VW Technology | Car Technology

Engines

Award-winning TSI petrol engines and responsive, efficient, and quiet TDI diesel engines.

Engines overview

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Hybrid GTE engines

Electric and hybrid cars

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Electric and hybrid cars

We've packed four decade of innovation in electric technology into our electric and hybrid cars. Find out about how we're changing the future driving.

Electric & Hybrid overview

Volkswagen Passat Estate GTE in a garage

Electric & hybrid overview

Pure electric cars

Charging and range

Save with electric

Electric and hybrid technology

Transmissions & drivetrains

Whatever your driving style, you'll find a transmission and drivetrain to suit you.

Transmissions & drivetrains overview

Manual transmissions

Automated shift gearbox (ASG)

4MOTION (all wheel drive)

Car safety

At Volkswagen we take your safety very seriously.

Car safety overview

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Braking and stability systems

Airbags

Crumple zones

ISOFIX child car seats

Tyre pressure and flat tyre sensors

Euro NCAP

Driver Alert System

Locking and security systems

Driver assistance

Technologies that take the hard work out of driving.

Driver assistance overview

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Parking and manoeuvring
_{- Trailer assist
     - Cameras
     - Parking sensors
     - Park assist
     - Electronic parking brake
     - Auto hold}

Assistance technology
_{- Cruise control
- Driver profile selection
- Sign assist}

Proximity sensing
_{- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
     - Side Assist
     - Lane Assist
     - Front Assist
     - Traffic jam assist
     - Area view}

Comfort and convenience

A more relaxing way to drive.

Comfort & convenience overview

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Air-conditioning and climate control

Multifunction steering wheel

Mobile phone compatibility

Media control

Premium audio

Our discover navigation system

Our RNS system

Volkswagen connected services

Volkswagen offers a range of connected services so you can drive smarter. From infotainment to navigation, our services keep you connected and safe out on the road.

Connected services overview