1990-94 Volkswagen Corrado

Corrado is fun to drive on winding roads, but so are the stylish Mazda MX-6 and Ford Probe. Rather expensive when new, Corrado was well equipped and relatively practical for a sport coupe--but [...]

For shoppers who favor strictly practical virtues, a EuroVan might be worth the price, though not many are on the used-car market. Those who seek stylishness, performance, or car-like comfort [...]

Though priced at the top of the small-car class when new, even base models had plenty of features as well as solid build quality. No competitor offers a V6, and few provide as much driving [...]

Though pricey for a Volkswagen, Touareg follows VW's formula of sophisticated interior decor, solid construction, and more-than-competent SUV road manners. Off-road, it's utterly exceptional. But [...]

At first glance Phaeton has much going against it. Its lofty prices and limousine opulence don't square with Volkswagen's sensible-shoes image. Most rivals offer higher brand prestige, residual [...]

Rabbit and GTI offer many laudable standard safety features, and some uncommonly upscale conveniences, but options could lift their new-car sticker prices to the top of the class. High resale [...]

Usefully roomier than its predecessor, the current Jetta just about sets the class standard for overall refinement, interior decor, and build quality. Also roomy, Jettas contain many laudable [...]

Volkswagen hoped the new powertrain and revised styling would help revive interest in the New Beetle line. Retro design has its drawbacks, and Volkswagen's five-cylinder engine comes up somewhat [...]

Volkswagen said four-cylinder models would account for 80 percent of Passat sales, and a sparsely-optioned Value Edition or 2.0T has indeed been the smart new-car choice, due to hefty prices for [...]

Like the related Jetta, Volkswagen's Rabbit sets the class standard for overall refinement and solidity. Rabbits also boasts a high-quality interior. The hatchback body style makes it a versatile [...]