Five Reasons to Buy a Volkswagen

If you are in the market for a new vehicle, you have a lot of options. While most cars out there will get you from point A to point B, not all models are created equal. Some brands offer more in terms of reliability, fuel efficiency, safety and, of course, pricing. Volkswagen has set itself apart in these categories and more since the automaker’s debut in 1937.

If you have not considered Volkswagen before, these are the top reasons to join the VW family.

Fuel Efficiency

According to J.D. Power, gas mileage is one of the top reasons people choose a specific model. Fortunately for potential buyers, Volkswagen carries a large selection of fuel-efficient midsize and compact cars. For example, the 2018 Passat, Golf and Beetle are all available with 30 or more mpg highway.

If you are looking for a sedan, the 2019 Jetta is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in its class, offering an impressive 37 mpg combined – better than the Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra base models.

Affordability

Many VWs have a lower MSRP than the competition while still offering comparable features and performance. Here is how several top-selling 2018 Volkswagens compare to their competitors according to data from U.S. News and World Report:

Volkswagen Atlas $30,750	Volkswagen Jetta $19,645	Volkswagen Passat $22,995
Ford Explorer $32,140	Honda Civic $19,740	Honda Accord $23,570
Honda Pilot $30,900	Subaru Impreza $19,995	Toyota Camry $24,150

Longer Warranty

One of the biggest benefits of buying a new or certified pre-owned vehicle is the bumper-to-bumper warranty, and Volkswagen offers some of the longest warranties in the industry. The 2018 Atlas and Tiguan, for example, come with the “People First Warranty,” which covers six years or 72,000 miles – whichever comes first. This is nearly twice the standard three-year, 36,000-mile warranty most manufacturers currently offer.

Top Safety Ratings

Safety ratings are important to many drivers, and for good reason. Volkswagens are some of the safest vehicles on the road and their ratings back that up. In fact, several 2018 models received top recognitions just last year, including:

•         National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-Star Safety Ratings: Jetta, Atlas and Golf
•          U.S. News and World Report: 10/10 safety rating for Passat
•          Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick: Tiguan

Award-Winning Automaker

Several of the newest VW models have been recognized by industry experts as the best in their class in recent months. For example:

•          The 2018 Jetta was named the “most appealing compact car” by J.D. Power in late July
•          The Atlas was dubbed the “best three-row SUV for families” by Parents Magazine and Edmunds in June
•          The Golf was recognized as one of Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest Cars of 2018” in May

Find Your New Volkswagen Today

There is a reason more than 10 million people worldwide purchased a Volkswagen last year – we encourage you to see why at Neil Huffman Volkswagen in Louisville. We want to make your car buying experience a great one, which is why we invite drivers to take advantage of our complimentary two-year scheduled maintenance, 110 percent Price Protection Guarantee and Huffman Value Pricing.

Browse our inventory then call 877-870-6544 or contact us online to schedule a test drive.