2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

The Volkswagen Phaeton is offered with two wheelbases as well as two rear seating versions (three seat bench or two individual seats). This radiator trim has a decisive impact on the styling of the 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. The new bumper design complements the radiator grille and headlight styling. Even the front fog lights now shine in LED technology.

Volkswagen has updated its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market. Coming as standard across the range is a 4Motion all-wheel drive system, air suspension, bi-xenon headlights, 18 inch alloy wheels, 4-zone air-conditioning, 18-way adjustable seats and leather and Alcantara trim.
Now, if only Volkswagen can get the pricing right. When Volkswagen's flagship Volkswagen Phaeton was last sold in the U.S., it was almost universally overlooked, selling just 3,354 total cars in its brief 2003-2006 stint in the American market.

Interior changes
The 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton includes a new steering wheel, color electronic display ahead of the driver, new trim throughout and VW first optional Google Maps with the RNS810 satellite navigation system. Phaeton technology

The Volkswagen Phaeton will retain advanced technology, such as 4MOTION all-wheel drive, a continuously damping and adjustable air ride suspension (CDC), 18-way adjustable leather seats, eight airbags, satellite navigation and laminated glass throughout for reduced noise and optimal interior climate control.

Pick the Volkswagen Phaeton for you
VW will offer the Phaeton in two different wheelbase lengths, with a difference of 120 mm.
For those seeking a significant bump in power, VW also offers a 6.0-liter W12 engine, cranking out 444 horsepower.

Where will the Volkswagen Phaeton be sold?
The VW Phaeton was last sold in the U.S. for the 2006 model year, but VW was forced to pull the plug on the Volkswagen Phaeton after the U.S. market failed to embrace a $60,000+ VW model, selling only a couple thousand units in two years.

2012 VW Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition

The "2012 VW Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition" is being offered to the first 600 people who place their orders online. This exterior will be combined with 18-inch alloy wheels and large brakes with red calipers. For the interior, the Black Turbo will get Bluetooth, iPod connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, sport cloth seats, and an 8-speaker audio system.

The performance of the special edition Beetle is boosted with a sport tuned suspension setup and helping to handle the turns and the launch is a set of 18” performance tires wrapped around unique Black Turbo Launch Edition wheels featuring a satin face with black trim. Helping the 2012 VW Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition to stand out in the outside is a black exterior paint with silver “turbo” striping along the rockers – reminiscent of the Porsche lineup. That silver is echoed to the pedals, where the Black Turbo Beetle coming equipped with stainless steel sport pedals.

If you want to be one of the lucky buyers to take home one of the 600 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition models
Volkswagen inaugurates its VPO program in North America, offering a limited quantity of certain Volkswagen cars, starting with a special version of the new 2012 Beetle.
Available for pre-order, the turbocharged Beetle 2.0L TSI, in a limited run of 600 Black Turbo launch edition models, features the 200 hp 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo engine, mated to the DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and has a base price of $24,950.

Standard features include Bluetooth® technology, iPod® connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, a “kaeferfach” additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, sport cloth seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights, and alloy pedals.

2011 VW Touareg Hybrid Reviews

The highly anticipated VW Touareg Hybrid SUV finally made it to market this year. The 2011 VW Touareg Hybrid, like its gasoline-only and diesel counterparts, is part of a second generation of the Touareg line. As such, the SUV is lighter, quieter, and nicer (according to some reviewers) than previous Touareg models.

The combined output is between 375 hp and 380 hp. Motor Trend reported that the SUV hybrid offered impressive engine power (425 pound-feet of torque), “making it the most powerful drivetrain offered in the new Touareg.” As such, the Touareg Hybrid has a towing capacity of 7700 pounds.

For fuel economy, this SUV hybrid gets about 28.7 mpg combined city/highway. Volkswagen says the Touareg Hybrid offers 0-to-62-mph time of 6.5 seconds and a 149 mph top speed. The Touareg will be offered in 12 feature package combinations. The Touareg Hybrid shares technology and other elements with its cousin, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid.

A supercharged engine and hybrid system make the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid the most powerful of the Touareg model lineup, without sacrificing fuel economy. Volkswagen's Touareg Hybrid shows up with jaw-dropping technology under the hood, and an impressive cabin tech suite as well. The full model name, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Supercharged Hybrid, includes a few terms not usually found together. Yes, this Touareg not only gets gas-electric hybrid propulsion, but also a supercharger on the engine.

Current Touareg models include the supercharged hybrid, a 3-liter TDI V-6, and a 3.6-liter gasoline V-6. The mundane gas-only Touareg comes up short with 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

Even the TDI Touareg can't match that torque number.
Merely letting off the brake lets the Touareg creep forward under electric power. The Touareg Hybrid comes standard with four-wheel drive, a completely automatic system that defaults to a 40 percent front-60 percent rear torque split. But switching it to off-road mode merely adjusts the traction control and drivetrain programs; the Touareg Hybrid's conventional suspension sits at a fixed height.

Volkswagen says the Touareg Hybrid has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches and can ford water to a depth of 19.7 inches. Although the four-wheel-drive system helps in cornering, the Touareg Hybrid shows typical SUV handling.
Rather than creases, the Touareg Hybrid features impressions of lines, just a smooth pinch in the sides.

