per cent renewable raw materials, offers top performance and helps to reduce CO₂ emissions.

From show car to parade – Volkswagen will spotlight the GTI and performance. On the public presentation area in the Ring-Boulevard of the Nürburgring, Volkswagen will not only unveil the new electric ID. Polo GTI at the race weekend, but also other high-performance models from Volkswagen. Another highlight will be the Golf R 24H show car, which will give a first glimpse of the Volkswagen race car for the 24h race at the Nürburgring in 2027. Shortly before the start of the endurance race, historic GTI models will take centre stage: around 40 Volkswagen GTIs from all eight generations will take to the Nordschleife track in a parade to greet the many fans lining the circuit – and the new ID. Polo GTI will naturally be there too.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. Golf GTI Clubsport 24h - race car

02. ID. Polo GTI - near-production vehicle. The model is not yet available for sale

03. Golf GTI EDITION 50 - combined energy consumption: 7.9-7.6 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 179-173 g/km; CO₂ class: G-F

04. Golf R 24H - show car

05. ID. Polo GTI - Near-production concept vehicle. The model is not yet available for sale. Preliminary forecast values: Combined power consumption 16.4-14.4 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A

Volkswagen R will take part in the 24h Nürburgring in 2027. For this purpose, the brand from Warmenau is developing an all-wheel drive Golf R for the racetrack together with Max Kruse Racing. A new show car already provides a first glimpse of the spectacular racing car. The race participation marking the 25th anniversary of the Volkswagen R brand is a clear commitment to the brand’s roots: the ‘R’ is derived from ‘racing’ – and taking part in the race will make this aspiration visible in competition.

Since the introduction of the Golf R32 in 2002, Volkswagen R has stood for the sportiest and most powerful production vehicles of the Volkswagen brand. The close link to motorsport and the concept of ‘racing’ is an integral part of the brand’s DNA. “The 24h Nürburgring is the toughest test for us under real competitive conditions,” says Reinhold Ivenz, Head of Volkswagen R. “The Nürburgring is also our test and development track, and we will meet people at the 24h race who share our passion for performance – which is why the project is a perfect match for Volkswagen R.”

A racing version of the current Golf R with all-wheel drive designed for the demanding requirements of the Nordschleife will be developed for the race. Volkswagen is now giving a first glimpse of the racing car with a show car that will be presented to the public in the Ring Boulevard at the Nürburgring. "With the Golf R 24H show car, we are making our vision for 2027 tangible at an early stage. The preparatory work for the real racing car has already begun. Even though we don’t want to reveal much about the technology yet: fans of the 24h Nürburgring can look forward to the most spectacular Golf R to date,” continues Reinhold Ivenz.

After three years with the Golf GTI Clubsport, Volkswagen is opening a new chapter in the 24h Nürburgring with the Golf R 24H. Long-standing partner Max Kruse Racing continues to be an important part of the project. On the team side, co-founder Benjamin Leuchter is responsible for the programme – as a test and development driver, he is also significantly involved in the fine-tuning of the sportiest Volkswagen production models. The aim of the race participation is to demonstrate the performance of Volkswagen R in competition, to test technical development under racing conditions and to take cooperation with Max Kruse Racing to a new level.

About Volkswagen R. The roots of the Volkswagen R brand lie directly in motorsport: the ‘R’ was derived from the term ‘Volkswagen Racing’. The first R logo was also graphically based on this origin. The first production version of this new performance model series was the particularly sporty Golf R32 in 2002, which set new standards with a 3.2-litre VR6 engine, all-wheel drive and the first direct shift gearbox in the Golf class. The model positioned itself clearly above the GTI product line and laid the foundation for the further development of the R brand.

Since then, Volkswagen R has established itself as an independent premium performance brand within Volkswagen. Powerful drives, precisely tuned chassis and innovative technologies – in combination with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive – characterise the R models. The appearance of the R models is rounded off by sporty understatement: a deliberately restrained, independent design with clear and characteristic R accents in combination with high-quality materials. In motorsport, Volkswagen R has achieved great success in the past with four Rally World Championship titles with the Polo R WRC and several electric records with the ID.R sports car. And even without a classic works team, motorsport is firmly anchored in the DNA of Volkswagen R: findings from test and development drives and the experience of racing drivers such as Benjamin Leuchter continue to flow into the development of the R models right up to the present day.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. Concept car. The vehicle is not offered for sale

02. Golf R - combined energy consumption: 8.3-8.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 188-183 g/km; CO₂ class: G

03. Golf GTI Clubsport - combined energy consumption: 7.5-7.3 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 171-166 g/km; CO₂ class: F

04. Golf GTI Clubsport 24h - race car

05. Golf GTI EDITION 50 – Combined energy consumption: 7.9-7.6 l/100 km; Combined CO₂ emissions: 179-173 g/km; CO₂ class: G–F

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 lap on the legendary racetrack. With its new record time, the Golf GTI EDITION 50 underscores its exceptional position in the Volkswagen model range – as the most powerful and dynamically precise production Golf GTI. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 is also faster than all previous Volkswagen production models on the Nordschleife.

