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Thursday, June 23, 2011

TDI Tiguan

Won't come until the redesigned model is launched

The United States has been stuck with a petrol-powered Tiguan, but increasing demand for diesel engines could force Volkswagen to offer a TDI variant.
VW product planner John Ryan revealed the model is under consideration but there are currently a few holdups. First and foremost, the current 2.0-liter TDI engine - that is offered in the Golf TDI and Jetta TDI - would have to be equipped with an expensive urea-based catalyst system to meet U.S. emission standards. While the company already uses that type of system on the Touareg TDI, the cost would make a Tiguan TDI prohibitively expensive.
Even those issues were resolved; strong TDI demand in Europe has pushed American availability to the backburner.
Despite the problems, Ryan hinted that Volkswagen might iron out the obstacles when the next-generation Tiguan is introduced in 2015.

Source[World car fan]

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

VW Toronto Parts

80% OFF Red Dot Event

Come in to Volkswagen Downtown Toronto parts department and pick from our large section of Genuine Volkswagen Accessories and Merchandise. VW Toronto parts department has stock that must be sold! Anything with a Red Dot on it is 80% OFF

Only valid from June 20th to 25th, don’t miss this great offer! 

Everything with a Red Dot is 80% OFF come in and see what we have!


Thursday, June 16, 2011

Second Consecutive All-time Record for Volkswagen Canada

With a total of 5,776 sales during the month of May, Volkswagen Canada has recorded its eighth consecutive record month. The figure broke the previous mark; set in April, for the highest single sales month in the company’s history, and was 26% above last year’s performance. Year-to-date, total sales of 21,936 are 19% above the same period last year.
The brand continues to be led by the all-new 2011 Jetta. In May alone, 2,964 new Jettas were delivered, and with a year-to-date total of 11,486, the Jetta has already sold more units than it did throughout all of last year.
Some 604 Tiguan compact sport utilities found new homes during the month, and sales of the Golf family, including the hatchback, wagon and sporty GTI numbered 1,593.
The “Volksfest” sales program, which has contributed to the outstanding results by offering very competitive financing and leasing, continues through the month of June.
Featuring a wide range of vehicles in virtually all segments, the combination of sportiness, safety and value has elevated Volkswagen to the top of many Canadians’ shopping lists. A range of engines, including the award winning TDI Clean Diesel, deliver excellent fuel economy while providing robust performance in a fun-to-drive package.


Source[AJAX, ON – VW Canada]

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet Concept




Following its unveiling at Wörthersee 2011 along with the Golf R Cabriolet, Volkswagen has released new information about the Golf GTI Cabriolet concept.
The car features an aggressive GTI body kit, a lowered suspension and front/rear spoilers. Other highlights include gloss black accents, red brake calipers and 19-inch alloy wheels.
To spruce up the cabin, designers added Nappa leather upholstery, two-tone seat belts, and aluminum door sill plates.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter TSI engine that develops 208 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately seven seconds, before hitting a top speed of roughly 240 km/h.
Source [world car fan]

Monday, June 13, 2011

Volkswagen Downtown Toronto Parts Specials

You asked for it ladies and gentleman. Our parts department wants you to get what you want but save your cash!
The VW Toronto parts department has weekly specials of 15%off accessories and other Volkswagen collections. But that’s not all! We want you to save money on parts for your V-Dub! Like oil filters, monster mats and more!
Did you know that if you come in on Saturday and see us, we will give you 15% OFF your bill, just for coming in!
We have part specials all the time! Why pay more for the parts that are made for your Volkswagen, when you can just come see us and save your money!
Volkswagen Parts sale of this week is 20% off all in-stock monster mats!  
We are your VW Toronto parts dealership and we are here to help you with anything you need!
We have parts and accessories for every Volkswagen model; Jetta, Golf, Eos, Touareg, Tiguan, Routan, Golf GTI, Passat CC, Passat, Golf Wagon, New Beetle, City Jetta, City Golf, Beetle Convertible


If you have any questions please contact us at
Phone: 416-865-9777

Friday, June 10, 2011

GTI Treffen am Worthersee 2011 VW GTI Reifnitz

Volkswagen Coaching GmbH unveiled a specially prepared GTI MK6 at the GTI Treffen show in Worthersee, Austria to mark the joint anniversary of the 35th birthday of the VW GTI and the 30th GTI Treffen at Worthersee. VW Coaching marked this very special joint anniversary with a truly unique and extensively individualized GTI MK6 created by their apprentices and training staff.

Intricately detailed, it is safe to say the GTI Reifnitz is the most individualized VW on display at Volkswagen AG’s main display. The exterior received a special paint design and areo styling by the VW Coaching team and the interior is extremely detailed as well. Not to be left untouched, the engine was reengineered to 370 PS and 480Nm of torque with a production APR Stage III Turbocharger System, APR Intercooler and APR RSC Performance Exhaust.

VW Coaching staff was available throughout the day to answer questions and when asked about power, a quick reach in the glove box brings a dynamometer certification chart of the power and torque delivered by APR’s Stage III Turbocharger System. In typical show fashion and by request, VW Coaching staff were starting the 2.0 TSI engine and revving for the public producing an exotic, yet reserved exhaust note that only an APR RSC Performance Exhaust System can deliver.

APR is proud to be a part of one of the most beautifully crafted individualized GTI’s to be presented on the Main VW Display at GTI Treffen am Worthersee. You may not be able to purchase this unique GTI MK6 at your local VW dealership but you can prepare yours to same level of engine performance through APR’s extensive product line for VW’s 2.0 TSI engine no matter the chassis you choose.

Source[VW Vortex]

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

2012 Volkswagen Cross Passat Variant spied for the first time

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Cross Passat variant rides on a raised chassis and features 4Motion all-wheel drive

These are the first spy shots of the upcoming 2012 Volkswagen Cross Passat.
This Cross Passat prototype was spied conducting some testing in Germany and we can see the car is riding on a raised chassis and features some matte black paneling around the bottom of the car beneath that camo. The wheel arches also appear to be widened.
The Cross Passat variant will come with Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel drive technology and will likely be coupled to the range's higher-output engine variants such as the 2.0 liter TDI with 125 kW / 170 PS (167 bhp) and the 2.0 TFSI with 155 kW / 211 PS (207 bhp).


Source [World Car Fans]