Positioned atop the VW lineup, the five-seat Touareg competes with luxury crossovers such as the Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLK and Lincoln MKX.

This makes the Touareg the Volkswagen brand's first hybrid.

Chrome lower accents run the length of the doors, while the rear bumper carries shapely tailpipes and a black lower garnish.

Interior
VW laid out the Touareg's cabin fairly conventionally. A 6.5-inch touch-screen display with stereo readouts is standard. Thanks to some 5 inches' extra length, the Touareg's backseat is significantly roomier.

Touareg Hybrid
The Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.0-liter V-6 with an electric motor for a combined 375 hp and 428 pounds-feet of torque. Towing capacity is 7,700 pounds — far exceeding what the hybrid Lexus RX 450h or Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid can accommodate.

Rather than the electrically variable transmissions many hybrids employ, the Touareg Hybrid has a specialized version of the Touareg's eight-speed auto.

2012 Passat also be available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged

The Volkswagen Passat will be redesigned for 2012. There's a lot in store for the 2012 Passat. Buyers can choose between a five speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (DSG) is standard. Now 50-state emissions legal, the 140-hp TDI makes the Passat the only mainstream family sedan available with a diesel.

The 2012 Passat is facing a kind of perfect storm of skepticism from long-time fans of the brand. Volkswagen has wasted no chance to tell the world that the company's newest sedan will be custom-tailored to the American market, with styling and packaging tweaks designed to set the vehicle apart from its European counterpart. That trend kicked off with the 2011 Jetta – a vehicle that sacrificed interior materials and suspension refinement to meet a lower price point while growing larger to accommodate American tastes.

Does the Passat share a similar fate? That lead many onlookers (ourselves included) to conclude that in creating its new mid-sized sedan, Volkswagen had simply supersized the Jetta.

There's no denying that the 2012 Passat is cut from the same design cloth as the 2011 Jetta. The look is right at home on the larger Passat, with its slightly aggressive headlights, three-bar grille and scowling hood. No matter where your eyes rest, they're bound to fall on a line that runs nearly uninterrupted around the entire vehicle. Base models wear 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, though 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy rollers are also available depending on the trim specification. For 2012, Volkswagen has built almost four additional inches into the Passat, and most of that length has found its way into the rear foot well. One of the biggest highlights of the 2012 Passat interior is its sound system. Volkswagen teamed up with Fender to create a nine-speaker audio system that pushes 400 watts of power. Volkswagen has worked to slim its option sheet to just 16 buildable combinations down from 128 possibilities, and as a result, long-time Passat fans will find a few notable omissions. Buyers will no longer be able to enjoy a wagon version of the vehicle. Additionally, the 2012 Passat is only available with three engines. Those include a 2.5-liter gasoline five-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque as well as a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 with 280 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of twist.

The Passat will also be available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder with 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. We're happy to report that Volkswagen has left some quirkiness in the Passat line by offering the 2.0 TDI engine with both the DSG and a six-speed manual option.

We were able to spend time in both a 2.5-liter, automatic-equipped Passat and its 2.0-TDI, DSG counterpart in mixed driving. Though the big German sedan weighs in between 3,300 and 3,400 pounds depending on engine and transmission choices, neither engine has a particularly hard time moving the Passat in any conditions. The five-cylinder gasoline engine offers similar power to four-cylinder options in both the Camry and Accord, and as such, there's enough grunt on hand to keep the vehicle on pace with the rest of traffic. VW says that while the EPA hasn't finished its fuel economy evaluation for the Passat, the company expects the 2.5-liter powered sedan to see 21 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highway in manual guise and 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with the autobox of our tester. Those numbers put the base entry around three mpg behind the Hyundai Sonata on the combined scale and 1.5 mpg behind a comparably equipped Honda Accord.

As a result, the TDI-equipped Passat feels and drives like a sedan you want to spend time in. As in the Jetta TDI, the 2.0-liter engine is quiet both inside and out, producing marginally more engine noise than its petrol counterparts. We encountered just over 40 mpg combined during our time behind the wheel of the Passat TDI.

Volkswagen hasn't announced pricing for the 2012 Passat just yet, but the company says that it's aiming for a price point in the low-$20K range with topped-out models landing in the lower- to mid-$30K range.

Volkswagen's Passat replacement, still called the Passat, grows to large-midsize, will sticker for as little as $20,000 and gets an optional 2.0-liter turbodiesel. VW's spin on the Accord-sized and -priced 2012 Passat is that it represents "accessible German engineering." It's a key component in VW's quest to sell 800,000 cars and sport/utilities in the United States by 2018.

VW, exclusive of Audi, sold about 260,000 cars and sport/utilities here last year, and expects to sell about 300,000 here in '11.
To appeal to a wider audience, mostly Toyota, Honda and Hyundai owners, VW is replacing the smallish-midsize Passat with an Accord-sized 191.7-inch long four-door sedan on a 110.4-inch wheelbase. VW claims best-in-class rear-seat legroom. Strictly speaking, the new Passat doesn't share its platform with anything else sold in North America, though VW has commonized its transverse-engine models (which is just about everything) into the MQB component set.
Base engine will be the unimpressive 170-horsepower 2.5-liter inline five, the Jetta's volume engine, supplied out of Mexico. Just like the 2.0-liter base '11 Jetta, the '12 Passat will start with a low-priced version featuring the 2.5-liter five, for about $20,000, "a breakthrough price for VW," one executive says.
Assembly begins in VW's new Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant later this year.

