Herndon, VA - Volkswagen Group of America reported today that it has sold 100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year. This is the first time it has reached this milestone in a calendar year. Volkswagen and Audi currently offer 12 different TDI Clean Diesel powered models in the United States. Audi and Volkswagen pioneered TDI Clean Diesel engines and, as a result, the Volkswagen Group of America is the current market leader in Clean Diesel. Today鈥檚 Clean Diesel engines deliver more torque, better highway fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions compared with equivalent gasoline engines. As a result, Audi and Volkswagen deliver remarkable performance and impressive fuel economy. 鈥淪elling more than100,000 TDI Clean Diesel vehicles is a significant milestone for Volkswagen Group of America,鈥?said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. 鈥淭he past year has shown that American consumers clearly recognize the benefits of clean diesel TDI vehicles,鈥?said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America.
More than 75 percent of the diesel engines sold in the passenger car and SUV segments in the United States can be found under the hoods of Volkswagen and Audi models. Ever since 1977, when Volkswagen first offered a diesel in the Rabbit, the company has sold more than one million cars and SUVs powered by these engines in this market. High-mileage, TDI Clean Diesel Volkswagen models accounted for 21 percent of sales in November and 24 percent of sales year-to-date, the best year-to-date results on record. In 2013, Audi showed it intends to remain at the forefront of clean diesel expansion in the U.S. Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI and A8 TDI models. Those premium models joined the Audi Q7 SUV in the market, and next summer Audi will introduce its most fuel-efficient model, the all-new A3 TDI sedan. Volkswagen offers Clean Diesel technology in seven different models, six of which get an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 40 mpg or more on the highway. The models include the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat and Touareg.
The Jetta has long been a master of restraint when it comes to exterior design. That sense of discretion is still there with the 2019 model, but new styling cues add energy and muscularity to the overall presentation. Big changes take place within the car鈥檚 cabin, where angular design elements add modern panache. And when it comes to amenities, Volkswagen boosts the Jetta鈥檚 value proposition by expanding its arsenal of standard features. The 2019 Jetta stands as an elegant and supremely competent choice in a segment packed with stellar candidates. Still, this sedan isn鈥檛 without shortcomings. The Jetta鈥檚 cabin features an angular design and premium materials. While a trip to the dealership to evaluate cars can be time-consuming, it can arm you with the information needed to make a qualified decision. For example, at the dealership you can thoroughly inspect a car鈥檚 cabin to ensure it鈥檚 a suitable match for your needs.
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