The anniversary model with a motorsport touch. The fastest lap of the Golf GTI EDITION 50 was completed in good weather conditions in the Eifel: with an output of 239 kW (325 PS), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h, the model is predestined for this track. A MacPherson front axle and a four-link rear axle form the basic layout of the chassis. Overall, the anniversary model is 15 mm lower than a classic Golf and is equipped as standard with DCC adaptive chassis control. It is even sportier with the optionally available GTI Performance package EDITION 50, which includes a specially tuned chassis lowered by another five millimetres, a lightweight R-Performance exhaust system with rear silencers in titanium as well as 19‑inch forged alloy wheels and size 235/35 R19 91Y Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres. The most powerful Golf GTI production model was equipped with this Performance package on its fast lap at the Nürburgring.

GTI with impressive performance level. Benjamin Leuchter knows the Golf GTI EDITION 50 down to the smallest detail and knows the Nordschleife like the back of his hand. “The Nordschleife is unique with its bends, very different sections, bumps and even jumps,” explains Leuchter. “And the same is true for this GTI: with impressive power, a very neutral set-up and at the same time the ability to take any bumps in its stride. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 is therefore more than just an anniversary model: it shows what performance in the compact segment can feel like when technical expertise, passion and 50 years of GTI history come together.”

Five decades of GTI: three letters that have made history. Since 1976, the name GTI has been synonymous at Volkswagen with pure driving pleasure and a unique, unmistakable lifestyle. The recipe for success has remained the same over generations: a powerful drive, precise chassis tuning, systematic use of front-wheel drive, an understated and athletic design language and unrestricted everyday usability. This basic idea has been developed further in every GTI generation and adapted to new technical possibilities. More than 2.5 million GTI models have been produced worldwide to date. Volkswagen is now faithfully continuing this tradition with the Golf GTI EDITION 50 anniversary model. As the most powerful production Golf GTI so far, it combines the classic GTI virtues with the latest chassis and drive technology – and has added another chapter to GTI history with its record-breaking drive on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

Volkswagen is presenting the new ID. Polo and thus the all-electric version of one of the most successful models in its history. Sold over 20 million times, the Polo is now entering a new chapter – completely reimagined and systematically geared towards the future. Developed in Wolfsburg, the ID. Polo combines clear design, generous space and high quality with an attractive entry-level price starting from 24,995 euros (in Germany). The small car also sets technological standards: with a WLTP range of up to 454 km and the new Connected Travel Assist, including automatic traffic light recognition, efficient one-pedal driving or vehicle-to-load function that turns the ID. Polo into a mobile power source for devices such as e-bikes. Pre-sales of the new ID. Polo already start today, Wednesday (in Germany).

Thomas Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand and Head of the Brand Group Core: “The ID. Polo brings a Volkswagen bestseller into the electric age. For decades, the Polo has been part of people’s everyday lives. With the ID. Polo, we are making electric mobility accessible to many more people: with clear and timeless design, intuitive operation, strong quality and technologies from higher segments. A genuine Volkswagen just like our customers expect from us.” 

Range of up to 454 km, DC quick charging always standard. The ID. Polo will be available with a new efficient front-wheel drive and in three output levels with 85 kW (116 PS), 99 kW (135 PS) and 155 kW (211 PS). The 85 kW and 99 kW versions will be equipped as standard with a 37 kWh (net) LFP (lithium iron phosphate) version of the new high-voltage battery. This battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in about 23 minutes at DC quick-charging stations and offers a range of up to 329 km. The 155 kW drive is powered by an NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt battery) variant, offers an energy content of 52 kWh (net), enables ranges of up to 454 km and can be charged from 10 to 80% in about 24 minutes at DC stations.

Dimensions – compact, spacious and suitable for everyday use. The new ID. Polo is 4,053 mm long, 1,816 mm wide and 1,530 mm high. The wheelbase is 2,600 mm. Compared with the model with combustion engine, the ID. Polo impresses with significantly better space utilisation thanks to MEB+. One example of this is the large luggage compartment volume, which has grown by 25 per cent – from 351 to 441 litres. When the rear seat backrests are folded down, the load capacity increases to 1,240 litres (conventional Polo: 1,125 litres). This extra space makes the five-seater ID. Polo more of an all-rounder than any of its predecessors, specialising not only in urban life but also effortlessly mastering everyday use with friends and family.

Pure Positive – elegant, timeless and clear. The new ID. Polo is the first production model to completely follow the new Volkswagen Pure Positive design language of Chief Designer Andreas Mindt. The result is a compact car with clear proportions, iconic design features such as the C-pillar derived from the first Golf, a likeable front end and a powerful rear that has a very high-quality, timeless and charismatic appearance. The new model is immediately recognisable as a genuine Volkswagen and reflects its technological progress with a modern light design.

Feel good – at home on the road. The new Pure Positive design language also characterises the interior of the ID. Polo with its intelligent interior architecture, high-quality materials and excellent ergonomics. The loving attention to detail is evident in specification-dependent details such as elegant decorative seams in the door trims and the integration of small ‘Volkswagen’ badges as a finishing touch for these attractive seams.