2012 Volkswagen GLI

2012 Volkswagen jetta GLI
After a two-year hiatus, the VW GLI returns as an all-new model based on the recently redesigned Jetta.

Seeing an opportunity, Volkswagen filled that void years ago with its GLI, a Jetta fitted with the GTI's performance-oriented engine and suspension tuning. Granted, the new Jetta offers a roomier backseat and is still a nice car. Thankfully, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI undoes many of the base model Jetta's changes. The GLI's interior is nicer, and out back there's a more sophisticated multilink rear suspension for improved handling. As with the previous GLI, the 2012 Volkswagen GLI should be an appealing niche choice. Given the Jetta GLI's size and price, we also think the Kia Optima SX is worth serious consideration as well.

The 2012 Volkswagen GLI is a front-wheel-drive four-door sedan available in two trim levels: 2.0T and Autobahn.

The GLI Autobahn adds 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, heated windshield-washer nozzles, automatic climate control, a cooling glovebox, heated front seats, leatherette premium vinyl upholstery and a nine-speaker audio system. Every 2012 GLI comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI will display the basic model with a sporty appearance, the interior high-oriented, higher performance, and a list of standard equipment is impressive for users. The new Jetta GLI adds 18-inch alloy wheels, fender branded audio system, sunroof, dual zone climate control, and V-Tex leatherette seats. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI claims will get 315 plus RNS navigation system, keyless entry and push-button start.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI with comfort and technological sophistication of the Jetta that prioritizes performance is quite aggressive. Jetta GLI offers exceptional features, sunroof, dual zone climate control, heated V-Tex leatherette seat and Fender ® Premium Audio System. Volkswagen Jetta GLI offers sports engine with gasoline turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder, producing 200 horsepower. Jetta GLI offers a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment.
feature Jetta GLI

The 2012 Jetta GLI Autobahn and Autobahn with navigation models come standard with a Fender® Premium Audio System, bringing the concert stage to the vehicle for the ultimate music experience. Exterior
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI combines performance, space and comfort in one sleek package.

VW Polo R WRC, Volkswagen mainstay in WRC 2013

VW Polo R WRC, Volkswagen mainstay in WRC 2013
Volkswagen finally end the speculation participation in the WRC event. They have set up the first car is the VW Polo R WRC to compete in the WRC 2013.

"In 3 years we celebrate success in the sports arena in the deserts of Dakar, was the first manufacturer to win with a diesel engine," said one member of the Volkswagen brand board, Ulrich Hackenberg.

"In the future, we invite you entered the WRC 2013. Polo R WRC will compete for the first time. We will compete with several competitors in the WRC, Citroen, MINI and the Ford, "he continued.

However, Volkswagen has not announced any certainty --. "There are still about 20 months between now and the first competition. We will get a rider who can compete for first place, "he said.

The entry of VW Polo R WRC to the WRC is not separated from the passage of legislation use the maximum capacity of 1600 cc engine, direct injection, turbochager, from 2011. Polo R WRC 1.6 TSI engine equipped with powerful 300 hp with 4-wheel-drive

2011 Volkswagen Eos Reviews

2011 VW Eos is Volkswagen’s inexpensive alternative to the BMW 3-series convertible or the Lexus IS convertible. It’s possible that you’ve never heard of the Eos, Volkswagen’s midsize convertible. Ford Mustang? Mini Cooper? The 2011 Volkswagen Eos isn’t cheap; the base model starts at $32,940. If you can afford a more expensive car, try convertibles like the BMW 3-Series and the Lexus IS. The BMW 1-Series convertible also falls in this category, but it’s smaller and less expensive. The base price is $34,500.

Beyond the talented top, the Eos provides an enjoyable drive thanks in part to the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine. The Mini Cooper?
The 2011 Volkswagen Eos is a front-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop convertible with seating for four. The Lux model adds daytime running lights, power-folding heated outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rearview and driver's outside mirrors, burled walnut cabin accents, leather upholstery, power passenger seat, power front seat lumbar adjustments and an easy-entry function for rear passengers.

Options for the Komfort are few and include ground effects (lower body skirting), a rear lip spoiler and 18-inch wheels. All 2011 Volkswagen Eos models are powered by the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which makes 200 hp and 207 pound-feet of torque. Lux models are available with the dual-clutch automated manual only.

The fuel economy ratings for the 2011 Eos with the manual are 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.
Standard on all VW Eos models are antilock disc brakes, stability control and front seat side airbags.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, the 2011 VW Eos earned the top rating of "Good" for both frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

The chief attraction of the Eos is its five-piece retractable hardtop.
The 2011 Volkswagen Eos is designed for those who want a relaxed touring convertible. Both transmissions are nicely executed, but we suspect the typical Eos buyer will be happier with the automated manual. As expected, the retractable hardtop provides coupelike isolation when the weather prevents top-down motoring.

Landing somewhere between the budget rent-a-car cruiser convertibles, like the Chrysler 200 and the Volkswagen New Beetle, and drop-top sports cars like the Mazda Miata or Audi TT, is the 2011 Volkswagen Eos.

