ID.7 Tourer named Best Electric Estate 2026 by What Car? – and the Passat wins Best Used Hybrid Estate

Volkswagen is celebrating two wins in the 2026 What Car? Electric Car Awards. The ID. 7 Tourer was named Best Electric Estate and the Passat picked up the award for Best Used Hybrid Estate.

Its combination of comfort and practicality in a sleek, aerodynamic design – not to mention a range of up to 420 miles (WLTP combined) – continues to impress car experts and, more importantly, customers.

What the judges said

“Good estates are synonymous with practicality, and – among the growing ranks of electric options – the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is the estatiest of them all,” said Steve Huntingford, What Car? Editor, after this latest accolade was announced. “It has a vast boot that shames much more expensive options. There’s loads of space for occupants, too, and the ID.7 offers both a calm ride and a long range between charges.”

Boot space and passenger comfort

The ID.7 Tourer provides plenty of space and comfort for up to five passengers, with premium materials and features such as background lighting or the optional electrically dimmable "Smart Glass" panoramic sunroof.

The versatile boot in the ID.7 Tourer offers 545 litres of space. When you need extra space for sports equipment or luggage, the seats can be folded down to give you up to 1,714 litres of space. If you need a little bit more boot space, but can’t give up any seats because of passengers, you can adjust the rear bench seat using the cargo position for up to 605 litres of boot space.

This blend of comfort and practicality continues to earn praise from customers and car experts alike.

The ID.7 Tourer Pro S Match Plus has a range of up to 420 miles (WLTP combined), depending on a variety of factors such as battery capacity and driving conditions.

The Passat offers huge interior space, a massive boot, and a quiet, comfortable ride for long trips. As a used car at only one or two years old, it offers an incredible bargain with its versatility, comfort and range.

The Volkswagen Passat is another serial winner when it comes to awards. This latest recognition adds to the Professional Driver Estate Car of the Year accolade in January this year, and no less than eight awards throughout 2025 from What Car?, the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club.

What the judges said

Commenting on its Best Used Hybrid Estate title, What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford added: “The latest Volkswagen Passat is a capacious and refined load-lugger with a smart interior. And while the ride is very comfortable, this hasn’t been achieved by sacrificing composed handling. Add all this together, and the Passat makes a hugely compelling used buy.”

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