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Los Angeles (November 2018) - Volkswagen sure made its presence known at the LA Auto Show this year, bringing along the Final Edition Beetle, the I.D. BUZZ CARGO van, as well as a concept electric bike, Cargo e-Bike. The I.D. BUZZ van was first released as a concept at the Detroit Auto Show last year, and this year VW released a sibling, the I.D. BUZZ CARGO van. VW says it could be launched in Europe as a production vehicle as early as 2022. A little longer than the I.D. BUZZ, it features a few other features: a variety of battery pack options, and depending on the chosen pack it can range 200-340 miles, a solar roof that can extend the range by up to 9.3 miles a day, fully autonomous driving, a digital cargo system, a 201-horsepower electric motor, single-speed transmission, and rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive system is said to be available in the future, adding an additional motor to the front of the vehicle. In addition, VW introduced their first electric bike - the Cargo e-Bike. The thought here is for use where trucks or standard sized vehicles cannot fit, making it ideal for deliveries in obscure places.  It features a 250-watt motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. It is equipped with two wheels on the front with a load platform placed between them. The e-Bike can carry a total of 463 lbs and tilt-compensating technology keeps the load platform horizontal while turning. Market introduction is expected in 2019. As VW is looking towards the future, they also paid tribute to their past with the Final Edition of the Beetle, which made its auto show debut during this time. As we covered in another post, VW is discontinuing the Beetle going forward, but not without paying tribute to its icon by releasing limited edition models - of which we are already starting to receive in our inventory so be sure to check them out before they're gone for good!

The Volkswagen Golf R - the sparsely produced all-wheel drive hot hatch - is now more exclusive than ever. In August, Volkswagen of America announced the Spektrum program, which gives enthusiasts the option of 40 different hand-painted exterior colors when ordering the Golf R for an additional $2,500. Did you ever own a Ginster Yellow or Mars Red GTI? How about a Deep Blue Pearl R32? Want to reminisce the good ol' days? You're in luck - those colors and 37 others are part of the program. (Including Viper Green Metallic, found on the Lamborghini Huracán  8-) ) For a full 360-degree view of all 40 colors you can visit www.vw.com and use their builder tool. If you are interested in ordering, contact our sales department and they can walk you through the process.   :-D

The Volkswagen Beetle: the people's car since 1945. After three generations and 7 decades Volkswagen announces the end of production for the iconic Bug. In celebration, Volkswagen is producing two special Final Edition models; the Final Edition SE and the Final Edition SEL. No immediate replacement is in the works, but Volkswagen says, "Never say never."  The Final Editions will be available as a coupe and as a convertible. Standard they are equipped with a 2.0 liter TSI® engine (174 hp & 184 lb-ft of torque), six-speed automatic transmission, body-matched side mirrors and special chrome treatments, heated washer nozzles, and the coupe models come standard with a sunroof. The "Turbo" badging will be replaced with a special-edition "Beetle" badge. The SE model will come with 17-inch 15-spoke aluminum wheels, while the SEL will feature 18-inch wheels with a disc design to replicate the classic salad-spinner wheels. All Final Edition models will feature KESSY® keyless access/push-start button ignition, leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, Climatronic® automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a 6.3-inch touchscreen radio with Bluetooth, USB port, SiriusXM® radio, Car-Net® App-Connect, blind spot monitoring and rear traffic alert system. Some of the upgrades in the SEL model include diamond-stitched leather seats vs. the cloth rhombus-pattern seats the SE models have. The SEL also includes Car-Net® Security & Service, Guide & Inform, navigation, Fender® Premium Audio system, and front and rear park distance control. The Final Editions will feature two new colors: Safari Uni "a reinvention of Harvest Moon Beige, a color from the New Beetle—and Stonewashed Blue, a nod to the 1970 Jeans Bug and most recently seen on the 2016 Beetle Denim" They will also be available in Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, and Platinum Gray. The exception here is the convertible which will not be available in Safari Uni, but are available with a unique brown soft top. Pricing starts at $23,045 for SE coupes and $25,995 for SEL coupes. Convertible pricing starts at $27,295 for SE models and $29,995 for SEL models. We'll be sad to see them go - but you never know. They might be back  ;-)