The Eos is so often omitted because it's bland. All 2011 Volkswagen Eos convertibles come with the same engine: a 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder. If you're in the front seat, the 2011 Volkswagen Eos is a very comfortable place; the seating and driving position is just a little more laid-back than in Volkswagen's other cars, and the seats themselves feel a bit better-bolstered than in its lower-priced models like the Golf. The 2011 Volkswagen Eos comes in Komfort and Lux models, with some high-end options like a sport package, Dynaudio surround system, and hard-drive-based navigation with music storage all available on the Lux.

New VW Beetle Generation-3, drove Faster

New VW Beetle 2012
Volkswagen AG held a party in three continents. Inter-continental feast marks the rebirth of the model that had become an icon and make VW famous, the Beetle. "The world is home Beetle," VW's statement in a release. Means, Beetle will be marketed to the world!

In many countries, the VW Beetle had its own designation: the fans very much and until now still exist. While in other countries, according to VW, it is called, among others, Käfer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca and Maggiolino.

VW Beetle 3rd Generation
The latest version of the newly introduced, is the 3rd generation or second generation of New Beetle. The first generation born in 1938 and second 1998. The second generation has achieved sales of 21.5 million. Khsusu for the second generation of one million more!

The third generation remains despite appearances to the identity of the original Beetle: It consists of three half-spheres, namely the front and rear wheels and the middle or cabin. Further, between the generation-2 and 3 total different.

New VW Beetle Typical Characteristics
Although performed on Beetel Revitalization Generation-3, but features the original Beetle remained knetal. The main forms of the headlamps, fixed round. Nevertheless, the technology is present. This can be seen from the side of the main light comes bagia 15 units of LED that serves as a light lunch and parking. Especially for big lights, VW also offers the option, bi-xenon.

According to VW's original features remain preserved for all to easy menggenal cars when passing. "Upon seeing blur, people can ensure, Ohh .. the Beetle! As people recognize the Coke bottle, iPhone and Ray Ban Aviator, "beber VW.


The other is the model of a sloping rear, although the glass is now more broadly. No less interesting, now equipped with a rear spoiler which is under the base glass. For wheels, VW has been prepared, will be fitted with a diameter of 19 inches to the top!.

Because marketed worldwide, VW tried to make it affordable, although until now there has been announced. The latest technology embedded engines (petrol and diesel) with the most advanced technology, security systems, information systems and advanced navigation and entertainment.

New VW Beetle Shorter
According to VW designer Klaus Bischoff, now looks Beetle dashing, dynamic and more manly. "Compared with the Beetle, 1998, versions of which are now neat and sporty. Version is more flat, wide, hood (bonnet) machines longer, more sloping windshield to belakag. This is the dynamics of the VW Beetle, "said Bischoff.

The concept is a continuation of flat recognized Ragster VW showcased at the Detroit Auto Show 2005. The latter car is "hot rod" with the base New VW Beetle. This New Beetle Dimensions: Length 4278 mm (length over 152 mm), width 1808 mm (84 mm wider), height 1486 mm (over flat 12 mm).

New VW Beetle Interior
Beetle cockpit design now considered unique, calm and classical. The use of color in the dashboard panel to make appearances such as Kevlar and is designed with style first-generation Beetle. The entire cockpit and interior redesign experience.

Another feature of the car are the three round instruments are prepared in front of the driver (tachometer, speedometer and fuel indicator), was incorporated in the speedometer (in center), on a multi-purpose screen. Same with the original Beetle, the new version is equipped box (glove box) that incorporates additional dashboard and folded up. Another classic feature is an additional instrument on the audio and navigation systems, namely the oil temperature, clock with stopwatch function and turbo pressure indicator. Steering wheel also comes with a new design!

Since it is flat, the interior height is now 1044 mm (previously 1082 mm). Despite the reduced 39 mm, according to VW does not cause problems for passengers who berubuh tall. Because the interior is made with the concept of the cathedral. Hence, the rear passengers, because the roof is now longer, get more space in relief. Space, increase, from 290 to 310 liters.

Around the world the Beetle will be offered in three fixtures, with the name "Beetle", "Design" and "Sport" (details announced later). Another interesting feature, the glass roof that can be opened . Glass roof on the new Beetle is 80 percent larger than previous versions, capable of absorbing 99 percent and 92 percent of ultraviolet radiation of heat energy.

2011 Volkswagen Routan Review

The 2011 VW Routan combines German sensibilities in design, fit and finish, with refined ride and handling characteristics, all while delivering outstanding value.

The 2011 Routan is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
To accommodate the needs of today’s families, the Routan features standard 12V power outlets and an available 115V AC outlet for powering up phones, MP3 players, and game consoles. New perforated front row seating with pillow top armrests and second row captain’s chairs offer an increased level of luxury and comfort. For extra sunshine and fresh air, the SEL and SEL Premium add a power sunroof.

