TWO of the most popular trims in the UK Volkswagen Golf line-up are getting new engines and a plug-in hybrid drive.

They come at a time when the Golf is already the UK's biggest-selling car in its class so far this year.

Two engines are being added to the Golf Black Edition trim that was unveiled in July 2024 - a petrol 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid and a diesel 2.0 TDI.

Both have a 150ps power output and are paired with an automatic seven-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG). The 1.5 eTSI can propel the Golf Black Edition from standstill to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds, whereas the 2.0 TDI completes the same sprint even quicker, in exactly eight seconds.

Sitting one step below the GTE trim in the UK Golf line-up, the Black Edition includes smart 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded IQ.Matrix headlights, illuminated door handles and Volkswagen logo at the front, heated front seats and head-turning black styling elements.

Prices for the Golf Black Edition 1.5 eTSI and 2.0 TDI are £33,690.00 and £35,500.00 respectively.

A frugal eHybrid powertrain is also being added to the Golf Match line-up - the most popular Golf derivative in the UK.

The Match trim was re-introduced across much of the Volkswagen range in early 2024.

Electric-only driving of more than 88 miles is possible with the car's 19.7 kWh battery, which can be charged at home with up to 11 kW AC and at rapid public stations with up to 40 kW DC.

When the engine is engaged, drivers are rewarded with a system output of 204ps and a 0-62 mph time of 7.2 seconds. The electric drive and petrol engine work together to deliver super-efficient fuel economy of 141.2 miles per gallon.

Features that come as standard include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, Lights and Vision package, Discover navigation system, Park and Comfort technology package including Park Assist Pro, Lane Assist and Climatronic air conditioning.

The Golf Match eHybrid is priced at £36,140.