U.S. April Sales Results Released by Volkswagen
A total of Volkswagen 30,009 units were sold during April 2015 according to a report released by Volkswagen of America (VWoA). The brand also reported that year-to-date sales for the brand have amounted to a total of 109,248 units sold thus far. The award-winning Golf lineup had the most successful month with a combined total of 5,508 units sold, which is a 206.3% increase over Golf family sales from last April.
“We are encouraged by the performance of the Golf family, delivering the best April in15 years, and happy to see the momentum is amplified by the addition of the Golf R and Golf SportWagen joining the lineup,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America.
April Volkswagen Sales:
- Sales of the Jetta Sedan increased by 5.4% with 11,440 units
- Sales of the Beetle Coupe reached 1,237 units
- Sales of the Golf increased by 109% with 1,739 units
- Sales of the Golf SportWagen reached 1,228 units
- Sales of the Golf GTI increased by 97.2% with 1,905 units
- Sales of the Touareg increased by 3.7% with 619 units
- Sales of the Golf R reached 327 units
- Sales of the Tiguan increased by 20.2% with 2,402 units
- Sales of the e-Golf reached 309 units
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan – “Prom Night”
Going on a date, or to prom as a teenager can be exciting and awkward at the same time, even more so when you have your dad driving you in the front seat. What most teens may not realize, however, is that parents are much more understanding about young love than they might think.
In a new advertisement for the 2015 VW Tiguan, a young couple is being escorted to their high school prom by the girl’s father. In the video we see them sitting in the back seat unsure of how to act and dad takes it upon himself to do some fancy maneuvering that helps them break the ice.
Check out the video above to see the full ride and get a look at this impressive all-new model and its driving capabilities.
MotorWeek Retro Review – 1989 VW Cabriolet
MotorWeek offers a series of Retro Reviews on their Youtube page, which features classic reviews on from their series, hosted by John Davis. The videos in this series include video reviews from the late eighties and early nineties, offering car enthusiasts a fun throwback to some of the classic and most popular models from those time periods. In one of the newest released Retro Reviews, they featured a 1989 video review on the Volkswagen Cabriolet.
In the video above, you can see Davis take this classic VW convertible, that stood out due to its compact and body size and made it one of the most popular convertible models of the era. Check out the review for a fun flashback and a glimpse at this iconic VW.
2015 VW Golf SportWagen – Audio Pairing
Another how-to video on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has been released by the brand. This time the video is often an instructional look into working the audio system of this all-new model. The video starts out by explaining how to preset up to fifteen stations in the audio system and how to change a preset when you want to mix in a new station. The video then goes on to explain how to use the Bluetooth® Connectivity to pair your smartphone, offering instructions for both iphone and Android phones.
Find out how to work the audio system in the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen in the video above and come by and see us here at King Volkswagen where we have this all-new model available for all of our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda or Germantown, MD.
When a family member dies and leaves a country home, that is hiding a world-changing secret, to an unsuspecting nephew who is a Volkswagen fan, there is a hard choice that must be made. The invention hidden below the unsuspecting country home would remove any need our world has for journeys, roads, cars and, therefore, Volkswagen. To see the choice that this VW lover is forced to make, watch the video above. Think you would make the same choice?
2015 VW e-Golf Page To Be Released
The fun and efficient 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is now available here at King Volkswagen and we will soon be releasing a new Research & Review page to provide a detailed breakdown on this all-new model for our customers living near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda pr Germantown, MD. This page will provide an in-depth look into this model complete with facts such as EPA estimate, trim levels, MSRP, safety features, convenience features, powertrain and transmission with horsepower and torque capabilities and anything else you could want to know about the 2015 VW e-Golf.
Fuel efficient 2015 VW Jetta
If you are looking for a fuel-efficient compact sedan that is fun to drive and offers an affordable price tag, then look no further than the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta lineup. In a new video released by the brand, three Jetta models are highlighted, including the Jetta SE, Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and Jetta Hybrid. These EPA estimates for these models are up to 37 MPG highway* for the Jetta SE, up to 46 mpg highway** for the Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and up to 48 mpg highway*** for the Jetta Hybrid..
Check out the 2015 Jetta lineup in the video above and come by and see us here at King Volkswagen anytime of you live in or around Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda or Germantown MD. Our dealership is located at 979 N Frederick Ave and we look forward to seeing you there soon!
*25 city/37 highway MPG (2015 Jetta SE 1.8L TSI, manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
**31 city/46 highway MPG (2015 Jetta 2.0L TDI, manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
***42 city/ 48 highway MPG (2015 Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium 1.4L TSI, automatic transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
VW Releases Two More Old Wives’ Tale Video
Previously on this blog, we have shared videos from the Volkswagen YouTube Channel titled Diesel Old Wives’ Tales. These videos take a humorous look at some of the myths about driving a diesel vehicle. In the two newest installments, the three sisters, and one surprise guest, show that not only can the Passat TDI Clean Diesel deliver efficiency and power, but it can do it without a terrible smell and that diesel is not synonymous with poor gas mileage. Once again, they do it in their own way. Watch the hilarious videos below, and if you’re interested in test driving a Passat TDI Clean Diesel fill out our online scheduling form.
Diesel Old Wives’ Tale #5: Diesel Isn’t Fuel Efficient
Diesel Old Wives’ Tale #6: Diesel is Dirty
VW Sales for March 2015 Announced
Throughout the first quarter of the year, Volkswagen has already proven that it has a positive momentum going for the year. So far, the brand has sold a total of 79,236 units. For March alone total sales came to 30,025 units for the brand.
March Sales Highlights:
More Volkswagen Vehicle Accessories
In our previous blog, we brought you a video that highlights some of the new accessories that are available on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. These accessories were highlighted through a series of shots depicting the vehicle traveling along a scenic road, while a close up on several of the accessories.
There are no similar videos that have been released on several other models in the 2015 VW lineup, including the 2015 Beetle, 2015 Beetle Convertible and the 2015 Touareg. Like the Jetta video, these spots offer a moving look at each model, with special attention given to the various accessories that are available on each model. Check them out below!
We carry all three of these models at our VW dealership located at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD near Rockville, Bethesda and Germantown, MD. You can view them all in our Online New Vehicle Inventory and then fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive with King VW today!
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