Way back in 2015 Volkswagen introduced the concept model of the Arteon as a replacement for the ill-fated CC. Now, it's finally here. Volkswagen unveiled the production model of the Arteon at the Geneva International Motor Show in March of 2017 (It was debuted n the U.S. at the Chicago Auto Show in February of this year). Klaus Bischoff, the head designer of Volkswagen says, "The Arteon combines the design elements of a classic sports car with the elegance and space of a fastback. It's an avant-garde business-class Gran Turismo that speaks to the heart and head alike." The vehicle features a 111.9-inch wheelbase, and a 191.4-inch long body; it is 73.7 inches wide and is 56.2 inches tall. The front end was completely redone, featuring a hood that extends over both fenders and a grille that extends through the full width of the vehicle. It comes standard with chrome strips on the side windows, LED taillights, LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, Keyless Go access, stainless steel door kickplates, composition media infotainment system (including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB), electronically controlled A/C system, leather multi-function steering wheel (with paddle shifters on DSG models), six-way power adjustable front seats, driver alert system, and a progressive steering system. The Elegance trim level includes chrome door mirror caps, LED taillights with dynamic indicator light function, 18-inch "Muscat" alloy wheels, continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork, heated windshield washer jets, contrast stitching on seat covers and floormats, aluminum-look pedal covers, Alcantara /"Vienna" leather seating surfaces, and heated front seats. The R-Line trim level includes high gloss black finish of the C-signature in the front air intakes, leather multi-function R-Line design sport steering wheel, 18-inch "Sebring" alloy wheels, heated windshield washer jets, special R-Line bumpers, continuous chrome trim strips on lower bodywork, chrome-plated exhaust tips, "Titan Black" headliner, stainless steel door kickplates front and rear (with R-Line logo on front plates), aluminum-look pedal covers, Alcantara/"Vienna" leather seating surfaces with R-Line logo, special R-Line steering wheel, and heated front seats. It's launching with six turbocharged direct-injection engine choices; all having four cylinders, gas AND diesel (!!!), ranging from 148 hp to 276 hp. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual for the base models (both gas and diesel!) and a 7-speed automatic DSG for all trim levels. Best of all for us in Vermont, it features a FWD option AND an AWD 4Motion option (unfortunately without the standard transmission, but we digress). Volkswagen was nice enough to grace us with it's presence this past Friday, September 14th and we can't wait to have them here on the lot. Be sure to come check it out when they come in, around November/December of this year! You don't want to miss it  :-)

A BIG addition was recently announced at Volkswagen. The Atlas is the newest vehicle to join the VW family.  An SUV with three-row seating and up to 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space, the Atlas is a family car in the truest sense. The Atlas seats up to seven people. That’s a lot of friends, family, car-poolers, or even traveling clowns. Basically, you will have no trouble driving a large group around. Don’t have 7 people joining you on your journey? The second and third-row seats fold down for full utilization of the cargo space. That room is perfect for your skis, groceries, camping gear, tools, etc. A large SUV can sometimes be difficult to maneuver through busy streets. Thankfully, the Atlas offers nine Driver Assistance features that can be added to your personal vehicle. A few of these features are Pedestrian Monitoring, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Front Assist. These features help you navigate past crosswalks, on two-lane roads, and in busy traffic. It's great to see so many safety features in a family-size SUV. For more information, check out The Atlas’ page on VW.com. Plus, check out the video below!

Volkswagen luxury SUV concept Volkswagen is making a big push for the Sport Utility Vehicle market. Right now, the German automaker has two SUVs in its model lineup, the Tiguan and the Touareg, but that is going to change in the next several years. Volkswagen has been rolling out concept cars at a pretty consistent rate so far this year, and the automaker is about to do it again in Beijing. Keep reading for what we know about the Volkswagen luxury concept SUV. Volkswagen Beijing Auto Show concept teaser images In order to whet our appetites, Volkswagen has released teaser images of the latest concept car. As is always the case with teaser images, details are scarce, but they do allow us to make a few predictions as to what this new SUV concept will entail. One of the first things we noticed is the electric theme of these images. The crisp blue lines evoke a bolt of electricity cruising along the contours of the vehicle, and the information Volkswagen included with the teaser images indicates electricity will be a big factor in this new concept. Another feature that stands out is the square-shaped fog lights beneath the headlights, mainly because it looks a lot like the fog lights found on the concept car the automaker unveiled earlier in the year. Will the new SUV look similar? New VW luxury SUV features Volkswagen is advertising this concept as a luxury SUV. It is possible this latest SUV will be a member of the Touareg family, expanding the automaker’s existing luxury SUV name. It is also possible that this will be a completely new vehicle in and of itself, maybe a level up from the Touareg. Inside, the interior is being touted as “lounge-style,” with a high focus on the driver and passenger experience. Can we be expecting a unique L-shaped back seat arrangement like the o ne found in the electric ? Given that the SUV concept is also supposed to feature digital operation and display systems like the BUDD-e, that is not out of the question. The concept SUV is expected to be a plug-in hybrid capable of producing 376 horsepower and 516 pounds per foot of torque. Just as impressive, the anticipated fuel economy is 78 miles per gallon. An SUV that powerful and efficient is not easy to find, and Volkswagen is really pushing the envelope here. The vehicle will also have a fully electric range of up to 31 miles, and it accelerates from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just 6 seconds, topping out at a speed of 139 miles per hour.