The new cockpit landscape is particularly striking in the ID. Polo. The Digital Cockpit with a diagonal of 26.0 cm (10 inches) is arranged on the visual axis. The touch display of the new Innovision infotainment system (with a diagonal of 32.77 cm/13 inches) is located centrally in the dash panel and is easy to reach for both the driver and front passenger. It has the appearance of a high-quality tablet in terms of size and is very precise in its graphical representation. The high-quality overall impression is rounded off by clearly designed and ideally accessible controls, modern displays and graphics, as well as innovative features such as the ‘retro display’, which bring a touch of nostalgia to the digital instruments (look & feel of the Golf I facelift).

Assist systems: Connected Travel Assist with traffic light recognition. Thanks to MEB+ and new software, the ID. Polo comes with a host of modern assist systems as standard. As an option, the next generation of Travel Assist supports assisted longitudinal and lateral guidance and also reacts to traffic lights (within the system limits) – a first in this class. One-pedal driving is also available as standard, allowing vehicle deceleration through regulation of the accelerator pedal alone.

The ID. Polo is available in the three equipment lines Trend, Life and Style:

Trend – entry-level version with DC quick-charging function. The ID. Polo Trend is equipped as standard with a 90 kW DC quick-charging function. In addition, assist systems such as Side Assist and Lane Assist (incl. Emergency Assist) are part of the standard equipment. Always on board are features such as LED headlights incl. main-beam control, the Digital Cockpit with 10-inch display, the 13-inch Innovision infotainment system, a multifunction steering wheel in leatherette and automatic air conditioner.

Life – comfort equipment with Adaptive Cruise Control. The ID. Polo Life will be launched as the second equipment level. It is fitted as standard with assist systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), a rear view camera system, Park Distance Control (front) and FronT-Cross Traffic Assist. An automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and electrically folding exterior mirrors with memory function additionally ensure greater convenience. Digital features such as voice control, App Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an inductive charging function for smartphones are also standard. In addition, there is a variable luggage compartment floor for even more convenient use of the large luggage compartment.

Style – top-of-the-range version with IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights. In addition to the features of the Trend and Life equipment levels, the ID. Polo Style also comes with state-of-the-art lighting technology in the form of the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights with illuminated LED light strip, 3D LED tail light clusters and illuminated VW logo at the front and rear. The interior is characterised by sport comfort seats, background lighting and high-quality materials. Functions such as steering wheel and seat heating as well as two-zone automatic air conditioner are also part of the premium equipment. An additional innovation is an improved version of ID. Light on board the ID. Polo Style. This provides assistance with visual information in everyday driving, for example, navigation instructions or the charging status. The light strip is now also continued into the front doors for the first time and thus has new functions. For example, the system can warn of approaching road users before the door is opened.

Optional equipment – features from higher segments. The optional equipment for the new ID. Polo includes exceptional features for this class, such as a high-end sound system from Harman Kardon with 425 watts of music output, ten speakers including centre speaker for clear voice transmission and a subwoofer. Also available as an option: a large panoramic glass roof. One new feature in this segment is the pneumatic massage function for the electrically adjustable 12-way front seats. Three massage programmes are available – a luxury-class feature in a compact-class car. The electrically adjustable driver seat is also equipped with a memory function.

Power to go: vehicle-to-load as standard. As one of the first Volkswagen models, the ID. Polo can now supply power to external devices (up to 3.6 kW). This turns the vehicle into a power socket on the road – for example, for e-bikes or outdoor equipment. Charging is possible using a 230 V socket in the interior and – with a separate adapter – also via the mode 3 connection of the charging socket.

ID. Polo available to order now. In Germany, pre-sales of the new ID. Polo start today, Wednesday. At the market launch the all-electric compact model will be available with one motor variant. Prices start from 33,795 euros for the ID. Polo Life with 155 kW (211 PS) and 52 kWh battery. The base version at a price of 24,995 euros and further drive and equipment variants will follow in the summer.

Brand Group Core – Exploiting synergies. The new ID. Polo exemplifies the successful cooperation within the Core brand group (with its Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT/CUPRA and Škoda brands) and demonstrates a new technical level for entry-level electric models in Europe. Erwin Gabardi, Head of Product Management and Strategy of the Volkswagen brand and Brand Group Core: "We have made the most of our multi-brand collaboration and the models show that scaling and high synergies do not mean compromise, but affordable electric mobility and the democratization of features from higher segments."

Article source: www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

01. ID. Polo (155 kW) - Combined power consumption 14.6-13.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A

02. Near-production concept car. The model is not yet available for sale

03. Range determined on the rolling road test bed in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) in the most range-favourable equipment variant. The actual WLTP range values may differ depending on the equipment. The actual range achieved under real conditions varies depending on the driving style, speed, use of comfort features or auxiliary equipment, outside temperature, number of passengers/load and topography

04. Provisional forecast value