Three New Specialty Vehicles Highlight Personalization, Performance and
Clean Diesel
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
showcases its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle
personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
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Volkswagen's Dieselution Tour, a mobile marketing exhibit showcasing
clean diesel, will be staged outdoors in the plaza and will provide the
backdrop for the latest in clean diesel performance and unique Volkswagen
personalization.
For the 2007 SEMA show, Volkswagen blends concept car design,
aftermarket tuning and creativity to illustrate how their already exciting
line-up can be transformed into unique high-performance, one-of-a-kind
vehicles.
2009 Jetta TDI SportWagen
Powered by the 2.0L Clean Diesel TDI, delivering 140 horsepower and 235
ft.-lbs. of torque, the new Jetta SportWagen does not conform to old
station wagon stereotypes.
Using readily available body components and finished in custom paint
and graphics, this Jetta TDI SportWagen demonstrates what can be done to
personalize a Jetta. To reinforce the sport in this wagon, the Jetta's
underpinnings were upgraded by H&R Springs to lower its ride height, and
make its handling razor sharp.
The Jetta TDI SportWagen remains firmly planted with 19 inch Sportec
Wheels and Yokohama Tires wrapped around an upgraded Brembo brake kit,
providing high performance stopping power. Hella provides up-level lighting
components that add a unique flair to the styling.
2008 Passat Station Wagon
With the North-American debut of the Passat Wagon Hi-Def styling
package, Volkswagen shows that the need for practicality doesn't mean
sacrificing an enthusiast's desire for personalization. The exterior Hi-Def
styling package is complemented with European specification Hella lighting
and 18-inch Velos wheels wrapped in Nitto performance tires.
Demonstrating that your kids can live the enthusiast lifestyle along
with you, Recaro child seats help provide a safe seating environment in the
event their parents decide to responsibly explore the performance of
Volkswagen's fantastic 2.0 L TFSI engine, rated at 200 horsepower and 207
ft-lbs. torque. This concept Passat shows how an enthusiast can have their
cake, and carry it, too.
2007 GTI 4 door
Using the GTI high-performance 2.0 L TFSI engine with 200 horsepower
and 207 ft.-lbs. torque mated to a six-speed transmission, the team mounted
R32 brakes and rotors, Volkswagen lowering springs and a custom Vibrant
Performance center exit exhaust. With the availability of both Thunder
Bunny and R32 components, the GTI was dressed with a new Thunder Bunny
front bumper, flared side skirts, and R32 rear valance, creating a sporty
and aggressive street style. Completing the exterior styling is custom
Hella lighting, darkened tail lamps, and soon to be introduced 18-inch
Karthoum wheels finished in black with machined highlights. The wheels are
wrapped in Nitto high-performance tires.
The interior was upgraded with styling and protection accessories meant
to highlight the GTI's sporty interior. Leaving the original head unit
intact, Rockford Fosgate integrated a new powerful sound system in the GTI.
To capitalized on the GTI's new audio equipment, Volkswagen's Electronic
Research Laboratory installed its latest iPod(R) adapter system which
easily installs into most Volkswagen models with satellite radio. This new
plug and play adapter allows users to control iPod(R) functions through
their factory radio, and see artist, song, and playlist information.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn
Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in
Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of
passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit,
New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon,
Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit
Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.
Contact:
Keith Price
Public Relations Manager
+1-248-754-5064
keith.price@vw.com
Related Links:
VW.com
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SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Keith Price, Public Relations Manager,
+1-248-754-5064, keith.price@vw.com
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