Five stars: Top EuroNCAP certification for protective systems
Volkswagen Golf - Airbag restraint systemThe independent testers at EuroNCAP put the new Golf through a series of rigorous tests. The result: five stars which is the best result compared with the direct competition.
The Golf, with over 26 million vehicles sold, is not one of the most successful vehicles in the world without reason: its diversity and quality are legendary and have made it a safe choice for over 30 years. With every detail perfected, the sixth generation is now setting new and higher standards for the whole Golf class and is thus the best Golf ever built. Continue reading ‘The new Golf – The safe choice’
Golf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Tiguan achieve top scores
Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of ‘top safety pick’ in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, ‘Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’. The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowned prize for themselves. Together with this same outstanding safety award presented to the Tiguan in August, these new awards place Volkswagen among the car manufacturers with the most top safety picks. Continue reading ‘Volkswagens achieve top scores in demanding US crash tests’
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Paris Premieres – New Volkswagens more fuel efficient than ever: Golf (3.8 liter) and Passat (4.9 liter) put lid on fuel costs
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- New Golf – Customer value and comfort invalidate class distinctions
- New Passat BlueTDI – Volkswagen with SCR catalytic converter fulfills Euro-6 standard
- New Passat BlueMotion – 4.9 liter fuel efficiency, now with automatic start/stop
- Phaeton, model year 2009 – V6 FSI with 280 PS, high-end infotainment
- New Touareg North Sails – Edition created in cooperation with sail outfitter
Volkswagen is currently experiencing one of the most successful business years since the company came into existence. This is based on future-oriented model policies and a fleet of global bestsellers. An uninterruptedly strong product offensive is also ensuring that Volkswagen will succeed in further extending its position as the most successful European automotive brand. This year’s Paris Motor Show reflects a mirror image of this offensive: with five world premieres and one public premiere at once, Volkswagen is presenting an exciting spectrum of technologies and design trends. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen – Paris Motor Show 2008′
- Golf concept car is equipped with highly exclusive natural leather
- Collectors Edition underscores Golf’s class-independent image
Click image to view gallery of all 80+ Golf images“Trendline”, “Comfortline” and “Highline” are the names of the three official equipment lines on the new Golf. Yet there is a fourth version. An unofficial version, since it is not mentioned in any brochure or price list: the “Collectors Edition”. It shows how impressively Volkswagen has mastered the art of upgrading. And it underscores how the Golf is right at home in all classes – a car that cuts a good figure just as naturally in its base version as it does in an exclusive individualized top model with a natural leather interior in the style of the finest luxury sedans. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Golf Collectors Edition – One of a Kind’
Volkswagen is sending a new Golf out into the world, the best of all times. The Golf is a phenomenon, regardless of its particular generation. Positioned in the compact class, this style icon defies all automotive and social class distinctions. No other car in this price segment has even come close to reaching as large a cross-section of people. The Golf is the only one that always fits right, and the new one is even better fitting.
Click image to view gallery.It was perfected in every detail. It is also the quest for perfection that has elevated the styling of the Golf to a new level. The team headed up by the Group’s chief designer, the Italian Walter de Silva, has succeeded in giving the Golf a presence, a sharpness, a power that generates even more fun. Fun to look at and fun to drive. An intelligent car. Data such as an average fuel consumption of 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers for a 110 PS TDI put fuel prices in their place. Upon request, the Golf can park itself nearly automatically in the city thanks to “Park Assist”, it can maintain an ideal gap on the freeway by distance control (ACC), and at the push of a button it can transform itself from a cruiser to a sports car when the new “DCC Adaptive Chassis Control” system is on board. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Golf: The Best Golf of All Times’