For 2011, the Volkswagen Routan gets the new, more powerful and efficient 3.6-liter V6 that now powers its Dodge and Chrysler minivan siblings. To kick things off in a positive way, the 2011 VW Routan inherits the Dodge's (and Chrysler Town & Country's) new 3.6-liter V6 that produces more power and gets better fuel economy than both Chrysler-sourced V6s found in the Routan last year. Beyond this, the Routan continues to provide the sort of interior layout and space expected by American minivan customers, while also offering family-friendly features like power sliding doors, a DVD entertainment system, heated rear seats and an iPod interface. The 2011 Volkswagen Routan is a minivan available in S, SE, SEL and SEL Premium trim levels. The SE gains 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, upgraded exterior trim, power sliding doors, power-adjustable pedals, an eight-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, leatherette premium vinyl upholstery, second- and third-row sunshades, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an overhead storage console, a trip computer, Bluetooth and a six-CD changer. A Garmin navigation system can be integrated into the touchscreen audio interface included with the RSE package.

The SEL adds to the SE's equipment automatic headlamps, a sunroof, a remote ignition, a rearview camera, automatic three-zone climate control, leather upholstery, heated second-row seats, a power-folding third-row seat, the touchscreen audio interface, a Chrysler-sourced navigation system, real-time traffic, voice controls, digital music storage, satellite radio and an iPod interface. The rear-seat DVD entertainment features are optional on the SEL. The SEL Premium gets xenon headlamps, foglamps, keyless ignition/entry, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, additional chrome exterior trim, driver memory functions, an eight-way power passenger seat, interior wood trim, an advanced trip computer and a nine-speaker sound system.

The 2011 VW Routan is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.

Safety
The 2011 Volkswagen Routan comes standard with traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes and brake assist, front side airbags, a driver knee airbag and side curtain airbags. The Routan has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash-testing procedures.

Interior Design and Special Features
Now that the interiors of the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan are much improved for 2011, the Routan's advantage over its siblings has shrunk considerably. The Routan lacks the Caravan's Stow 'n Go seats that allow you to drop the second-row captain's chairs into the floor, not to mention the removable middle seats found in the Odyssey and Sienna.

The base $26,930 Routan S includes manual sliding side doors, cruise control, an AM/FM/CD with auxiliary audio jack, cloth seats, and power windows/locks/mirrors.
The $37,390 VW Routan SEL tops the range with its standard sunroof, automatic climate control, navigation system, satellite radio, USB port and real-time traffic. Options include the DVD system, and a premium package with a megawatt audio system and dual power front seats.

2011 VW Jetta Recall

VW North America announced a recall for repairs (recall) of the VW Jetta 2011 with a total production of 71,043 units. The model is a sixth-generation Jetta sedan manufactured from March 2010 to March 2011.

The problem is, the producers wanted to rearrange the cabling system associated with an alarm and horn. Indeed, until the news was announced, there were no casualties or who had an accident and the owner will be notified by mail.

In this case, means the Jetta has been exposed several times to the recall. Ever experienced in 2009 with Eos. Then, in late 2010 that reached 300,000 units, in addition to Jetta when it was also a Golf, Rabbit, New Bettle, and the Jetta Sportwagon.

2011 Jetta sold in America today consists of four variants. Of the four variants that include injection turbodiesel engine (TDI) 2.0-liter with 140 HP power, 2.0 liter (115HP), 2.5-liter (170 HP), and a 2011 2.0 liter TSI (200 HP) .

Volkswagon's Microbus at the Geneva Auto Show

Volkswagon's Microbus was an icon of the 70s and the preferred vehicle of many hippies. The iconic van was spotted earlier this week at the Geneva Auto Show with some modifications. VW has no plans yet to put the new Microbus into production And today is last word in business is magic bus.

There are very few vehicles so instantly recognisable world-wide as Volkswagen’s iconic VW microbus. But while examples of the rear-engined classic have unofficially been receiving electric drivetrain transplants for decades courtesy of electric vehicle devotees, we haven’t seen an official concept combining the two ideas.
Based around the 2011 Microbus concept vehicle VW first presented at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, the 2011 Bulli features none of the sliding doors or bay windows of the 1950s classic Microbus.

2011 volkswagen cc reviews

the Volkswagen CC competes with entry-level sport sedans, such as the Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, and Lexus IS.

Like the CC, the Maxima is a dressed-up, more fashionable sedan based on a mainstream one (the Altima, in the Maxima's case).

Volkswagen CC in United States is also known as Volkswagen Passat CC. Volkswagen CC is a 4 door Coupe model of Passat. Volkswagen Passat CC is categorized between Volkswagen Phaeton and Volkswagen Passat.

Volkswagen CC 2.0T Lux trim is added with some advanced accessories like 18 inch alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, fog lights, brushed aluminum interior trim and navigation system.
2011 Volkswagen CC is offered with two type of engine. Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion is armored with 3.6 L capacity V6 engine and mated with all wheel drive channel.

Body Styles

The 2011 Volkswagen CC is a four-passenger sedan that is offered in five trim levels. Starting with the base 2.0T Sport, standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, full power accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, cruise control, air-conditioning, a trip computer, hill-hold assist, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction controls, leatherette premium vinyl upholstery, 12-way adjustable front seats and split-folding rear seats. The 2.0T Lux trim augments the Sport model by adding 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, dual-zone climate control, brushed aluminum interior trim and a navigation system. The VR6 4Motion Executive trim features a more powerful V6 engine and all-wheel drive, along with polished 18-inch wheels, headlight washers, heated outside mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, a power rear sunshade, parking sensors, driver seat memory, leather sport seats and a premium 10-speaker audio system.

