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2011 VW Jetta: Bigger and more affordable

VW unveiled a bigger and less expensive Jetta recently, which broadens its appeal to a larger, younger audience and ensures VW’s continued dominance in the American import arena. The Jetta has always been a wonderful car, and the most popular on the road. In fact, Jetta sales account for half of the VW annual units, and shows just how eager Americans are to experience the tight driving characteristics that European models offer.

The new Jetta will be priced much closer to smaller cars, and will likely show a $16,000 entry point, an excellent value considering, in the public’s eye, the Jetta competes with the more expensive Accord and Camry. The entry level Jetta will be “nicely equipped” at a price almost $2000 less than the existing model.

Model by model, our lineup will be competitively priced so that we will be able to compete in the American market, Stephen Jacoby, chief executive of VW US Division, said.

He pitches the Jetta as a class-up driving experience with the kind of styling, design and power under the hood normally found in more expensive luxury cars. We are part of the cultural heritage of this country. It doesn't matter who you talk to, almost everyone has a Volkswagen story, he said. Part of our job now is to re-awaken that attachment with all the new vehicles that are coming.

Hot Hatch: 2010 VW Golf

Looking for a fun-to-drive compact car in Miami that is fuel-efficient and reliable? Look no further than the 2010 VW Golf. VW raises the stakes this time with completely functional re-interpretations three- and five-door versions of the 6th generation Golf.

A significantly more broad-shouldered physique and more pronounced styling adorn the length of the vehicle, while the cabin compliments this with gentle curves that make both a design statement and an ergonomic sense.

Well-equipped and boasting all of VW's plentiful safety features, the base 2010 VW Golf's front houses a 2.5 inline 5-cylinder which can get 22MPG in Miami City driving and 30 on the highway (EPA estimate). The GTI variant is a 2.0 liter turbo. The engine can be paired with a six-speed manual or direct-shift gearbox with a paddle shifter, allowing the 2010 VW Golf GTI to hit 0-60 in just 6.7 seconds.

The third offering in the Golf series is arguably the most impressive. The 2010 VW Golf TDI is powered by a 2.0 Liter 4-cylinder "clean diesel" which allows it to meet the emission standard for all 50 states and deliver an amazing 30 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway, estimated EPA Fuel economy.

All the versions perform as you expect German-engineered cars to perform- the acceleration is immediate, the braking crisp and the handling impressive, delivering an excellent mix of driving exhilaration, fuel economy and functionality. Stop into our Miami dealership today and check one out. You'll be impressed by VW's commitment to quality and performance, and be amazed at the affordable price.

2011 VW Jetta First Drive

With a simple look at the 2011 VW Jetta, you can tell a lot has changed for the better. A classy grille, adornment of chrome, lower air dam and slit headlamps all lean toward a more aggressive, sporty stance than previous models. Two subtle lines course down the profile of the new Jetta, accentuating a rakish style, with inverted mirror rounding out a handsome profile.

Behind the wheel, the redesign continues. Slight changes were made to the center console, steering wheel and instrument panel, but you’ll be happy to know that though the price has decreased, the new Jetta has the same quality fit and finish of the current model.

Your choice of engines abounds, with varying degrees of power and performance available in both gas and diesel. Handling is what you would expect from German engineering, it is tight where it needs to be and light where it can. Fleet and athletic, the 2011 VW Jetta is unquestionably sportier than its Japanese competitors, and the interior design is leaps and bounds over what you might find in, say, a Toyota Corrolla.

With VW targeting itself as the world’s largest automaker by 2018, this new Jetta will be an excellent step toward that lofty goal of complete world domination. Stay tuned to our blog for the latest news on this VW and all the others, and visit our store site for the latest offers on the full line of current VWs.

Key Biscaye Triathalon

The oldest triathlon series in South Florida, the Key Biscayne Triathlon Trilogy, is taking place right in your backyard! You are living the in heart of triathlon country. You know that super fit neighbor of yours jogging around all the time and now they are on a bike on occasion, and you’re pretty sure you’ve seen them swimming laps in the neighborhood pool. They’ve probably got it. Triathlon fever that is, and it’s spreading rapidly across south Florida, and this is a fever you want to catch!

Are you ready for the challenge? Although it sounds extremely intimidating to most, it’s a much more attainable goal that you would think.

Start using this plan today and you could be ready to join the Triathlon Trilogy for the final event on September 19, 2010, just a short ride down Rickenbacker Causeway from SouthVW and you’ll be at Crandon Park, ready for the multi-sport experince . We’ll be there- will you?

New VW Touareg video released

VW unveiled a bigger and less expensive Jetta recently, which broadens its appeal to a larger, younger audience and ensures VW’s continued dominance in the American import arena. The Jetta has always been a wonderful car, and the most popular on the road. In fact, Jetta sales account for half of the VW annual units, and shows just how eager Americans are to experience the tight driving characteristics that European models offer.

The new Jetta will be priced much closer to smaller cars, and will likely show a $16,000 entry point, an excellent value considering, in the public’s eye, the Jetta competes with the more expensive Accord and Camry. The entry level Jetta will be “nicely equipped” at a price almost $2000 less than the existing model.

“Model by model, our lineup will be competitively priced so that we will be able to compete in the American market,” Stephen Jacoby, chief executive of VW US Division, said.

He pitches the Jetta as a “class-up driving experience with the kind of styling, design and power under the hood normally found in more expensive luxury cars.”

“We are part of the cultural heritage of this country. It doesn’t matter who you talk to, almost everyone has a Volkswagen story,” he said. “Part of our job now is to reawaken that attachment with all the new vehicles that are coming.”

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