# Volkswagen replaces Golf 1.5 eTSI with full hybrid offer

> Volkswagen is removing the mild-hybrid gasoline 1.5 eTSI versions from the Golf and adding a non-rechargeable full hybrid powertrain to the Golf and T-Roc. This change concerns the international range, with a choice refocused between non-electrified gasoline and plug-in hybrid, then a new full hybrid option. In Germany, the announcements detail this reorganization and the arrival of a full hybrid version without a gearbox on the 2026 Golf. In the United Kingdom, the T-Roc hybrid review highlights a high price. The French coverage has no national specificities in the provided elements.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Volkswagen, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Royaume-Uni), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 10 articles from 9 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:32.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Allemagne, Royaume-Uni
- Brands: Volkswagen
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:26
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:32
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/114-volkswagen-replaces-golf-1-5-etsi-with-full-hybrid-offer

## National stories (2)

- France — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles

## Sources by country and language

- France: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- United Kingdom: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (5), English (3), Spanish (1), Dutch (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Volkswagen supprime les versions mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI de la Golf](https://mecapress.com/events/1535-volkswagen-supprime-les-versions-mild-hybrid-1-5-etsi-de-la-golf.md)

La Golf abandonne ses motorisations essence mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI : les clients devront choisir entre une version sans électrification et une hybride rechargeable.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen propose enfin une motorisation full hybride sur la Golf et le T-Roc](https://mecapress.com/events/1303-volkswagen-propose-enfin-une-motorisation-full-hybride-sur-la-golf-et-le-t-roc.md)

Volkswagen commercialise une technologie full hybride non rechargeable sur la Golf et le T-Roc, un revirement après avoir délaissé cette mécanique. L'essai du T-Roc hybride souligne un tarif élevé.

5 sources, 5 articles · Allemagne, Royaume-Uni

### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen ajoute une version full hybride à la Golf 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/1273-volkswagen-ajoute-une-version-full-hybride-a-la-golf-2026.md)

Volkswagen complète la gamme de la Golf de huitième génération avec une motorisation full hybride inédite, sans boîte de vitesses, également prévue pour le T-Roc.

3 sources, 4 articles · Allemagne

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