2015 VW e-Golf coming to ZEV states for $35,445* this November
Mon, Aug 25 2014
VW says that the extra money will get you "the most versatile electric vehicle in its class." There is only one trim line, the SEL Premium, which will be the first VW in the US with all-LED headlights. The car's powertrain numbers pretty much match the Nissan Leaf, though. The e-Golf has a 24.2-kWh lithium-ion battery (the Leaf has a 24-kWh pack) and a 115-hp, 199-pound foot electric motor (107 hp,187 lb-ft in the Leaf). The e-Golf's official EPA numbers are not yet available, but VW says it will have an "average range between 70 and 90 miles." The Leaf has an official EPA range of 84 miles.
The e-Golf has a better onboard charger – 7.2 kW vs. 3.6 or 6.6, depending on your Leaf's options – and has SAE Combo fast charging capability as standard. VW is also working with 3Degrees to offset all of the emissions "created from production, distribution and charging of the e-Golf for up to approximately 36,000 miles of driving."
VW also announced prices for its lightly facelifted 2015 Jetta today. The base model, the 2.0-liter S with a manual transmission, starts at $17,325 while the top-of-the-line model, the Hybrid SEL Premium, will set you back at least $31,670. The lowest-cost TDI is the S manual, which starts at $21,640 and features VW's new 2.0-liter diesel four. A new limited-edition 1.8 Sport model with a firmer suspension, tinted taillamps and rear spoiler starts at $20,895. All VW prices listed exclude VW's *$820 destination charge and you can find all the details on trim lines in the press releases below.
Aug 25, 2014
- The most versatile Electric Vehicle in its class goes on sale in November, priced at $35,445 for the fully equipped SEL Premium model
- Drivetrain consists of 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor with 199 pound-feet of torque; 7.2 kW onboard charger is standard
- Standard fast charging capability allows 80 percent battery charge within 30 minutes
- First U.S.-market Volkswagen to be fitted with all-LED headlights
Built on the Golf's sporty Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform, and powered by a compact electric motor and lithium-ion battery (built in-house at Volkswagen's Braunschweig facility), the e-Golf follows the Golf's "fun-to-drive, yet practical" formula, with all of the benefits of an electric vehicle.
Additionally, Volkswagen is further improving the ownership experience with a groundbreaking and holistic approach to e-Mobility. Volkswagen has announced a collaboration with 3Degrees®, a renewable energy services provider, to invest in carbon reduction projects to help offset the emissions created from production, distribution and charging of the e-Golf for up to approximately 36,000 miles of driving. Charging solutions from Bosch® and Chargepoint®, along with a new Roadside Assistance program and the VW Car-Net® e-Golf app are designed to make owning the e-Golf a thoroughly reassuring, rewarding and enjoyable experience.
The key features, benefits and standard equipment of the e-Golf are:
- Combined Charging System (CCS) that allows 80 percent battery charge within 30 minutes
- Standard 7.2kW onboard charger
- Average range between 70 and 90 miles, depending on driving style and charging behavior
- Class-leading 199 lb-ft of torque, with 115 horsepower
- Largest interior space in a compact EV-an impressive 93.5 cubic feet, same volume as Golf
- Versatile cargo area, with 22.8 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats; 52.7 cubic feet with seats folded
- Three driving profiles designed to preserve energy ("Normal", "Eco", and "Eco+")
- Three driver-selectable regenerative braking levels
- 5.8-inch touchscreen navigation system and infotainment center
- Bluetooth® technology
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking system
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- LED headlights
- Bespoke 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Keyless access
- Heatable front seats
- Rearview camera; and front and rear Park Distance Control
| 2015 e-Golf Pricing | ||
| Model | Price | Features |
| e-Golf SEL Premium | $35,445 | 115 hp, 199 lb-ft electric motor, 1-speed transmission, 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery; 7.2kW onboard charger; DC fast charging (SAE Combined Charging System); 3 driver-selectable regeneration modes; 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; front and rear disc brakes; electric parking brake; ESC; XDS® Cross Differential system; electrically heated windshield; power adjustable and heatable exterior mirrors; rear window wiper and washer system; heated front washer nozzles; LED headlights with dynamic headlight range adjustment and LED DRLs; body color exterior mirror caps, moldings, door handles and bumpers; front center armrest; front and rear carpeted floormats; comfort seats; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces w/ front manual lumbar support; tilt and telescope steering column; split folding rear seats with center armrest and pass-through; heatable front seats; Climatronic® automatic dual-zone A/C; power windows w/ one-touch up/down on all windows; Keyless access; cruise control; leather-wrapped handbrake, shifter knob, and multifunction steering wheel; LED reading lights; touchscreen radio/navigation system w/8 speakers, CD, MDI with iPod® integration, Bluetooth® connectivity, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; VW Car-Net® connected services; front and rear Park Distance Control; rearview camera; dual front airbags, driver and front passenger, front side airbags, Side Curtain Protection® system for front and rear passengers; Automatic Post-Collision Braking System |
| Destination | $820 | All prices exclude destination |
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf R, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, Tiguan and Touareg vehicles through approximately 644 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
Notes:
This press release and images of the 2015 e-Golf are available at media.vw.com. Follow us @VWNews
"Climatronic", "VW", "Volkswagen", "XDS", all model names and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. "Car-Net" and "Carefree Maintenance" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Bluetooth" is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. "iPod" and "iPhone" are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. "SiriusXM" and "SiriusXM Satellite Radio" are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio, Inc.
