Volkswagen Golf to receive new 136bhp and 170bhp hybrids

Series-parallel system, appearing first in the T-Roc, will offer plug-in-free electric driving capability

The Volkswagen Golf will gain new hybrid powertrains by the end of 2026, company officials have confirmed to Autocar.
The new petrol-electric unit will initially make its debut in the second-generation T-Roc and is aimed at providing plug-in-free electric driving capability similar to that offered by the Toyota Prius.
Volkswagen has already confirmed it will come in two power levels: 136bhp and 170bhp. Autocar has been told the Golf will receive the more powerful version in various global export markets, including the US, but it remains to be seen which version will be offered in Golf models sold in the UK.
Volkswagen’s latest hybrid drivetrain represents a significant departure from its previous electrification efforts, comprising a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
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