What's New for 2027 at Volkswagen

Fifty years ago, Volkswagen introduced a new kind of sporty automobile – the Golf GTI. This “hot hatch” merged performance and enthusiastic driving with practicality. It is a formula that broke the mold for compact-sized automobiles ever since. A few years later, Honda introduced a sporty coupe called the Prelude. It showed that Honda could make a premium-feeling two-door automobile, while still delivering the value and efficiency the automaker staked its name on. Recently, these two nameplates squared off in a comparison orchestrated by MotorTrend. After a decades-long hiatus, Honda reintroduced the Prelude to its lineup, this time as a hybrid hatchback sport coupe. Meanwhile, the 2026 Golf GTI sticks to its time-tested formula of a practical hatchback offering turbocharged power, a refined chassis, and practical seating for up to five passengers and their cargo. So, how does the 2026 Golf GTI stack up against the 2026 Prelude? There are two areas where the 2026 Golf GTI stands out. One, it is the turbocharged engine that lies underneath the hood. The iconic EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine puts down 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed DSG gearbox driving the front wheels. The GTI-spec driveline is not only more powerful than the hybrid system in the Prelude, but MotorTrend found it much more engaging. When it comes to straight-line performance, editors found that the 2026 Golf GTI beats the Prelude with a 5.8 second sprint from 0-to-60 MPH, as well as a quarter mile time of 14.3 seconds at 98.9 MPH. The Volkswagen held its own in braking and lateral acceleration tests, as well. In all, they found that the 2026 Golf GTI is easier to set up on these instrumented tests. Another advantage of the 2026 Golf GTI is its practicality, especially compared to the Prelude. Compared to the 2+2 seating arrangement inside the two-door Honda, the four-door Volkswagen can seat up to five, thanks to a much more accessible rear seat. Cargo space is larger in the 2026 Golf GTI with 19.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expandable to 34,5 cubic feet overall. Perhaps it's unsurprising, then, that MotorTrend picked the 2026 Golf GTI as its overall winner. After all, it is MotorTrend's reigning Car of The Year award winner. Editors cited not only the overall performance, handling, and practicality – they added that it “fun to drive at any speed.” The 2026 Golf GTI is a winning combination that needs to be experienced. Contact us at Sisbarro Volkswagen to see one soon!

If your family likes to stay active outdoors – whether you're hiking, biking, camping, or exploring New Mexico's natural splendor in some other way – shouldn't your vehicle reflect your lifestyle? Is it even possible to have a vehicle that blends sporting capability with the creature comforts we expect in a daily driver? The answer is absolutely – at least when the answer is the new 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition. The Peak Edition is exactly the kind of 2026 Atlas we want for our New Mexico lifestyle. Peak Edition revisions begin outside, where it gains a unique grille, wheel arch protection, and exterior badging to help it stand out from the rest of the Atlas lineup. Peak Edition models also gain unique 18-inch dark-finished alloy wheels, which are wrapped in all-terrain tires for added traction and composure when venturing off the beaten path. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, which delivers 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. It is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which routes power to all four wheels through the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Atlas Peak Edition is also rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. Here’s something to think about when looking at the 2026 Atlas Peak Edition. If you desire to take on a dirt or gravel road, press the Mode button on the lower center stack and press the Off-Road icon on the touchscreen, effectively locking the 4MOTION system and optimizing traction at all four corners. Drivers and passengers alike will love stepping inside the Atlas Peak Edition. All four doors open wide, making entry and egress easy – and that includes passengers heading for the third row of seats, thanks to a lever-type slide-away feature on both the driver and passenger side. All three rows of seats – including either a second-row bench or captains chairs – are trimmed in unique two-tone V-Tex upholstery, and there are plenty of cupholders and USB-C charging ports throughout the interior to satiate passengers Atlas Peak Edition provides the driver with an advanced Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster, which is still configured in a dual-dial format in a nod to Volkswagens of the past. The steering wheel also incorporates tactile buttons for cruise control, instrumentation, and audio controls, making it easy to adjust various settings without taking hands off the wheel. If you like information and entertainment, it is all there in the12.0-inch center touchscreen. The system offers a variety of options for audio playback and connectivity, and includes App-Connect functionality, including the ability to mirror your iPhone or Android device on the infotainment screen. But what good is an active lifestyle vehicle if there isn't any room for your active lifestyle gear? Fear not; Atlas Peak Edition provides plenty of cargo space, even with all three rows of seats in use. With all three rows upright, Atlas provides 20.6 cubic feet of space, but that grows to 55.5 cubic feet with the third row folded, and jumps again to 96.8 cubic feet with both rows folded flat. The 2026 Atlas Peak Edition is the family SUV made for New Mexico. If it sounds like it's also made for you, contact us at Sisbarro Volkswagen and check one out soon!

When it comes to sports compacts, Volkswagen wrote the book on them for the past 50 years. The first one that comes to mind is the Golf GTI. It sets the benchmark for all sports compacts to follow, including our own. Did you know that Volkswagen has offered a Jetta GLI for every generation? Today’s 2026 Jetta GLI continues to provide excitement for enthusiasts who are looking for a quick four-door sedan with a trunk. It is also the most affordable, honest sports sedan available in this country. According to the Top Speed website, the Jetta GLI is very “underrated.” What makes the 2026 Jetta GLI special starts with what’s underneath the hood. The EA888 turbocharged 2.0-liter engine offers up 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It is one of the few vehicles left to be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. You can also opt for a DSG gearbox. To keep things in line, the VAQ Limited-Slip front differential ensures confidence when you put down the accelerator. Keeping the 2026 Jetta GLI planted on the tarmac is a rear multilink suspension set-up. With DCC and Adaptive Chassis Control, you can adjust the firmness of the dampers to fit the kind of driving you want. If tackling the twisty roads in the mountains is on your agenda, put your 2026 Jetta GLI into Sport mode and ride the curves. For boulevard cruising in town, Normal or Comfort will keep things mellow. The dynamic steering system enhances precision, while putting the DCC into Sport mode weighs down the feel for more control at every turn. While it delivers driving excitement, the 2026 Jetta GLI invites you to sit down and take control. With front seats that offer support, an infotainment touchscreen with a performance page, and a comprehensive Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster, you will be inspired to take your 2026 Jetta GLI to the next adventure – including rush hour. Still, the 2026 Jetta GLI is a practical sedan at its core. You can seat up to five people and fill the 14.1 cubic foot trunk with luggage for everyone on a weekend trip out of town. Of course, you can’t ignore the 2026 Jetta GLI with its badges and red trim inside and out. Plus, those gloss black finished 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels mounted just give it a cool vibe. If you consider all of the good things that make up this sports sedan, why would anyone still call this “underrated”? Top Speed explains that there’s “ nothing inherently wrong” with it, because it “does the sporty bit extremely well” compared to its competitors. After 40-plus years, the Jetta GLI remains an exciting compact sports sedan for enthusiasts who want a pure driving experience. If this is your kind of vehicle, contact us at Sisbarro Volkswagen and let us introduce you to one soon.