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August 21, 2008

VW Jetta TDI Diesel Ready for US Delivery

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. recently announced that their all-new 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available for customer delivery.

 

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the Jetta TDI at an economical 29 mpg City and 40 mpg Highway. Volkswagen went a step further to evaluate the real world fuel economy of the Jetta TDI. Leading third-party certifier, AMCI, tested the Jetta TDI and found it performed 24 percent better in real world conditions, achieving 38 mpg in the City and 44 mpg on the highway.*

Providing even more value to the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen, a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit was recently announced. The Internal Revenue Service issued a certification letter affirming that both vehicles qualify for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.

The Jetta TDIs come standard with Volkswagen's Prevent and Preserve Safety System, consisting of numerous standard safety features. Jetta TDIs include six airbags, with optional rear side airbags, and like all 2009 model year Volkswagens, Jetta TDIs also feature standard Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) for added safety.

Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com.

* 29 city / 40 highway EPA estimates. 38 city / 44 highway real world fuel economy based on AMCI testing. Your mileage may vary. For more information on Volkswagen, go to www.vw.com.

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