Where stated, vehicle range values are forecast manufacturer values for the USA; EPA estimates were not available at time of release. Mileage will vary and depends on several factors including driving habits and vehicle condition.
The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf will be available only at participating dealers in select states.
VW Car-Net services provided by Verizon Telematics, Inc. See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at www.vw.com/carnet for details. Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.
VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES PRICING OF 2015 JETTA, STARTING AT $16,215
Aug 25, 2014
The latest Jetta features new front, rear and interior styling, enhanced content, new driver assistance systems, and improved fuel efficiency
- The entry-level 2.0L trim starts at just $16,215, featuring a standard five-speed manual transmission
- New limited-edition 1.8T Sport trim offers lowered sport suspension, navigation, rearview camera, rear spoiler and darkened taillights, starting at $20,895
- New driver assistance systems available: Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning System, and Park Distance Control
- Improved aerodynamics and reduced rolling resistance increase efficiency across Jetta lineup
- Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights and Adaptive Front-lighting System now available on select models
Expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the third quarter of 2014, the new Jetta lineup will offer the following gasoline, hybrid and Clean Diesel powertrains:
- 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, as well as 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter versions of the turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® engine
- 1.4-liter turbocharged hybrid unit
- All-new 2.0-liter turbocharged EA288 TDI® Clean Diesel engine, one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, returning an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission
The 2015 Jetta S features the following standard equipment:
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
- Bluetooth® connectivity
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- One-touch auto up/down power windows
- Power locks with keyless entry
- Aux-in for the radio/CD player
- Power heated exterior mirrors
- Driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection® airbags front and rear
- Suite of advanced electronic safety features, including Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
At launch, Volkswagen will also offer a limited-edition Jetta Sport. Based on the 1.8T SE with Connectivity, this trim adds a sport suspension, front sport seats, RNS® 315 navigation with rearview camera, rear spoiler, and unique interior decor. When paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the Sport starts at $20,895 and costs $21,995 with a six-speed automatic transmission.
| 2015 Jetta Pricing |
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| Model |
Price |
Features |
| 2.0L S (manual) (automatic) |
$17,325 $18,425 |
2.0L 115 hp/125 lb-ft engine, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes; 15-inch wheels with all-season tires; power and heatable exterior mirrors; manual A/C; RCD® 310 radio w/single CD player; Bluetooth® connectivity; aux-in and four speakers; multifunction steering wheel; trip computer; cruise control; power locks w/remote keyless entry; power windows w/1-touch up/down on all four windows; cloth seating + Six-speed automatic transmission |
| 1.8T SE (manual) (automatic) |
$18,995 $20,095 |
(Includes S features) + 1.8L, 170 hp/184 lb-ft engine; five-speed manual transmission; 16-inch "Sedona" wheels; heatable front seats; electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering; Keyless entry with push-button start; heated washer nozzles; MDI w/iPod® adapter; SiriusXM® Satellite Radio + Six-speed automatic transmission |
| 1.8T SE w/ Connectivity (automatic) |
$22,325 |
(Includes SE features) + 16-inch "Arlington" wheels; chrome front grille and window trim; body-color exterior mirrors with turn signal indicators; front and rear carpeted floormats; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; driver lumbar adjustment; rear seat pass-through and armrest; leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and handbrake; sunroof; Premium VIII touchscreen radio; rearview camera; VW Car-Net® connected car features w/six-month no-charge trial period |
| 1.8T Sport (manual) (automatic) |
$20,895 $21,995 |
(includes SE features) + 17-inch "Joda Black" alloy wheels; sport suspension; two-tone heatable sport seats; RNS315 navigation; rearview camera; foglights; black headliner; contrast stitching on steering wheel, seats, handbrake and shift lever; rear spoiler. +Six-speed automatic |
| 1.8T SE w/ Connectivity and Navigation |
$23,650 |
(Includes SE with Connectivity features) +17-inch "Joda" alloy wheels; Keyless access with push-button start; foglights; RNS 315 touchscreen navigation |
| 1.8T SEL |
$25,380 |
(Includes SDE with Connectivity and Navigation features) +Two-tone sport seats; full power driver seat; Fender Premium® Audio System; soft-touch dash; Homelink; automatic duel-zone climate control |
| TDI S (manual) (auto) |
$21,640 $22,740 |
+ 2.0L 150hp TDI engine, six-speed manual transmission; electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering; 16-inch steel wheels; chrome grille; heatable front seats; cruise control; MDI with iPod cable; SiriusXM Satellite Radio
