Values
At Volkswagen, we're all about the ride. For our owners, Volkswagen is an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Listen to their stories about how Volkswagen fits into their lives so well.
Performance
Delivering power is only half our story. The other half is our commitment to an Autobahn-inspired driving experience. Take it from a guy who runs triathlons and trains fellow athletes.
Performance
Delivering power is only half our story. The other half is our commitment to an Autobahn-inspired driving experience. Take it from a guy who runs triathlons and trains fellow athletes.
See More Performance Stories Add Your Story- Feature is available on select models.
- See www.fueleconomy.gov for EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.
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Turbocharged Engines1
We learned a long time ago that you get more power out of a smaller engine by turbocharging it. In fact, every Volkswagen model is offered with an available turbo engine. Let's talk turbo with the Dubchat guys.
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XDS® (Cross Differential System)
Brakes aren't just for stopping. The XDS system uses the vehicle's brakes to actually help improve cornering performance. So now it's not just your gas pedal that helps you get around corners quicker, it's your brakes too. Imagine that.
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Performance Models
We long for the curvy route home. That's why you'll find performance versions of many cars we make, including the turbocharged GTI, Golf R, Jetta GLI, and Beetle Turbo. The hard part, of course, is deciding which one to take home.
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DSG®1
Why are eight Volkswagen models available with a DSG performance transmission? Maybe because it offers super-fast gear changes in either manual or automatic mode, which not only means your car is more exciting to drive but it's also fuel efficient.2
Design
Form meets function with a flair for simplicity. We design with purpose.
And that's both evident and beautiful. Take it from a designer himself.
Design
Form meets function with a flair for simplicity. We design with purpose.
And that's both evident and beautiful. Take it from a designer himself.
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Instrumentation and Functionality
Everything essential, nothing unnecessary, all at your fingertips. Inside every VW, instrumentation and functionality are exceptionally ergonomic, designed with purpose and simplicity so that everything is easy to touch, use, and understand.
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Seat Design
When you get in a VW, we realize you might be there for a while. So we designed every seat to be supportive, comfortable, and roomy, set within a luxurious interior. We believe even a seat can be forward-thinking.
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Exterior Design
Strong and dynamic lines give VW models their uncomplicated, timeless look. Which is how we've been making them for years.
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Exterior Lighting
On the road, as in life, it's important to see what's coming. That's why we make AFS technology available. This allows headlghts to move with the steering wheel to help increase visibility. And available LED Daytime Running Lights are brighter and longer lasting than halogens.
Quality
To us, every little thing matters. That's why the quality of a Volkswagen is instantly recognized and felt. And for this professional chef, it's a quality ingredient that's instantly appreciated.
Quality
To us, every little thing matters. That's why the quality of a Volkswagen is instantly recognized and felt. And for this professional chef, it's a quality ingredient that's instantly appreciated.
See More Quality Stories Add Your Story- The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, on all 2009 or newer models. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
- Average mileage based on Wolfram Alpha Data (www.wolframalpha.com), vehicles on the road based on Polk Global Registrations of 2001 models and older in 48 countries, as of September 2012.
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Carefree Maintenance®
Every new Volkswagen comes with no-charge scheduled Cafefree Maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.1 Scheduled oil changes, fluid inspection, and tire rotation are just a few ways to help keep your Volkswagen in top shape, leaving you free to care about, well, anything else.
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Laser Seam Welding
Rigid is good. Take, for instance, our roof seam welding. We use an advanced laser seam welding process that provides a continuous sealed bond compared to traditional spot welding. This means higher rigidity and a higher level of quality for you.
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Quality and Durability
You'll find quality and durability built into every Volkswagen. That's why Volkswagen has more vehicles on the road with over 100,000 miles than any other manufacturer.2 Laser seem welding, hot wax flooding, and the solid thunk of a door - the Dubchat guys take you through the details.
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Forged-Steel Door Hinges
The little things mean everything. That includes our door hinges. Made of forged steel, our door hinges add to the overall quality of the car by aligning it more precisely with the latch. So, every time you close the door, you can feel and hear that attention to detail.
Environment
We believe when it comes to
designing cars that are fuel efficient,1 you shouldn't sacrifice any of the fun
to get there. Good thing there are
other business owners who share our clear vision of things.
Environment
We believe when it comes to
designing cars that are fuel efficient,1 you shouldn't sacrifice any of the fun
to get there. Good thing there are
other business owners who share our clear vision of things.
- Feature is available on select models.
- See www.fueleconomy.gov for EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.
- Touareg Hybrid available in limited quantities and only through participating Volkswagen dealers.
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TDI® Clean Diesel1
For over 30 years, Volkswagen has been a global leader in diesel technology. What does that mean for your drive? It means you get more oomph while burning less fuel,2 that's what. Let our Dubchat special guest tell you more about it.
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Think Blue®
We're committed to promoting sustainable mobility and environmentally conscious lifestyles in everything we do. We start with our cars. And then we join forces with organizations like Bikes Belong to extend our reach.
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Chattanooga
We're not just building great Passat sedans at our LEED® Platinum-certified facility. We've recuded the CO2 emissions in our paint process, restored creeks on the land to help manage storm runoff, and invested over $5 million in the surrounding community.
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Hybrid
The Jetta and Touareg Hybrid3 models strike the perfect balance between gas and electric to help get maximum fuel efficiency.2 At freeway speeds, when you're coasting, the hybrid can decouple the gas engine. It's what we call "sailing" and what the planet calls a "breath of fresh air."
Safety
Safety isn't just important to us. It's important to everyone. Every Volkswagen is engineered to keep our drivers safe no matter where life leads them. And coming from someone who parachutes out of airplanes, that endorsement means a lot.
Safety
Safety isn't just important to us. It's important to everyone. Every Volkswagen is engineered to keep our drivers safe no matter where life leads them. And coming from someone who parachutes out of airplanes, that endorsement means a lot.
See More Safety Stories Add Your Story- Top Safety Pick based on 31 mph side-impact crash test, 40 mph moderate overlap frontal crash test, 20 mph rear-impact test, roof strength testing and the availability of ESC. Tests performed by the IIHS. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features.
- Top Safety Pick+ based on 31 mph side-impact crash test, 40 mph moderate overlap frontal crash test, 20 mph rear-impact test, roof strength testing and the availability of ESC. To qualify for the 2013 Top Safety Pick+, vehicles must earn good ratings in the four evaluations, with no less than an "acceptable" rating in the new, fifth, 40-mph small overlap frontal crash test. Tests performed by the IIHS. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features.
- This is an illustration and does not depict what will happen in a crash. All bags will not inflate in real-world crashes, and if multiple bags do deploy, they will be in various stages of inflating/deflating and will never all be inflated at the same time.
- The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
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2013 IIHS Top Safety Picks
For the second year in a row, the prestigious Insurance Institude for Highway Safety has recognized eight Volkswagen models as Top Safety Picks.1 And, after passing an even more rigorous test, the Volkswagen Passat was honored with a new distinction: Top Safe Pick+ (for models built after Oct. 2012).2 We could get used to this.
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Active Safety
Active safety features kick in when you need them most to help you avoid an accident. Because the best kind of accident is one that never happens in the first place.
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Passive Safety3
Engineered into every Volkswagen are passive safety features specially designed to help protect you during and immediately after an accident. They may be called passive but they take their jobs very seriously.2
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Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
Every Volkswagen model comes with an Intelligent Crash Response System. We call it ICRS and it's designed to help keep Volkswagen drivers safe in the event of a collision.4 We've even got a Volkswagen Specialist to tell you about it.
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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.
✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.
✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.
‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."