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Nearly One-Quarter of U.S. VW Buyers Opt for a TDI in July
Online PR News – 11-August-2011 –BEDFORD, Mass. – Volkswagen’s clean-burning TDI diesel technology is gaining speed in the United States, accounting for 24.1 percent of the automaker’s sales in the country in July. Available at VW dealers in a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from hatchbacks to SUVs, the popularity of TDI Clean Diesel technology is only expected to increase its use in various VW models in the coming years.
Volkswagen currently offers TDI Clean Diesel technology in five of its vehicles, including the VW Golf, Jetta sedan, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, and Touareg SUV, giving car buyers a wide variety of responsive, fuel-efficient vehicles from which to choose. A TDI version of the 21st Century Beetle, which VW estimates will get 40 mpg on the highway, will be available in 2012.
“Americans are getting past their former perceptions of diesel vehicles, and with the TDI diesels drivers can have their cake and eat it too,” said Ray Hovsepian, general manager of Massachusetts VW dealer Minuteman VW. “They’re as fuel friendly as many hybrids, but the available torque in our clean-diesel Volkswagens mean you can easily blow by your electric competition.”
Performance and fuel economy were two major reasons why the VW Touareg TDI was chosen for a record-setting trip covering the Pan-American Highway. A team of three adventurers led by Rainer Zietlow departed from Argentina on July 2 before passing through 13 countries en route to their final destination of Deadhorse, Alaska. The trip covered nearly 16,000 miles but took the team less than 12 days to complete, thanks to the Touareg TDI’s ability to efficiently carry the travelers through a barrage of rough conditions.
The 3.0-liter TDI engine in the Touareg produces 225 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, but is still capable of returning 28 mpg while cruising on the highway. The rest of the current Volkswagen TDI lineup makes use of the 2.0-liter TDI engine, which provides 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque available at just 1,750 rpm. As a result, cars like the VW Golf TDI and Jetta TDI can scoot from a standstill but still get 30 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway. Owners of the new 2012 Passat TDI will be able to get up to 43 mpg on the highway.
“The 2012 Passat TDI can go nearly 800 miles between fill-ups, which is incredible mileage no matter how you look at it,” Hovsepian added. “You could drive from Boston to Philadelphia and back again with fuel to spare, which can’t be claimed by too many vehicles.”
Volkswagen is enjoying increased sales in America throughout its lineup. July sales increased 21.7 percent over the same month in 2010 and year-to-date sales are up 22.2 percent compared with the same period last year. Leading the charge are the Jetta sedan and Jetta SportWagen, which together saw 15,713 units fly off VW dealership lots. Meanwhile, the all-new 2012 Passat started off on the right foot by selling 1,183 units in July despite limited availability.
About Minuteman Volkswagen:
Minuteman Volkswagen, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, is entering its 38th year of excellence. Minuteman is renowned throughout the Greater Boston area for its friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, skilled service department and impressive selection of new and pre-owned Volkswagens. If you’re in the market for a quality new or pre-owned Volkswagen at the right price, Minuteman is where you want to be. For more information you can visit them on the web at www.minutemanvw.com, like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MinutemanVW, call them at 781.275.8000 or stop by their showroom at 39 North Rd, Bedford, MA.
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