+ Six-speed DSG transmission |
| 2.0L TDI SE with Connectivity (manual) (automatic) |
$24,075 $25,175 |
(Includes TDI S features) + body-color power heated exterior side mirrors with turn signal indicators; chrome window trim; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; driver seat lumbar adjustment; rear-seat armrest with pass through; soft-touch dash; leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel and handbrake; sunroof; VW Car-Net connected car features; Premium VIII touchscreen radio; rearview camera; Keyless entry with push-button start. + Six-speed DSG automatic transmission |
TDI SEL (manual) (automatic) |
$26,410 $27,510 |
(Includes TDI SE with Connectivity features) +17-inch "Lancaster" alloy wheels; six-way power driver seat; RNS 315 navigation system; Fender Premium Audio System; automatic dual-zone climate control; rearview camera; Keyless access w/push-button start; foglights + Six-speed DSG automatic transmission |
| 2.0L GLI SE (manual) (automatic) |
$26,920 $28,080 |
2.0L TSI, 210 hp/207 lb-ft engine; 18-inch "Mallory" alloy wheels; sport bumper (front) and side skirts; red-painted brake calipers; sport suspension; automatic headlights; body-colored; power-adjustable and heatable exterior mirrors; front foglights; LED taillights; automatic headlights; daytime running lights with low-beam assist; rain-sensing wipes with heated washer nozzles; rear spoiler; power heated side mirrors; leather-wrapped multifunction sport steering wheel, brake handle and shift knob; heatable front sport seats with power driver seat and lumbar support; Premium VIII touchscreen radio; rearview camera; interior ambient lighting; Fender Premium Audio System; auto-dimming rearview mirror; sunroof; power windows w/1-touch up/down on all windows; automatic dual-zone climate control; Premium VIII touchscreen radio w/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; MDI w/iPod® cable; Bluetooth® connectivity + Six-speed DSG® automatic transmission |
| 2.0L GLI SEL (manual) (automatic) |
$29,280 $30,380 |
(Includes 2.0L GLI SE features) +Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System and LED daytime running lights; foglights with static cornering light; RNS 315 navigation system; Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert; Homelink + Six-speed DSG® automatic transmission |
| Hybrid SEL Premium (automatic) |
$31,670 |
+ Seven-speed DSG® automatic transmission; 17-inch "Buenos Aires" aluminum-alloy wheels; Bi-Xenon headlights w/AFS and LED DRLs; aerodynamic body kit; rain-sensing wipers with heated wiper nozzles; rear spoiler; power heated side mirrors; auto-dimming rearview mirror; RNS 315 touchscreen navigation; SiriusXM Satellite Radio; MDI with iPod connectivity; Bluetooth connectivity; VW Car-Net connected car features; Keyless access w/push-button start; upgraded display in instrument cluster; leather-wrapped steering wheel; Homelink; automatic dual-zone climate control; Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert; Forward Collision Warning System; Park Distance Control (front and rear); foglights with static cornering light; Fender Premium Audio System |
| Destination |
$ 820 |
All Prices Exclude Destination Charge |
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, Tiguan, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 644 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
Notes:
This press release and images of the 2015 Jetta are available at media.vw.com.
"Climatronic", "DSG", "TDI", "TSI", "Volkswagen", "Volkswagen", "XDS", all model names and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. "Car-Net" and "Carefree Maintenance" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Bluetooth" is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. "Fender" is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. "iPod" and "iPhone" are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. "SiriusXM" and "SiriusXM Satellite Radio" are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio, Inc.
Features and technical data apply to models offered in the USA. They may differ in other countries.
All prices listed are the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and exclude transportation, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.
Available EPA fuel economy estimates are provided and identified as such. All other fuel economy values are forecast manufacturer estimates for the USA; EPA estimates for those models were not available at time of release. Individual mileage will vary and depends on several factors including driving habits and vehicle condition.
Volkswagen Car-Net services provided by Verizon Telematics, Inc. Available only on select models. Automatic Crash Notification may be enabled for up to six months without activating a trial or paid subscription; Manual Emergency Call feature and all other Volkswagen Car-Net features require trial or paid subscription. Volkswagen Car-Net services requires vehicle cellular connectivity and availability of vehicle GPS signal. Volkswagen Car-Net includes services that may collect location information. See applicable Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at www.vw.com/carnet for details. Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.
The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
By Sebastian Blanco
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