What drives it? A 3,597cc, V6 petrol FSI engine with a top output of 300bhp at 6,600rpm connected to a six-speed DSG gearbox and 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive. It has electro-mechanical power-assisted steering and 235/40 R18 tyres.
How fast is it? It's oomphy, with 350Nm of torque at 2,400-5,300rpm. It's said to sprint to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds and top at 250km/h - fast enough for Court No 2.
How safe is it? It has front, side and curtain airbags, and side airbags on outer rear seats, electronic stabilisation, driving steering recommendation, comfort brake assistant with anti-lock braking, anti-slip regulation and electronic differential lock, Isofix preparation in the rear seats, a warning buzzer and warning light for front seat belts and hill-hold control.
How thirsty is it? Drinks 10.1 litres of fuel per 100km (28mpg) combined.
How clean is it? It's Euro IV-compliant but said to spew 242 grams of CO2 per kilometre, the equivalent of 2.2 Toyota iQs.
Availability: The 3.6-litre version costs HK$469,000 and the two-litre FSI HK$359,000. Both models are offered with a 24-month warranty with unlimited mileage and a 12-year warranty against rust penetration at Volkswagen Hong Kong Centre, 223-227 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai (tel: 3698 9688).