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