We know that VW cars are always setting records. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the Volkswagen AG Jetta TDI accomplished another “first” in the industry.
Last week, the Jetta TDI, a clean-burning diesel sedan, won the coveted “Green Car of the Year” award. This is the first time a diesel-powered car won the award which is the industry’s “top environmental honor.”
“This signals that clean diesel has arrived,” said Ron Cogan, the editor of Green Car Journal, which is the publication that awards this particular prize. Although diesel engines have received a bad reputation in the United States, they are becoming a direct competitor of hybrids on the market today.
“It’s a breakthrough in this country,” said Stefan Jacoby, Volkswagen’s U.S. chief. “I don’t want to say it’s better than other technologies, but it’s a real alternative to hybrids. It brings fuel consumption down, it’s environmentally friendly and – this is a difference with a Prius – this is really fun to drive.”
These fuel-efficient VW cars get approximately 41 miles to the gallon and they start at a base price of less than $22,000. That’s not bad considering the base price for a traditional Jetta starts above $17,000. Check these VW cars out at a Volkswagen dealer today!
