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HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel has
been awarded the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The editors
at Green Car Journal nominated five vehicles that represented the year's
best-of-the-best 2009 green vehicles, and today announced that they have
chosen Volkswagen's Jetta TDI clean diesel as the best-of-the-best and awarded
it their 2009 Green Car of the Year.
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"It is a tremendous honor to have our Jetta TDI awarded Green Car of the
Year," said Stefan Jacoby, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. "We believe our
Jetta TDIs truly offer a no compromise alternative fuel driving experience
that provides our customer the best of both worlds -- excellent fuel
efficiency combined with a dynamic driving experience. With more than 8,000
units already sold since its mid-August market introduction, it's clear that a
Volkswagen clean diesel is what the people want."
"The Volkswagen Jetta TDI rose to the top as Green Car Journal's 2009
Green Car of the Year(R) for some very important reasons," said Ron Cogan,
editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and editor of GreenCar.com. "Hybrids
have dominated the discussion of environmentally positive vehicles in recent
years. The highly fuel efficient, 50 state emissions certified Jetta TDI shows
that advanced clean diesel has arrived and is poised to change this dynamic.
With its affordable price point, refined ride and handling, and high fuel
economy, the Jetta TDI shows that hybrids now have a strong competitor in the
marketplace."
Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen showcase the best of both worlds, an
alternative fuel vehicle with no compromises. Fuel efficiency, performance and
convenience come standard with the 50-state compliant Jetta TDI sedan and
SportWagen models, which meet the most stringent emissions standards in
California.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the Jetta TDI at an
economical 30 mpg City, and 41 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.*
Earlier this year the Jetta TDI set a new Guinness World Record for Lowest
Fuel Consumption as it averaged 58.82 miles per gallon as it traveled through
the 48 contiguous states. EPA research has concluded that if diesels were to
power one third of all light duty vehicles in the United States, the shift
would save approximately 1.4 million barrels of oil a day -- equal to the
daily shipments from Saudi Arabia to the U.S.
The Jetta TDI models come standard with Volkswagen's Prevent and Preserve
Safety System, consisting of numerous standard safety features. Like all 2009
model year Volkswagens, the Jetta TDIs also come standard with Electronic
Stabilization Program (ESP) for added safety. The Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Jetta with their highest safety rating, a
Top Safety Pick.
Providing even more value to the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen, a $1300
Federal Income Tax Credit is available. The Internal Revenue Service issued a
certification letter affirming that both vehicles qualify for an Advanced Lean
Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax credit.
Also standard for 2009 is Volkswagen's Carefree Maintenance Program, with
this program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance detailed in
the vehicle's maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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, Rabbit, New Beetle,
New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat
wagon, Tiguan and Touareg 2 through approximately 600 independent U.S.
dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic
Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and
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.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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