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Turbo Fender Edition

Turbo Fender Edition

$28,405
Exterior 
Body colored bumpersStandard
Fully galvanized sheet metalStandard
Crash-optimized front end Standard
Fender badging Standard
Rear spoilerStandard
Black grille with chrome accentStandard
Bi-Xenon high-intensity headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRL)Standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Standard
Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesStandard
Halogen reflector lens foglights with low-speed corner-illuminating featureStandard
Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed)Standard
Heated power side mirrors Standard
Brushed chrome mirror capsStandard
Chrome trim on running boardsStandard
Metallic paint (no charge)Standard
Power tilting/sliding tinted panoramic sunroofStandard
235/45 R18 18" all-weather tires Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Standard
Temporary-use spare tireStandard
18" Disc alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locksStandard
Heated windshield washer nozzlesStandard
Windshield wipers, variable intermittentStandard
Automatic self-leveling headlight featureStandard
Interior 
Cruise controlStandard
Electric rear window defrosterStandard
Integrated armrests in front door panelsStandard
Front and rear carpet floor matsStandard
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge and outside temperatureStandard
Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty Standard
3-pod dash-mounted gauge cluster including boost pressure, sport lap timer/stopwatch, and oil temperatureStandard
2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic buttonStandard
Keyless access with push-button start 1)Standard
Two 12V power outletsStandard
4-position, 3-color ambient lightingStandard
Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lightsStandard
Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2)Standard
Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking systemStandard
Brushed aluminum appearance pedal coversStandard
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrorsStandard
AUX-in for portable audio playersStandard
Bluetooth® with audio streaming 3)Standard
Fender® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers plus subwooferStandard
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cableStandard
Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player and AM/FM radio Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscriptionStandard
3-point safety belts for all rear seating positionsStandard
Combined curtain and side air bag system for front seat passengersStandard
Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system 1)Standard
Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limitersStandard
Height-adjustable front seat beltsStandard
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), child seat anchor pointsStandard
Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsStandard
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 4)Standard
Driver seat with adjustable lumbar supportStandard
Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats)Standard
Front seatback storage pocketsStandard
Heated front seats Standard
Height-adjustable headrestsStandard
Manual height adjustment for front seatsStandard
Fender seating surfaces Standard
Sport front seatsStandard
50/50 split folding rear seatStandard
Blinker control stalk with lane change featureStandard
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Standard
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with shifter paddles (for DSG® automatic)Option
Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheelStandard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Theft-deterrent steering columnStandard
GloveboxStandard
Front center armrest with storage compartmentStandard
Fender sunburst dashboard Standard
2 front grab handles Standard
Chrome trim on rotary light switchStandard
Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handleStandard
Remote release for trunkStandard
Air vents in instrument panelStandard
Climatic air-conditioning with pollen filterStandard
Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side onlyStandard
Buckle switch for airbag sensorsStandard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)Standard
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)Standard
Crash optimized pedal controlsStandard
Technical 
Hard shell battery box protectionStandard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Standard
Power-assisted front vented disc brakesStandard
Rear disc brakesStandard
Red painted brake calipersStandard
2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 200 hp, 207 lbs/ft of torqueStandard
Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnStandard
Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer barStandard
Sport suspensionStandard
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Standard
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Standard
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)Standard
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)Standard
6-speed manual transmissionStandard
Cross Differential System (XDS)Standard
Colors 
Deep Black Pearl MetallicOption
Fender seating surfacesStandard
Warranty  
12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 5)Standard
5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 5)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5)Standard
3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 6)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 7)Standard
  • 1) Some Volkswagen models are equipped with a keyless ignition feature. The details as to how the system works can vary and Volkswagen owners should consult their owner's literature or an authorized Volkswagen dealer if they have further questions about the operation of this feature. Please note that Volkswagen warns against leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces.
  • 2) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 3) ¹Requires compatible device.
  • 4) ¹The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
    ²Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 5) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 6) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
  • 7) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.