Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 2009 Green Car of the Year!

For the first time ever, a clean diesel model has been awarded the title Green Car of the Year® by Green Car Journal. The winner, announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The 2009 Jetta TDI breaks new ground in the field of clean diesels, achieving emissions certification in all 50 states without the use of special additives or extraordinary measures. It provides five passenger functionality with welcome levels of power and a satisfying driving experience. Importantly, it also achieves estimated highway fuel economy of 41 mpg with greatly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a rarified fuel economy number typically achieved by only the most efficient gasoline-electric hybrids. The clean diesel Jetta TDI matches this efficiency with a powerplant that’s more straightforward and affordable.

Great Fuel Economy and Fun to Drive
There’s a myth that you can’t be green and fast. But with 236 lbs-ft of torque and an Autobahn-tuned suspension, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel promises more than just great fuel efficiency and low emissions.

Clean Diesel Technology: The End of Dirty, Smelly Diesel
Diesels have a reputation for being dirty, smelly and smoky. But the advanced technology in Volkswagen TDI clean diesels makes that a thing of the past. The TDI is ultra clean with very low particulates and almost no detectable odor - thanks to to almost complete combustion technology.

Diesel is expensive and hard to find at fuel stations, right? Think again.
The price of diesel fuel is just slightly higher than that of gasoline, and it's more than offset by the improved fuel economy. It's convenient to find diesel because it's low-sulpher fuel that is available at more than half of all gas stations - and more are being added each day.

How Much Money Could You Save?
Want to see how much money you could save by driving a Volkswagen TDI clean diesel? See for yourself by using this savings calculator that will compare your current vehicle against a new TDI.

Receive a $1,300 Tax Credit When You Purchase a New Volkswagen TDI
As if the everyday savings at the pump weren’t enough, the IRS recently confirmed all three Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models qualify for the federal government’s Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit. Given out to the nation’s most efficient vehicles, the credit will be worth $1,300 this coming tax season for Jetta Sedan or SportsWagon and $1,150 for Touareg. Power. Efficiency. And one big honkin’ tax break. Just another reason to buy your new Volkswagen from Herzog-Meier.

*Tax credit submitted under Notice 2006-9 and Internal Revenue Cod, Section 30B relative to the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Sedan and SportWagen and Touareg 2 TDI. Available to taxpayers who purchased a qualified vehicle on or before December 31, 2010. Leased vehicles are not eligible for the tax credit. Only a limited number of full tax credits are available. Please consult a tax professional for more information or go to http://www.irs.gov.