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Autocar·Thursday, 23 April 2026
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc get Honda-style full hybrid options
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Volkswagen is introducing its first full-hybrid powertrain to the Golf and T-Roc models later this year, combining a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a 1.6kWh battery. This new Honda-style hybrid option could offer New Zealand drivers improved fuel efficiency in popular VW models.
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New system combines a petrol engine with a front-mounted electric motor and a 1.6kWh under-boot battery The first full-hybrid powertrain offered by Volkswagen will arrive before the end of the year, first in the Golf hatchback and T-Roc SUV. The powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre turbo
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