VW Newsroom: THE PEOPLE WANT BETTER FUEL ECONOMY WITH NO COMPROMISES

VW Newsroom: THE PEOPLE WANT BETTER FUEL ECONOMY WITH NO COMPROMISES


"Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced pricing for their eagerly anticipated Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen starting at $21,990 and $23,590, respectively. Fuel efficiency, performance and convenience all come standard with the 50-state compliant Jetta sedan and SportWagen TDI, which meet the most stringent emissions standards in California and the world. Both models will be available this August."

Diesel returns to the people! I'm a big fan of oil burners and couldn't be happier to finally see their comeback en masse to California. There are some folks who are skeptical about how diesel will be received by Americans, but even when you factor in the added premium per gallon that diesel commands over gas, you're still ahead. There is also the added cost tacked on to the MSRP, but for long-termers the equation works in diesel's favor. You also get bladder busting range on the highway. I'm looking forward to the first car that can offer a 1,000 mile range on a single tank of fuel.