The 2011 "Volkswagen CC" offers buyers the choice of two powertrains: front-wheel drive with a turbocharged inline-4 and all-wheel drive with a V6. Sport trim models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automated manual transmission (DSG) is available as an option. Other trim levels featuring the 2.0-liter turbo are only offered with the DSG automatic. The EPA estimates fuel economy for the DSG automatic at 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg in combined driving.

All Volkswagen CCs come standard with antilock disc brakes (with brake assist), stability and traction control, hill-hold assist, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. Last year's optional rear-seat side airbags have been discontinued.

It received five stars for front-passenger side crash protection and four stars for rear-passenger side protection.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg review

Face-lifted once since its 2002 born-on date, the VW Touareg is set for a full redesign for 2011. This saves about 400 pounds, which when combined with its increased body rigidity, should substantially sharpen on-pavement performance.

Volkswagen's first-ever production hybrid is based on a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 augmented by a battery-powered electric motor. Outside the new Touareg appears tauter and edgier, with more pronounced character lines and wheel arches. Early first-drive results reveal that the reworked 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has not only taken its place alongside contemporary rivals like Acura's MDX and BMW's X5, it also appears to have what it takes to compete against cutting-edge hybrid rivals like the Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes ML450 Hybrid.

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg ranks 1 out of 17 Luxury Midsize SUVs. Redesigned for 2011, the Volkswagen Touareg boasts a sharp new exterior, a luxurious and more spacious cabin, and an all-new hybrid model.

Though it’s significantly improved, the "2011 Touareg" is expected to cost about the same as the previous model. Though the base model is the cheapest, reviewers largely recommend its hybrid and diesel counterparts instead. The base Touareg’s 16/23 mpg city/highway rating is in the middle of the class. But while the base Volkswagen Touareg has some flaws, don’t entirely discount it.

If you’re considering the Touareg Hybrid, it’s also worth it to look at the RX 450h hybrid. Its 32/28 fuel economy rating is the best in its class, and the RX starts at about $8,000 less than the Touareg Hybrid.

As part of its redesign, the Touareg has lost its permanent four-wheel drive system. The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg comes in three trims: the base VR6 FSI, the diesel-powered TDI, and the all-new Hybrid. If you prefer the old Touareg, don’t despair.

There is a conventional gasoline V-6 (3.6-liter, 280-horsepower) unit, the clean-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 TDI that makes 225 horsepower, and then the new Hybrid, which combines a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 with an electric traction motor for total power of 380 horsepower.

All three Touareg models use a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The Touareg Hybrid ain't light, and it feels every bit of its weight on the road.

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI has a 3.0-liter diesel engine that outputs 176 kW / 240 PS and 550 Nm of torque.

2012 Passat and new Beetle,Volkswagen's Super Bowl spots

Volkswagen's Super Bowl spots, featuring the all-new Beetle and the 2012 Passat, have already garnered significant buzz. In an unorthodox twist, Volkswagen's post-game Web strategy is to move on from its Super Bowl ads, directing viewers to a new "Inside the Academy" ad starring Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader that will break Monday.

Volkswagen will run a YouTube home page takeover Monday with the new ad posted in the masthead unit. After it plays, viewers are taken to a page hosting previous Inside the Academy videos and the two Super Bowl TV spots.
During the game Sunday, Volkswagen will play previously released Inside the Academy videos on ESPN Mobile, where it also purchased a home page takeover.

Yesterday, Volkswagen leaked a Super Bowl ad for the 2012 Passat on YouTube. In this incredibly clever ad, a kid dressed as Darth Vader walks around his house trying to use "The Force" while the powerful Star Wars score plays.

The ad hints at the silhouette of the redesigned New Beetle — but does not go beyond what was shown last fall on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Passat ad is said to draw on the "emotional heritage of Star Wars," according to Volkswagen. A child dressed up as Darth Vader unsuccessfully practices summoning up The Force on the family washing machine, the dog and a baby doll. The ad is accompanied by "The Imperial March," the stirring music from the Star Wars movies.

2011 vw Jetta prices in European markets

The new Jetta slots between the Golf and Passat sizewise and with a range of highly efficient TSI and TDI engines, it has the perfect recipe for European taste. The car also gets dual-clutch transmissions (DSG) which you don’t usually see in a car of this price range.

Now measuring 4.64 metres in length (+ 9.0 cm) it is closing the gap between the Golf (4.20 metres) and Passat (4.77 metres) more precisely in Europe. As noted, the Trendline version of the Jetta 1.2 TSI costs 20,900 euros. The base price of the Jetta 1.6 TDI Trendline with BlueMotion Technology is 23,475 euros. Other power levels: a TDI with 103 kW / 140 PS and (following over the course of the year) three TSIs with 90 kW / 122 PS, 118 kW / 160 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS. All engines except the 105 PS TSI may be combined with an optional dual-clutch transmission (DSG).

The new Jetta measures 4.64 meters (183 inch) in length, which means an additional 9 cm (3.54 inch) when compared to the previous generation, closing the gap between the Golf (4.20 metres / 165 inch) and Passat (4.77 metres / 188 inch) in the European market.

