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02.24.2011
Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Names Volkswagen Golf One of its 2011 Top 10 Family Cars
Editors at kbb.com highlight important vehicle attributes for families in 2011 list
Herndon, VA -
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf was selected today by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com as one of the top family cars for 2011. In this annual list, the kbb.com editors recommend what they believe are the very best of the best vehicles for families this year, highlighting specific important attributes for each car and detailing why it made the Top 10 for 2011.
The kbb.com editors determined that with a starting price under $20,000, hatchback versatility, true European driving dynamics and an interior that rivals those of some much pricier cars, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf is a perfectly practical family car that also satisfies a desire for something nice and fun.
To select the winners, the kbb.com editors evaluate the characteristics that make vehicles family-friendly. Safety, comfort, economy of operation, child-friendliness, a reasonable purchase price and good resale value are tops in the consideration process. The kbb.com editors believe that all of the worthy vehicles on this year’s Top 10 Family Cars of 2011 list will provide excellent service and a fine ownership experience for the families who choose to make them their own.
For families small or large, the Volkswagen Golf is available in both two and four-door models, carrying the Volkswagen brand heritage into overdrive with proven, German-engineered performance and refinement at affordable starting prices. The Golf starts at $17,965 for the two-door model with manual transmission, and $19,685 for the four-door automatic version.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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 Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2011 Volkswagen vehicles come standard-equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.
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The kbb.com editors determined that with a starting price under $20,000, hatchback versatility, true European driving dynamics and an interior that rivals those of some much pricier cars, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf is a perfectly practical family car that also satisfies a desire for something nice and fun.
To select the winners, the kbb.com editors evaluate the characteristics that make vehicles family-friendly. Safety, comfort, economy of operation, child-friendliness, a reasonable purchase price and good resale value are tops in the consideration process. The kbb.com editors believe that all of the worthy vehicles on this year’s Top 10 Family Cars of 2011 list will provide excellent service and a fine ownership experience for the families who choose to make them their own.
For families small or large, the Volkswagen Golf is available in both two and four-door models, carrying the Volkswagen brand heritage into overdrive with proven, German-engineered performance and refinement at affordable starting prices. The Golf starts at $17,965 for the two-door model with manual transmission, and $19,685 for the four-door automatic version.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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 Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2011 Volkswagen vehicles come standard-equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.
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