Derek Fung
Volkswagen ID.3 spawns the first rear-wheel drive GTI
The ID.3 is the second EV, after the ID. Polo, to wear the famous GTI badge, and the first to stray from its front-wheel drive heritage.
1 Month Ago
Latest Volkswagen ID.3 News
The latest Volkswagen ID.3 news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.
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James Wong
VW coy about ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo EV launches in Australia
Volkswagen's local execs won't confirm or rule out the all-electric ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo hatches yet, but are wary of the ultra-competitive EV market.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: Updated EV is a “true VW” with actual buttons and switches
The VW ID.3 has received an update substantial enough to merit a new name, bringing a more user-friendly interior and new features.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen continues EV reset, with ID.3 and ID.4 being replaced with “true Volkswagens”
The German brand’s CEO says it had lost its way, with the ID.3 Neo set to steer it back towards its core identity.
6 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 EV to get new face, more buttons – report
Volkswagen's ID.3 and ID.4 EVs are set to get a major overhaul in 2026, bringing physical switchgear and more aggressive looks.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen no closer to bringing MG 4 and Model 3 rivals to Australia
VW Australia may finally be getting its hands on EVs, but there's no update on when we might see the ID.3 and ID.7 Down Under.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen announces future layoffs, production changes to cut costs
Volkswagen will undertake significant production changes and cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030 to improve its financial situation.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Will the Volkswagen ID.3 EV hatch ever come to Australia?
Volkswagen isn't ruling out a local launch of the ID.3 altogether, but it no longer has a clear timeline of when it'll be introduced.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen's swag of upcoming updates to include Polo, entire EV lineup
Volkswagen is set to comprehensively update its electric vehicle lineup from 2026, while the Polo is due for upgrades even sooner.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
Volkswagen ID.3 gets more power, tech ahead of Australian launch
The Volkswagen ID.3 has received yet another update before it comes to Australia, with updated infotainment and a more powerful electric motor.
2 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Rear-wheel drive electric hot hatch revealed
The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is the brand's first electric hot hatch, and it shares a lot with the recently released Cupra Born VZ.
3 Years Ago
James Gelding
VW working on electric, rear-wheel drive hot hatch - report
Volkswagen is bringing the heat with a rear-wheel drive performance ID.3 model, which could arrive this year to partner the Golf GTI.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Low demand forces VW to pause electric hatch production again - report
Volkswagen has reportedly paused production of its ID.3 and Cupra Born at its Zwickau plant due to weaker than expected demand for the electric hatches.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Slowing demand halts Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born electric car production
Production of the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born is being suspended for two weeks. It's unclear what local impact this will have.
3 Years Ago
James Gelding
Slow electric car sales doom production at iconic VW factory - report
Slow electric car sales within the Volkswagen Group could spell the end of vehicle production at Volkswagen's most iconic factory.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
All the new Volkswagen cars, SUVs and vans coming to Australia
Volkswagen has a big year planned for 2024, with the long-awaited introduction of a slew of electric vehicles.
3 Years Ago
