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12.07.2011

2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN: PUTTING ON A FRESH FACE

Herndon, VA - It puts the ‘sport’ in sport utility. Dynamic new front- and rear-end styling. Standard 200-horsepower 2.0-liter TSI® engine and six-speed manual transmission. Head-turning available 19-inch alloy wheels from Volkswagen’s R GmbH division.

07.25.2011

Volkswagen Reveals Most Complete U.S. Product Line Ever For Model Year 2012

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announces its most comprehensive product portfolio ever. Leading the product offensive is the 2012 Beetle which will initially be offered in 2.5L and 2.0L forms, with a TDI® Clean Diesel becoming available in 2012.

02.28.2011

Flexible, Fast and Fun to Drive, Redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, Incorporates Brand’s Design Identity

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced details of the technically and visually enhanced Tiguan, which will make its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show, March 3 – 13, 2011. The Tiguan’s European tuned suspension enables precise handling, while also providing a smooth and compliant ride.

02.16.2010

The Volkswagen Jetta, CC, Tiguan, and Routan Place Among the Best of the Best in Consumer GuideÂ® Automotive's 2010 Awards

Herndon, VA - Four models from Volkswagen's 2010 lineup - the brand-leading Jetta, the stylish and sporty CC, the versatile Tiguan, and the family-ready Routan - have been ranked by Consumer Guide® Automotive as some of the best vehicles for consumers to consider and purchase this year. Consumer Guide Automotive editors tested more than 150 vehicles across 18 different categories to select this year's winners. Each vehicle is evaluated for power, real world fuel economy, ride and handling, room and comfort, cargo space, and overall quality through everyday scenarios that a typical owner would experience, such as shopping, commuting, long highway trips, and stop-and-go city driving.

11.24.2009

Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC and Tiguan Outrank the Competition in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Value Index™ (TVI)

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that five of its vehicles have received top ratings from buyers in Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Value Index ™ (TVI). Volkswagen's Jetta and Passat tied for first place in the medium car category, the Jetta SportWagen took the top spot in the medium multi-function group, the Tiguan was first among small SUVs, and the CC not only topped the larger car segment, but also received the highest TVI score of any vehicle in the running for this year.

11.18.2009

Volkswagen 2010 Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Tiguan Honored With TOP SAFETY PICK Awards From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Herndon, VA - Four 2010 Volkswagen models - the brand-leading Jetta sedan, the all-new Golf four-door, the stylish Passat sedan, and the nimble Tiguan - have each received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010: The highest rating possible from the non-profit research organization.

07.08.2009

Volkswagen Tiguan Earns 5-Star Crash Test Rating

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the 2009 Tiguan has earned a 5-star crash test rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and they have provided consumers with vehicle safety information since 1978.

06.22.2009

Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com

Herndon, VA - HERNDON, Va., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com is an online automotive research organization that provides complete, accurate and unbiased automotive information used to help consumers make informed automotive purchases and ownership decisions.

05.19.2009

Volkswagen Tiguan Wins AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award

Herndon, VA - HERNDON, Va., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that owners of their Tiguan have given it strong ratings that place it at the top of the Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle category in AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award research. AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with their new car or light truck, and reflects the opinions of consumers nationwide.

04.02.2009

Volkswagen Tiguan Tops IIHS Roof Safety Rating

Herndon, VA - HERNDON, Va., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen Tiguan was rated one of the top small SUVs in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new Roof Strength safety-test. Roof strength is a key factor in protecting vehicle occupants in a vehicle rollover -- vehicles rated "Good" must have roofs that are more than twice as strong as minimum federal safety standards require.

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