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  • Automatically retrievable personalisation offered for T-Roc, Golf, Touran, Tiguan, Passat and Arteon
  • All personalised settings are saved locally in the Volkswagen for a number of drivers

People are different. Some are tall, others are short; some like loud rock music, others may prefer classical; some actually freeze in summer, while others are too warm even in winter. If a number of people share one and the same car, each change of driver involves setting, altering and adjusting preferences. Now Volkswagen is putting a stop to all this. "Personalisation" in the true meaning of the word is the key here: the individual settings are allocated to a user name – Driver1, for example – and the respective car key activates them automatically. The personalisation function is already available for the new T-Roc and Arteon as well as all versions of the current Golf, Touran, Tiguan and Passat. As soon as these Volkswagen models are fitted with the feature known as driving profile selection and/or (depending on the model) with a memory function for the driver's seat, personalisation is also included.

 

It is remarkably easy to handle: all of the useful driver settings for personalisation are saved automatically in an individual user account. When drivers leave the car, their settings then remain on board as a data record. Thanks to the key memory, the settings are automatically retrieved and reactivated as soon as a driver opens the Volkswagen again with his or her car key. All user accounts can be given their own name (apart from the "Guest" account), which then appears as a greeting in the instruments.

If you have accidentally picked up another driver's key, the user can be changed "manually" in no time at all via the display in the instrument cluster (or the optional Active Info Display) and the multifunction keys in the steering wheel. Personalisation can of course also be completely deactivated (and reactivated) and the user account changed via the user management function in the car menu. Three memory places are available as well as a Guest account with preset values.

Depending on the model and equipment, the following functions are saved:

  • Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function: seat position
  • Exterior mirrors (only for driver's seat with memory function): position, lowering while reversing
  • Air conditioning: temperature settings (left/right), ventilation with circulation and blower speed
  • Infotainment: navigation settings, radio station and sound among others
  • Head-up Display: selection of information shown
  • Instrument cluster: multifunction display, Active Info Display.
  • Driving profile selection: last profile
  • Park Assist – park steering assistant including parking assistant: volume of the beeps, pitch
  • Lights: Coming Home and Leaving Home functions
  • Configuration of the driver assistance systems: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), advance warning for pedestrian protection, Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Side Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert

Article source: www.volkswagen-media-services.com

Small gestures can achieve a lot in everyday life, but also when it comes to gesture control in your car. This function makes it even more convenient to operate the optional Discover Navigation Pro system. It enables you to easily move around in the main menu and various submenus using a right-to-left swipe gesture to switch pages. For example, with just a single hand movement, you can switch radio station, songs, or photos. For each gesture, you use a colour code on the user interface to see where gesture control works and where it doesn't - after all, the traditional control options are of course also available for use at any time.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

  • 593,700 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide, an eight percent increase compared with last year
  • Record sales in several markets
  • January – September deliveries three percent higher than the previous year
  • Growth in third quarter seven percent higher than previous year

Wolfsburg – The Volkswagen brand delivered 593,700 vehicles worldwide in September 2017, an eight percent increase compared with last year. In total, 4.49 million vehicles from the brand were handed over to customers worldwide from January to September. This represents a three percent increase compared with the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "September was indeed a record-breaking month for the Volkswagen brand. It was the strongest month for deliveries in the history of Volkswagen, not only worldwide, but for the individual markets of China, Canada, Chile, Poland, Sweden and Slovakia as well. There are also clear signs of an upturn in the home market of Germany; current orders are well above the previous month. The Clearly positive dynamic for the brand continues in all regions. Growth in third quarter was seven percent higher than previous year"

Deliveries in the markets and regions in September developed as follows:

  • At 158,500 new vehicles, deliveries inEuroperemained stable overall. The Volkswagen brand recorded strong growth in Sweden (+15 percent), in part on the back of robust demand for the Tiguan, in Poland (+19 percent), and in Slovakia (+14 percent).
  • At 44,100 vehicles deliveries withinGermanycontinued to decline (-9 percent), impacting results inWestern Europe (-3 percent). Nevertheless, orders in Germany show a clear upward trend, which is partly due to the positive stimulus from the environmental bonus.
  • The Volkswagen brand recorded significant growth inCentral and Eastern Europe, with deliveries up 14 percent. This positive development was driven byRussia, where deliveries increased by 15 percent.
  • At 53,800 vehicles, deliveries inNorth Americain September were 18 percent higher than last year. The Volkswagen brand has now established itself in a further core segment of the North American market with the launch of the Atlas SUV and the Tiguan Long-Wheelbase. Deliveries in theUSAgrew 33 percent to 32.100 vehicles. Deliveries inCanadarose by 51 percent to 7,600 vehicles in September, also setting a new monthly record. Here, too, the SUV segment with the Atlas and Tiguan LWB made a significant contribution.
  • 37,900 vehicles were handed over to customers inSouth America, representing an increase of 84 percent. Key drivers behind this positive development wereBrazilwith an increase of 131 percent,Argentinawith 44 percent, andChile 49 percent. Growth in the small car segment, which includes the Gol and Voyage, in these markets was particularly strong compared with the previous year.
  • The Volkswagen brand continued its positive growth course inChina in September. 310,500 vehicles were handed over to customers in this, the largest market, corresponding to an increase of seven percent. This makes September the strongest delivery month in the history of Volkswagen in China. The new Teramont SUV was handed over to 8,600 customers in its third month on the market. The Tiguan family was much in demand, with 33,700 units delivered in September, an increase of 51 percent.

