Veedub enthusiasts are everywhere, as evidenced by the vast number of meets, clubs, and events that take place all over the world in celebration of some of the German automaker’s most popular models. One of the latest is happening right now at Hutchinson Island, in Savannah, Georgia. It’s called SoWo: The European Experience and, in addition to bringing out a diverse selection of vehicles from the Old Continent for some show, shine, and racing, Volkswagen is debuting five enthusiast builds in a lineup of show-ready compacts.

The debuts include a Beetle, a Jetta, and three Golfs, each of which arrives bearing a unique style and standout modifications that will surely draw interest from the attendant crowd. Volkswagen has a history of showing up at enthusiast events with factory-fresh modded models, and it’s great to see that tradition continued at SoWo. If you didn't get a chance to see the cars in person, read on for a brief description of each, and let us know which is your favorite in the comments section!

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The Debuts

Beetle Post Concept

This concept hails from the Beetle R-Line trim level, and is inspired by BMX champion Alise Post. As you might expect, the Beetle is fitted with two custom GW bikes on the roof. Styling enhancements include 19-inch Mr. Drama Queen wheels from Radi8, which fill the wheel wells with a lowered stance thanks to an H&R Springs Street Performance Coil Over suspension kit. The whole shebang is covered in Habanero Orange paint, while vintage lettering on the doors adds a dash of retro style.

Read the full review on the stock Volkswagen Beetle here.

Jetta GLI Nardo Concept

This build attempts to compliment the Jetta GLI’s “stealth performance” potential by adding custom style without overt showiness. As such, the exterior gets a Nardo Grey wrap, a color originally sourced from Audi, while the stock rollers were swapped for FF01 Flow Form units from HRE Wheels, finished in a Tarmac hue. VW says further wheel designs will get swapped off and on throughout the duration of the show. For the stance, H&R Springs once again added its Street Performance Coil Over suspension, while grip levels are enhanced thanks to G-Force Comp-2 A/S tires from BFGoodrich.

Read the full review on the stock Volkswagen Jetta here.

Golf GTI RS Concept

Taking responsibility for this custom GTI is Sam Dobbins, Creative Director at Vossen Wheels and a prominent name in the enthusiast scene. The build uses a variety of cues, including Japanese style thanks to a Rocket Bunny widebody kit, plus reflected graphics on both sides of the vehicle. Despite the ultra-low and ultra-wide stance, VW says the GTI RS Concept exhibits zero wheel rub and was designed for daily use, even incorporating a Thule carrier box on the roof with low-profile crossbars. The interior, however, was stripped, and adds an aluminum floorpan and race-ready bucket seats. Vossen wheels fill the fenders.

Read the full review on the stock Volkswagen Golf GTI here.

Golf R Heritage Concept

Given the name, it should come as no surprise that this Golf R sports a variety of exterior upgrades that give a nod to the model’s Germanic DNA, including a stripe package that adds the colors of the German flag to the flanks. Closer to the ground, you’ll find white lower side sill accent stripes bearing the Vossen logo, complimented by Vossen VWS-1 wheels finished in matte gunmetal with a polished anodized silver lip. Traction duties are handled by BFGoodrich’s G-Force Comp-2 A/2 tires, while sport springs from H&R Springs add the appropriate drop.

Read the full review on the stock Volkswagen Golf R here.

Golf Alltrack Country Concept

Last but certainly not least, we have this jacked-up wagon, which brings enhanced softroading style to the already competent Golf Alltrack. In stock form, the Golf Alltrack is equipped with a raised suspension, more wheel travel, AWD grip, and extra underbody protection. The concept takes all that even further, using inspiration from the Euro-exclusive third-gen Golf Country Special Edition by adding another 2 inches of lift, plus 15-inch wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. Fog lights were added to the lower front fascia, while a hitch-mounted Thule T2 Pro XT bike rack is fixed with a pair of Trek Stache 9.6 mountain bikes. The roof provides comfortable sleeping accommodations with an expandable tent, while flexible solar panels, a curved LED light bar, and a solar-heated shower bring civilization with you. Further enhancements include a full entertainment system in the trunk, including a “media computer” that occupies the spare wheel well. More LEDs were added to the liftgate, while the batteries to run it all are stored under the trunk floor. USB ports provide additional charging. Finally, the exterior is covered in a topography-styled wrap.

Read the full review on the stock Volkswagen Golf Alltrack here.