Launch!!!!

Here are some images from the recent Jetta Hybrid Launch Tour. The car is officially on it's way!!!! I got the opportunity to drive the car (and the competition) and let me tell you, this thing MOVES!!! Sometimes you forget it's a hybrid (until you see the energy readouts on the MFI and the RNS 315 Navigation)! These are a few images of us training on the vehicle:

Slalom to test the suspension with the new 79 lb battery

Check out the energy readout and dual-zone climate control!

Hybrid badging, low drag grille, and vented wheels to cool the brakes

2013 Jetta Changes!!!!

Great news for those in the market for the 2013 Jetta, POWER SEATS!!!!! Starting in 2013, all Jettas, trim level SE and up, will feature a power seat back adjustment for both driver and passenger seats. For those who are in the market for the SEL, or the newest trim level SEL w/navigation; you'll get to enjoy 6 way adjustable power driver's seats. Nice!!

Another nice change is that new trim level. Volkswagen has split up the SEL into two trim levels, and has done away with the SEL Premium.  But don't worry Premium lovers, if you're looking for those two-tone sport seats, you can still get them optionally in the SELs. The SEL will no longer have navigation or Fender Premium audio. These will be reserved for the new SEL w/Navigation trim level. And one more bonus for us previous VW owners; the soft-touch dash returns in all of the SEL and diesel powered cars. Great job, VW!!!!!!

A Look at the Jetta Hybrid

The Hybrid is Coming......

ICRS!

Today's safety tech tip is going to be on Volkswagen's ICRS, or Intelligent Crash Response System. This is an incredible system featured on all of our cars, that keeps you safe AFTER the accident. Let's try a little test. Go out to your car, sit in the driver's seat, and turn on the ignition. Now pull the fuse for the fuel pump, turn on your hazard lamps, unlock all of your doors, and turn on the interior cabin lights. How long did that take? Now do it again, faster. FASTER! Keep practicing until you can do all four in milliseconds, then we'll start training you on how to do it during an accident. Or you could just buy a Volkswagen. With ICRS, the car will automatically do all of these things for you, as soon as the car detects an accident. That means the other traffic will see your car stranded (hazard lights) and can avoid you, there is no risk of fire because we cut the fuel supply to the engine, when rescue crews arrive they can see you (cabin lights on), and when they try to get you out its easy (the doors are unlocked)! Check out the video below to see it in action. Also, join us next time in the Tiguan Blog for the next safety tip.

Look at that Body.....Kit!

So, not too many people out there are aware that VW offers a ton of accessories to customize your Dub. Check out this MKVI Jetta sporting a whole array of goodies, from a body kit and rims to a nice lip spoiler. Let me know when you're ready to order yours!

2016 Jetta CC?

Volkswagen has just released some images for what they are calling the concept for the 2016 Golf CC. If the car is ever slated to ship satateside, it will hit our shores as the 2016 Jetta CC. If  released, this would be a niche car suited to Jetta owners who are looking for a little more pizazz out of their economy vehicle. We could probably expect to see these cars fitted with VW's next generation of turbocharged engine, and it will ride on the same platform as the 3rd generation Audi A3 and Golf VII. The car will most likely be fitted to both FWD manual and Direct Shift Gearboxes, with the possibility of a 4motion option still in the air. Pricing will probably be in the high $20's to low $30's, and I think it'll be a huge success.