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Arrow Volkswagen unveils 2008 Jetta Wagon and Touareg 2 as North ...

AJAX, ON, March 30 /CNW/ - Volkswagen has chosen the 2007 Vancouver Auto Show to debut the all-new 2008 Jetta Wagon, as well as the retouched 2008 Touareg as North-American premieres. The 2008 Jetta Wagon is based on the current, fifth-generation Jetta, and features a 2.5-litre 5 cylinder engine. In this application, the engine has been revised to develop 170 HP and 177 ft-lbs of torque. It can be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic(R). The expansive trunk can accommodate 66.9 cubic feet of cargo, with the 60/40 splitting rear seats folded. The 2008 Jetta Wagon will arrive in Canada in September, with pricing starting at $24,975. The 2008 Touareg 2 continues the legacy of the original, and with over 2,300 new parts, it now features a new face that incorporates the corporate "shield" grille. New headlights, taillights and updated interior have also been adopted in this latest Touareg. The standard engine is a 280 HP 3.6 litre 6 cylinder, and the 350 HP 4.2 litre V8 engine is optional. Both powerplants feature FSI direct-injection and are mated exclusively to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic(R) and 4XMotion(TM) all-wheel drive. The 2008 Touareg 2 will be available for sale in Canada this June at a new entry price of $49,975 for the V6. Moreover, the triple-white New Beetle Convertible was also shown as a Canadian premiere. Powered by a 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine that produces 150 HP and 170 ft-lbs of torque, it offers a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. This very special and latest edition of the New Beetle Convertible also features an exclusive colour combination: Campanella white exterior with special white leatherette seating and a matching convertible top cover. The list of standard features continues with items such as exclusive 17" alloy wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Arriving on the market in April, the Triple-White New Beetle Convertible will have a limited production of 100 units for Canada and will be offered for $31,975.

Founded in 1952, Volkswagen Canada, Inc. is headquartered in Ajax, Ontario. 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 City Golf, City Jetta, Rabbit, GTI, New Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Eos, and Touareg through more than 130 independent Canadian dealers.

For further information: Patrick Saint-Pierre, (905) 428-5858, Patrick.Saint-Pierre@vw.com

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