The base price of the Jetta 1.6 TDI Trendline with BlueMotion Technology is EUR23,475.
Moving on, the Comfortline (starting at EUR22,600) adds 8-way adjustment of driver and front passenger seats, the RCD 210 radio-CD system, a Chrome Pack a Small Leather Pack (leather-trimmed steering wheel, gearshift grip and parking brake grip), 16-inch, 5-spoke “Navarra” alloy wheels, and the Park Pilot assistance system.

2011 Detroit Auto Show vw Passat for United States

on the 2011 Detroit Auto Show stage, Volkswagen is unveiling a Passat developed specifically for the United States. Starting in mid-August, it will be available at North American dealers with an entry-level price in the 20,000 dollar range – larger, more comfortable and more efficient than ever.

Inside, it offers generous space. Volkswagen of America will offer the new Volkswagen in the three equipment lines S, SE and SEL. The saloon is also friendly to the environment. The Clean Diesel (TDI) with 103 kW / 140 PS attains a fuel economy of 43 miles per gallon! Other powertrain options: a 125 kW/ 170 PS five cylinder gasoline engine and a six cylinder engine with 206 kW / 280 PS.

Despite drawing on the looks that Europeans are familiar with, every external panel is new with subtle changes to the window line, rear lights, bootlid and bumper as well as restyled doors and front wings. The US Passat is 99mm longer and 13mm wider than the European version and will sell for about £13,000.
The range-topping engine will be a 3.6-litre unit producing 276bhp.
With the Passat now a reality, Chattanooga reporters could turn their attention to the rest of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall.

This event was like O’Reilly’s World of Wheels on steroids. All the VW executives were there, as were the political elite of the Chattanooga/Hamilton County area. When the name was first revealed on Sunday evening at the VW event, many from the Scenic City were not keen on retaining an old name for an “all-new” car. Many felt it should have carried a more Chattanooga name. The new Maserati lived up to its usual sleek, beautiful body, as did the model who stood next to the car. As for the Tesla, who would have ever thought of building a hybrid sports car in the class of the elite? A four-door Porsche? Given it has four doors, it was still one of the sleeker cars on the floor.

The first was built on an Explorer body and chassis and, in my opinion, gave much more flexibility than the old passenger car model of the CV. Given either, if Chattanooga possessed these and I had to pay for a take-home car, count me in. The model for Maserati took first place in her category. The Passat’s audio system is a new collaboration, exclusively built for Volkswagen. It carries the popular game’s logo on a mostly black vehicle.

VW Golf R come in US 2012

Volkswagen on Thursday said it is upping the ante with the Golf in the U.S. by bringing a version of the Europe-market Golf R here in 2012. It will be the fastest Golf production model ever sold the U.S., VW said.

The 2011 Subaru WRX STI starts at $34,720, including a $725 destination charge.
The 2011 Golf GTI's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 200 horsepower. Other details include an upgraded sport-tuned suspension, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, unique steering wheel and interior trim, exterior R model badge and body kit, R model shift knob, R model door sills and front and rear fascia with dual exhausts.

Volkswagen AG announced its plans to introduce the Volkswagen Golf R in the United States for the 2012 model year which will be the successor to the 2004 and 2008 R32. Volkswagen is often credited with creating the original hot hatch in 1983 with its Golf-based GTI, and this latest performance hatchback model will only deepen the legacy of the famed GTI. For improved handling, the Golf R will feature a sport-tuned suspension, retuned stability control settings and larger brakes.

Up front, the Golf’s economy-minded appearance is given a more aggressive look thanks to a reworked fascia with oversize air inlets. The Golf R also has a lowered stance that is accented by the exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels that feature a stylish five triple-spoke design. Like the previous R32 models, the Golf R will also receive a center exit exhaust with dual chrome tips.
The U.S. hasn’t seen a high performance, all-wheel drive version of the Volkswagen Golf since 2008 when the R32 was discontinued.

The car employs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 4Motion all-wheel drive, and receives larger brakes and firmer suspension than the current GTI.”

While the Golf R employs the same size engine as the current Volkswagen GTI, expect a significant bump in horsepower. “While we enjoyed the energetic handling of the GTI Golf, the 200-hp turbo four-cylinder wasn’t the quickest in the segment,” says Cars.com. “The Golf R should correct that problem.”
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2011 VW Tiguan Reviews

The VW Tiguan's interior is a welcome departure from the plastic-trimmed cabin of the typical compact crossover. Even the VW Tiguan's road manners achieve a certain level of sophistication. The "VW Tiguan" styling cues place it somewhere between the larger VW Touareg SUV and smaller VW Golf hatchback. At the same time, the 2011 VW Tiguan comes up slightly short in terms of space and utility.

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV available in S, SE and SEL trim levels.
The SE adds 17-inch wheels, additional chrome exterior trim, foglights, a roof rack, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, heated washer nozzles, a power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, leatherette vinyl upholstery, a trip computer, a roof storage console and an upgraded touchscreen stereo with satellite radio and an iPod interface. The SEL 4Motion with Premium Navigation and Dynaudio option rounds off the Tiguan with all-wheel drive and an eight-speaker premium Dynaudio sound system. Options for all VW Tiguan models include a trailer hitch, side steps, a ground-effects kit of body pieces and 19-inch wheels.

