Automobile Magazine Names 2015 VW Golf GTI a “2015 All-Star!”

Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was thrilled to announce that its popular 2015 VW Golf GTI hatchback was named to Automobile magazine’s “2015 All-Star” list! Automobile magazine is leading automotive lifestyle print and online brand that gives consumers great reviews of all the vehicles on the market today. Each year it narrows down all the vehicles to a list of 10 exceptional “All-Stars.” The list is based on performance, feature, and overall value. 2015 marks the seventh time that the VW Golf GTI has made the list!

The 2015 VW Golf GTI is the biggest, lightest, fastest, and most efficient generation yet! It completely redefines the hatchback category with its spacious interior that can seat up to five adults and offers more trunk space than most mid-size sedans. It gets a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged TSI inline four-cylinder engine that generates 210 horsepower and 258 pound-foot of torque. It comes paired to a six-speed DSG automatic with paddle shifters. Michael Horn, President  and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, had this to say about the honor:

"The 2015 Golf GTI has met great critical and sales success since its arrival in the U.S. dealerships this past summer, and we are honored that it has earned a coveted spot on Automobile’s 2015 All-Star list. This accolade reaffirms the Golf GTI as a vehicle that seamlessly intersects performance with efficiency and value."

To learn more about the 2015 VW Golf GTI and all of other equally fantastic new VW vehicles, stop on in to your Glenview Volkswagen dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team and get set up on a test drive today!

2015 VW e-Golf Recognized as the Most Fuel Efficient Compact Car!

A couple of weeks ago, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was pleased to announce that their first ever all-electric vehicle to hit American markets was rated the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the EV compact car segment! This car marks the first zero-emissions, fully electric version of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. It is a key component of the Volkswagen brand’s Think Blue campaign and approach to sustainability and efficiency. Keep reading to learn more!

The 2015 VW e-Golf earned a rating from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126/105 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent), city and highway. The EPA also gave it a range of 83 miles. Compared to other compact electric vehicles, these numbers make it the best in the class! It combines all of benefits and practicality of an electric vehicle with the fun-to-drive formula that gasoline-powered 2015 VW Golf models bring. The 2015 VW e-Golf comes equipped with a compact electric motor and lithium-ion battery.

It comes with an 7.2 kW onboard charger as standard equipment that allows the battery to be charged in one of three ways: the installation of the optional 240-volt wallbox that can charge the vehicle in less than four hours, a charging cable that can be plugged into any standard 110/120-volt electrical socket and charge in about 20 hours, and the standard Combined Charging System (CCS) that allows the car to use the SAE DC fast charging infrastructure that charges the battery to 80 percent in 30 minutes.

To learn more about the Volkswagen brand’s Think Blue efficiency approach and all of our other fuel efficient new VW vehicles, stop on in to your VW dealers near Chicago, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

2015 Volkswagen Golf Family Wins Green Car Reports’ “Best Car to Buy 2015” Award!

Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America (VWoA) was thrilled to announce that Green Car Reports had named the 2015 Volkswagen Golf family its “Best Car to Buy 2015!” Green Car Reports is a leading online consumer resource for eco-friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles. The versatile 2015 VW Golf lineup topped four other finalists.

In order to pick the winner, the editors at Green Car Reports examined all the significant green cars made available to U.S. car shoppers during the 2015 model year, and the 2015 VW Golf lineup came out on top based on new technologies, practicality, and the impact it has on the environment. John Voelcker, editor of Green car Reports, had this to say:

The range of green options in the 2015 Volkswagen Golf range is hard to beat. With more fuel-efficient gasoline engines, a new TDI diesel option that comes close to real-world hybrid mileage levels, and the all-electric VW e-Golf, the 2015 Golf gives buyers a good-better-best menu of options for driving green. 

Drivers can opt for several different options including the TDI Clean diesel models that are available in three trim levels: TDI S, TDI SE, and TDI SEL. The EPA estimates that when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, it will average 30/45 mpg, city and highway, and an equally impressive 31/43 mpg, respectively, with the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 2015 VW TSI models come powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that should average 25/37 mpg with the five-speed manual, and 25/36 mpg with the six-speed automatic.

To learn more about these environmentally friendly cars, make sure to stop by your Glenview VW dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

2015 VW Golf GTI Named “Yahoo Autos Car of the Year!”

Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. was thrilled to announce that its extremely popular 2015VW Golf GTI was named the “Yahoo Autos Car of the Year!” It beat out 16 other finalists ranging from economy hatchbacks to ready-to-go sports cars to earn the top prize! Keep reading to learn more!