Volkswagen, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Volkswagen: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Volkswagen
Otto explains how Volkswagen began as a Nazi-era project in 1937, used forced labour, was rebuilt under British control and grew into a global car group.
Model Lineups
Volkswagen Model Lineup Explained
Otto explains Volkswagen’s model names and codes: Golf and Passat generations, what GTI, GTD, GTE, R, TSI, TDI, 4MOTION and ID. mean, and Gulf differences.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Volkswagen
Otto explains the six cars that changed Volkswagen: the Beetle, the Transporter, the Passat and Golf that replaced it, the Tiguan SUV and the electric ID.3.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Volkswagen
Otto’s ten iconic Volkswagens, from the Karmann Ghia and the first Golf GTI to the Corrado, Golf R32, Phaeton and XL1: what each was and why it is remembered.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Volkswagen Engines & Drivetrains
Otto explains Volkswagen engineering: the Beetle’s boxer, TDI diesels, the VR6 and W12, TSI and twincharger engines, the DSG gearbox, 4MOTION and electric drive.

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