HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the all-new Touareg TDI will be available in dealer showrooms in all 50 states this May. Purchasers of the 2009 Touareg TDI are eligible for a $1,150 Federal Income Tax Credit.* The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affirming that the Touareg TDI qualifies for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax Credit.
"The $1,150 tax credit provides an even greater value to the upcoming Touareg TDI," said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "All of our clean diesel vehicles offer consumers power, utility, performance, and safety. The Touareg TDI is an excellent addition to our clean diesel model line."
The Touareg TDI showcases the best of both worlds, an alternative fuel Sport Utility Vehicle that provides fuel efficiency and go anywhere driving capability. Touareg TDI meets the stringent emissions standards of all 50 states.
Also standard for 2009 is Volkswagen's Carefree Maintenance Program. With this program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance described in the vehicle's maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty — three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
EPA estimates the Touareg TDI's fuel economy at 17 city and 25 highway mpg (your mileage will vary).
* Tax credit submitted under Notice 2006-9 and Internal Revenue Code, Section 30B relative to the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI. Available to taxpayers who purchase 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.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.