Article source: www.media.vw.com

The all –new Volkswagen T-Roc launches on the 18th December.  It’s the first ever Volkswagen compact SUV and it will be in our showrooms for special previews throughout October and November.

 

Designed to turn heads.

Starting from £20,425, the T-Roc is a vehicle with punch-packing personality. Powerful with a character defined by detail. (It’s even been called avant-garde.) With customisable colour options, you can design your T-Roc to look as individual as you.


A thrilling drive.

The T-Roc comes with optional 4-Motion to provide traction that can tackle almost any terrain. There’s a choice of engines plus optional sports pack to harness the car’s full potential.


A car as connected as you are.

As you would expect from such a cutting-edge Volkswagen, infotainment systems such as Car–Net bring the internet to the cockpit along with driver-assistance systems to aid parking and accident avoidance. All of which means that this is a car to be seen.


Order your T-Roc now to get a free set of stylish running boards

To celebrate the T-Roc’s arrival, we’re also offering the first 1,000 retail customers who place an order prior to the 18th December launch date a pair of stylish running boards fitted free of charge to your T-Roc.


Find out more here: http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/t-roc


Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk

HERNDON, VA (September 18, 2017) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Cars.com has named the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan the “Best Compact SUV of 2017.” Competing against six strong contenders for the top rank in the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge, the All-New Tiguan won over judges with its comprehensive package of value, utility and high level of standard driver assist features.

“We are delighted that the 2018 Tiguan has been recognized by Cars.com as one of the best compact SUVs on the market,” said Derrick Hatami, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Every aspect of the Tiguan is designed to cater to the needs of American drivers and their families—from standard driver assist technologies to an optional third row—and this award validates the All-New Tiguan is a serious competitor in the segment.”

“The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan impressed the judges with its roominess and value,” said Jennifer Newman, Editor-in-Chief, Cars.com. “The cargo capability is top of the class, making this small SUV a huge advantage for shoppers concerned about getting the most room for the money. The Tiguan is also a great option for families, earning the highest possible marks in Cars.com’s Car Seat Check.”

The Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge tested vehicles with a maximum MSRP of $35,000 including all options and destination charges. Testing took place in the Chicago suburbs, where judges drove each car on the same loop for back-to-back impressions. In addition to value and spaciousness, vehicles scored points in other areas, including as-equipped driver assistance technologies, such as forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, lane departure steering and lane-centering steering. Ease of child-safety seat installation was also evaluated and scored in each SUV. Testing resulted in the following ranking:

  1. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (model tested: Tiguan SE 4Motion with Panoramic Sunroof)
  2. 2017 Honda CR-V
  3. 2017 Mazda CX-5
  4. 2017 Ford Escape
  5. 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
  6. 2017.5 Nissan Rogue
  7. 2017 Jeep Compass

Starting at $25,195, the 2018 Tiguan is available in four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium. It carries a six-year/72,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty that includes coverage of powertrain components—including the engine, transmission and optional 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system. Major competitors to the Tiguan—such as Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV—offer a three-year/36,000 mile basic warranty with a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Not only does the Volkswagen SUV bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty offer longer coverage than its main competitors, all of its elements can be transferred to subsequent owners—up to 6 years or 72,000 miles, whichever occurs first.  

For more information, including scoring details, photos and videos from the Cars.com Compact SUV Challenge, visit www.cars.com/news.  

 

About Volkswagen of America, Inc. 
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Atlas, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, e-Golf, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Tiguan Limited, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 651 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.

About Cars.com

Cars.com is a leading online destination that helps car shoppers and owners navigate every turn of car ownership. A pioneer in automotive classified, the company has evolved into one of the largest digital automotive platforms, connecting consumers with local dealers across the country anytime, anywhere. Through trusted expert content, on-the-lot mobile app features, millions of new and used vehicle listings, a comprehensive set of research tools and the largest database of consumer reviews in the industry, Cars.com helps shoppers buy, sell and service their vehicles. Cars.com companies include DealerRater®, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®.  The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago. For more information, visit www.Cars.com

Notes:

This press release and images of the 2018 Tiguan are available at media.vw.com. Follow us @VWNews.

All prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and exclude destination, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.  Dealer sets actual prices.

MY2018 Tiguan offers a 6 years/72,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty.  Claim based on manufacturers’ published data on transferable Bumper-to-bumper/Basic warranty only.  Not based on other separate warranties.  See owner’s literature or dealer for warranty exclusions and limitations.

Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving.  See Owner’s Manual for further details and important limitations.

Article source: www.vw.com