These are the most-important Volkswagen models coming before 2030
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If you’re in the market for a new Volkswagen, there are a few new and exciting models to look forward to over the next few years. Here are seven of the best.
Volkswagen has had a pretty busy year in 2026. It launched the new T-Roc, which is one of its best-selling cars, as well as a Renault 5 alternative in the ID Polo and the heavily updated ID3 Neo.
And there’s plenty more to come before 2030. Here are seven new Volkswagen models you can look forward to.
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New Volkswagen ID Polo GTI
The standard Volkswagen ID Polo has been such an instant hit that it’s sold out already, but if you’re after something a bit more sporty then you’ll want to hold out for the ID Polo GTI. It has a 226hp motor driving the front wheels, 25hp more than the standard ID polo, and it’ll do 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds.
It has the obligatory GTI design upgrades as well. You get a red stripe across the front grille, a chunky bodykit and larger alloy wheels, and there are some tartan sports seats inside. Order books are likely to open in early 2027, with prices expected to start from roughly £35,000.
New Volkswagen ID Cross
This is the Volkswagen ID Cross, and it’s basically an SUV version of the ID Polo. You can also think of it as an electric alternative to the current VW T-Cross. It’ll be available with up to 271 miles of range, 20 miles more than a Renault 4.
It’s not quite as funky-looking as the Renault, but it’s still a handsome thing with a classy interior. There’s plenty of rear legroom as well, and the 475-litre boot is practical, too. Prices will start from under £25,000 when it goes on sale next year.
New Volkswagen ID3 Neo
The Volkswagen ID3 was the brand’s first bespoke electric car, and now it’s had a massive update for 2026. The exterior design may not be all that different, but inside there are some significant changes.
It has an all-new dashboard layout with a tall centre console and physical buttons replacing the annoying touch sliders you got in the old car. The ID3 Neo also has some more efficient motor and battery options, boosting the range by 20 miles to 391 miles.
New Volkswagen ID Tiguan
The Volkswagen ID4 is being replaced soon by the ID Tiguan, but we still expect it to be a heavily-revised version of the ID4 under the skin – a bit like what the ID3 Neo is to the ID3. These spy shots show a few subtle styling changes, such as the sleeker lights, but it retains the ID4’s slightly blobby proportions.
Exact details are thin on the ground, but you can expect an overhauled interior with plenty of physical buttons for things like the climate control, replacing the touch-sensitive buttons you get currently. It may also have some new battery tech to boost efficiency, possibly boosting range to around 370 miles if the ID3 Neo is anything to go by. A full reveal of the new Volkswagen ID Tiguan is expected by the end of 2026.
New Volkswagen T-Roc R
Volkswagen is working on a hot version of its small SUV. The new T-Roc R is expected to debut later this year, and you can expect to see plenty of tech shared with the Volkswagen Golf R.
It’ll almost certainly use the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine as that car, and we expect it to have 333hp. A drift mode could also be offered for those who want to turn their tyres to dust. Styling upgrades are tricky to spot on this camouflaged prototype, but you can just about see the quad tailpipes poking out of the lower diffuser.
New Volkswagen Tiguan R
Another performance SUV making a comeback, the new Volkswagen Tiguan R is expected to use the same 2.0-litre petrol engine as the Golf R. This means it could have 333hp on tap, 13hp more than the old car.
At a glance, the car in these spy shots looks similar to our old Tiguan R Line long term test car. Look closer though and you’ll spot the extra air intakes in the lower front bumper, as well as the quad tailpipes at the rear. A full reveal is expected in 2027.
Volkswagen ID Every1
Volkswagen hasn’t had a tiny city car since the Up was discontinued back in 2023, but now it has a spiritual successor in the ID Every1. This electric car is smaller than the ID Polo, and a production version is scheduled for a reveal in 2027.
It uses a 95hp electric motor, and VW says it will have “at least” 155 miles of range. That’s 15 miles more than the Dacia Spring can manage, and there may also be a version which can go further than this. Expect a price tag of below £20,000 when this car goes on sale.
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