2009 VOLKSWAGON TIGUAN SEL 4MOTION Test Drive

  

ALL NEW 2009 VOLKSWAGON TIGUAN SEL 4MOTION – ‘THE FIRST COMPACT SUV FROM VW’

Sales of small, compact sport utility and crossover vehicles continues to grow, while sales of full-size and mid-size models continue to fall. With VW’s experience engineering and building the superb mid-size Touareg sport utility, the time seemed right for VW to introduce the all-new 2009 Tiguan compact sport utility vehicle.

The Tiguan has been under development for several years and was not put together hurriedly to grab a piece of the expanding new segment, but the competition will be tough from the likes of the BMW X3, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue.

 

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2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGON S Test Drive

  

2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGON S Test Drive – ‘A GREAT SPORT UTILITY ALTERNATIVE’

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagon S is one of the best small, sporty wagons with an emphasis on flexibility and versatility. It is also an easy car to drive and returns a good MPG rating of 21mpg/city and 29mpg/highway. It is also the lowest priced, $18,999.00, European-made sport wagon, and is perfect for active singles and young, growing families.

 

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VW Golf MK VI: The Next Volkswagen Golf (VI) Rendering and Spy Video

The internet is known for “INFORMATION” and sometimes that “INFO” is leaked out a bit early such as in the case of the next upcoming Volkswagen Golf “dubbed” the Golf VI. Some sources online will tell you that the new Golf VI will sport a 1.4L TSI, 1.8L TFSI and of course the ever-so-popular 2.0L TFSI engine. Also, they should include the same diesel 1.9L and 2.0L TDI engines as well.

 

We should expect this new model out late next year for the US. More updates should arise as the official specs and information is released from VW.

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2008 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT VR6 4MOTION Test Drive

With its new ‘candy white’ custom paint, VW’s ultimate sedan is looking more sleek and stylish than ever. The Passat VR6 4Motion is the most accessible German-made near-luxury sedan on the market. It features segment-leading room, comfort, sophisticated technology, and yes, great performance on the pavement.

 

The styling is clean and smooth with a deep, black aero kit running from front to rear that lowers the appearance and stance of the car. Up front is the VW signature chrome grille with three black intakes at the flanks with integrated fog lamps. The lamp clusters are cut into the top of the fascia and feature adaptive Bi-Xenon head lamps with projector beam turning lamps and Daytime Running Lamps. The silhouette shows the swept-back windshield pillars, aero-styled remote/heated side mirrors, pull-out door handles, a wide chrome strip running around the greenhouse, thick B-pillar, and a ‘sling-shot’ rear side glass treatment. The roof quickly falls to the top of the short trunk lid with a lip spoiler at the edge. The rear fascia features wrap-around lamps clusters, a chrome strip that starts behind the front fenders, and two, round exhaust tips.

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[Video]Acura NSX Spied powering round Nurburgring.

I highly advise watching all 3minutes and 19 seconds and an extra pair of boxers is advised-The engine sound is just amazing. Even though it’s pretty early stages of development the car has managed a lap time 8 seconds behind its rival the Nissan GT-R. Do you like the Nissan GT-R,or Acura NSX better?

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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars In America

We have compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars that are currently available in America. Many of the listed cars may be a dead-giveaway for a “top gas saver” and others you may have not thought of. If you are in the market to purchase a new vehicle or downsize from your gas guzzler then this is the list you want to look over.

All vehicles listed are the newest 2009 or 2008 model – whichever is currently available (June 2008).

#1

 

Toyota Prius
Price: $21,100
Gas Mileage: 48 mpg city / 45 mpg highway
Link: Toyota.com

Notes: The new Toyota Prius may be very difficult to come by if you are not on one of the Toyota dealership’s waiting lists. Some of the current lists are upwards of 6 months long.

#2

Honda Civic Hybrid
Price: $22,600
Gas Mileage: 40 mpg city / 45 mpg highway
Link: Honda.com

#3

Smart for Two
Price: $11,590
Gas Mileage: 31 mpg city / 41 mpg highway
Link: Smart.com

Notes: This may be the smallest vehicle you can currently buy so it may not appeal to everyone especially guys over 6ft tall.

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2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32 Test Drive

The VW R32 performance three-door hatchback returns to the U.S. market with more power, performance and racing styling cues while retaining its responsive driving and dynamic performance characteristics.

 

The R32’s muscle is generated by its namesake, a ‘Racing 3.2’liter naturally aspirated VR6 engine which pumps out 250hp and 236lb.ft. of torque. This potent engine is combined with VW’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) which allows for seamless gear changes and enables the R32 to accelerate to 60mph in just a hair over 6sec.

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Apple in bed with VW to produce an iCar?

Volkswagen has plans to produce new vehicles with iPhone/iPod friendly integration devices. These devices would sync up with an iPhone providing a seamless connection with your iPhone device with the car. A system such as this would allow the car to “talk” to your iPhone such as some built in Bluetooth systems allow only this will be on a higher integration scale with more built-in iPhone-like vehicle functions and connectivity.

Read more about how Steve Jobs and VW’s Chairman Talk about the future of “iCar”.

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