Congratulations! You did it! You studied hard, stayed up all night, and now graduation is finally here! Volkswagen wants to help you celebrate with a special that is just for you, $500 Bonus. Stop in any time after graduation and find a brand new ride to take you to that big job interview.  Must be within six months of graduation or have graduated no more than 24 months prior to the date of his/her credit application, from a 2 or 4 year accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university with one of the following degrees: Associate's; Bachelor's; Master's ;Doctoral Nursing degree.

Rumor has it that the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is going to take over the Wagen industry and this might be the end of Subaru Outback. The Volkswagen Golf family already has a great reputation and the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a great new addition to the award winning family. The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is not only bigger than the Subaru Outback, but is also lighter (137 pounds lighter) and the price tag is significantly less. Plus the All-Wheel-Drive VW Golf SportWagen will be here in 2016 as a 2017 model. Check out our available Golf SportWagen models and test drive one today!

Right now the Tiguan model is in the works of a redesign to offer a 3rd row seat version,  hitting the market sometime in 2017. This Tiguan version will be based on the VW Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform. For years Volkswagen has lacked a full array of SUV types but come 2017 they plan on becoming a good contender in the SUV world.

Spring brings in longer days, warmer weather and the all new 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. They are finally here and ready for you to check out and test drive! The Golf SportWagen is the new replacement for the Jetta SportWagen and is BIGGER, BETTER and BOLDER than ever. Here are just a few perks the Golf SportWagen has over the Jetta SportWagen: Lower Costs - $22,215 - $33,955 S Models starts around $22, 215 Nicely equipped with: Automatic Climate Control, Bluetooth, Alloy Wheels, Touch Screen Stereo and more. SE Models starts around $27,815 Additional features include: Premium Stereo, Panoramic Sunroof, Automatic Lights and Wipers, Heated Front Seats, Keyless Entry and Ignition, and an Automatic Transmission (in gas version only). SEL Models start around $30,165 Fully loaded with addition luxurious features: Navigation, Automatic Climate Control, 18" Wheels, Full-power Driver's Seat and more. Larger 10% Increased Cargo Space - 30.4 cubic feet, as much space as a decent-size SUV. With rear seats folded down the cargo space equals up to 66.5 cubic feet. 1.1 inches longer 0.7 inches wider Almost an inch lower The cabin gains about 0.5 inches of extra headroom More passenger legroom in the back seats with additional arm and elbow room. Weights Less More Powerful - the Sportwagen offers two of Volkswagen's best and brightest powertrains. 1.8 liter turbocharged four-cylinder - 170 horsepower with signifigant better fuel economy 5-speed Manual in the basic S Model 6-speed Automatic in the SE and SEL models. 2.0 liter TDI turbodiesel - 150 horsepower with ridiculously good fuel economy. The TDI can be had with either a 6-speed stick or a 6-speed DSG (twin clutch) automatic in all 3 trim levels More Fuel-Efficient - 10% Less Drag 1.8 gas manual - 25 MPG city/36 MPG highway 1.8 gas automatic - 25 MPG city/35 MPG highway 2.0 diesel manual - 31 MPG city/43 MPG highway 2.0 diesel automatic - 31 MPG city/42 MPG highway More Utility and Sophistication - Even the entry-level S model looks good and comes with all the interior bits Volkswagen always does well. The 2016 Models will likely bring the addition of an all-wheel-drive version and built-in USB port that the 2015 edition still lacks. The Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen is everything a small station wagon should be: Commodious and practical, good fun to drive, and reasonably priced. Schedule a test drive today!