The filling stations...

The filling stations are going under the brand name Shell Express - but not all customers are in favour. Critics say there is nobody to talk to face-to-face if things go wrong, and it"s thought the large underground storage tanks could be targeted by thieves, who"d sell the fuel on the black market.

The sloping tailgate...

The sloping tailgate, raised window-line at the D-pillar and gaping chrome grille from the saloon show the newcomer"s styling hasn"t been compromised by practicality. Its sleek lines are coupled with a spacious cabin, which VW claims has unique standard features in the family class.