Wednesday, September 24, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Earns Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Rating!

Earlier this month, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was thrilled to announce that the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta (when equipped with the forward collision warning system) had earned the coveted Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)! To earn the highest rating that the IIHS offers, a vehicle must earn the highest ratings in all its crash tests as well as offer advanced front crash prevention systems. Keep reading to learn more!

Friday, September 19, 2014

2015 VW Beetle: Well-Stocked and Iconic as Always!

The all-new 2015 VW Beetle is back and better than ever. It offers the iconic styling of its past with all the technologies and features that modern drivers demand! Keep reading to find out more!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

2015 VW Jetta Hitting Dealership Lots Soon!

For the 2015 model year, the 2015 VW Jetta receives a series of upgrades and refreshes. The most obvious and apparent change is the new front-end, and a rear-end which is a nipped-and-tucked version of the previous model year. It gains a spoiler as well. Drivers can also opt for optional bi-xenon headlights that gain an LED signature.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

2015 VW e-Golf to Hit the States Come November!

Last week Volkwagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced that the brand’s first ever all-electric vehicle will be hitting certain lots on the East and West Coasts come November! The 2015 VW e-Golf will join the Volkswagen brand’s extensive VW Golf family of sporty, fun, and versatile hatchbacks. To learn more about this zero tailpipe emission vehicle, keep reading here!

The four-door 2015 VW e-Golf seats five and comes powered by 24.2 KWh lithium-ion battery that generates 115 horsepower and 199 pound-foot of torque. It comes standard with a 7.2kW onboard charger. A Combined Charging System allows for 80 percent battery charge within 30 minutes. Three driving modes are available that can preserve energy/mileage: Normal, Eco, and Eco+. There are also three driver-selectable regenerative braking levels that will help determine range. Depending on driving style and charging behavior, it will average a range between 70-90 miles.

It comes built with plenty of cargo space (93.5 cubic feet), and loads of onboard features, including a 5.8-inch touchscreen with navigation systems and an infotainment center. Additional features include dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, automatic post-collision braking system, LED headlights, keyless entry, heateable front seats, and a rearview camera with front and rear park distance control. A new Roadside Assistance program and VW Car-Net e-Golf app are available and designed to make owning the 2015 VW e-Golf a reassuring, rewarding, and enjoyable experience.


While we might not be getting the e-Golf at our Illinois dealership, we do have the standard 2015 Volkswagen Golf other great new Volkswagen models. So stop in to your local Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!