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that produces 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. All trim levels come standard with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is optional on the SE and SEL.

Standard equipment on the VW Tiguan includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.

the all-wheel-drive Tiguan 4Motion came to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet -- an average performance. In government crash testing, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan was awarded a perfect five stars in all front and side crash categories.

With the rear seats positioned as far forward as they'll go, the VW Tiguan can accommodate 23.8 cubic feet of cargo.

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan ranks 3 out of 24 Affordable Compact SUVs. Starting at $23,485, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the most expensive affordable compact SUVs. “The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a different flavor in a vanilla class by trading some practicality for a top-notch cabin and European driving manners," says Edmunds.

Second, the Tiguan uses premium fuel and has one of the lowest fuel economy ratings in the class. If you can pass on the Tiguan’s sporty driving dynamics, German nameplate and meager cargo room, there are plenty of affordable compact SUVs that will meet your needs. The Honda CR-V surpasses the Tiguan when it comes to cargo space and utility.

Volkswagen has been making its version of the compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan. For an affordable compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan has always done well for itself despite its higher price point.

Pricing: Pricing for the 2011 Tiguan is expected to be $24,585, which will remain similar to the 2010 model pricing.

Engine: The 2011 engine will be a turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4 cylinder with 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque.
Transmission: The front wheel drive is controlled by a six speed manual or a six speed automatic with Tiptronic.

Car Safety Features: The Volkswagen Tiguan scored a perfect five out of five stars in 2010 across all frontal and side collision impact tests. Warranty: 3-year/36,000 miles
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan handles extremely well.

The Volkswagen Tiguan interior offers rear seats which move both backwards and forward for a full six inches in either direction. When the back seats are completely folded down, the Volkswagen Tiguan offers a roomy cargo space, but this is still smaller for the compact SUV class. Like with many good vehicles, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has both pros and cons as well.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle on oprah

Volkswagen has decided to tease the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle on one of most watched daytime talk shows, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Everyone remembers the time Oprah Winfrey gave a Pontiac G6 to each audience member on her day time talk show. “During today’s Part Two of Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things show,” says Mother Proof, “Oprah and Santa gave everyone in the audience keys to their own 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle.”

“Volkswagen isn’t revealing what the newer New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle looks like. “Jonathan Browning, chief executive of VW North America, explained that Oprah had approached the company and said ‘the Beetle was one of her favorite things,’” the New York Times elaborates.
“Mr. Browning added that the Volkswagen Beetle would come with a TDI engine option, which would also be offered on the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet. Even though Oprah’s audience and the public don’t know much about the newest new Volkswagen Beetle that’ll hit the market in May of next year, audience members did luck out this time. VW is paying the bills.

Volkswagen isn’t revealing what the newer New "Volkswagen Beetle looks like". The “Oprah” audience was allowed to see only a silhouette line of the car and Ms. Winfrey’s reaction to the design (in a video clip showing her as she saw the car for the first time). Oprah selected the Volkswagen Beetle as one of the items in her annual “Favorite Things” show, the second part of which aired on Monday. Ms. Winfrey will end “The Oprah Winfrey Show” next May and start her own cable channel, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

2012 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen New Beetle was the cute car that started the retro-futurist design craze, which is still going strong.

The front-wheel-drive Volkswagen New Beetle is available as a two-door hatchback or a two-door convertible. Options include bigger wheels and a rear spoiler. Power comes from a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that makes 170 horsepower. Transmission choices are a standard five-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic.

From 1998-2005, the base engine was a 115-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Until recently, turbocharged gasoline engines have been a big part of the New Beetle's trim lineup. Sold from 1999-2006, the New Beetle 1.8T was powered by a 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder, which put out 150 hp. Throughout the years, Volkswagen has released several special-edition models, including limited-edition colors and trim packages. The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is sleek, swift, and totally sophisticated. The new Beetle offers differing degrees of power, available in four different models – the Beetle GL, Beetle GLS, Beetle GLX, and Beetle Turbo S. We offer monthly updated information in our 2012 Volkswagen Beetle review as data emerges.

We plan to update our 2012 Volkswagen Beetle pictures, specs and links to 2012 Volkswagen accessories as well.

Beetle is the unique girly styled compact cars manufactured in the Volkswagen kingdom which is a German based auto manufacturing company. The first generation of Volkswagen Beetle came into picture a decade ago. Considering the amazing sale performance of previous versions of VW Beetle, Volkswagen is soon coming with a spectacular redesign to be recognized as 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

The curved front looks more appealing with Volkswagen styled rounded headlamps. The compact car is additionally featured with heated seats, tilt – telescopic steering wheel, cruise control system, climate control system and sound system loaded with CD changer, MP3 player and satellite radio.

This assembly is considered as a base model of 2012 Beetle. The turbocharged 2.0 liter with TSI engine will be designed to produce 200 to 210 horsepower. All these engine versions work on front drive wheel mechanism. It is also suspected that 2012 Beetle will gain R version with the highest performer engine to generate 270 horsepower. The turbocharged engines from Volkswagen will come with automated dual clutch manual transmission.

The descent architecture of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will appear in the market by spring of next year. The base model of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is expected to get a price tag of around $18,900 with the advancement of prices associated with higher versions of 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.