Six VW Models Named Car and Driver Editors’ Choice for 2024

The 2024 votes are in, and Volkswagen is taking the lead. Volkswagen of America, Inc. is excited to share that the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI, Golf R, ID.4, Jetta GLI, Taos, and Tiguan have all earned a spot on Car and Driver magazine’s Editors’ Choice list for 2024. Car and Driver’s 2024 Editors’ Choice list, which includes 138 vehicles out of more than 500 models tested, rated, and ranked by the editorial staff, evaluates each vehicle based on its market segment ranking, fulfillment of its intended mission, and subjective evaluations of its performance.

Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing & Strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc., expressed his pride, stating, “We’re honored to see so many of our models named to the Editors’ Choice list. These vehicles represent the best of what Volkswagen offers and what Americans love to drive. Their combination of smart packaging, safety features, and great driving dynamics, all at a great value, is something we’re proud of, and we’re happy to see them recognized.”

Let’s take a closer look at the recognized models:

Volkswagen Golf GTI

“The original hot hatch continues to thread the needle between fun, practicality and value with its trademark Teutonic elan.” – Car and Driver

For the 2024 model year, the Golf GTI is available in three main trims—S, SE, and Autobahn. The Golf GTI 380, a special edition celebrating the heritage of the manual transmission in VW’s hot hatches, comes standard on every manual-transmission GTI in North America. The 2024 Golf GTI starts at $31,965.

Volkswagen Golf R

“Mighty turbo-four power, highly entertaining to drive, hatchback practicality.” – Car and Driver

The Mk8 Golf R, available in one well-equipped trim for the 2024 model year, upholds a legacy of understated performance. Some minor changes for the model year include power-folding exterior mirrors and, as a mid-model-year update, a new 19-inch wheel design. The 2024 Golf R starts at $45,665.

Volkswagen ID.4

“Generous space and excellent comfort make the ID.4 easy to live with.” – Car and Driver

The ID.4, Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV, comes with upgraded performance for its 82 kWh battery models. The 2024 ID.4 is eligible for the full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit and offers various trim levels and battery options.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

“The 228-hp Jetta GLI is one of the last fun-to-drive sedans left in the U.S. for under $30k.” – Car and Driver

The 2024 GLI is offered in two trims—40th Anniversary Edition and Autobahn. Standard IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology is available on all models with automatic transmission. The 2024 Jetta starts at $21,435, and the GLI starts at $28,085.

Volkswagen Taos

“Despite its small stature, the Taos impresses with enough interior space to underscore its practical mission.” – Car and Driver

The Taos, for the 2024 model year, is available in four trims—S, SE, SE Black, and SEL. All Taos models now offer standard IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology. The 2024 Taos starts at $23,995.

Volkswagen Tiguan

“The Tiguan brings a decidedly European flavor to the crowded compact crossover segment with crisp handling and purposeful styling.” – Car and Driver

The 2024 Tiguan, available in four trims, now comes standard with IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology. The 2024 Tiguan starts at $28,880.

Volkswagen continues to deliver outstanding models that cater to a wide range of preferences, and this recognition from Car and Driver underscores their commitment to excellence.