| In a recent official press release of Volkswagen | | | | 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine capable of pumping out a |
| Group, the Wolfsburg-based automaker said that | | | | maximum of 170 hp. This engine is an upgraded |
| Volkswagen of America has already delivered | | | | version of the same engine found on other VW |
| about 50,332 individual units to customers in the | | | | Jetta models. Other available engine types include |
| United States starting from January up to March | | | | the 2.0T 4-cylinder engine with 200 hp, and the |
| 2007. The sales was dominated by the | | | | 2.0L clean diesel engine. |
| Volkswagen Jetta compact car, which has sold | | | | As expected for a functional wagon model, the |
| 21,564 units, making it as the top selling model | | | | 2008 VW Jetta SportWagen comes with a |
| from the Wolfsburg-based car maker. Other | | | | comfortable and practical interior similar to VW |
| Volkswagen models include the VW Passat with | | | | Van parts. The Jetta SportWagen is equipped |
| total sales of 8,990 and the VW New Beetle with | | | | with usable cargo room with 32.8 cubic feet of |
| 6,176 sold. Overall, Volkswagen of America | | | | space. In addition, the cargo area can be |
| obtained 6 percent sales increase compared to | | | | extended up to 66.9 cubic feet when the rear |
| the previous year. | | | | seat has been folded down. Moreover, |
| Talking about the top selling Volkswagen model in | | | | Volkswagen is also offering an optional fold-flat |
| the U.S., Volkswagen Group has recently | | | | front passenger seat with "V-Tex" leatherette |
| presented the 2008 VW Jetta SportWagen at | | | | seating that provides additional cargo room. Other |
| the 2007 New York International Auto Show that | | | | features of the 2008 VW Jetta SportWagen |
| at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in | | | | include eight-way adjustable front seats with |
| Manhattan. According to Volkswagen the 2008 | | | | lumbar support adjustments, a height and |
| VW Jetta SportWagen "mixes practicality with | | | | telescoping steering wheel, anti-theft vehicle alarm, |
| European style and balances both elegance and | | | | cruise control, CD player, traction control, and |
| sportiness. Its exceptional ride and handling and | | | | four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS). A host |
| segment-leading safety features, along with its | | | | of safety features includes driver and front |
| design are perfect for those with an active | | | | passenger front airbags, driver and front |
| lifestyle." | | | | passenger side thorax airbags, Side Curtain |
| Based on the VW Jetta hactback models, the | | | | Protection system, and rear-impact optimized |
| 2008 VW Jetta SportWagen features a sporty | | | | head restraints for the driver and front passenger |
| and dynamic body styling and delivers optimum | | | | seat. Also included as an optional feature in the |
| performance and value expected for a wagon | | | | Jetta SportWagen is a 12.7-square feet panoramic |
| vehicle model. Volkswagen is offering three power | | | | sunroof that provides open air driving experience |
| plants for the Jetta SportWagen. First is the | | | | for its occupants during the day or at night. |