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King Volkswagen is happy to announce the availability of the fuel-efficient 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf. Two trims, seven colors, numerous options, and tons of lease and finance options make this not only the best buy around but it’s a great way to customize your ride and stand out from the crowd. Powering the e-Golf is an 85 kW AC Synchronous Electric Motor and a Single-Speed Automatic Transmission. Protecting you in the e-Golf are features like Side Curtain Protection® Airbags, LATCH System, ABS, and Intelligent Crash Response System. Personalizing your e-Golf are standard and available features like AM/FM/CD/HD/Radio™, Heated Front Seats, Cloth Seating Surfaces, Discover Pro 8” Touchscreen Navigation System with Proximity Sensor, and Park Distance Control. For a list of all the features on both trims check out our Research & Review page on the 2016 e-Golf or just drop by our location at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 for a test drive.

The perfect summer vehicle is now here at King Volkswagen! We have the 2016 VW Golf GTI in stock and ready for you to test drive. This sporty, versatile hatchback is perfect for transporting all your summer-related necessities whether it be beach supplies or luggage for a trip inland. Along with being spacious and accommodating, the VW Golf GTI also offers standard and available features like a 2.0T Four-Cylinder TSI® Engine, Crash-Optimized Pedal Controls, Immobilizer III Theft-Deterrent System, Heated Front Seats, Ambient Door Trim Accent Lighting with Illuminated Door Sills, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers with Automatic Headlights, 12-Way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat, and Climatronic® Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control. Visit King Volkswagen today for your test drive and read our newest Research & Review page for even more features, capabilities, and options!

Happy Memorial Day! If you are looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle stop in to see us and we will let you know about our great specials we have this holiday weekend. Enjoy your weekend and remember to stay safe and drive responsibly! And take a moment to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom.

The month of May might be coming to a close, but our specials here at King Volkswagen are still going strong! We’ve got amazing prices on local favorites like the Jetta, e-Golf, Passat, Tiguan, and Golf GTI. With more than 30 offers you’re sure to find the VW that works for you. And as a bonus to our recent or soon-to-be college graduates, we want to tell you “job well done” by chipping in $500 off the purchase or lease of a new VW! Check out all the great offers here!

Looking to get some time on the links while supporting a great cause? Then sign up to be a part of the 25th Annual TLC Golf Classic at Brentton Woods Golf Club on Monday, June 6, 2016! The Treatment and Learning Centers (TLC) is a non-profit organization that serves close to 2,000 children and adults with various special needs. TLC aims to improve the lives of these individuals, expand their opportunities, and offers a solid support system. For more information on the organization visit http://ttlc.org/ or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TreatmentandLearningCenters/. To get more information on and to sign up for the golf classic contact Teresa Witt at TWitt@ttlc.org or by phone at (301) 424-5200 ext. 155.

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has the drivability of a car with the amenities of an SUV, and it’s available for you to test drive now at King Volkswagen. If you’d like to learn more before your test drive, we’ve officially released our Research & Review page so you can find out all about this incredible vehicle. The SportWagen has a 1.8L Four-Cylinder TSI® Engine that offers 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, with two transmission options (Five-Speed Manual Transmission or a Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport Mode). It will inspire you to drive with confidence thanks to the standard safety features like Crash-Optimized Front End, Intelligent Crash Response System, and Electronic Stability Control with Electronic Differential Lock. Convenience features include SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (three-month trial), Climatic Air Conditioning, and Heated Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals. Check out this page on our website, and while you’re there, schedule your very own test drive to experience this vehicle in person!

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is here at King Volkswagen and we encourage all of our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD to head over to our dealership and take it out for a test drive. However, if you would prefer to know more about the specs of this vehicle before getting behind the wheel then you will want to read through the Research & Review page that we will soon be releasing. This page will be filled with information such as trim levels, performance capabilities, safety features, convenience feature and much more. Keep an eye out for the release of this page and then head over to King Volkswagen to see the 2016 VW Golf R in person!

King Volkswagen is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Chesapeake BaySavers 4th Annual Golf Tournament and Auction. The event will take place this Friday, May 13th at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course and will benefit Chesapeake BaySavers’ commitment to keeping the Chesapeake Bay clean and healthy for future generations. This year, there are a lot of great prizes including a signed Ovechkin jersey, signed Manning helmets, “Chef’s Dinner” from ChartHouse, a vacation to Barbados, and even a car from us! Make sure to get all the details on the official page and register to play or volunteer here if you haven’t done so already!

Don’t forget to celebrate your mom this weekend! She gets one day a year so make sure it’s filled with family fun and lots of relaxation!

With an aggressive look, athletic stance, and efficient performance capabilities, the T-Prime GTE concept from Volkswagen made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show last week. The striking new concept featured more LED lighting than we’ve seen on any VW thus far and 22” wheels, which might not be standard come production time, but looked great on the showroom floor. And speaking of things to look at, the T-Prime GTE concept has screens galore! It included a 12” gauge display, 15” center infotainment display, 9.6” screen between the two back seats, and a 10.1” tablet behind both front seat headrests. Performance stats include: Fully-electric range of 31 miles Gas-electric fuel economy is 87 MPG Zero-60 MPH in six seconds Top speed of 139 MPH VW said in a press release: ”This SUV show car combines the best of many automotive worlds: the comfort and spaciousness of a saloon, the superior traction of an off-road vehicle, the agility of a sport sedan and—thanks to innovative drive technologies—the efficiency of a compact car.” "VOLKSWAGEN T-PRIME CONCEPT GTE MAKES WORLD PREMIERE AT AUTO CHINA 2016." VW US Media Newsroom. N.p., 24 Apr. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.vw.com%2Frelease%2F1178%2F>.

If you’re in the market for a compact vehicle that won’t increase your carbon footprint, come into King Volkswagen for a test drive in the 2016 e-Golf. It has been named the Best Compact in 2016 by AAA Green Car Guide. “Our team is very proud to be named to the top of AAA’s list,” said Joerg Sommer, Vice President of Product Marketing for Volkswagen of America. “This award is a testament to the many strengths of the e-Golf—cutting-edge technology, versatility, efficiency and value along with the fun to drive element that is so characteristic of the Volkswagen brand. AAA test all of the vehicles in 13 different categories, including emissions, fuel economy, crashworthiness, braking and acceleration among other things. The e-Golf is based on the revolutionary design of the Volkswagen Golf that broke the hatchback mold. However, the e-Golf is powered by a synchronous permanent-magnet alternating current (AC) motor, capable of delivering a 199 lb-ft of torque along with 115 horsepower. If you’d like to learn more about this vehicle, take a trip in to see us at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD. A member from our sales team will be happy to show you everything! "VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF NAMED BEST COMPACT IN 2016 AAA GREEN CAR GUIDE : Volkswagen Media Centre." Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 26 Apr. 2016. Web. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1181/>.

April will soon be coming to an end and so King Volkswagen would like to remind all of our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown, MD that there are still a few days left to stop by and take advantage of all of our monthly specials. We have several special offers available for a few of the models in our New Vehicle inventory including the 2016 VW Jetta S, e-Golf SE, Passat S, Tiguan S, and Golf GTI S. If you are interested in leasing or purchasing any of these fantastic vehicles then we encourage you to head on over to our dealership and check them out now in order to take advantage of our current offers which you can learn about by visiting our New Vehicle Specials Page. Hurry in soon though as they expire on 5/2/16!